The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Movie REACTION!

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  • čas přidán 26. 10. 2022
  • For the eighth "From the Vault" Friday, a look back at my first-time reaction to The Silence of the Lambs (Film Friday #15).
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  • @rxtsec1
    @rxtsec1 Před rokem +35

    Jodie won her 2nd oscar for this. Anthony won his 1st. Also the movie won best picture & director & adapted screenplay

  • @ingobordewick6480
    @ingobordewick6480 Před rokem +46

    The scene with Clarice sitting in front of the glass and Lecters face shown in the glass is one of the greatest scenes ever.

    • @GN-jn1ty
      @GN-jn1ty Před rokem +1

      very much so - I love that overlay

  • @gluuuuue
    @gluuuuue Před rokem +30

    Seen this movie and these scenes countless times now and it's only just dawning on me when Lecter asks, "What *need* does [Bill] serve by killing?", as in what basic psychological need, Lecter is also getting at what basic need Clarice is serving by trying to stop Bill and her memory of trying to save just one lamb. The movie is a race between the heroine and villain each driven by their needs, but the heroine goes into the wolf's den to seek the knowledge and counsel of another villain (Lecter) in order to do so, and that earns a kind of respect from him.

  • @whoiswren
    @whoiswren Před rokem +5

    This is in my opinion, one of the top three movies of ALL TIME. It won the big five at the oscars, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Screenplay. Phenomenal work of art with amazingly complex characters and Jodie's portrayal of Clarice is something we will never see again - Clarice Starling is a very complex and relatable character who isn't overpowered, impossibly strong for her size- but rather an intelligent individual who is relentlessly embracing her femininity. Through her pure intentions and authenticity, Jodie's character became a symbol of divine power motivated by pure desires to save weaker individuals in her world. Despite the fact she will never be as physically strong as the men who tower over her, she preservers because she sees saving other innocent lives as a parallel to saving the lambs. The whole point Jodie was trying to make was that in the past, since women didn't have the strength or "heroism" that could compare to men, Hollywood often resorts to crafting lazy, unrealistic female heroines (i.e marvel women) who possess unfathomable qualities and don't come across as relatable at all. Besides this, often the only redeeming quality of women's characters in film is their attractiveness, or their relevance is limited to being as the love intrest to their male costars. The Silence of the Lambs changed that when Clarice Starling appeared on screen. The producers took the time to flesh out Jodie's character, Clarice, thereby allowing this talented actress to portray an authentic female role who embodies the characteristics of someone motivated by a well-developed moral compass rather than such trivial, one-dimensional(a relief for audiences). She is then juxtaposed against her male colleagues, almost all of whom are motivated purely by advancement rather than the cause itself.

  • @teddyj5187
    @teddyj5187 Před rokem +18

    Just realized Clarice should have realized he had a pen because he wrote in the folder. So Hannibal had to break out asap before she reported it. Love your thoughtful reactions Madison.

    • @NATIVESUNSETS65
      @NATIVESUNSETS65 Před rokem +1

      Clarice might not of thought about that because Lecter had Art Privileges to do drawings the Drawing of Clarice with the baby lamb is new , some graphite pencils leave marks as dark as ink pens , maybe the notes were written in pencil Lecter seems to intelligent to slip up like that.

    • @teddyj5187
      @teddyj5187 Před rokem +1

      @@NATIVESUNSETS65 i was thinking he was using charcoal because it cant be sharpened. No way they giving him a sharp object.

    • @davidsavage5630
      @davidsavage5630 Před rokem

      I thought Chilton left it in there. You see him putting it up to his mouth while he's telling Hannibal that he was scammed. Then put it down when he stands up. When Chilton is going to sign something when they're about to meet with Senator Martin, he reaches for his pen and can't find it and the camera zooms in on Hannibal's face..

  • @zeldyrrolorin9962
    @zeldyrrolorin9962 Před rokem +18

    Anthony Hopkins won best actor and only had 16 minutes of screen time. Jodie Foster refused to meet with Hopkins outside of their scenes together. She said she did it partly to make the interactions more realistic but partly because she said he scared the shit out of her.

  • @dmwalker24
    @dmwalker24 Před rokem +27

    Lecter as a character is arguably about as dangerous as a human being is capable of. Like a perfect storm of attributes, that luckily no one actually has. Monstrous intellect, refined, sophisticated, extensive formal education as both a medical doctor, and a psychiatrist. He's like the daywalker of psychopaths. All of their strengths, and none of their weaknesses.

    • @Mr.Goodkat
      @Mr.Goodkat Před rokem

      A human being is capable of being a lot more muscular, tall or just a good fighter like Bruce Lee so he doesn't have the perfect storm of attributes he can be improved on physically and ability wise, even intellectually he's flawed being arrogant causes one to overlook and underestimate one's opponent like he does with Clarice in Hannibal and she outsmarts him in it. If we was that smart he wouldn't have been caught in the first place, escaping capture is something some real life serial killers have been smart enough to do Lecter wasn't. He just has a impressive presentation to the naïve, refined, polite, well spoken/articulate it all gives the impression of intelligence but doesn't speak as loudly as results in fact it's just a guise a moron can be those things.

