A bit of a strange, abstract trip of a doc, but with its subject I suppose that’s fitting. Co-directed by the late Storm Thorgerson. All members of Floyd are present, and you can often hear Storm’s voice in the interviews playfully asking the questions. Being a longtime friend of the band and especially Syd, you can tell everyone is comfortable and willing to open up.
Of course this is a rather sad subject. The details of Syd’s rather sudden and…
Another beautifully shot painting come to life by Eggers. Dread oozes from every frame. I appreciated the slight feeling of stagy overacting and camp. I can only assume this was done to harken back to the silent age. And Skarsgard again dazzles as the monstrous Orlok. That voice.
Yes folks, not only can Kristen Stewart act, she can be wonderful. This is exhibit A. A masterfully real, subtle, and warm performance. She draws you into the story, her world, and makes you care about what is happening to her. This is a ‘ghost story’ that feels very real.
An imaginative and wild film. It sets up its unique premise and then so completely dedicates itself to it with laser precision. The body horror gore is truly something to behold. I checked the run time around 90 minutes and legit could not believe this film still had 50 min in the tank. How in the world can it possibly get even more crazy. Oh, that’s how. My big regret? That I watched this at home and not with a…
