The story of True detective is just one

11 Tuesday Mar 2014

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Ending, Matthew McConaughey, review, True detective

Finally!
It ended. But then again, as Rust adequately put it – nothing ever ends…

True detective

The main heroes finally went all the way. Some viewers expected greater confrontation. Even an unexpected transformation in our main characters. And it has been an insightful trip for us all, so I guess it is ok to have such expectations.
As a big fan of the series I felt satisfaction at the end of episode 8. “Form and Void” was a masterful ending of this cinematography class by Pizzolatto and Fukunaga. For me this story was never about who is the evil man, or the ancient organization. After the “shooting” from episode 5, I understood that this TV show was not so much about the actual detective work, but more about a the personal journey of the two main characters. Imagery, sound and music – that is the Form. The narrative monologues and dialogues – that is the Void. This show gave us interesting hints about our own role as viewers. It is interesting to see how an acknowledged writer like Pizzolatto can lure in many viewers and make them fans, using techniques, that build up suspense and subconscious interest. And then he uses this energy to interpret ideas which have much deeper roots – storytelling as a metaphysically bound metaphor.

All is connected and we are all part of this world. A world which defines itself between light and darkness. The loan from Allan Moore at the end was pretty much the best part of the final episode. Rust breaking down and crying, reaching the human core which is deep inside every one of us. It was really touching to experience this symbolic journey through eerie landscapes, vivid characters and subtle music. One of the most important experiences for me was the reassuring message about the human nature – that nobody can see and act beyond his own choices and lifespan. A powerful truth which was carefully constructed throughout the whole season.

So I would like to peacefully thank for all the artistic talent embodied in this masterpiece of television! And let us hope that the second season will be even better!

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The world needs bad men

12 Wednesday Feb 2014

Posted by yyanchev in Living the Life, Television

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I know it’s too early to comment on HBO’s “True Detective” – it’s only halfway on the road to fame. But it is so good, that I just need to express how I feel ’bout it…

True Detective

I’m opening with Rust’s best words so far: “People… I have seen the finale of thousands of lives man. Young, old, each one was so sure of their realness. That their sensory experience constituted a unique individual. Purpose, meaning. So certain that they were more than a biological puppet. Truth wills out, everybody sees once the strings are cut off all down.”

Nic Pizzolatto’s story is so true to real life that I can almost taste the climate of Louisiana. The temperature of each episode is different in a way and yet they all blend in a perfect narrative. The main characters played by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are epic. The performance of the actors (and especially McConaughey) is full of philosophical, ethical and theological symbols. The actions, the decisions and most importantly, the conversations are provocative and colorful. The viewer is being held close enough to smell the fear, the hatred and the decay. And yet namely the moral code of the main characters stays in the center of the story. The team which Rust and Marty formed is one mean machine aimed at unraveling the mystery, the murder and the decadence. But I guess that Pizzolatto has put a dream trap for us in the next 4 episodes, so I expect the unexpected. Which is very indicative of the quality of this TV series.

And let us not forget the whole mood which the visuals and the music present to us. It is a real gift – to be able to experience the regional and cultural oddities of Louisiana. From cinematographic point of view the first 4 episodes are a feast of impressions and emotions. The gothic sensibility is essential to the story’s impact. The pacing of the events adds to the splendid contrast between patience and impatience, silence and turmoil.

Powerful performances and intense dialogue are the pivotal points of “True detective”. It is like a well written book. Let me finish by saying that I can’t wait to see how the best show on TV will develop.