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.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Jimmy P. (2013)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: Arnaud Desplechin
Cast: Benicio del Toro, Mathieu Amalric, Elya Baskin
Running time: 100 minutes



Based on true events, this film tells the story of Jimmy Picard, a Blackfoot Native American dealing with debilitating health issues after serving in World War II. He goes to the hospital, in Topeka, Kansas, but tests reveal no sign of physical issues with the ailing vet. French doctor George Devereux is called in for his knowledge in ethnology and psychoanalysis. Over the course of many one-on-one discussions, the doctor will try to uncover the roots of the problem.

This film is based on the book written by George Devereux about his work at the veteran hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Benicio del Toro is solid in the lead role. He is great at portraying his character’s vulnerability. It is no surprise, really, as the actor has accustomed us to great performances. Mathieu Amalric is also very good in the role of George Devereaux.

Jimmy P. is a very beautiful film that deals with racism, with the fragility of the human mind and with sympathy. I highly recommend this one.
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