Movies I Have Seen - September 2020 (5 movies)

 

The Age Of Innocence. 1993, Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer as Ellen Olenska, Winona Ryger as May Welland, Miriam Margolyes as Mrs. Mingott, Geraldine Chaplin as Mrs. Welland, Michael Gough as Henry van der Luyden, Richard E. Grant as Larry Lefferts, Mary Beth Hurt as Regina Beaufort, Robert Sean Leonard as Ted Archer, Norman Lloyd as Mr. Letterblair, Alec McCowen as Sillerton Jackson, Sian Phillips as Mrs. Archer, Carolyn Farina as Janey Archer, Jonathan Pryce as Riveire, Alexis Smith as Louisa van der Luyden, Stuart Wilson as Julius Beaufort, June Squibb as Mrs. Mingott's maid, Joanne Woodward as Narrator and Domenica Cameron-Scorsese as Katie Blenker. Netflix, September 1, 2020, with Dr. Connie Luther. Soundtrack: "

Faust
(Opera)
Written by Charles Gounod

Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op 13
("Pathetique")
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

Radetzky March
Written by Johann Strauss Sr. (as Johann Strauss I)
Performed by Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin (as The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra)
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets

Emperor Waltz Op 437
Written by Johann Strauss (as Johann Strauss II)
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra (as The London Philharmonic)
Courtesy of Collins Classics by arrangement with Allegro

Artist's Life
Written by Johann Strauss (as Johann Strauss II)
Performed by Leonard Bernstein and New York Philharmonic (as The New York Philharmonic)
Courtesy of Sony Classical

Tales From The Vienna Woods
Written by Johann Strauss (as Johann Strauss II)
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra (as The London Philharmonic)
Courtesy of Collins Classics by arrangement with Allegro

Quintet In B Flat Op 87, 3rd Movement
Written by Felix Mendelssohn (as Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy)
Performed by Academy Chamber Ensemble
Courtesy of Philips Classics by arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets

Marble Halls
Arranged by Enya, Roma Ryan and Nicky Ryan
Performed by Enya
Courtesy of Reprise Records and Warner Music U.K. Ltd.
By arrangement with Warner Special Products

Trivia: 

2 months after the October 1993 opening of The Age of Innocence, Michelle Pfeiffer left Daniel Day-Lewis behind to tempt another married man: Homer Simpson. In the Season 5 episode "The Last Temptation of Homer" (which aired December 9, 1993), she played Homer's new coworker Mindy, who had the same effect on him that she had on Newland Archer. 

Director Cameo: Martin Scorsese: the photographer taking May's wedding picture.

Anachronisms:  

During the baptism of Newland's and May's child, the family priest blesses the child with "the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit" instead of "the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost". The usage of this phrase only came about after the revision of the Episcopalian prayer book in the 1920s.

At the end of the opera scene (shot at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia) there is an exterior shot of the building. Reflected in the glass doors of the opera house is a neon parking garage sign. To be accurate, neon wasn't even discovered until 1898.

Set in the 1870s, the dancers at the ball are dancing at one point to Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Emperor Waltz", which was not composed until 1888.

The painting, "Le Printemps" or "The Return of Spring" by Bouguereau which hangs in the Beaufort's red drawing room was painted in 1886, while the film is set in the 1870s.

In the long Parisian shot showing Saint-Louis Island with the Pantheon at the rear, night and day, we can clearly see TV antennas on the roofs of the buildings.

When Ellen declares her love to Newland, on the wall behind her can be seen the painting "The Art, the Caresses, the Sphynx" that was painted by Fernand Khnoppf in 1896. The movie is set in the 1870s.

In the Parisian scene, you can clearly see a 'zebra crossing' in the background.

