Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 American science fiction fantasy film directed by John Hough and produced by Walt Disney Productions. The film is based on the 1968 novel of the same name by Alexander Key. The story revolves around two orphan siblings with psychic powers who are on the run from a sinister millionaire who wants to exploit their abilities. The trailer for Escape to Witch Mountain begins with a shot of a desolate desert landscape, setting the mysterious tone of the film. The scene quickly transitions to the introduction of the two main characters, Tia and Tony, who possess telepathic and telekinetic powers. They are shown using their abilities to move objects and communicate with each other.
Pagan poetry music video
“We discussed how to do something with the moving image that was a mirror of what was happening musically. . . . It had to have a different look from the video footage and from the digitally altered video footage. I knew it had to look as luscious as possible,” Chaudoir says. “It’s stripping away the artifice and the digital effects, into the raw image of Björk.”
Pagan Poetry is written and produced by Björk. It is the second song to be taken off her fourth studio album "Vespertine" as a single. The video to the track is done by Nick Knight who previously photographed Björk for the Homogenic cover image. Production: Gainsbury & Whiting. Director of Photography: Simon Chaudoir.
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A wonderful & in-depth article about the video was sent bjork.com , featuring interviews with people involved in the creation of it - a big thankyou to Alien Rock for the article The Light Of Love - The Making Of The Pagan Poetry Video!
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I'd always wanted to work with music boxes but it was waiting for the right occasion. I'd been collecting them and stuff. The main thing was that I wanted to write my own songs in music boxes. In the beginning, the music box company weren't very excited. They'd made wooden boxes for eons and I wanted see-through plexiglass. They couldn't get their head round it - they were like 'Why?' They wanted to make the plonky sound softer with wood but I wanted it as hard as possible, like it was frozen. In the end, they said it was the best thing they'd ever done.
I wanted to strip her down. She's actually quite raw, womanly and sexy. There's a different side to her that doesn't come across normally in her videos. That's what I asked her to do and that's what she did. Her dress stops just below her breasts and she's sewn pearls into her skin. She approached me with the idea. Her original idea in Iceland was to sew pearls into her nipples. She wanted to show her sexuality. There are two obvious piercings right at the end. If anybody is squeamish they should avoid the last 20 seconds. The piercings are in the back. But it's not tribal or S&M - it's about a women's love for a man.
Pagan Poetry
Director: Nick Knight. Production: Gainsbury & Whiting. Director of Photography: Simon Chaudoir. Dress: Alexander McQueen. Stylist: Katy England. Make-up: Inge Grognard. Hair: Sam McKnight. Manicurist: Marian Newman. Telecine: Tariq at VTR. Off Line Editor: Nick Waymond Harris. 3D Animation: Damon o'Connell. On-line/Effects: Peter Marin. Digital Effects Consultant: Paul Hetherington. Thanks: Paul, Scott & Derek at 1 Little Indian.
Pagan Poetry (Video Edit)
Written by Björk. Programming: Jake Davies, Marius De Vries and Björk. Bassline: Björk. Music Box Arrangement: Björk. Adaptation for Music Box: Jack Perron. Harp Arrangement: Zeena Parkins and Björk. Produced by Björk. Additional Production: Marius De Vries. Stereo Mix by Mark "Spike" Stent. 5.1 Mix by Mark "Spike" Stent
swirling black lilies totally ripe
a secret code carved
he offers a handshake
crooked - five fingers
they form a pattern
yet to be matched
on the surface simplicity
but the darkest pit in me
is pagan poetry - pagan poetry
morse : coded : signals
they pulsate : they wake me up
from my hibernate
on the surface simplicity
but the darkest pit in me
is pagan poetry - pagan poetry
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They are shown using their abilities to move objects and communicate with each other. The trailer highlights their unique powers and teases the audience with snippets of their extraordinary abilities. As the trailer progresses, it introduces the antagonist of the film, Aristotle Bolt, a wealthy and powerful man who becomes obsessed with harnessing the siblings' powers for his own gain.
Bolt is presented as a sinister figure, determined to capture Tia and Tony. The trailer highlights several intense and suspenseful moments, as Tia and Tony evade capture and use their powers to outwit Bolt and his henchmen. The trailer also showcases a number of action-packed sequences, including car chases, explosions, and daring escapes, all of which contribute to the film's sense of adventure and excitement. In addition, the trailer briefly introduces supporting characters, such as a kind-hearted man named Jason O'Day who helps Tia and Tony in their quest for freedom. The trailer ends with a montage of exhilarating moments, leaving the audience eager to find out how Tia and Tony will overcome their pursuers and ultimately find refuge at Witch Mountain. Overall, the Escape to Witch Mountain trailer effectively captures the essence of the film and its themes of adventure, survival, and the power of family. It presents a thrilling and captivating preview of the story, leaving viewers intrigued and excited to watch the full film..
Reviews for "Uncover the mystery and magic in the trailer for Escape to Witch Mountain"
1. Jennifer - 2/5 - I was really excited to watch "Escape to Witch Mountain" based on the trailer, but I found myself disappointed when I actually watched the movie. The trailer made it seem like a thrilling adventure filled with magic and suspense, but the actual film fell flat. The story was predictable and the acting was subpar. I felt like the trailer was misleading and didn't accurately portray the movie. I wouldn't recommend watching it based on the trailer alone.
2. Mike - 1/5 - I had high hopes for "Escape to Witch Mountain" after watching the trailer, but it turned out to be a letdown. The trailer made it seem like a captivating and exciting film, but the reality was far from it. The plot was weak, the characters were poorly developed, and the special effects were subpar. I felt like the trailer was deliberately misleading to generate buzz for the movie. I was highly disappointed and wouldn't recommend it.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - The trailer for "Escape to Witch Mountain" promised a thrilling adventure, but the movie failed to deliver. It had all the elements to be a great film, with magic, mystery, and suspense, but the execution fell flat. The pacing was slow, the dialogue was cheesy, and the character development was lacking. I was hoping for a captivating experience, but I found myself struggling to stay engaged throughout the movie. The trailer definitely oversold the film and left me feeling disappointed.
4. Mark - 1/5 - I couldn't have been more disappointed after watching "Escape to Witch Mountain" based on the trailer. The trailer built up so much excitement and anticipation, but the movie itself was a complete letdown. The plot was dull and predictable, the acting was mediocre at best, and the special effects were unimpressive. I felt like the trailer was a marketing ploy to get people to watch the movie, but it didn't accurately represent the actual quality of the film. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this one.