Like the writer and director Bertrand Bonello, the present AI situation is already spooky. So much so, he framed one third of his film The Beast in 2044. He said he’d never do it again though because in reality, by the time the film was finished, he felt 2044 looked more like 2027. The film… Continue reading The Beast: Past, Present and Few…Days Away
Month: April 2024
Challengers: Mixed (doubles) Opinions
Much like his (Luca Guadagnino) clumsy but brilliant Bones and All film, I both loved and rolled my eyes at Challengers. Of course, if you read my La Chimera blog, you know I’m a huge Josh O’Connor fan so the bias begins there. What did I roll my eyes at in Challengers?…drawn out scenes where… Continue reading Challengers: Mixed (doubles) Opinions
La Chimera: Your Script Dr. is Here
The definition of la chimera is a frightening mash up of parts that only exists in your mind. Or literally a Greek figure with a lion’s head, goat’s body and serpent’s tale. Ok, so now, this movie? I understand Josh O’Connor’s sad character to a certain point. He ‘lost’ his girlfriend (we assume she is… Continue reading La Chimera: Your Script Dr. is Here
Luther: Never Too Much
I was amazed at the Sarasota Film Festival update that not only had the Luther: Never Too Much performance to which I had a ticket was sold out, but tomorrow’s was nearly sold out as well. Here I thought my soul background and devotion was unique. In the long queue I began talking to two… Continue reading Luther: Never Too Much