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Very Powerful! It's a 1998 film and has won numerous awards. Right now, I'm wondering why haven't come across this movie before. It really blew me away. And the soundtrack and cinematography...simply wonderful! I can't write a proper review right now since I'm really tired... but I just had to make a "review" for this film right away..even if it's a very crude one. Please watch it.

I've just finished reading this novel last night and I must say it's one of the weirdest stories I've read so far. The story is set in the 1990's in New Orleans, wherein Triana, a grief-stricken widow is haunted by an aristocratic ghost from the 19th century, Stefan. I wouldn't go in to details about the plot so I wouldn't spoil it for those who are interested in reading it. The events in the story are presented in a non-linear manner... a bit like how Gabriel Garcia Marquez writes. My advice is, when reading this book that is, you should not rationalize or over analyze the things that you encounter in the story, so as not to get confused or get all worked up....just accept everything.The story was also written in a very detailed manner, so this book is definitely not for those who, pardon my words, lack imagination. I really like how Ann Rice characterized Stefan, it definitely made me want to find more about him rather than Triana. I also liked how Ann Rice depicted the love-hate relationship of Triana and Stefan, it really confused me and it actually was...bitterl-sweet. The story is very morbid, a bit too much for other people perhaps, but Ann Rice was able to balance this with poignantly sweet events. Furthermore, I liked how how the author describes what Triana experiences when she listens to classical violin pieces. She made an amazing job of putting into words what I, myself, experience when I listen to classical violin music.

Although this is not one of my favorite books, I can still say that I fairly liked it and it makes me want to read more of Ann Rice's works. I really liked the character of Stefan and I wish Ann Rice focused more on him rather than on Triana.

OMG! This movie is so weird! It's definitely not for everyone...I guess even for me. I liked the tea ceremony part though, with all the utensils made of shells and all. I also liked the gift wrapping part. But to be honest I didn't understand the movie until I read what its all about in bjork.com. And I kind of appreciated the movie because of what I've read. But I do commend Mathew Barney for being so creative as to come up with the weirdest film I have ever seen. It's like he's the only one who can come up with ideas like that. Bjork definitely found her match! hahaha!!!

Oh I love this movie! Its so surreal. Some scenes in the movie are like taken straight out of dreams. Actually, watching the movie sort of feels like dreaming. This is definitely one of my favorite Michel Gondry films.