A re-watch for me. Love this film. One of my favorites. I love how understated everything is: the acting, the cinematography, the colors, the score, the story. It makes the last line of the film hit with powerful force. (I won’t share it here so I don’t spoil it – it’s worth watching).
I think the score is perfect. Rachel Portman was the best choice for this film. Her tender, non-flashy style was just what was needed and she made the correct choice in every scene.
A documentary of the life and work of Jane Goodall, the woman who lived with Chimpanzees in order to understand them (and us) better. I watched this doc with my son. He was glued the whole time, as was I. Extraordinary woman, extraordinary life. I’m always amazed at people who do extreme things not for the acclaim or even probability of success but for the pure passion of it. Those are the world-changers. Free to watch on YouTube:
A documentary on Vangelis (composer for Chariots of Fire and Bladerunner). What a great man. I’ve found myself deeply moved and inspired by him. Free to watch on YouTube:
A neo-expressionist film, I learned this week. So cool that, in our risk-averse Hollywood world right now, this got made. Beautiful film packed with imagery, depth, and creativity. The acting is as good as it gets. The cinematography and set design were breathtaking. AND THE SCORE, PEOPLE! Jerskin Fendrix’s first film score too! He lost at the oscars to (the better-connected and has-made-more-people-rich) Ludwig Göransson. What a shame. (Not that Göransson’s score for Oppenheimer was bad – Fendrix’s was just that good.)
I never understood Phillip Glass’s music until I watched this film. Mesmerizing.
About Henry V. Loved the historical accuracy, particularly the lighting and the sword battles, and the rawness. No frills in this one. And Timothée Chalamet knocked it out of the ballpark.
