Monday, April 4, 2011

The Virgin Suicides


Photo Courtesy Of Meloa

Moment of truth: I've seen the movie, I'm yet to read the book about the fictive Lisbon sisters written by Jeffrey Eugenides. But these girls just made me think of them. I will read it. The book. And a review is forthcoming as soon as I've accomplished my mission.

Sofia Coppola, adapted the novel to the screen in 1999, starring Kirsten Dunst, Josh Harnett, James Wood and Kathleen Turne among others. Since I hadn't read the book, a pseudonymed poster (Ravenmn), on Reddit, generously summed up their impression of the book's plot and structure, in an exceptional way that rings true to the movie as well:

"Everything is told from the point of view of onlookers, so the unreliable narrator is a constant issue. The parents can't stand that the girls are under scrutiny. The girls' suffer unbearable consequences from being under constant observation. And here I am as the reader, observing it all."

The film is about human sacrifice, a Grecian tragedy, and Sofia captures the eeriness of that ritualistic element, extremly well. She can do no wrong. We knew that already. Those Coppolas, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

20 comments:

  1. very pretty :)
    xx

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  2. Beautiful images - are they sisters. The dresses look amazing..

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  3. yess!! nice!!!


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  4. Such a gorgeous photo! They are stunning :)

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  5. x pretty x

    from another blondie ^_^
    vivI.Iviv
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  6. Gotta love lace!

    Thanks for stopping by - love the color inspiration too!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  7. There is nothing prettier than white lace!

    Hugs & kisses from Rio!
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  8. Gorgeous! I love all of the lace.
    xo Josie
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  9. Great picture, and lovely blog! Thanks for stopping by! And nice to meet you :)

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  10. Thank you for dropping by my blog. This is an awesome post. Very pretty!

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  11. сколько тебе лет что бы какими-то фотографийками модными заниматься ?

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  12. Too pretty for words - I adore the romance of white, lace dresses. Have a sweet weekend;-)

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  13. I get the feeling of a movie Sofia Coppola has done; the one with dunst and hartnett.

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  14. It takes me to a trip to other times:)
    beautiful dresses!
    btw thanks for your comment :)
    xoxo

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  15. I love the dresses in white lace!

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