tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post3418791490969040454..comments2023-07-01T05:05:31.938-04:00Comments on Films Worth Watching: Faces (1968) - Directed by John CassavetesJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656287096270976604noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-68004096266965288342012-05-11T07:49:48.027-04:002012-05-11T07:49:48.027-04:00Thanks Sam. I think you and I are probably in the ...Thanks Sam. I think you and I are probably in the same bucket. Appreciating the films but understanding some reservations about them. I think this one is my favorite Cassavetes so far, although "favorite" might not be the right word for it. Ha!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656287096270976604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-87969139500696109312012-05-10T22:05:02.559-04:002012-05-10T22:05:02.559-04:00I think you've done a great job here Jon in ex...I think you've done a great job here Jon in explaining the divided feelings while watching FACES, or really any other Cassevetes film. Ultimately you do come to the conclusion that it's very important, and it sure is potent, but only after some tortuous stretches that are simultaneously striking and alienating. But this has always been the deceit of the director, who in end was hugely influential with so many other independent filmmakers. I agree that Carlin is unforgettable, and issue strong praise for Marley, Rowlands and Cassell. The key word for this filmmaking is 'raw' which of course you asserted here in this truly exceptional review, Jon!Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.com