A blistering soundtrack and exquisite attention to visuals cannot resuscitate the dramatically inert latest from Xavier Dolan.
My review of LAURENCE ANYWAYS:
http://www.filmaluation.com/laurence-anyways.html
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A blistering soundtrack and exquisite attention to visuals cannot resuscitate the dramatically inert latest from Xavier Dolan. My review of LAURENCE ANYWAYS: http://www.filmaluation.com/laurence-anyways.html  The restored version of the modern classic, being released by the BFI, is out this week. Probably the greatest director of all time turned his vast intellect onto the most visceral of genres, and delivered a horror film for the ages. My review of THE SHINING: http://www.filmaluation.com/the-shining.html 
“Do you sing anything else apart from country and western sh*te?” My review of THE SAPPHIRES: http://www.filmaluation.com/the-sapphires.html Writer Brian Helgeland (L.A. CONFIDENTIAL, MAN ON FIRE, MYSTIC RIVER) delivered a droll and informative lecture on Friday. 
“Don’t f*ck up. The whole country is watching you, they just don’t know it.”
HIS GIRL FRIDAY by way of THE PLAYER via SPY GAME. My review of the excellent ARGO is up: http://www.filmaluation.com/argo.html  The English-langauge debut of Chan-wook Park. That's right. The director of OLDBOY, JSA: JOINT SECURITY AREA and THIRST. He's directed: - THE DRIVER - THE WARRIORS - SOUTHERN COMFORT - 48 HOURS - BREWSTER'S MILLIONS At last Walter Hill is behind the camera again! 
It all feels like those duff 90s Tarantino knockoffs or an off form Guy Ritchie.
My review of SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS: http://www.filmaluation.com/seven-psychopaths.html Bug was especially, charmingly, shambolic last night; but also with extra hilarity. Virtuoso directing collective, Canada, talking about their music video work:  |
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Filmaluation is dedicated to arts culture, with a particular focus on film. I care about intelligence, quality and entertainment. Need some movie and TV show recommendations? See the drop down to the right of the Home tab. Enjoy. The vital ambitions of art and entertainment: - Perceptiveness - Illumination - The unexpected - Innovation Brains and soul are key; but adrenaline junkies do not fret, there is also much love for an experience that delivers a sucker-punch to the guts via stunningly delivered thrills. Noun, “filmaluation”: The evaluation of a film Verb, "to filmaluate”: To evaluate a film I am well aware how difficult it is to make a film, put on a stage play, create a television show, write a novel, let alone make something of note. (That appreciation doesn’t stop me from having high standards though.) This online magazine is edited by Hemanth Kissoon. Filmaluation is owned by Filmaluation Limited (Company number 8549302. Registered in England and Wales) Archives
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