I chose to further research Waiting For Godot in New Orleans because I really enjoyed his film Bagdad in No Particular Order. I think what attracts me to Chan's work is his real world style. I enjoy how he uses real life subjects in his films. It leaves things a little less to the imagination that a few of the films we have screened in class. The film that we screened in lecture on the first day of class; Valse Triste by Bruce Conner I did not enjoy at all. I didn't like the random images that I couldn't seem to make any sense of. Maybe it's the designer in me that I feel the need to constantly have things that I see make sense.
I also, think thats why I like Chan's work. Because my brain is able to make sense of it more easily that Conner's film. However, Chan's work does leave a little to the imagination, but at lease it gives you actual flesh and places to work with.
The fact that he chose this film to take place in New Orleans is really kind of a cool idea. I like the whole idea of waiting.. it's able to hit home a bit with all the horrible destruction and in the film you are able to see the actual people and hear a little bit of their own personal story.
I hope we see more politically charged films like Chan's in class, because I don't think I can handle many more sepia toned disjointed films. Please no one take offense to this, it's just simply a matter of personal opinion.
