The film ends in a kinda strange way. Such an enjoyable surprise watch. A story about relationships, implementing the specific nature of trusting your significant other and testing them to see if they love you or not through various experimental actions. This…, Piccolo "Sam" Rudolf 4,982 films 129 26 Edit. At the height of the '60s sexual revolution, upwardly mobile married couple Bob (Robert Culp) and Carol (Natalie Wood) returns from a freethinking group encounter session with an elevated sense of honesty. The hippie movement was in full effect in 1969, but this film doesn't deal with hippies. Cannon's reaction faces alone carry the movie so far. Included among the American Film Institute's 2000 list of the 500 movies nominated for the Top 100 Funniest American Movies. Couples Bob and Carol Sanders and Ted and Alice Henderson are best friends. The New Hollywood classics hit different the older you get. The whole thing is really, really well paced and edited. VIEW ON MAP | VIEW THEATRE DETAILS. After attending a weekend self-help/ self-discovery getaway, Bob and Carol feel newly enlightened, and … Looking back it is hard to believe that this was one of the most financially successful films of…. Wonder if she's single... Might as well be the definitive film of 1969. It’s all grounded dramedy, realistic but heightened, sexy but ordinary, full of broken characters gluing themselves back together. And some boundaries exist in part because others have gone down the same path and human emotions are largely predictable. If you like (2010's movie) watch (older movie), Psychosexual dramas, nihilistic fever dreams & surrealism with a touch of humour. Ted and Alice don’t buy their new idealism. It's really a re-evaluation of marriage and sex after the sexual revolution that was the 60s. After attending a weekend self-help/ self-discovery getaway, Bob and Carol feel newly enlightened, and want their friends to feel the same way. very funny, could've watched like 3 more hours of this, easily. the writing is as delightful as the outfits !!! The…, Tobias Andersen 8,809 films 20,954 854 Edit, Rules: Generate a number (from 1 to x) via: www.random.org, See how many number of films there are in the…, To comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable weirdo / shocking / random / weirdos / psychedelectable, Laura Saladino 458 films 2,343 56 Edit, Buzzfeed once published a list of all the movies referenced in Gilmore Girls, which was great, but also not entirely…, This list of personal favorites was originally assembled by Edgar Wright and Sam DiSalle in July 2016, and is semi-regularly…, NeverTooEarlyMP 4,925 films 8,123 489 Edit. it’s NORMAL and COOL to do this ... because we are FRIENDS! Leaving them confused about what they're supposed to do at all. The whole film follows this trend of breaking apart conventions, just to see what they feel. Overall, I was really impressed and would recommend it to the right person. But.... life isn't actually that black and white. I wonder how many times Don Draper saw this. It’s all grounded dramedy, realistic but heightened, sexy but ordinary, full of broken characters gluing themselves back together. Find the perfect bob carol ted alice bob stock photo. But.... life isn't actually that black and white. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Stoned dancing Elliot Gould is why I watch movies. Thankfully the bonus material provided a little more context in that regard so maybe a rewatch will make this more impactful for me. Trivia IMDb: Donald F. Muhich, who played Alice Henderson's therapist, was director Paul Mazursky's real-life therapist. PLAYING @ Pershing Square Signature Center 480 West 42nd Street New York City, NY 10036. "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice" isn't really about wife swapping at all, but about the epidemic of moral earnestness that's sweeping our society right now. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. These people are endeavoring to learn about themselves in an unconventional way by diving deep into what makes them human and how certain conversational interactions should be approached. Bob and Carol Sanders are best friends with Ted and Alice Henderson. it deals with professional working men and women. Bob insists that everyone Documentary film-maker Bob Sanders and his wife Carol attend a group therapy session that serves as the backdrop for the opening scenes of the film. For some curious reason, we suddenly seem compelled to tell the truth in our personal relationships. Everyone's great, but Elliot Gould and Dylan Cannon are soooo good. Review by paulspence. I've seen this type of sex comedy done so many times where they just have the loveless couple and the freaky "funny" couple without any other personality, so it was refreshing to see them treat them like two distinct couples with stories that needed to be told! Benefitting from superb ensemble acting from its main players and a sublime score courtesy of Quincy Jones, it is no wonder that Mazursky s film was nominated for four Academy Awards. They're breaking apart the rules of society and marriage to see what's beyond, but are unsure what they find. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. Despite its less than 2-hour runtime, the film feels exceedingly drab in its execution to these otherwise exceptionally interesting themes, and allied with the setting of Californian suburbia I was exceptionally let down. Paul Mazursky is one underrated filmmaker!Following An Unmarried Woman, my introduction to his oeuvre, I wasn’t expecting another knockout from him. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. This is the quintessential late 60's early 70's movement. Directed by Paul Mazursky. After attending a weekend self-help/ self-discovery getaway, Bob and Carol feel newly enlightened, and … Mazursky’s pseudo-examination of the liberties of sex feels almost as overlong as its title, with only his central idea of undiscovered subjugation that sex can discharge feeling enticing to me. Free up my man Horst, he did nothing wrong. Rice Arthur Piantadosi, 101 mins   The whole film follows this trend of breaking apart conventions, just to see what they feel. There's more to life, more shades of gray between walking the line and crossing it. I adore Dyan Cannon in this, it’s amazing to think this is her first big film role and the first thing she did professionally after divorcing Cary Grant (33 years her senior). Shades of Rohmer and most definitely influencing the films of Gerwig and Baumbach. It occurred to me as I was watching again for the first time in a while that I’m now the same age as Robert Culp’s character, a privileged self-serious sophisticate living comfortably in Los Angeles with his urbane wife and high-toned friends as they acclimate to their Esalen-learned emotional elevation/hoodoo. Mazursky’s balance between unease and enlightenment is so graceful but fearless, I really admire what he was up to at this time—none of the self-flagellating