Anton Corbijn, the brilliant music video auteur, iconic photographer, and director of the Ian Curtis biopic Control spins some historical wax as he gets into the grooves behind some the most iconic album cover art of all time. Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey "Po" Powell formed the iconic album art design studio Hipgnosis and became rock royalty during the 1970s. Storm and Po … [Read more...] about Squaring the Circle – Film review
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Greg Mortimer – Film review
There are countless stories of bravery, compassion and courage that marked the tumultuous pandemic years. The one told in the documentary Greg Mortimer is very late in coming, yet the light should not shine on it any less. The documentary production itself is quite simple and plain. It's the real-life actors who make this no-miss viewing. If you’re not familiar with the … [Read more...] about Greg Mortimer – Film review
Merkel – Film review
Eva Weber’s documentary Merkel pulls together the astonishing story of how a triple political outsider – a woman, a scientist, and an East German – became one of the most powerful politicians in the world. From her upbringing in East Germany and studies in quantum chemistry, Merkel’s quiet determination was evident in everything she pursued. Despite a wayward beginning … [Read more...] about Merkel – Film review
Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey – Film Review
Splice Here promises a "cineramic" roller coaster ride through the rise, fall, and rebirth of projected film. If you thought film was dead…you might be surprised! Fortunately, there is a group of underground film fanatics who have kept the equipment and film. These people saw value in collecting film memorabilia and preserving the history of cinema. These old films are … [Read more...] about Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey – Film Review
Ennio – The Maestro – Film Review
Ennio – The Maestro – showcases the life and career of legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone. You’ll hear from Ennio aged 91 in an interview with Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore (recorded just before his death in 2020). The documentary traces his influences from his father who played the trumpet to his days at school learning his art. His career started … [Read more...] about Ennio – The Maestro – Film Review