If by producing Bohemian Rhapsody, Brian May and Roger Taylor wanted to crown the process of canonizing Freddie Mercury started with the Tribute concert immediately after his death, they succeeded. The movie is not a bad one, but it is not a masterpiece either. An Oscar for Best Picture will only confirm that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' vote has nothing to do with art's expression. There were worst movies awarded and nobody could do anything but talk. It was entertaining … [Read more...]
The Usual Suspects – One Top Cult Mystery Thriller
One of my Top 10 movies of all times, The Usual Suspects is a cult mystery crime thriller released in 1995, written by Christopher McQuarrie, and directed by Bryan Singer. It doesn't have to make sense, actually, because it is too catchy on the whole. Everything started with and from a police lineup. McQuarrie made all up while working for a lawyer. The movie was shown first at Cannes Film Festival in 1995, out of the competition. After that it had a very reduced distribution in America, but … [Read more...]