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Anyone else love the ‘world’ of this film?

posted 5 months ago by Melton (2529)
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Firstly, the Sonata Club just looks like an awesome place to hang out late at night. Everybody should have a friend like Nick Nightingale, such a calm, normal dude.

I love Dr Bill’s apartment, nice and spacious.

The Ziegler mansion in the middle of the city is amazing, love that massive wall by the stairs covered in lights. Ziegler’s bathroom where he’s been cornholing that whore is lovely.

The streets of New York look awesome. Even though they’re a fake film-set in Pinewood, London. I’d love to wander around them at night, meeting various weirdos.

Sharky’s Diner looks AMAZING. Would love to go there for a midnight coffee and a bowl of chilli, or maybe a pastry.

The Somerton country mansion is really nice. Bit weird with what goes on in there but nice to pop in for a look around before heading back to the fake city.

It’s like a David Lynch film - a dreamy place that gets into your subconscious and you can’t stop thinking about the film until your next viewing.

[–] Seperatrix (1093) 5 months ago

It certainly evokes a Twin Peaks (Lynch/Frost) vibe on the surface, that you alluded to, but also a feeling of something different, even sinister, under the surface. Again, like Twin Peaks.

[–] Melton (2529) 23 days ago

There’s something ‘cozy’ about a set used to portray outdoor locations, feels like you’re watching a play.

The New York streets in EWS and the neighbourhood in The Burbs spring to mind.

[–] N2Far (39) 22 days ago

It’s interesting that you refer to it as a “dreamy” place because the film is based on a book called “Traumnovelle” or “Dream Story.” Kubrick was likely aiming for the viewer to feel as if they’re in a dream while watching this. The lines between worlds are blurred here for sure.

[–] Melton (2529) 22 days ago

No doubt. Has the feel of a David Lynch film.