You\’ve reminded me that I have to get around to seeing Aguirre. I confess I haven\’t.For any who don\’t know, this clip is the bizarre ending of a Werner Herzog film Stroszek.I won\’t bore you with my end-spoiling interpretation; suffice it to say, the chicken\’s dance represents futility.The election is over now, so I guess I\’m predicting a ride to nowhere on a ski-lift with a frozen turkey, an unpiloted, burning truck turning circles, an ominous shotgun blast, and, yes, a roadside attraction featuring a dancing chicken.I can\’t wait!
Also, apologies to whoever left the first comment. Comment moderation was activated inadvertently, and when I moderated, the comment was vaporized. Comment moderation is turned off.Also, I\’ve risen from the emotional dead and am back to work now on another hilarious and deeply profound post, earth-shattering in its relevance, no doubt. Maybe in a day or two.
I haven\’t seen Stroszek, just read about it and heard about the Chicken/Duck/Rabbit trio.I would say that you really should see Aguirre in a theater, but that\’s probably not possible unless you attend a Herzog film festival. When you see it, you will recognize the uber-prototype of our neo-con friends. I\’m sure most of them would love to cavort about in the sort of armor he sports.
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That\’s a cackle.
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So I guess you\’re predicting a win for Stroszek, and a loss for Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
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You\’ve reminded me that I have to get around to seeing Aguirre. I confess I haven\’t.For any who don\’t know, this clip is the bizarre ending of a Werner Herzog film Stroszek.I won\’t bore you with my end-spoiling interpretation; suffice it to say, the chicken\’s dance represents futility.The election is over now, so I guess I\’m predicting a ride to nowhere on a ski-lift with a frozen turkey, an unpiloted, burning truck turning circles, an ominous shotgun blast, and, yes, a roadside attraction featuring a dancing chicken.I can\’t wait!
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Also, apologies to whoever left the first comment. Comment moderation was activated inadvertently, and when I moderated, the comment was vaporized. Comment moderation is turned off.Also, I\’ve risen from the emotional dead and am back to work now on another hilarious and deeply profound post, earth-shattering in its relevance, no doubt. Maybe in a day or two.
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I haven\’t seen Stroszek, just read about it and heard about the Chicken/Duck/Rabbit trio.I would say that you really should see Aguirre in a theater, but that\’s probably not possible unless you attend a Herzog film festival. When you see it, you will recognize the uber-prototype of our neo-con friends. I\’m sure most of them would love to cavort about in the sort of armor he sports.
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