imperfection is perfection
Sporadic film reviews by a wanna-be filmmaker
Category: 2020
LAST AND FIRST MEN [2020]
As this film finishes, one feels that no words can justly convey the unsettling beauty this unique piece of art possesses. Directed by the late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, it may have been considered unfinished at the time of his death but the editing… Continue Reading “LAST AND FIRST MEN [2020]”
BEASTIE BOYS STORY [2020]
Ignoring typical tropes of most documentaries, The Beastie Boys Story is refreshing in its presentation as it is delivered similar to a comedy show, being presented to a live audience. Michael “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, the remaining members after the passing… Continue Reading “BEASTIE BOYS STORY [2020]”
CAPONE [2020]
After 2015’s cinematic disaster, it is hard to fathom why Josh Trank received funding not just for a major film, but one to star Tom Hardy in the titular role. At least 12 months ago, photos of Hardy in full make-up as an older… Continue Reading “CAPONE [2020]”
AN OFFICER AND A SPY (J’ACCUSE) [2019]
His best picture since The Pianist, The Officer and The Spy (or J’Accuse, its title in France) is Polanski’s third and arguably most accessible film since he began working in French seven years ago. Refreshingly, no opening titles announce that the film is based… Continue Reading “AN OFFICER AND A SPY (J’ACCUSE) [2019]”
CORPUS CHRISTI (BOZE CIALO) [2019]
As always, thanks again to Courtney: The Polish nominee for this year’s Academy Awards is a poignant, emotional drama that follows Daniel, a young man who finds his spiritual self in Christianity while in a juvenile detention centre. The opening scene briefly shows his personality… Continue Reading “CORPUS CHRISTI (BOZE CIALO) [2019]”
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