October 1, 2009

Musical and Apple-sweet











Lolita is such a classic, that it's hard to know where to begin with it. Nobody writes with quite the wit and playfulness of Vladimir Nabokov (English wasn't even his first language!) and if you don't feel too touchy about the subject, the book is certainly worth reading. I watched the Stanley Kubrick version of Lolita awhile ago but I think I prefer the newest version, directed by Adrian Lyne. It's quite an intense film, but so beautifully shot.

18 comments:

CHKN-CHKN-KTTN said...

are these stills from the newer lolita film? do you know who directed it? :)

kerri said...

nabokov is a genuis. have you by any chance read 'speak, memory?' xx

Harlow said...

I'm probably the minority that hasn't seen this film before. It looks really good- the photos you posted helped with that decision;)

Havilah Savage said...

i've been meaning to read that. i think i'll read it and then see the newer movie, thanks for the tip.

Anonymous said...

The first Lolita is my favorite, something about the time it was filmed.

cloudgathererholdmedown said...

it's so strange that i see past the man&child aspect and i all i see is a beautiful heartbreaking love story..

danica said...

these stills are gorgeous. i have steered clear of lolita, because of the somewhat abhorrent subject matter, but i think i'll have to check it out after your post.

Joanna said...

Super, super pretty photos! xoxo

Pfeffer & Sahne said...

Lolita, Nabokov! Love both versions!

Make it Easy said...

wow those are beautiful shots! i dont even know anything about this play. haha

Hila said...

I have to agree, this movie is quite intense and a little uncomfortable in places.

Minimalisti said...

wonderful blog! :)

soy Luli said...

lovely shots!!!!!! id never seen Lolita! but now I will"
xxx
lucia

Anonymous said...

pretty stills

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Vanessa said...

I've been dying to watch the original Lolita, and I didn't even know there was a new version! I will have to check out both

chris said...

Beautiful tones in the road photo!

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