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Born to be Blue (2015) ♥️♥️♥️ Blending fact and fiction when chronicling the introverted and deeply troubled life of jazz musician Chet Baker (of whom I knew nothing about going into it), the internationally funded 'Born to be Blue' winds up an engaging semi-biopic that reminds me in many ways of Darren Aranofsky's 'The Wrestler' in that both lead characters exist within their own narcissistic bubbles, yet crave something more than the sum of their fragile parts. Direction is well-balanced, with some very eye-catching production values, particularly some of the period architecture and costume designs, while Ethan Hawke captures the essence of a lost and wandering soul whose very existence indicates a man drowning in self-loathing, yet blessed with a musical prowess rarely found within his chosen field, and despite its commercial cinematic loss, this is regardless a film worth tracking down if only to learn more about a musician whose talents will forever remain largely undiscovered. In closing if you enjoyed 'Walk the Line' then you'll also appreciate 'Born to be Blue', and while I'm glad that I took the time to watch it, I'm also confident that those who follow suit will feel the same when the credits roll. #borntobeblue #chetbaker #jazz #2015 #ethanhawke #carmenejogo #biopic #music #drugs #love #relationships #family #pain #musician #music #film #cinema #movies #filmreview #moviereview #goodfilm #2010s

Meet Joe Black (1998) ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Loosely based upon 'Death Takes a Holiday' (1934), 'Meet Joe Black' explores our innate and yet highly avoided relationship with mortality, both from the precept of our choice to either use or abuse time, and a widely fearful resistance to live through our vulnerabilities with absolute conviction. Weighing in at almost three hours, many have complained of the film's over protraction, however for my part I'm grateful that producer-director Martin Brest allowed the project and the characters to breathe and emerge prior to a somewhat grand final act, while I can readily admit that it's always heartwarming to see Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins spark off one another (see Legends of the Fall) with a seemingly natural affinity. In closing if you enjoy simple insights into the human condition with occasionally humorous undertones, then 'Meet Joe Black' will not disappoint, however I can readily appreciate that this title might not be everybody's cup of tea, so if you've got the time to spend, then why not take this film for what it is and discover if it speaks to you as much as it does me. #meetjoeblack #1998 #deathtakesaholiday #1934 #bradpitt #anthonyhopkins #death #mortality #love #family #greed #deceit #friendship #time #movies #films #moviereview #filmreview #cinema

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