    • @ephennell4ever
      @ephennell4ever Před rokem +5

      @@Mr.Goodkat - mostly agree with you, but have to disagree about "not that smart"; he is - without a doubt - absolutely brilliant, but as is made clear in the prequel _"Red Dragon"_ (a *very* worthy prequel!), his hubris leads him to under-estimate adversaries that he should take more seriously. When that is coupled with a 'lucky break' ... well, that's a path to a downfall, as Dr. Lecter found out! No matter how good (or smart!) you may be, a 'worthy opponent' who 'catches a break' can indeed prove to be capable of pulling off a win against you! This is proven with some regularity in the sports-world!

    • @Mr.Goodkat
      @Mr.Goodkat Před rokem

      @@ephennell4ever Yeah all that is true except for the part about Red Dragon being a "*very* worthy sequel" Red Dragon sucked!

    • @rafapopawski2559
      @rafapopawski2559 Před rokem

      How do you know that noone has those attributes? Ever since BAU and criminal science affected the policies regarding not making serial killers famous, you hear about such cases only if you are looking for them. It does not necessarily mean it's not out there. I believe in US alone there are 3 digit number of active serial killers.

    • @jackwalsh6758
      @jackwalsh6758 Před rokem +2

      @@Mr.Goodkat Watch "Manhunter" instead.

  • @harrydoupe9315
    @harrydoupe9315 Před rokem +25

    Hey Madison, Here's an interesting Howard Shore nugget for you. Back in 1973, long before the Oscars and everything, Howard was one of many Toronto musicians who hung around the city's comedy community. Dan Aykroyd shared a house with Marcus O'Hara (yes, Catherine's brother) on King St. E. and they ran a booze can there at night. One night John Belushi and a couple of others came to town to recruit talent for the new National Lampoon Radio show and dropped in to the Second City. They watched the show and Belushi joined the cast for the improv set. Having just met Belushi for the first time, Aykroyd invited them back to the booze can where Danny always had the jukebox blaring. A blues song was playing and Belushi loved the singers voice and asked who it was, and Aykroyd informed him it was the Downchild Blues Band. Belushi told Dan that he didn't really know the blues, and that he liked Led Zeppelin and Grand Funk, stuff like that. Aykroyd told him that if John taught him about that music, he would teach Belushi about the blues. Two local musicians were at the bar. One was Paul Shaffer, who staed quiet, the other was Howard Shore who said "You guys should form a blues band. You could call it the blues brothers". And that's how the idea of The Blues Brothers started.

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      Hey smarty-pants, I was born in '73.
      Right before The Dark Side of the Moon.
      I saw The Blues Brothers TWICE in the theater.
      "They broke my watch!" 😎

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      Take this "friendly neighborhood" advice from a guy who first saw Spiderman in 'The Electric Company' tv show...outside of one's personal experience, most of those little factoids are likely MADE-UP!

    • @harrydoupe9315
      @harrydoupe9315 Před rokem

      @@versetripn6631 Thanks for the 'advice' but none of it is made up. It's actually fairly easy to research if you're capable.

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      @@harrydoupe9315 ahh, so your condescending response indicates your belief that all info 'researched' is factual?
      Well, considering the "research" I HAVE done on many topics only to find bs being offered, I must state that we should just agree to disagree.
      Happy Trails Hans!

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      @@harrydoupe9315 Get it?
      Happy Trails Hans...Thanks for the advice!?
      Both are Bruce Willis quotes in 'Die Hard'.
      Coincidence?
      Nope.

  • @conureron3792
    @conureron3792 Před rokem +9

    It’s funny, I imagined Dr Lector as some lunatic monster, the way they described him, then on first meeting he’s very cordial, etc

    • @missk8tie
      @missk8tie Před rokem +1

      I always thought that made him more scary. More in control and able to blend in.

    • @conureron3792
      @conureron3792 Před rokem +1

      @@missk8tie - agreed. But the initial description- I thought he’d be more like Miggs. Instead, yes, very much in command of every situation.

  • @douglaslafreniere5707
    @douglaslafreniere5707 Před rokem +21

    I enjoyed the sequel Hannibal getting to see him in social settings and the expansion of the character was riveting . The prequels Red Dragon was great also with a fantastic cast

    • @xjoemallardx
      @xjoemallardx Před rokem +4

      The original Red Dragon(Manhunter) is way better.

    • @BDogg2023
      @BDogg2023 Před rokem +2

      @@xjoemallardx Disagree

    • @chriskelly3481
      @chriskelly3481 Před rokem +2

      @@xjoemallardx I wouldn't quite say that Manhunter is "better". But it IS different/ great and absolutely worth the watch.
      Brian Cox's (proto) take on Hannibal is pretty great. And the Michael Mann /Miami vice look and feel to the movie is beautiful.

