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The Grand Budapest Hotel 2014
It’s an institution of civilization, darling.
This movie is really an experience. Told in three frames, the film follows the events surrounding the transaction of the famous Grand Budapest to its last great concierge. Adventure and hi-jinx abound with this varied cast. The number of times I found myself saying, “Is that…? Yes, it definitely is,” made even the smallest roles fun and interesting. In Wes Anderson’s style, the movie is both comical and, in some ways, forlorn as we know the final state of the hotel as it lies somewhat run-down and definitely fallen from its former glory.
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1917 2019
Prepare to be transported to the front lines of France through this hallmark of filmmaking. 1917’s clever use of foreground sets and constant movement keeps the eye moving along with the characters as they race against a clock ticking towards the inevitable. The relationships between soldiers are genuine and powerful. I was particularly struck by the depiction of stolen youth, symbolized in cherry trees and shown more literally in the faces of boys waiting to die. 1917 is a must watch war movie.
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The Northman 2022
Wonderfully adapted to the screen, most viewers will recognize beats from Hamlet, but this film is closer to the true source, Gesta Danorum. Thankfully, none of the poetic language is lost as this script is full of mind-bright kennings that I was glad I had subtitles to catch. Running throughout is a thread of mysticism and pagan animal spiritualism that keeps the audience in an uncomfortable space, always wondering what is real and what is a vision from the gods.…
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Beauty and the Beast 1991
What can I say? It’s a classic. The thematic comparison of civilization and bestial nature evident in the characters of Gaston and Beast is always fascinating. Plus, the cast of side characters makes for ne’er a dull moment. Minus 2 stars for saying men need women to civilize them, tho.
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