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M. Butterfly (1993)
A Cronenbergian exploration of omnisexuality
The shock and awe of his particular brand of horror might be what put Cronenberg on the map, but the qualities of any great director can't be boxed in by genre. This is decidedly the case with Cronenberg.
This seemingly straight forward spy drama, is the perfect framework for the Cronenbergian exploration of omnisexuality and man's ability to evolve beyond convention and conviction, into something uniquely other and uniquely beautiful. It's the emotional equivalent to his body horror movies, and as such distinctly different but nonetheless familiar.
Having seen all but his latest movie, I find it safe to say that David Cronenberg is the most fascinating and continually surprising director I have ever encountered. I simply love that crazy old guy.
The Harder They Fall (1956)
A great showcase of Bogarts many talents
The Harder They fall is an interesting movie on multiple levels. First off it's a boxing movie that doesn't follow the conventional journey from rags to riches, but rather the industry and the dark dealings within it. It's a scathing criticism of the moneymen, the managers and how their blind ambition for money and power warps their view of the fighters they are supposedly promoting.
It is also a fascinating clash between the old and new Hollywood acting styles presented by Bogart and Steiger respectively. Bogart is classy, heightened reality whereas Steiger is showing off the emerging method acting of the time. Together the two works wonders.
The Harder They Fall ended up being Bogarts last movie before his untimely death only a year after its release, but in many ways it was a perfect send off for his career. It showcased many of his talents as an actor as well as the kind of characters he tended to play.
If you are in the mood for some alternative noir and want to watch a merge between classic and new acting styles this is definitely a must!
All My Sons (1948)
a poignant social commentary
Based on a play by Arthur Miller this film tells a gripping story of a seemingly picture perfect american family, whose horrible secrets suddenly seeps out and forever changes them. It's a poignant social commentary on American family values, capitalism and greed but it also has a strong emotional core to reel in its audience with.
Ed G. Robinsons character is astoundingly complex, maddeningly blinded by pride and ambition, frustratingly narrow minded and absolutely delightful. Robinson has, in my humble opinion, never been better than he is here.
The movie is a slow paced melodrama, and perhaps a bit too rough around the edges for its own good, but It had me hooked from beginning to end.
The Happening (2008)
A fascinating trainwreck
About a month and a half ago my wife and I got our first kid, so the times where I have been able to just sit down, relax and enjoy a movie have been few and far between. Tonight is one of the first nights where I have a few hours to myself, so what do I do? Order McDonald's and watch The Happening of course 🙃
The Happening is just one of those fascinating trainwrecks of a movie. It's awful but you can't look away.
It's also one of the most unintentionally funny movies ever, where every single snippet of dialogue is quotable and every scene is worthy of its own meme. Deciphering what the vision behind this movie was, and what tone M. Night Shyamalan was actually aiming for, is sure to drive any man to the brink of insanity... So naturally I loved it!
The Baron of Arizona (1950)
A fascinating and all but forgotten story
Aside from the 1944 noir 'Laura', Vincent Price often cited his role in Samuel Fuller's second directorial effort, 'The Baron of Arizona' amongst his career favorites -and rightfully so.
The fascinating and all but forgotten story of how an ambitious fraudster tried conning his way to ownership of the entire state of Arizona is as fascinating as it is bizarre. Therefore, casting Vincent Price in the titular role of The Baron was a perfect match for this mad story. His performance as self-assured and mannered conman works great as an anchor to Samuel Fuller's genrebending directing that's somehow part western, part noir, part legal drama. The movie doesn't have many of the telltale signs of later Fuller features, but it laid a solid foundation and showed of what was to come. Definitely worth a watch for any Fuller and/or Price fans.