Standing Up, Falling Down. 2019, Starring Billy Crystal as Marty, Ben Schwartz as Scott, Eloise Mumford as Becky, Nate Corddry as Adam, Grace Gummer as Megan, John Behlmann as Owen, Jill Hennessy as Vanessa, David Castaneda as Ruis, Debra Monk as Jeanie Rollins and Kevin Dunn as Gary Rollins. Crave, September 10, 2020. Soundtrack: "Do Or Die" - Performed by Lucy Schwartz; "Trashman Cometh"; "Faded Colors" - Performed by The Bandoliers; "Millenial Hoedown"; "Ready To Go" - Written by Todd Andrew and others; "Slow Burn" - Performed by Chris Arena; "Falling Apart" - Performed by Monophonics; "Stay Fresh" - Performed by Neematoad; "We're Not Gonna Take It" - Words and music by Daniel Dee Snider; "Badmouth Boy"; "My Texas Home" - Written and performed by W.C. Clark; "My Old Friend (Always Will)" - Performed by Ryan Lerman, Lucy Schwartz, David Schwartz, Antwaun Stanley. 

The Way Back. 2020, Starring Ben Affleck as Jack Cunningham, Al Madrigal as Dan, Michaela Watkins as Beth, Janina Gavankar as Angela, Glyyn Turman as Doc, Todd Stashwick as Kurt, Brandon Wilson as Brandon Durrett, Charles Lott Jr as Chubbs Hendricks, Will Ropp as Kenny Dawes, Hayes MacArthur as Eric, Rachael Carpani as Diane, Marlene Forte as Gale, Melvin Gregg as Marcus Parrish, Chris Bruno as Sal DeSanto and Dan Lauria as Gerry Norris. Crave, September 16, 2020. Soundtrack: "Backsliding Fearlessly" - Performed by Mott the Hoople; "We're Not Gonna Take It" - Written by Dee Snider; "Brand New" - Performed by Nyzzy Nyce; "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" - Written by Paul Leka, Gary DeCarlo and Dale Frashuer; "Louie Louie" - Written by Richard Berry; "Down and Out Blues" - Performed by Ricky Lewis Band. 

Unpregnant. 2020, Starring Haley Lu Richardson as Veronica Clarke, Barbie Ferreira as Bailey Butler, Alex MacNicoll as Kevin, Breckin Meyer as Mark, Giancarlo Esposito as Bob, Sugar Lyn Beard as Kate, Betty Who as Kira Matthews, Mary McCormack as Debra Clarke, Denny Love as Jarrod, Ramona Young as Emily, Kara Royster as Kaylee, Meg Smith as Hannah and Abby Van Gerpen as Heather. Crave, September 26, 2020. Soundtrack: "Broke Boy" - Performed by Malia Givetz; "Get Gone" - Performed by Deap Vally; "Difficult" - Performed by Amy Allen; "America the Beautiful" - Performed by Denny Love; "All My Favourite People" - Performed by Maren Morris, featuring Brothers Osborne; "Lover, Leaver (Taker, Believer)" - Performed by Greta Van Fleet; "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" - Performed by The Clash; "Crazy" - Performed by Luke Dimond; "California Friends" - Performed by The Regrettes; "Can't Stop Her Coming For Your Man" - Performed by Savvy & Mandy and Emily D. Peacock; "Cash" - Performed by The RPM's; "A Little Just Ain't Enough" - Performed by Noonday Underground; "I Love Me Too" - Performed by Kirby; "Big City Blues" - Performed by Jim Dixie; "Since U Been Gone" - Performed by Kelly Clarkson; "Live Your Life" - Written and Performed by Nick Cordero; "Alaska" - Performed by Maggie Rogers; "Headhunter Road Dawgs" - Written and Performed by Gary Clark Jr.; "White Line Runaways" - Written and Performed by Linda Perry; "Are They Gonna Make Us Outlaws Again?" - Written and Performed by James L. Talley. 

Jingle Dress Dancers in the Modern World: Ojibwe People and Pandemics. 2020 (Documentary/ short), Starring Brenda Child. YouTube, September 30, 2020.