I really wanted to like this film. Its Christopher Nolan directed with strong actors, Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johanson. Its even got David Bowie as Nikolai Tesla! But the rivalry is not as engaging as I'd hoped; obsession is only interesting if the details are right and from early on, the fact that the type of knot on the rope is not noted when its cut off the assistant, yet is the catalyst for so much…
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A Complete Unknown 2024
This is a straight forward but very engaging bio-pic; a Complete Unknown moves from Dylan's arrival in downtown New York city, with early folk club appearances to his sudden rise to fame in 1963. They did a really good job of recreating the Greenwich village scene / streets and the acting is superb - not just the excellent Timothee Chalomet (who totally convinces in the role) but Ed Norton as the amiable Pete Seeger and Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo…
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Blue Velvet 1986
One of the most famous and memorable opening sequences, David Lynch lulls us into the Normal Rockwell world of Lumberton all white picket fences and green lawns. But that can't last; we're led by the camera beneath the surface of the lawn to see insects crawling; a chaotic dark mess. This opening brilliantly foreshadows the story. Its 39 years since I saw this incredible film and while the 'feeling' of the film stayed with me, I'd forgotten the details of…
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Back to Black 2024
You have to love Amy Winehouse to enjoy this film, meaning revel in the chance to see this brilliant woman walking through Camden again and standing open mouthed at the Grammy's when she won record of the year. Amy was many things but this film simplifies her, reduces her to a tragically devoted lover and emotional wreck. There's far too little about her friendships, her music; even Back to Black is glossed over. When we do see Amy speak her…
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