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The Manga Master takes a potentially interesting subject, and transforms his life into the stuff of biopic cliche.
Rodin portrays its titular character as a fiery genius who is much better interacting with lumps of clay than he is with human beings. For an artist biopic, this is both predictable and exhausting.
Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl is an uplifting documentary that proves that even when your circumstances change for the worst, you can rise above them and come out renewed.
Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. beautifully captures the exasperation of an artist who wants to be heard, struggling to find people to listen.
Kusama: Infinity is a great introduction to the artist’s life and work, but it will definitely leave you wanting to seek out more information.
Boom For Real is an eye-opening look at how one unique artist was molded and inspired by the time and place in which he lived.
By showing Cecil Beaton the respect he deserves, while also not shying away from the less pleasant sides of his personality, Love, Cecil is a perfect tribute to all of the contrasting sides of this multifaceted, multi-talented artist.
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami highlights the unique life of the legendary singer, delving into her personal background and daily activities, and of course showcasing several of her mighty performances.
In our latest entry of Anarchic Cinema, we discuss Nick Zedd’s 1979 undiluted cinematic punk rock film They Eat Scum.
Matthew Roe introduces Anarchic Cinema, the beginning of a new series focusing on the evolution of art from the obvious to the complex.
Tom of Finland feels like two disparate films brought together, and only Pekka Strang’s strong performance saves it from being a total wash.
In this film theory piece, we discuss auteur theory, the film theory that states the director is the supreme reigning artist of their work.
Paterson is informed by the rich tradition of American poetry and modelled as a gentle meditation on the minutiae of artistic life.