'Tales of Hoffmann' vs. 'Magic Flute'

Simply because Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger are not as well known as Ingmar Bergman. And even among their films, very few people respect The Tales of Hoffmann. I personally think it's one of their two best films alongside The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.

Even the excellent dazzling Criterion print didn't generate much enthusiasm.



How much is a good nights sleep worth?

Well I'm just happy TCM is showing it....

I do note that some give these productions a 'one' on the rating scale, and it would seem that what one could call perhaps the 'masterpieces of civilization' just don't "cut it" for some people.

Hard to express perhaps, but on the other hand, I hope no one if 'forced' to watch productions that may have a specific audience in mind....

Vesele Vianoce!!!! http://www.iarelative.com/czech/xmas/index.html