    • @Melancthon7332
      @Melancthon7332 Před rokem +3

      @@chriskelly3481 I think Red Dragon is exceedingly mediocre and a huge waste of a great cast. It takes a great novel and turns it into a by-the-numbers Hollywood thriller. (No surprise, as the director is Brett Ratner, about as big a hack there is.) Manhunter is stylish, moody, smart, and full of striking imagery and scenes. It's an order of magnitude better than Red Dragon.

    • @brandonmartin08
      @brandonmartin08 Před rokem +1

      I know the sequel “Hannibal” gets a bit of flack but I thought it was a really good movie, of course Gary Oldman is unrecognizable and great as well 👍

  • @coreyhendricks9490
    @coreyhendricks9490 Před rokem +9

    This movie ranked at #7 in the 100 scariest movie moments on Bravo, cool reaction as always Madison, take care sweetie 🥰🥰

  • @floorticket
    @floorticket Před rokem +10

    Chris Carter credits this movie with much of the inspiration for his TV series "The X-Files" (1993-2002).

  • @tommywalker3746
    @tommywalker3746 Před rokem +7

    Should definitely check out part two and three. A great trilogy

  • @eleegs
    @eleegs Před 5 měsíci +1

    The only film that I can recall that swept the top 5 Oscar awards

  • @larryleyba6496
    @larryleyba6496 Před rokem +5

    I remember watching this movie the day it was released in theatres. I had no idea what this film was about. I had not seen any ads or trailors about this thing. A friend was visiting me and we decided to check out a movie. There was nothing else worth checking out, so we just picked this one. We had no idea what we were getting into. This was kind of the most memorable experiences I have ever had at the movies.

  • @Smoothjazzsundays
    @Smoothjazzsundays Před rokem +1

    Greatest movie ever made. Would love to be able to see it again for the first time somehow.

  • @ollietsb1704
    @ollietsb1704 Před rokem +2

    When you rewatch this film - or at least the Escape Scene - you'll see Hannibal pick up the pen-knife and say, "Ready when you are, Sgt. Pembry." He needed a sharp, short blade to trim off the face, around eyes, lips, nose, etc. Also, he needed to create a spectacle - a more horrifying one - so all of the charging officers would be so shocked that they wouldn't pay perfect attention to a lascerated 'face'. Plus the Police Leader's anger at the younger officer - "It's Pembry - talk to him!" bark increased the urgency and lessened the younger officer's INTEREST in noticing all details. After all - that's a scene that no training school offers. Even med schools seldom offer 'cadaver leather-making'.

    • @ollietsb1704
      @ollietsb1704 Před rokem

      If you watch the follow-up film (recommended), you'll be treated to a more historical lesson in disembowelment. Gee. What fun, eh? AND you'll be reminded that, at some of the finest restaurants, chefs often prepare meats at table-side. Mmmmm - mmmmm.

  • @stephenorkies2858
    @stephenorkies2858 Před rokem +4

    Love this review specifically about her struggles. It is key to the movie.

  • @McBeelzebub
    @McBeelzebub Před rokem +3

    The distinction of positive attention vs toxic attention can confound even though it shouldn’t. My favorite scene is when she confronts Cooper openly.

    • @shallowgal462
      @shallowgal462 Před rokem

      Cooper?

    • @McBeelzebub
      @McBeelzebub Před rokem

      @@shallowgal462 sorry, Crawford. I have no idea why I said Cooper

    • @missk8tie
      @missk8tie Před rokem

      This movie was made in the early 90s. Even at the time, contemporary reviewers commented on how much this movie's direction forces the audience to pay attention to how Clarice is usually surrounded by men who are staring at her or towering over her.

  • @onepcwhiz6847
    @onepcwhiz6847 Před rokem +1

    One of, if not THE, best!

  • @MrBfg586
    @MrBfg586 Před 8 měsíci

    Imagine watching this in the theater for the first time with Hannibal’s face and eyes taking up the entire screen.

  • @creativitycell
    @creativitycell Před rokem

    He did win Oscar for this role! Great post Oscar party interview online with him wearing sunglasses to cover hangover next day with Oscar on table! 🤣

  • @THOMMGB
    @THOMMGB Před rokem +5

    Hi Madison,
    I seem to remember you're a writer. I think you'd really enjoy the book. I did. I liked it a lot.
    The Silence of the Lambs was released on Valentine's Day, of all days and won a bunch of Oscars, including Best Picture.
    For a fun-scary movie, please watch Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. You'd really like Signs and Ghost as well, I promise.

  • @Sidistic_Atheist
    @Sidistic_Atheist Před rokem +2

    A work colleague started reading the book. And had to stop, she couldn't continue. It freaked her out.

  • @innercircle341
    @innercircle341 Před rokem +2

    it's a great film so bless your beautiful heart going through the trauma xx

  • @michaelsegriff3362
    @michaelsegriff3362 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely awesome that you are releasing some of your early work. Love your channel because you pay attention to the film rather than have run on chatter throughout the film. And truly enjoy your thoughts and analysis at the end. Thanks so much Madison. Ever considered reacting to Rosemary’s Baby? That’ll give you chills. 😂 I look forward to your next video!

