Paris, Texas - The Myth of Modern America
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2 ай бұрынIn this thought-provoking video essay, we delve into Wim Wenders' masterpiece 'Paris, Texas' and its poignant critique of the American mythos. Explore how Wenders subverts the road movie genre, challenging the idealized vision of the American dream.
Discover the profound commentary on the post-Vietnam generation's struggles with parenthood and the disillusionment that followed. Through stunning cinematography and haunting performances, 'Paris, Texas' unravels the myth of modern America.
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@KootFloris 2 ай бұрын
The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack needs to be mentioned too. It made the movie! One of the best ever.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely, the score is fantastic
@myname-mz3lo Ай бұрын
watched it with my mom recently and she casually tells me she saw the guitarist in concert ... damn her generation are lucky .
@KootFloris Ай бұрын
@@myname-mz3lo indeed.
@Bringmethehorizondude Ай бұрын
When I was in college I didn’t do well with my studies, but I did check out and watch a lot of awesome movies from the school library. This was one of them and it’s probably my favorite. Superb.
@MrBuketman Ай бұрын
I got to watch this film for the first time two years ago and it just happen to be The Criterion Collection version. Looks fantastic! Great flick too.
@itsjustcinema Ай бұрын
Amazing! I watched it this week at Cannes with the brand new 4k restoration, Wim Wenders was in attendance!
@MTheory333 2 ай бұрын
I really enjoy everything you make. Thank you for introducing me to a lot of movies I wouldn’t have otherwise found.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you’re sticking around
@funniebunnie4u 29 күн бұрын
Just came across this channel, in a short. Right away I got the feeling, that I was in store for some really interesting cinema... And told by someone, who has an almost scholarly knowledge about film... and a wonderful style to present it. And seeing your comment just confirms it. Yay! ~ gigglezz....🤭 Subbed and digging in. 💕💖💕
@eo2077 2 ай бұрын
Splendid reflection of a classic movie, superb essay.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed
@cmsxjc 2 ай бұрын
Sent me down a rabbit hole. Thanks
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bigryinthestu Ай бұрын
Would y’all consider this a film analysis or what’s it called? I find these videos so fascinating and they always resonate well with some of my own ideas based off of culture and society.
@joaomarcelooliveira7393 Ай бұрын
It's called "film essay". It focus on a specific topic from the film and develops a deep perspective about it.
@luisgonzalez-aponte2856 2 ай бұрын
Great analysis, I never considered the film through the gaze of its position in history and the generation of the characters. I recommend looking more into Sam Shepard, especially given your analysis. If you read Sam’s prose, poetry, and plays I believe you will feel that the elements you’re describing are more Sam’s doing than Wim’s. Especially given the image of parents leaving their children; as this film was written when Sam was leaving his first wife and child. I had the privilege to go through the initial drafts/screenplays of the film, at the Witliff collection in Texas, and Sam did a huge part of the writing, unfortunately they did not have a finished script when it came time to shoot. And the infamous monologue at the end had to be dictated over the phone by Sam upon Wim’s pleas for him to write it.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
I’m actually reading Sam Shepherd’s “Motel Chronicles” at the moment to inform some of my own writing
@sueblack5794 10 күн бұрын
I think of Gen X in particular, raised to be feral as many Gen Xers their parents even if they were present were totally absent. Surprised Gen X & older Millennials didn't turn out to be the worst generation ever or at least the most traumatized but it seems the very opposite happened & they are now trying their best to show up for their kids. Hope the next generation, Gen Z does it even better. WW II generation raised the emotionally secure attached worst generation because they were highly traumatized and passed it down to their kids. Boomers aren't in a void they were created.
@LackenbyFilms Ай бұрын
This is a great channel, absolutely love this content.