psychological violence that his peers were after. very funny, could've watched like 3 more hours of this, easily. Later, Carol gleefully reveals the affair to Ted and Alice as they are leaving a dinner party. Such an enjoyable surprise watch. It is showing you its thing, and asking you to shit it yours. To Bob's surprise, Carol is completely accepting of his extramarital behavior. Every Film Ever Nominated For An Academy Award In Any Category, twitter.com/edgarwright/status/758339515421433856, mubi.com/lists/edgar-wrights-favorite-movies, Every Film Ever Nominated for an Academy Award in Any Category, I’m in my room alone bored and I will be making a list of every movie that comes to my mind until I get bored with that. The New Hollywood classics hit different the older you get. Film data from TMDb. Enjoy! In the film, Mazursky focuses on the lives of four adults from the Eisenhower-era who experience a sexual awakening. It deals with conventions and prejudice. Every film that has ever been nominated for an Academy Award in any category. Bob and Carol went to a hippie retreat. The world turns. According to the film's commentary, Paul Mazursky considered this film his finest. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. Natalie Wood Robert Culp Elliott Gould Dyan Cannon Horst Ebersberg Lee Bergere Donald F. Muhich Noble Lee Holderread Jr. K.T. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice 1969 ★★★★ Watched Apr 02 , 2020 Juan’s review published on Letterboxd: It explores the distinction between having sex for physical reasons in comparison to having it for the purpose of intimacy and love. Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes. Through this - despite being able to perceive a fascinating amalgamation of people - we get no layers, as the film…, very fun movie about what seems like the most stressful thing (orgies), edit: i recommend this along w/ other good stuff over at man repeller, Before showcasing the personal odyssey of a man and his cat throughout the United States, before manifesting the inner turmoil of a New York woman grappling with her sexuality, Paul Mazursky made Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice, a film that confuses you on whether it’s being purposefully illogical or simply irritating. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Tickets Through March 22 at the Pershing Square Signature Center, Manhattan; 917-935-4242, thenewgroup.org . It creates lots of socially, culturally awkward sexual situations. He later appeared in three other Mazursky films. There’s lots to laugh at, and just as much to think about. Terrific! Leaving them confused about what they're supposed to do at all. TMDb This film is one of those movies that could only be made when and where it was made. More details at TMDb Kinda stumbled across this at 4 in the morning. I've been a fan of Mazursky for a while now but I'd been avoiding this…. we hang OUT! Mazursky’s balance between unease and enlightenment is so graceful but fearless, I really admire what he was up to at this time—none of the self-flagellating psychological violence that his peers were after. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Bob and Carol Sanders are best friends with Ted and Alice Henderson. You can easily improve your search … Cannon's reaction faces alone carry the movie so far. A really fascinating investigation into sexuality, relationships, and the gray area that exists within that. It must be the distance and perception of the 60s as a decade that totally threw me off the fact that all their behavior is intentionally over-the-top and a lot too much in the vein of just going with the flow for the kind of people they are in their decade. And what they seem to find is more complex and frustrating than what they had before. Bob and Carol Sanders are best friends with Ted and Alice Henderson. Stoned dancing Elliot Gould is why I watch movies. Natalie Wood leads a strong quadruple ensemble of 4 good friends. I love (almost) any movie that feels like it should just be a stage play. Wonderful film! Kinda stumbled across this at 4 in the morning. The story was nothing special, they basically get high alot, Elliott Gould attracts most of the comedy and Natalie Wood attracts most the sex appeal. While the whole story is strictly heterosexual, in a completely unnecessary way, it's still really fun to watch. we hang OUT! we smoke WEED! There’s lots to laugh at, and just as much to think about. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Blu-ray | Arrow Films ... Arrow Films It embodies so much of the apprehension and cultural shifts of the time, in addition to the sweet and almost gentle innocence of being open about sex. Jason Bullok 1,000 films 8,937 166 Edit. The four main players are excellent, especially Elliot Gould, who is just so silly and awkward that he's almost impossible to watch without cringing. Looking back it is hard to believe that this was one of the most financially successful films of…. the shots of them looking directly into the camera are genius. A list of Edgar Wright's favorite 1000 Movies per his list on Mubi on July 27th, 2016. twitter.com/edgarwright/status/758339515421433856 mubi.com/lists/edgar-wrights-favorite-movies, Jayce Fryman 18,680 films 3,589 116 Edit, This list collects every film from the Starting List that became They Shoot Pictures Don't They's 1000 Greatest Films. we have an ORGY with said wives before going to the TONY BENNETT CONCERT! we repress our longing for each other’s WIVES! It's absurd how honest and progressive this is about our desires and their limitations - something that films rarely explore these days without the necessity of a moral lens. They start the swing but it falls apart after only a small kissing session. Learning to be more open, essentially in the sexual realm, the group of friends navigate in this film through a series of wonderful dialogues heavy sequences. A story about relationships, implementing the specific nature of trusting your significant other and testing them to see if they love you or not through various experimental actions. "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice" isn't really about wife swapping at all, but about the epidemic of moral earnestness that's sweeping our society right now. Sep 06, 2010. There's more to life, more shades of gray between walking the line and crossing it. Starring … Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice 1969 ★★★★ Watched Apr 19 , 2020 Griffin’s review published on Letterboxd: A movie where the climax involves two sets of married couples all getting into bed together, and staring at the camera. It occurred to me as I was watching again for the first time in a while that I’m now the same age as Robert Culp’s character, a privileged self-serious sophisticate living comfortably in Los Angeles with his urbane wife and high-toned friends as they acclimate to their Esalen-learned emotional elevation/hoodoo. 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