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FELLINI

Here is what I am learning from the FelliniFilmFest that I have been running for myself:

The idea of Fellini is better than the experience of Fellini.

It is almost as if I have been living in one of his cinematic dreams. I have the memory of these films when they came around. I have read about Fellini and his life. I have this incredible amount of input from all Fellini's disciples; the films which emulate him. I saw a wonderful documentary of Fellini last year (which is now about to be released on DVD and I will see it again). I love Nino Rota's music. The sound of Fellini.

Then I watch the films. Thud. Boom. This is it. I can't wait to get out of the chair. Gotta be honest. Today ROMA. His take on prewar Rome. Dreams. Fantasies. Whew. I think that I am going to move on. It is really a good thing that John was NOT here for this. A personal enlightenment.

Wanting to like something is not the same as LIKING it; virtuality vs. reality. Another little lesson in life.