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Tag Archives: Music
CODA (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A bit better remake on the whole
“CODA” is a solid crowd-pleaser which has its big heart in the right place. Based on French film “La Famille Bélier” (2014), the movie gives us a sensitive and heartwarming tale of one musically talented girl and her culturally deaf … Continue reading
Small Axe: Lovers Rock (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Their one romantic night to remember
Steve McQueen’s remarkable movie anthology series “Small Axe” impressed me a lot for many reasons. Although I have only watched its first two movies at this point, I already marvel at the vivid presentation of Black British people and their … Continue reading
On the Record (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another harrowing #MeToo era documentary
Documentary film “On the Record” is often chilling and devastating as listening to several female survivors who were sexually assaulted or abused by a man who is still regarded as one of the most influential figures in the American hip-hop … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Hip-hop, Music, Real-life figure, Real-life story, sexual abuse, Sexual violence
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Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): He is a lot cooler than you may think…
Jimmy Carter was surely one of the most decent and admirable American Presidents in the 20th century. While his presidency was not entirely without faults and failures, he and his government certainly showed the better sides of the country to … Continue reading
Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): As he records with his colleagues
Documentary film “Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You”, which came out shortly before his twentieth studio album of the same name was released in last month, gives us a close look on the artistic process of Springsteen and his regular backing … Continue reading
I’m No Longer Here (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Adrift between Monterrey and NYC
“I’m No Longer Here”, which was released on Netflix in US and several other countries a few months ago, gives us a vivid glimpse into a Mexican subculture probably quite unfamiliar to many of you. Although I must point out … Continue reading
Blinded by the Light (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): When he discovers Bruce Springsteen
“Blinded by the Light” is a familiar but enjoyable feel-good movie driven by a number of songs from Bruce Springsteen. I must confess that I do not know much about the music of Springsteen besides his haunting Oscar-winning song for … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, Family, Father and son, Friendship, High School, Music, Real-life story, Romance
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Amazing Grace (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Amazing indeed
“Amazing Grace”, a music documentary film which was shot by Sydney Pollack in 1972 but then had been kept in vault for more than 40 years due to not only technical problems but also legal issues, is amazing indeed. Even … Continue reading
Vox Lux (2018) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Before and after becoming a star
I was left with rather hollow impression after watching “Vox Lux”, whose title means “voice of light” in Latin. While it has a number of good moments to remember, the movie is not entirely successful in terms of story and … Continue reading
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