  • @jeffdetmer4681
    @jeffdetmer4681 Před rokem +1

    Hi Madison. You held up very nicely! What a great movie. Such a display of talent. Jodie Foster has said that she was so afraid of Sir Anthony Hopkins in this, that she would not be alone with him or even speak to him except when doing scenes together. I don't think she has spoken to him since. Among the many awards this film won, both hopkins and Foster won for best actor and actress. There was another film made, but not really a sequel. It is in fact a prequel. Another stellar cast. Hopkins is in it but since it took place before this story Foster is not. I won't tell you anything about the story though, in case you decide to watch.

  • @Luemm3l
    @Luemm3l Před rokem +3

    this is an excellent movie, not only a exciting thriller about a rookie trying to catch a madman with the help of another, but also because of the dialogue, the acting, the shot composition. It is also one about male gaze or chauvinism. It is relatively subtle, but the camera shots tell a lot. we have a lot of frontal full face shots of eyes or spectacles that are rather "predatory", we can feel the uncomfortable "watch" the other protagonists have over Clarice. Brilliant storytelling just via directing decisions and camera placement/movement!

  • @MrGpschmidt
    @MrGpschmidt Před rokem +1

    Only 1 of 3 films to win all 5 major Oscars (Picture/Director/Actor/Actress/Adapted Screenplay). Iconic turns by its leads Hopkins & Foster with terrifying moments thru out and an epic cat/mouse relationship. Fun fact: Hopkins conferred with director Jonathan Demme re: how Lecter would 1st be introduced on screen and suggested to be stock still in the middle of his cell - not unlike a lion on the veldt awaiting an antelope - and he never blinks. You also s/seek Michael Mann's MANHUNTER which was made before this w/Brian Cox as the inexplicably spelled Lecktor. Great choice for SpookySeason (and oh yeah the only Horror Film to win an Oscar for Best Picture too).

  • @ayingtorres5938
    @ayingtorres5938 Před rokem +16

    They're not objectifying her. They are resenting her for being there and doing a "man's" job

    • @bghoody5665
      @bghoody5665 Před rokem +6

      Yeah that was my original thought when I first watched the movie. It's like they're all thinking, "Who's this rookie? She's not even really a full agent?" They were certainly looking down their noses at her, but they weren't objectifying her.

    • @marcfromparis333
      @marcfromparis333 Před rokem +6

      I completely agree. You can also include some local hostility towards the feds.

    • @damot69
      @damot69 Před rokem +2

      It can be both. It’s definitely a movie that has objectification at its core. Just because you can’t see the lust, doesn’t mean it’s not there.

    • @Steve-gx9ot
      @Steve-gx9ot Před 7 měsíci

      PLEASE!
      Just because she feels different in a room full of working law enforcement officials and AUTOMATICALLY LOOKING at her because she is not from the area, you portray them as AGAI N ST her!!??
      Get Real and stop with your Zfemonist agenda.
      She is not a victim!
      Disgusting

    • @Steve-gx9ot
      @Steve-gx9ot Před 7 měsíci

      ​@marcdelarp337 of course you are Woke!
      You are a victim. Now go away and cry

  • @notjustforhackers4252
    @notjustforhackers4252 Před rokem +1

    The girl Hopkins was dating at the time saw the movie and his performance terrified her so much they broke up just after. Incredible performance.

  • @ernestitoe
    @ernestitoe Před rokem +1

    When Lecter calls Clarice back to tell her about "Miss Mofet" and she and Lecter are facing each other, and she says, "Take the test for me!", it's almost an intimate moment. There's a definite connection established. That in turn leads me to believe Lecter caused Miggs' death because of a protective feeling he had towards Clarice, not to amuse himself as her mentor believes.

  • @nealrepetti2396
    @nealrepetti2396 Před 8 dny

    This movie 🎥 was fantastic to see in the theater. Good reaction Maddy.

  • @innercircle341
    @innercircle341 Před rokem +1

    I felt all your anxiety !!

  • @williamjones6031
    @williamjones6031 Před rokem +1

    1. The lisping sound Hopkins makes after he says, 'I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti." is the first scene he and
    Foster did together and he wanted to freak her out, so her reaction is real.
    2. Ted Levine/Buffalo Bill was so disturbing that he received death threats after this was released.
    3. The FBI actually let them use their Quantico facility to film.
    4. Clairice didn't know it was a fake offer. They kept that from her.
    5. "I'm coming to get you Murdock". The late Charles Napier/Lt. Boyle played Murdock in Rambo First Blood II. A great first time/share.
    6. Everybody is hitting on Clarice but IRL hitting on Foster is a waste of time and effort. She doesn't fly that way. 🙄
    7. Others will pass this to you as well but: This movie won ALL 5 of the big Oscars.😎 Levine should have gotten best supporting.

