i have complicated feelings about biopics and often don’t watch them at all. reportedly Jim Jaramusch won’t even watch this film based on how Julian Schnabel handled this. but there is something about this movie. and i think its the performances and those involved that make me wonder if we can isolate those things and see them as “inspired by” the people they are playing vs a direct translation of their life, it could be a different story. the OP brought up some valid points about sensitivity and research, and i think that while this film says nothing new about Basquiat, it treats their struggle in interesting ways ranging from careless to tender. also david bowie as andy warhol — you can’t really beat that, can you?
Apr 15, 2024
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in the wake of the untimely death of buddy duress, i am reminded of the magnetic energy i felt discovering the safdie brothers.
i first watched good time in film school, thanks to one of my only cool teachers (european). while i loved the film, i loved the safdie brothers‘ ethos even more.
they scouted their stars from around the city - interesting people with tough lives. from reading and listening to podcasts, it seemed hectic. buddy durress wasn’t a trained actor, he was sometimes homeless and other times locked up at rikers. how do you manage that kind of talent?
the article i’m including in this post could explain what the safdie brothers accomplish better than i can. their film heaven knows what is one of my all time favorites - but the story behind it solidifies why it’s so important.
i’m not sure what arielle holmes is up to now, but i’m grateful she indulged everyone long enough to be able to make that film.
Feb 25, 2024
super insightful interview between two new york legends. love the part where scorsese bashes taxi driver critics who tried to dissect his film when it was really just about new york city man.
Jun 14, 2024
i was put onto the gospel of michael mann by a brilliant tumblr mutual bux (who’s writing on film & music, rock & power pop specifically, continues to influence & amaze me) . i love his impressionistic romances & the space & mood he creates in his work . i’d begin with miami vice (2006 - theatrical cut) it starts with an incredible club scene featuring numb/encore that brings you immediately & vividly into the digital noir world that mann creates , the romance is beautiful & emotional & incredibly believable & it leans into the feeling of the movie rather then the specific details of the plot (though he’s famous for his meticulously researched characters)
the wachowski’s are often overlooked in the auteur conversation maybe because of their genre filled catalogue , i’d start with speed racer (2008) because there is still literally nothing like it , ahead of it’s time on release & still is now . accompany your viewing of any of their movies with the essays from sensing transgender by cael keegan . i was lucky enough to see him introduce a screening of the matrix a few years ago & his examination of their full body of work is definitely worth reading
this video about satoshi kon changed the way i thought about editing & cuts in movies & the way his work flows & also how he revisits the same themes throughout his movies makes it rewarding to work through his catalogue . start with perfect blue (1997) it’s a classic for a reason , & then tokyo godfathers (2003) because it is sentimental & beautiful .
[i know this is 3 sorry 🙇♀️]
Sep 4, 2024
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The more you do it, the more you realize anything is possible. Anyone judging you is projecting. Hit that pavement and hit it hard cause it just makes everything easier and removes the charge.
You can do it small or do it big. But….do it.
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