A couple of weeks ago the trailer for Sofia Coppola’s new film, Somewhere, was released, so I thought I would recommend the only three full feature films from one of my favorite directors. Here is the trailer for Somewhere starring Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, and Chris Pontius.
Here are the past works of Sofia Coppola.
The Virgin Suicides
Sofia Coppola’s first full length feature film is an adaptation of a book of the same name starring Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, and Kathleen Turner. When one of the Lisbon sisters dies in a tragic suicide, (go figure), the parents go on lockdown, while the local boys become fascinated with the girls. The script stays true to the book and when I read the book, this is exactly how I pictured everything. Hardly anything is left out of the film. The Lisbon home, along with the family, goes from trying to be happy-go-lucky, to dark and depressing and no longer trying to hide it. Tagging along is a brilliant score by Air, that is stuck on repeat on my iPod. Dare I say, one of the best book adaptations of film?
Marie Antoinette
A film that is loosely based on the life of the historical figure of the same name. If someone wanted to make a music video starring Marie Antoinette, this is what it would look like. You’re not going to learn history from this film. It is aimed toward a younger audience. You immediately get that impression from just the poster. It modernizes Marie Antoinette that doesn’t work quite well. I honestly feel that younger viewers might not quite understand the themes presented, and older viewers will scoff at the simpleness of the film. Not her best work, but check it out nonetheless.
Lost in Translation
This is one of my top favorite films. Everything about this film is perfect. The acting, the soundtrack, the cinematography. Everything blends so well in a package that is rarely seen in films. The film acts like postcards from Tokyo. You get glamourous shots of the big city of Tokyo, to beautiful shots of the country side. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson have such a brilliant chemistry that is amazing on screen, that when the end rolls around, you’ll be in tears. I give this film one of my highest recommendations, there is no reason why you should not check this film out.
Dont forget the popcorn
Author: Dave
