Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Monday, April 13, 2020

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Genre: Comedy / Drama
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Running time: 115 minutes



Mildred Hayes is a woman in Ebbing, Missouri, whose daughter was raped and murdered. Frustrated over the lack of progress in the investigation over many months after the crime, the grieving mother decides to rent three billboards near her home to confront the authorities about what she sees as lack of effort on their part. This move is far from pleasing the local cops and the general population in the area, as many people try to convince Mildred to remove her billboards.

This film walks the tight rope between black comedy and drama and it does it quite well. A well experienced and talented cast was sure working in its favor. Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell all offered extraordinary acting performances.

The script is not without its flaws. There are a few clichés and shortcuts, and I hate a non-resolution ending. But, overall, this is a film well worth seeing.
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