tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post3253988158684698459..comments2024-03-23T16:19:36.154+05:30Comments on A Potpourri of Vestiges: Stalker (1979): Russian maestro Andrei Tarkovsky’s cinematic masterpiece that deals with existentialism, spirituality and self-confrontationMurtaza Ali Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747183316188241022noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-63856029926440052072013-11-14T00:33:49.896+05:302013-11-14T00:33:49.896+05:30Yes, I have had the privilege of watching Mirror a...Yes, I have had the privilege of watching Mirror aka Zerkalo (I encourage you to read the brilliant film analysis of it by Mr. Jugu Abraham of Movies that make you think) a few months back... and it proved to be a deeply enriching experience. It's always a matter of great pleasure for me to interact with someone who share my taste for cinema. Once again, I would like to thank you for sharing your valuable thoughts!!! :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-55487118540357962232013-11-13T23:37:50.056+05:302013-11-13T23:37:50.056+05:30Movies like these, the works of Tarkovsky, are als...Movies like these, the works of Tarkovsky, are also very close to me. Like Bergman and Fellini, I have a spot for each of his films that I watch. And Solyaris is one of those films that has stayed with me; it really is a complex work. But Stalker is just such a pure film that sometimes I just don't have the words to describe it. Btw, I noticed that you don't have Zerkalo in your movie index. Have you gotten around to watching it yet?Benjamin Ramkissoonhttp://wdatc.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-74931199613335641082013-11-13T18:51:30.554+05:302013-11-13T18:51:30.554+05:30I feel Stalker is what cinema should be and yet ra...I feel Stalker is what cinema should be and yet rarely is. And, as you would have noticed it in my review, it's very close to my heart. But, I feel that Solyaris is no less... it's a more complex work of cinema (regardless of what Tarkovsky felt) and I am yet to get hold of it completely... hopefully, one day I will!!!Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-22366416785701612782013-11-13T08:32:15.657+05:302013-11-13T08:32:15.657+05:30I've read that Tarkovsky said that he viewed S...I've read that Tarkovsky said that he viewed Solaris as an artistic failure because it did not transcend genre as he believed his film Stalker did. Now while I really like Solaris, I will agree with Mr. Tarkovsky that Stalker transcended the genre. To me this is a film, like 2001, that just put cinema miles ahead of its time.Benjamin Ramkissoonhttp://wdatc.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-60955737019767861152013-04-20T03:28:05.579+05:302013-04-20T03:28:05.579+05:30Thanks... I am glad you liked it! I just can't...Thanks... I am glad you liked it! I just can't agree with you more about the greatness of Tarkovsky's cinema. It would indeed be an experience of a lifetime to watch his best works on the big screen.Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-81695685924346403312013-04-19T06:26:22.458+05:302013-04-19T06:26:22.458+05:30Great write up of a great film. One of the most as...Great write up of a great film. One of the most astonishing pieces of cinema ever created. I would love to see this (and Nostalghia, hell any Tarkovsky) on the big screen. Hopefully will soon.walypalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-3264662654935354972013-04-15T19:44:38.507+05:302013-04-15T19:44:38.507+05:30Yeah... take your time... a true work of cinematic...Yeah... take your time... a true work of cinematic art like Stalker truly contemplation of the highest order. As far as the game is concerned, I will surely give it a try :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-90296684683102021572013-04-15T19:41:06.866+05:302013-04-15T19:41:06.866+05:30Hi Murtaza, challenge accepted! I'll definitel...Hi Murtaza, challenge accepted! I'll definitely check out Solyaris but first I'll spend a bit more time with Stalker just to help me to assimilate it more. I feel like I've accidentally stumbled across something so rich that I should be patient and slowly savour my understanding rather than greedily rush in and spoil these treasures. <br />Definitely try the game(s) if only to see how they've recreated 'The Zone'.Terry doylehttp://twitter.com/Hunchentootnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-4980217262500309232013-04-15T19:12:02.191+05:302013-04-15T19:12:02.191+05:30Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Stalker is one o...Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Stalker is one of my very favorite movies and holds a special place in my heart. I have watched it many times in the last 3-4 years and it gets better each time. I have heard about the game but I am not really a game buff... none the less, I would definitely give it a try one of these days. Since you liked Stalker, you should also try out another film of Tarkovsky: Solyaris (1972). Hollywood tried to remake it with George Clooney in the lead but it failed miserably... they forgot that one just cannot improve upon perfection. But, do bear in mind it's going to be the most challenging film that you will ever watch in your life. It will challenge you in so many ways but if you persevere you will be thoroughly rewarded.Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-40830154770765304252013-04-15T18:27:28.721+05:302013-04-15T18:27:28.721+05:30Hi there. Thanks very much for such an enlightenin...Hi there. Thanks very much for such an enlightening peice on what has to be the most hypnotic movie I've ever seen. I found it by chance as I'm a big fan of the game. Never would have thought I'd enjoy something 'arty'. Seen the movie once a couple of days ago and cannot stop thinking about it. Having read your peice I think I'm ready for a second viewing and ill be step closer to understandingTerry doylehttp://twitter.com/Hunchentootnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-51369818019268540002012-09-16T22:16:21.604+05:302012-09-16T22:16:21.604+05:30Thanks Karsten... I find your blog equally rich on...Thanks Karsten... I find your blog equally rich on content as well as style! I will surely love to hear from you more often :)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-54617892075537906342012-09-16T20:26:47.391+05:302012-09-16T20:26:47.391+05:30wonderful blog and a brilliant review - such a ple...wonderful blog and a brilliant review - such a pleasure to read! thanks also for your nice comment on my own review over at project equinox! I'll add your blog to my favourites and look forward to reading all the rest of it... :-)karsten zangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-83543900950321520752012-06-02T18:19:32.271+05:302012-06-02T18:19:32.271+05:30Thanks bro for keeping me geared up and perpetuall...Thanks bro for keeping me geared up and perpetually interested through the means of our little, but deeply engrossing conversations of the quotidian. It is said that the more one interact with the like-minded people the more knowledge and wisdom one gains. Thanks for helping me broaden my horizons!!! :-PMurtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-71168267232036460842012-06-02T12:43:53.460+05:302012-06-02T12:43:53.460+05:30realy a gud work bro...i ll b having a betr mindse...realy a gud work bro...i ll b having a betr mindset b4 watching stalker nwNikhilraman007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-28031317456801202042012-06-02T00:59:20.069+05:302012-06-02T00:59:20.069+05:30Thanks a ton, bro! I would love to hear from you o...Thanks a ton, bro! I would love to hear from you once you have watched it :-PMurtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-18075549790799841302012-06-01T21:28:24.147+05:302012-06-01T21:28:24.147+05:30Thanks a ton, bro :-)Thanks a ton, bro :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-14852135005271313572012-06-01T21:22:17.642+05:302012-06-01T21:22:17.642+05:30awesome blog man :) awesome blog man :) Neerajnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-72044195677423937652012-06-01T20:18:32.384+05:302012-06-01T20:18:32.384+05:30Good one bro :) Yet to watch this film and now hav...Good one bro :) Yet to watch this film and now having reading your review, will make it a point to watch the film asapHaricharanpudipeddinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-81581120041655730702012-06-01T20:13:53.646+05:302012-06-01T20:13:53.646+05:30The pleasure is all mine! Stalker undoubtedly feat...The pleasure is all mine! Stalker undoubtedly features amongst the highest echelons of cinema and Tarkovsky,at the time of filming of Stalker, was a movie-maker at the pinnacle of his movie-making career. Stalker is a great testament to the true power of cinema!!! Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-80000414038461351592012-06-01T20:08:23.687+05:302012-06-01T20:08:23.687+05:30Thanks a ton, Arun... anyone who loves cinema has ...Thanks a ton, Arun... anyone who loves cinema has to be a Tarkovsky fan! Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-56270145364069507222012-06-01T11:52:19.824+05:302012-06-01T11:52:19.824+05:30This was an absolute treat. Thanks a lot. I think,...This was an absolute treat. Thanks a lot. I think, like rashomon, stalker redefined cinema for a whole lot of people. your narrations was like a journey through memories. now i have to watch it again.Subhorup Dasguptanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-69916170518315607082012-06-01T07:54:36.228+05:302012-06-01T07:54:36.228+05:30I am a big Tarkovsky fan, but missed this movie. Y...I am a big Tarkovsky fan, but missed this movie. Your review urges to watch the movie immediately.Arunnoreply@blogger.com