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem +1

    Also in 1991, Metallica's first "Black album" single to hit the radio was, 'The God That Failed'.
    100 years AFTER a story called 'The Light That Failed' was published by Rudyard Kipling.
    In 1988, a sci fi movie called 'Alien Nation' was released.
    The films story is set in 1991 and features a character named...Rudyard Kipling

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      Btw, less than a month before the Perfect Storm, I saw Metallica in downtown Mpls..
      Oct. 8th, Front gate, 30 ft away.
      Caught a guitar pick!
      4 months after their Moscow show.
      Also in that same month, the Minnesota Twins won the 1991 World Series. 1-0 in 10 innings.
      10 years prior to 9/11.
      About a mile from where I saw Metallica. 🤤
      Fun Fact:
      In the 1991 film, 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day', the man responsible for "Skynet" is shot in his home by Sarah Connor.
      He would have been killed were it not for his young son protecting him, the son wearing a MN Twins baseball cap! 🤔
      Fun Fact 2:
      The original 'Terminator' film ends with Sarah Connor responding to a little boys words..."There's a STORM coming!".
      Yes, there would be...

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      Prince's 'Purple Rain' is located at '1st Avenue', less than a block from where I saw Metallica in '91. 😁
      I pass by there every other day.

  • @tomyoung9049
    @tomyoung9049 Před rokem +1

    The writing and the performances make this a classic.

  • @Davelakful
    @Davelakful Před rokem

    That elevator/ambulance scene was so intense!

  • @chefskiss6179
    @chefskiss6179 Před rokem +1

    Wow, Torrance AND Lecter in one day, you do spoil us. Nice one, Madison.

  • @orangewarm1
    @orangewarm1 Před rokem +2

    You cut Buffalo Bill dancing Madison. Classic scene 😳

  • @hartspot009
    @hartspot009 Před rokem

    Love love love your comments and summary! This is certainly one of the best psychological thrillers ever...

  • @Flastew
    @Flastew Před rokem

    A really cool movie and a great reaction, way to hang in there. I also love that plaque behind you on the wall.

  • @shainewhite2781
    @shainewhite2781 Před rokem +1

    Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. This was the first Horror Thriller film to win.

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    Damn I almost forgot the sneakiest mirror in the movie:
    The moment Clarice speaks with Lecter about 'The Belvedere' drawing on his wall, she had Buffalo Bill's location...in Belvedere, Ohio

  • @toddpatrick8254
    @toddpatrick8254 Před rokem

    So glad your doing these from the vault classics. The more we get to see of the beautiful Madison Thames doing these reactions, the better! Great uoload choice for my day off. Kudos to you and your crystal ball. Haha. Keep up the great vids girl! 👍

  • @duaneglaze7229
    @duaneglaze7229 Před rokem +1

    The book is really good and I usually say better than the movie but Hopkins and Foster's performances elevated this one beyond the page.

  • @sherrysink3177
    @sherrysink3177 Před rokem

    My college showed this film on campus on a Friday Film Night, and I had to have my friends walk me to my car afterward because this film unsettled me so much.

  • @GrouchyOldBear7
    @GrouchyOldBear7 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

  • @highstimulation2497
    @highstimulation2497 Před rokem +1

    the music in strings just two or three seconds after the credits begin at the end... compare that to the mordor music and the ring motif from LOTR.... by the same guy;)

  • @BrettonFerguson
    @BrettonFerguson Před rokem

    I've seen this movie probably 20 times since it came out. This is the first time I noticed when he said "I'm having an old friend for dinner", Hannibal was talking about the asshole guy who ran the psych hospital.

  • @chetstevens4583
    @chetstevens4583 Před rokem

    Director Jonathan Demme would include childhood friend and Chicago radio newsman Buzz Kilman in all his movies. Here he can be seen as the bearded paramedic that rolls Lecter out of the building.

  • @andrewharrison5288
    @andrewharrison5288 Před 10 měsíci

    Loved the reaction and the Revan mini in equal measure.

  • @missk8tie
    @missk8tie Před rokem

    The scene in the basement at the end, with the dark and the woman screaming and the dog barking, and worst of all the killer watching with night vision...brilliant. And completely terrifying.

  • @tweaterdea2
    @tweaterdea2 Před 9 měsíci

    The book is great. I like your take on this movie. Spot on.

  • @joevaldez6457
    @joevaldez6457 Před rokem +1

    I keep writing this every Friday, but this is my favorite Film Friday yet., Madison. CZcamsrs usually go into these classic films blissfully unaware about film but I know I'm in great hands when someone recognizes the composer's name. As a writer, I really enjoyed looking at this film through the eyes of another writer.
    At some point, you might be interested in a book called _The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know_ by Shawn Coyne. I've read lots of writing manuals over the last 30 years but this has been by far the most helpful when it comes to identifying what's working and what's not with a novel I'm editing. The novel that Coyne deconstructs and references every step of the way is _The Silence of the Lambs_ .
    _Deconstructing the big movements of how Thomas Harris created that rarest of novels--the outrageously successful commercial thriller that stands as one of the pre-eminent novels of the twentieth century will be a lot of fun. Seriously. Somehow Harris wrote a book that was impossible to put down but deeply resonates with the reader long after he's finished reading. I've gone through the book at least fifty times line by line and I always discover something new. While I do not profess to have any insight into the working mind of Thomas Harris or how he crafts his stories, what I can do is analyze the structure of his work within the traditions and conventions of his chosen Genres_ .

