I remember enjoying this film for a good hour, but then when this entire Grid sequence started, I was entranced. I couldn't look away. It was almost hypnotizing. Easily my favorite film of all time.
This good 20 minute in total section of the film is what I can only describe as us, as a species, being studied/scrutinized under a microscope. Scurrying about like ants all with a routine.
Ironic that this whole "modern technology" sequence is now just early '80s nostalgia, as most of this technology has itself become obsolete, lifestyles have changed, the jobs no longer exist, or have been outsourced to other countries.
I remember watching it for the first time in a movie theater and the whole movie audience including myself let out a collective gasp as if we had been running a marathon. This sequence in the movie runs about 20 minutes and near the end the speed of the visuals is so accelerated that you feel like your taking a psychedelic trip on a roller coaster. I had the pleasure of seeing two live performances of this film where the music is live played by the Phillip Glass Ensemble while the movie is projected on a screen. The first time I saw a live performance was at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA. I almost didn't get in because it was a sell out. It was one of the best movie experiences of my life. The second time was at the Hollywood Bowl, also exciting but not as exciting as the Royce Hall performance. Phillip Glass used to do world tours of this program. I'm not sure if he is still doing so.
Can't believe this is 40 years old now. First saw it in 1985 when I was 17 and never did I think I'd be watching it in my 50s thinking 'Yup, that's exactly where my head is right now..' The Philip Glass soundtrack is perfect too...
All those escalators at 2:04 were part of the PATH station underneath the original World Trade Center. Sad to think all of that is completely destroyed now.
This is the most depressing part of the movie. Not the demolition of Pruitt-Igoe, ghetto scenes or derelict people in the streets. Standing at the machine every day for all my life I'm used to do it and I need it It's the only thing I want It's just a rush, push, cash Yello, Bostich
Most of these factories were in America, during the time this was filmed. Now, most of all of them are in China. That’s where most of our goods comes from😒. Problem with that is, if our relationship with China ever goes tits up (and it’s threatening to as of 2023), guess what will happen.
I just watched the timestamp of that episode and never noticed that. Thats cool. I guess it is kind of fitting. Koyaanisqatsi is basically about the human condition being devoured by technology. In that scene innocent people are devoured by an interdimensional beast
This is how people interact depicted with precision. This stuff is always made just like that. It needs to be made because otherwise humanity forgets itself in short order. We call it "Dog's Stuff" because if it talked, it would be like constant dog barking. I've been living in the placeholder area...that's where there's all that flat screen, driverless cars, and social media stuff is for those who get overwhelmed with Dog's Stuff...to figure myself out, but I'm eager to get into the swing of management :3c I'm glad I got the connections, The Rainbow Path out of society's belly comes naturally to me....So i've been keeping the Doggy Castoffs close. I watch these segments of this film because It gets me all hot and bothered. Ttfn, i'm heading home!
What the hell are you talking about? It is important for you to interact and communicate with others in order to understand and remember who you are as a human being. This is often referred to as "Dog's Stuff," as it can be overwhelming and constantly demanding, like the barking of a dog. You have been living in a place where technology, such as flat screen TVs and driverless cars, and social media are prevalent in order to figure out who you are?? However, you are now ready to take on the responsibilities of management??? You have the necessary connections and feel confident in your ability to navigate through society. Watching certain segments of this film excites you too...
@@daustin8888in many ways it WAS a simpler time than these days. Yeah it had its problems. Every decade does but I’d rather trade todays problems for the ones back then because they pale in comparison to todays!
