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Re: The Man from Earth -- there's a sequel . It isn't as good but I had to try it after seeing the first one.
My personal feeling on Waking Life is: it wants to be smarter than it is.
I know I watched Prince of Darkness in the theaters way back when, but I guess I ought to re-watch it because every detail has evaporated from memory... though perhaps that's an indicator that it wouldn't be worth a re-watch. Instead, I'm remembering Angel Heart from the same year. I'm not saying Angel Heart is great, but I remember a lot of that one and none of the other.
Based on your description of Better Man, I'm still not sure if I'll watch it. I missed his Take That years, but I've seen Robbie Williams sing on Graham Norton and some British specials, particularly when he hosted a New Year's show. On that one, there was a point where he shook hands with a fan and then made a face. He got called out for it and explained (on Graham, maybe?) that the hand was WET. Do I need to know more about this guy?
I read that the sequel to TMFE is to be missed and as I was deeply dismayed by the end revelation, it would require a commendation from you or others to place it onto the watchlist.
That's perfectly reasonable as it was similar to my initial reaction as well. Upon further contemplation, the fever dream that is 'Waking Life' isn't only about asking the questions - of which I readily admit some struck me as prosaic - but works as an excellent introduction to the majority of people who go through life like one of Heraclitus' sleepers. In addition, it faithfully renders the disjointed experiences of a psychedelic experience.
Perhaps your rewatch will be enjoyed more than mine due insight into the time or nostalgia.
Hey! Quit naming movies already on my watchlist so I'm tempted to push it up the queue.
I'll be honest, Take That's latter albums are much more my era (to which I also prefer), as a result, I came into this mostly blind. If you do watch it and leave a review, feel welcome to tag me so that I am apprised!