  • @christophersmith3005
    @christophersmith3005 Před rokem

    You mentioned a sequel to SOL. There were two prequels _Red Dragon_ and _Hannibal Rising_ that were theatrical releases. There were also two TV shows, _Hannibal_ and _Clarice._ There was also a movie depicting Dr. Lecter that came out before _Silence of the Lambs_ called _Manhunter_ (1986).

  • @nickmitchell6443
    @nickmitchell6443 Před rokem +1

    The film Hannibal is the sequel to this and Julianne Moore plays Clarice Starling, it's a must see.

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    Oh, and for Harry, who dropped wisdom about 'The Blues Brothers', the actor who played the crucified 'Tate' in '...Lambs' was also in 'The Blues Brothers' as the "driver of the Winnebago" and lead of 'The Good ol' Boys' country band.
    "You're gonna look pretty funny tryin' to eat corn on the cob without any F**KIN TEETH!"
    -Tucker McElroy

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      You're gonna look pretty funny with extra-rare lamb chops after EATING MY PARTNERS FACE!!

  • @zeezee9670
    @zeezee9670 Před rokem +2

    @36:25 _It didn't answer the questiom when Hannibal calls her in the end like (whether) the lambs have finally stopped screaming._
    The film is clear about that & *Hannibal's question was only rhetorical* as if both he & she knew it did stop with him helping her catching Bill. He told Clarice that "the world is more interesting with her in it," *i.e. telling her directly that he likes, admires & appreciates her* despite the apparent dominance his questioning her might imply. This & three other events in the film show clearly that *Hannibal Lecter grew fond of agent Clarice Starling* & in a relatively respectful way feeling her struggle in a man-dominated environment: *1.* He was disgusted that Crawfard sent him a trainee without telling the trainee what it was about. *2.* He was disturbed by Miggs slinging his semen at her. His reraction was a. to suddenly & immediately decide to help her (the film show that) & b. Practically killing Miggs. *3.* Crawford embarassed Clarice again by presenting the yet unagreed to prison evironment change. When Dr. "Creep" Shilton used that to make an agreement with Hannibal & the Senator, Hannibal didn't take his frustration on Clarice but on Shilton, the senator & Crawford sending them on a wild goose chase, while giving Clarice the right info about bill in the files he gave her.

  • @shannonbrigante5764
    @shannonbrigante5764 Před rokem

    Fun fact.. when Clarice is telling Lecter about the screaming lambs a crew member dropped something & it was LOUD.. Jodie Foster never flinched, that’s the take they used.. that scene was also supposed to have flashbacks w the story, but when the director got that performance from Jodie Foster he knew he couldn’t.. it was too special.. that scene got her the Oscar..

  • @thomasgriffiths6758
    @thomasgriffiths6758 Před rokem

    I live in New Haven Connecticut and used to frequent a bar called The Anchor, there was an old waitress there years ago who used to tell me stories about when Jodie Foster used to go into the bar when she was a student at Yale and it was during the time that John Hinckley was sending letters to her and shortly after he shot President Reagan and the waitress used to tell me how she would keep people away from the Jodie Foster table because she was always kind of nervous being in public.

  • @danielmorency2242
    @danielmorency2242 Před rokem +2

    The film made after this was the direst sequel 'HANNIBAL'. Not AS good as this, but still very interesting, with a few very disturbing scenes. Then there's the prequel 'RED DRAGON', which are the events leading to his capture (and into this film). Lastly, there's 'HANNIBAL RISING', which recounts the tale of his young self, and gives you a background to his character. I liked ALL of these films. I hope you will too... :)

  • @jonlate4581
    @jonlate4581 Před rokem

    Hah, Quantico. Live about 5 minutes from there. Used to fish there a lot. Was also born and raised in Baltimore.

  • @pundrumtranambi5366
    @pundrumtranambi5366 Před 4 měsíci

    "The film won the Big Five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Demme), Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Foster), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally), making it only the third film in history to accomplish that feat." (Wikipedia)

  • @BigBoss-zi5ss
    @BigBoss-zi5ss Před rokem +2

    Would have loved to see Chilton and Hannibal's "dinner" date..out of all the ppl Chilton deserved it most

  • @henrytjernlund
    @henrytjernlund Před rokem

    There is actually a third movie MANHUNTER (1986), an earlier one, with Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter and William Petersen as the detective based on the book Red Dragon.

  • @chrisdavis408
    @chrisdavis408 Před rokem

    Well I suppose technically there is silence, a prequel, a sequel, and a total back story move on what made Hannible become what he now is. The last one is a very interesting watch. What turned him into a cold blooded, cannibal with a high i.q. and very proper social manners training. Hannibal is more than a Scary genius, he is amazingly complex. That movie answers many questions. Hope this helped.

  • @CousinWhatIsIt
    @CousinWhatIsIt Před 11 měsíci

    Yes, the author Thomas Harris wrote a sequel, and things get super crazy. The book is crazier than the movie version of Hannibal with Julianne Moore.