@funniebunnie4u 29 күн бұрын
Word. Just found it and I'm like...😮.... 🤩🤩💕
@aozoratenshu 2 ай бұрын
I remember when this first came out when I was a pre-teen. I barely paid attention to it because my immaturity labelled it as boring. I can't wait to watch it with older eyes, thanks for reminding me of it.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
It’s absolutely amazing! I hope you get chance to check it out again
@b3dazzl3 2 ай бұрын
If you're new to this channel as I am you should watch the Iron Giant episode. I haven't thought about that movie in years; what an emotional rollercoaster.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@funniebunnie4u 29 күн бұрын
Riiight? I just got here, from a short. I saw the thumbnail for the Iron Giant and I'm almost scared to watch it.... Lolzz... Ive always loved Iron Giant for it's emotional highs and lows and just that indescribable "something". And I can already tell this guy makes insightful and thought provoking essays (and the like...). (Chef's kiss) Yeah... Not feeling strong enough, to watch the Iron Giant essay, today.... Lolzz.... 💕
@b3dazzl3 29 күн бұрын
@@funniebunnie4u or the perfect time 🤷♂️
@dlwseattle 23 күн бұрын
It's my favorite movie. I met Harry Dean Anderson 8 years after it came out - he was the nicest guy ever. The latest Wim Wenders film Perfect Days is wonderful
@ahmfaouzi1291 2 ай бұрын
Go for it, bro tremendous job
@denisZsuave 2 ай бұрын
The cinematography 😍
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Robby Müller was really one of the greatest 🎥
@JRok07 2 ай бұрын
Very well said I love your work
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed
@SuperDuncans 2 ай бұрын
Hey man Im a big fan of your channel Ive gotten a ton of great recommendations from it. Idk if you've watched much of Wes Andersons stuff (probably lol) but I was really struck by his movie asteroid city. If you got a chance to dissect asteroid city I'd enjoy the hell out of that. Either way please keep up the good work your channel is one of the few things I don't feel like I'm wasting my time with when I watch KZfaq I actually feel like I'm enriching myself.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I absolutely love some of Wes Anderson’s stuff, but a lot of it doesn’t really resonate with me, Moonrise Kingdom and Rushmore are my two favourites
@jessebbedwell 4 күн бұрын
I think this may be my favorite movie.
@itsjustcinema 4 күн бұрын
It’s in my top 4 for sure!
@timstephen7655 2 ай бұрын
More arthouse films like this and the ones in your shorts please!!!!
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@timstephen7655 2 ай бұрын
@@itsjustcinema Watch Ivan Zulueta’s 1979 Arrebato. You’ll love it!
@timstephen7655 2 ай бұрын
@@itsjustcinema Do you have a letterboxd/a Top 100/50/10 Movies of all Time List? You’ve covered my favorite movie of all time (Days of Heaven), and Paris, Texas is my #11. I love your taste. And would love to see where you rank these films and what other films you consider GOAT
@videostoryanalyses8910 2 ай бұрын
Euros have a fascination with American culture and consequently a different perspective.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
It’s really interesting hearing Wenders talk about his exposure to American pop culture
@matty6556 Ай бұрын
One of my favourite films ❤
@GhanishthAhuja Ай бұрын
How'd you describe this movie or rather the message of this movie in concise?
@refuzed74 2 ай бұрын
Great Movie!
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
One of my favourites!
@lifeonleo1074 5 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@itsjustcinema 5 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@nonplayablecharacter1438 19 күн бұрын
Sundays on the phone to Monday
@justinlaturno 2 ай бұрын
heartbreaking.
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@Philogik-vk6df Ай бұрын
My number one movie of all times
@user-gx5vy5ul8c Ай бұрын
这里是中国的朋友，很喜欢你的视频，关注你很久了
@WilliamTeller Ай бұрын
I first encountered this film in a fan video for the song Myth by Beach House... I never noticed it wasn't the actual video of the song until I watched your video here. It fits the vibe, and quote, so well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcxyoMyrrd6ulZc.html
@CineHazique 2 ай бұрын
Bro i literally watched this movie yesterday for the first time
@itsjustcinema 2 ай бұрын
It’s amazing right?
@CineHazique 2 ай бұрын
@@itsjustcinema absolutely
@tedmcgee7363 Ай бұрын
The take on counter-culture generation confused/lost/unsure what to do missed the mark completely all's entitled to the own interpretation, but this one is unfounded
@quinncillian Ай бұрын
suppose what, then? genuine inquiry
@tedmcgee7363 Ай бұрын
@@quinncillian formulate your genuine inquiry in a more precise manner, so I understand what you're inquiring about. genuine confusion
@quinncillian Ай бұрын
@@tedmcgee7363 just curious what you might argue instead re: the "counterculture generation"? asking bc I usually dig this creator's essays and I'm in the middle of the video, so I'm just interested in some criticism if you have some. thanks for replying!
@quinncillian Ай бұрын
@@tedmcgee7363 @tedmcgee7363 just reread my og reply and I see now my comment reads incredibly sarcastic 🙃 my bad! not sure how I ended up wording it like that lol
@tedmcgee7363 Ай бұрын
@@quinncillian in the movie there is no hint that any of the adult characters were a part or at least sympathetic to the counter-culture of 60s that is why I called the take unfounded
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