Frank’s Film Review: Milk⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Gus Van Sant’s Milk isn’t just a movie—it’s a powerful story about bravery, love, and the fight for equality. It tells the true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, and it’s both inspiring and heartbreaking. Sean Penn’s incredible performance as Milk brings this story to life, showing us the struggles and triumphs … Continue reading Milk
Frank’s Film Review: Judy⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Revisiting the movie Judy, directed by Rupert Goold and starring the incredible Renée Zellweger, feels like stepping into the raw, unfiltered reality of Judy Garland’s final days. It’s heartbreaking, moving, and, at times, painfully hard to watch. The film doesn’t shy away from showing the toll that fame, addiction, and a lifetime of being under the public lens took on … Continue reading Judy
Frank’s Film Review: A Complete Unknown⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 I enjoyed watching A Complete Unknown on Christmas Day, a biographical musical drama that portrays Bob Dylan’s early years. Directed by James Mangold and co-written with Jay Cocks, the film takes the audience on a journey from Dylan’s humble beginnings in folk music in 1961 to the pivotal and controversial moment when he transitioned to electric instruments at … Continue reading A Complete Unknown
Frank’s Film Review: Maria⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Angelina Jolie delivers an unforgettable and heartfelt performance as Maria Callas in this profoundly moving biographical film. The story focuses on the iconic opera singer’s later years as she attempts to make a career comeback. At the same time, she faces the challenges of her aging voice, her dependency on sedatives, and the shadow of her troubled childhood. The film … Continue reading Maria
Frank’s Film Review: Queer (2024)⭐⭐ /5 I approached the release of Luca Guadagnino’s Queer with high expectations, hoping it would offer a profoundly moving and memorable cinematic experience. The casting of Daniel Craig in the role of a queer man was particularly intriguing. It signaled a departure from his iconic portrayal of the suave James Bond and presented an opportunity to showcase his versatility and … Continue reading Queer (2024)
Frank’s Film Review: Cabaret⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Set in 1931 Berlin, during the rise of the Nazi Party. Cabaret is a striking blend of musical drama and political commentary. Directed by Bob Fosse, the film explores themes of love, politics, and escapism through the vibrant yet dark world of the Kit Kat Klub. At the heart of Cabaret is Sally Bowles, an eccentric and energetic American cabaret … Continue reading Cabaret
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