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.

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

Genre: Documentary
Directed by: Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky
Cast: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett
Time: 141 minutes

 


Between 2001 and 2003, the metal band known around the world as Metallica was at a crossroads. Bassist Jason Newsted left the band, tensions were running high, and the remaining members were working on the album that would become St. Anger with producer Bob Rock. Then, there would be the task of finding a new bassist. During all of this, lead singer James Hetfield went for rehab and left the fold for close to a year. The band hired a therapist to help them get to the bottom of their issues.

This is a solid documentary. It shows the toll egos and the rock n’ roll lifestyle can take on human lives. As a Metallica fan, I found this film very compelling. But, beyond the music, there is the human issue that shines through.

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