'Brat pack'? More like 'sad sack pack' am I right?
The entire premise of this documentary is that a group of the world's most privileged people had their reputations and careers ruined when they were labelled 'The Brat Pack'. Ironically, their participation in this load of self indulgent, narcissistic, tone-deaf drivel tarnishes their collective image more than the 'Brat Pack' moniker ever could.
Surprisingly moving for a film that features a scene in which a man splatters the camera lens with blood as he casually nails his dick to a board.
I've felt oddly compelled to revisit this film a couple of times now (a rarity for me when it comes to documentaries). It's such a visceral and raw portrait of an utterly fascinating person. Bob’s art makes such powerful statements about control, illness, bodily autonomy, and sexuality. He’s also a natural comedian…
‘Kes’ is a film with a palpable sense of time and place. It transports the viewer to a poor mining community in 1960s Northern England, making this incredibly specific setting and its inhabitants feel instantly familiar and authentic. ‘Looking for Kes’ is a loving tribute to the film and Barry Hines' book, returning to the author's roots to examine the inspirations behind his seminal work. Both entertaining and informative, this documentady provides historical and political context for Kes's timeless themes…
Yeah okay fine, everyone was right, it really is that good.
Also, how is the best Wes Anderson movie not even a Wes Anderson movie?
