Hi there. Loved this post. I saw The Last Wave years ago in an art theater, then again a few years ago. Also Picnic At Hanging Rick. Both mysteriously apocalyptic. Dream time. Jeff Nichols’s intense Take Shelter Is very similar to TLW.
Weir lost his weirdness after those two. But still made some great films afterwards. Waldrop’s The Ugly Chickens reminds me of the recent sighting of an ivory bill woodpecker again. You never know.
If you enjoyed After London, you might also like "A Scientific Romance" by Ronald Wright (best known from his nonfiction - "Short history of progress" and "Stolen Continents: The New World Through Indian Eyes") - its inspired by After London (and Well's Time Machine) - here's a brief review from internet - https://www.challengingdestiny.com/reviews/scientificromance.htm
Hi there. Loved this post. I saw The Last Wave years ago in an art theater, then again a few years ago. Also Picnic At Hanging Rick. Both mysteriously apocalyptic. Dream time. Jeff Nichols’s intense Take Shelter Is very similar to TLW.
Weir lost his weirdness after those two. But still made some great films afterwards. Waldrop’s The Ugly Chickens reminds me of the recent sighting of an ivory bill woodpecker again. You never know.
Thanks, Ron!
If you enjoyed After London, you might also like "A Scientific Romance" by Ronald Wright (best known from his nonfiction - "Short history of progress" and "Stolen Continents: The New World Through Indian Eyes") - its inspired by After London (and Well's Time Machine) - here's a brief review from internet - https://www.challengingdestiny.com/reviews/scientificromance.htm
I will check that out! I have heard of it but never read it. Thank you for reading, and for sharing that recommendation.
wonderful read. Thanks