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got to see a midnight showing of jodorowsky's el topo recently in nyc. based on that, which was a lot of fun, i'd recommend any cinematic product of jodorowsky's mind for viewing.

Posted by josh | February 9, 2007 2:41 PM
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*sniff*

And I thought I was the only one...

Posted by Boomer | February 9, 2007 2:47 PM
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Ascent?

Posted by keshmeshi | February 9, 2007 4:54 PM
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No, I meant "Assent," as in agree to. It's a pun on the expected "Ascent." Psyche!

Posted by segal | February 9, 2007 5:46 PM
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Oh my god, YES!

Posted by brian | February 10, 2007 11:23 AM
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Dave, I couldn't agree more. "Holy Mountain" is not a perfect film (it does flag a little in the last third or so, even though I think this intentional on Jodorowsky's part -- enlightenment is hard work, not just cool iconography and trippy epigrams tossed off at parties). But it is without question one of the most remarkable and visually powerful films ever made, and its official re-release for the first time in 34 years is unquestionably an historic cinema moment. I've been baffled and dismayed by the dismissively short shrift The Stranger's critics-in-print have given both "El Topo" and "Holy Mountain," so I'm very glad that you, at least, had the good sense to step up to the plate.

The Bunuel reference in the AMG quote is aptly cited. Personally, I'd add that Harry Smith's name should be in there as well -- he being another genuine occultist, scholar, and eccentric whose films are equally as powerful and every bit as alchemical.

Cheers...

Posted by shecky | February 11, 2007 3:07 PM

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