Update: The Sufjan Stevens song that I strongly associate with Call Me By Your Name — “Mystery of Love” — is heard in the film as well as the trailer. Ditto Stevens “Visions of Gideon.”
The best Call Me By Your Name moment was the first viewing, nine months ago at the Sundance Film Festival. The second time was nearly as good but less special. The third time less so. But it’s always like that. I wish it wasn’t.
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