  • @hungryewok1684
    @hungryewok1684 Před rokem

    5:02 that is the great reaction to Chilton

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    The same year this film was dropped, The Perfect Storm occurred.
    The fishing town deeply affected in the Clooney/Wahlberg film, was established as a town in 1873.
    100 years before I was born!

  • @blindlemonpledge2556
    @blindlemonpledge2556 Před rokem

    Thanks for uploading this reactio. I would like to point out the importance of the first clue Hannibal gives Clarice. Notice that the head that she finds in the hearse is next to a mannequin dressed in women's clothes

  • @unstrung65
    @unstrung65 Před rokem +4

    You did cut out a few scenes , but your on screen analysis is way beyond other reactors , also great summary , as usual, at the end . This movie was a definite 'classic ' Sometimes I wonder why you do much lesser films , but that's , OK .

  • @tbnamj
    @tbnamj Před rokem

    Saludó desde la República Dominicana excelente vídeo 👍🏿👏🏿🇩🇴❤

  • @Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.
    @Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. Před rokem +6

    Another great reaction, Madison. There is a sequel to this, 'Hannibal', but the character of Clarice is played by Julianne Moore not Jodie Foster. For me it's not as good as this but others may have a different opinion.

    • @chriskelly3481
      @chriskelly3481 Před rokem +1

      Sure. "Hannibal" may not be as good as "Silence..." (little is), but it IS different/great and VERY unfairly maligned.
      Now I DO think that "Hannibal rising" is a significantly inferior addition to the cannon, but others may disagree, and that's totally fine.
      I am curious to see people arguing which Red Dragon movie (Red Dragon or Manhunter) is the better, but I genuinely think they are both fantastic, and each very worth watching.

    • @IChooseJesus9091
      @IChooseJesus9091 Před rokem +1

      I don't compare one to another. I like them all equally, but view them independently. I think they all contribute to the story & franchise.

  • @kengruz669
    @kengruz669 Před 9 měsíci

    It's been a while since you watched and recorded this, so time to check out "Manhunter (1986)", the first film where the character of Hannibal appears. It's directed by Michael Mann, and like "Silence of the Lambs" it's also based on a novel by Thomas Harris. One of my oft-watched faves

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    Try this:
    Frankie Faison played 'Barney' who was very civil to Dr Lecter while he was kept in the "Room with NO View".
    Now SEE Faison in 'Coming to America' as he rents a former crime scene room to Eddie and Arsenio.
    The former tenant?
    A blind man whose only view was a brick wall.
    "Damn shame what they did to that dog!"
    Unlike 'Precious' who survived!
    😎

  • @jacobjones5269
    @jacobjones5269 Před 21 dnem

    The lambs will never stop screaming for Clarice.. And Dr Lecter knows that..

  • @1639danmcc
    @1639danmcc Před rokem

    The sequel is simply called Hannibal with Anthony Hopkins & Julianne Moore taking over the role of Clarice Starling. There is also a prequel called Red Dragon where the opening scenes again feature Hannibal Lector.

  • @dunringill1747
    @dunringill1747 Před rokem

    The chess game was between Jack Crawford & Hannibal Lecter. It was no accident that Crawford went to the wrong address and Clarice to the right one. Hannibal set that up. Hannibal knew Crawford was using Clarice only for his "grunt work". The moment Jack Crawford (at the wrong address) said "Clarice!", he knew Hannibal played him & Clarice was at the right address.
    Hannibal was the puppet master the entire time. Remember in the beginning, Hannibal told Clarice he would help her capture Bill. Clarice was being used by Jack Crawford. Crawford intended to keep all the credit for capturing Bill to himself. Hannibal figured all this out immediately. Hannibal had no intention to help Jack Crawford capture Bill. He also had no desire tell anyone that by helping Clarice, he was angling for his own escape.

  • @davidvaughan5512
    @davidvaughan5512 Před rokem

    I think this is one of the few movies to make men get a taste of the Male Gaze. The discomfort. Also, I'm not sure if you've seen the series Westworld, but Hopkins plays a character with a god complex and he gives many monologues. If you haven't seen it, you should check out the first episode to see if it's something you like.

  • @conureron3792
    @conureron3792 Před rokem +1

    More Anthony Hopkins: The Elephant Man.

  • @alanFconrad
    @alanFconrad Před 5 měsíci

    great movie

  • @Lue_Jonin
    @Lue_Jonin Před rokem +2

    Yayyy 😊 ❤ 👍 🎥 More spooky season reaction video enjoyment with Madison.
    I always find such appreciation with Anthony Hopkins' acting.... "Wolfman" is a super well made werewolf film set in olden times and very creepy....perfect for spooky season October.
    ❤ 🎃 🐺 🎥
    also, Anthony Hopkins role in "Westworld" should not be overlooked .
    Another award winning performance is Kathy Bates in King's adaptation film of "Misery" ... Her portrayal of Annie Wilkes is creepy to the "hobbling" maximum.

  • @jollyj3285
    @jollyj3285 Před rokem

    Great review...this movie is so good!!! One of my faves... You would probably also like Fargo and Misery...different than this but great movies with Oscar winning performances

  • @rumham7466
    @rumham7466 Před rokem

    This movie is a masterpiece.

