Conversation(s) with Other Women, 2005

The editing in Conversations with Other Women makes its audience adjust to a new kind of perspective. The screen is separated into two squares in which two different parts of the story happen. In some instances this means nothing more than that Eckhart is on one square and Bonham Carter is in the other. Sometimes one square is the past and one is the present, one is slightly delayed or (my personal favorite) one is what is really happening and one is what could be happening until the two melt together into the normal Eckhart-Bonham Carter squares. Sometimes this perspective seemed effective; sometimes it seemed like the shooting hadnt been good enough so they took two crappy shots, put them together, and hoped no one would notice. Eckhart and Bonham Carter both gave spectacular performances, Eckhart especially giving off a distinct feeling of intense, unrequited love that often collapses into bitterness. The format of the story, told in real time as a regular conversation is as unique as it is effective and despite the fact that nothing really happens, it doesnt get boring because a. there are two shots to look at at all times and b. the story doesnt stop unfolding until the end credits roll. Oh. And the subtle twist at the end? Di. Vine.

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This is a simple film that revolves around a conversation between two people one night. The film is shot entirely in split-screen. The split screen allowed for many interesting things; one is when the characters come together in one side the other side can be used for flash backs, another is when a conversation takes place you can see both peoples expressions and opposite views simultaneously. This could certainly be messy and not for all audiences. I was a little unsure where I should look when starting but soon enough the images merged in my head making for a one of a kind experience that was enjoyable. The director/editor (Hans Canosa) did a bang up job! At a wedding a nameless man approaches a nameless woman offering a drink that she does not accept. They banter back and forth about how she is a back-up bridesmaid and that the friends where more of her ex-husbands. He has a girlfriend (Sarah the dancer) and she is married to Jeffrey Jeff the Cardiologist; even still they playfully flirt. When the evening progresses we learn he is the brother of the bride. He also claims to remember her previously from when he was younger and tells of a story she says is fiction because she has never heard it before. They continue their repertoire while pondering their next move. The conversation is comfortable and fun until the elevator door opens and the realization of what could happen enters their minds. The ride up to her room becomes awkward when another bridesmaid, someone he knows, gets in with them. She picks up on a vibe and is sure to talk about his girlfriend. Curious is if she will fully remember him or maybe his memory has not been kind to him. I enjoyed it, but would not call it unforgettable. The very unique style and writing appealed to me more. Worth a rental anytime! Remember this is just a conversation, little slow at times, but the visual keeps you interested pretty well along with the progression of the conversation.

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