Upon immediate reflection, this feels particularly compelling because it lays bare the paucity and vagrancy of marginal life in transition, not merely historical but social and interpersonal - the criminality feels honest and debased, and moreover, the directions in which we are encouraged to look hold restraining silences, mask certain repeating violences.
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Pandora's Box 1929
Has as much to say about the depravity of the courtroom as any strip club or gambling room.
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La Chimera 2023
Could be the case that I’m a sucker for this shit the same way I am with Michelangelo Frammartino; I hope my judgment does not arise from a place of naivety, but this feels like the definitive proof-of-life statement for artistry I’ve witnessed in the last couple years. Such measured direction and gentle delivery, and it managed to align with equally miraculous performances…want to spend more time with this in sweaty, three room theaters.
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Wise Old Little Boy 2004
“I think it’s really important that things can be identified as being handmade, or made by a person, coming from a person, or through a person, and the whole idea of cleaning things up and trying to get it perfect seems not that real. It’s like trying to alter reality to suit you, but never being able to do a good job at it, because it’s impossible.”
One of the most transformative pieces of art I’ve ever engaged with. I’ve watched it so many times, and it never gets old. So special ❤️
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