  • @SedriqMiers
    @SedriqMiers Před rokem

    Yessssssssssss letssssssssssssssssss gooooooooooooooooooooooo.

  • @RaisiaFan1919
    @RaisiaFan1919 Před rokem +2

    Great reaction! Please watch the original Fright Night next. Thanks.

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    Consider this:
    Both Scott Glenn and Edward Norton have portrayed FBI head Jack Crawford, adversary of Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
    Is it coincidence that both Glenn and Norton have played Shadow Org. heads in The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Legacy??

    • @versetripn6631
      @versetripn6631 Před rokem

      Not to mention Dennis Farina played Crawford in 'Manhunter', famous for tv shows Crime Story and Law and Order.
      Along with Get Shorty, Midnight Run and Out of Sight.
      Those three titles alone sound like a Lord of the Rings trilogy.

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    Mirror how Clarice Starling rescues Carherine with...Travis Bickle's rescue of Iris in 'Taxi Driver'.

  • @texaswhitley
    @texaswhitley Před rokem

    The movie is super loyal to the books only 2 deep cutting deferences. In the book starling got sent to a horse and lamb farm she wasnt awakened by lambs screaming because sheep are being slaughtered it was the horses. the animal she ran away with was the horse she learned to ride on. Second major deference is one they barely touch on in the book and its a throw away line Hannibal had 6 fingers on one of his hands.

  • @creativitycell
    @creativitycell Před rokem

    Best in Scary Class:! 1) The Exorcist 2) The Thing. 80s was the best decade for everything! 🤣🙏

    • @LoneStar-pg4rc
      @LoneStar-pg4rc Před 23 dny

      "The Exorcist" was early 70's. Sorry... it's easy to associate it with an 80's movie.

  • @NemeanLion-
    @NemeanLion- Před rokem +1

    Great reaction. I imagine your interest in CSI paid off because you were predicting the plot pretty well. Fyi, there’s also a prequel to this from the 80’s called Manhunter. Ronny Cox plays Lecter and I think he did a great job as well. He underplayed Lecter and I thought it was a nice touch. Anyway, thanks for another vault dweller Madison! 👍

    • @myoung7654
      @myoung7654 Před rokem +2

      You mean Brian Cox the actor from Scotland.

    • @NemeanLion-
      @NemeanLion- Před rokem

      @@myoung7654 oh, yeah. Nice catch 👍

    • @myoung7654
      @myoung7654 Před rokem +1

      @@NemeanLion- no worries mate 👍

  • @jennysutton7409
    @jennysutton7409 Před rokem

    Jodie Foster said that she avoided Anthony as best she could even when not filming and ond day he came over to talk to her and ask her about it and she said 'you scare me' and he laughed saying the same thing about her haha. He apparently would make everyone on set laugh but the moment they called cut he scared them all and was always in character. I love this movie because it shows how a woman outsmarted all the men and proved her worth in the end and I kinda like how Lector became a mentor to Clarice in many ways. Good reaction as always. This movie is in fact the only movie that won 6 oscars in every catagory it was nominaited for including best actor and best sapporting actress as well I do beleive. Anthony did get the oscar for his role in this movie so no worries there.

  • @MorliHolect
    @MorliHolect Před rokem

    The sequel "Hannibal" is quite good too, but Clarice is played by another actress (Julianne Moore)

  • @mikeljones4673
    @mikeljones4673 Před 11 měsíci

    There was a sequel to this movie, called Hannibal. Jodie Foster did not return. Clarice was recasted to Julianne Moore. There's another movie featuring Hannibal, called Red Dawn

  • @LoneStar-pg4rc
    @LoneStar-pg4rc Před 23 dny

    Three movies that are connected to "Silence of the Lambs" is the "Hannibal Lector" series... three prequals that do a really good job of revealing the Hannibal Lector back stories. You should react to them each in order... there are some amazing circumstances that arise from Clarice's relationship with Hannibal Lector.

  • @bonya4585
    @bonya4585 Před rokem

    There was a prequel to Silence called Red Dragon. That’s where Hannibal Lecter gets his start.

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    Want another WTF?
    The actor present during the body examination who says, "No sir, that's a BUG caccoon!"...
    He was (while masked) also present during the 'Alien Autopsy' in 'Independence Day'.
    Similiar "Butterfly" opening/unveiling moment as described by Lecter in 'Silence of...'
    His uncredited 'ID4' role is common for many stars to perform in films which better weaves the Hollywood web.
    See that same actor in 'Repo Man' as he describes Flying Time Machines to Emilio Estevez....one year prior to 'Back to the Future'.
    😉

  • @michaelbriefs9764
    @michaelbriefs9764 Před rokem

    You should see the sequel, “Hannibal”! It’s pretty good!

  • @versetripn6631
    @versetripn6631 Před rokem

    Hannibal Lecter's legendary escape was 100% mirrored from Michael Myers' 'Halloween 4' re-emergence.
    The Buffalo Bill basement dwelling...a mirror of Bilbo Baggins cave games with Gollam in The Hobbit.
    The Link: Precious