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.

Friday, February 24, 2017

Michael Che Matters (2016)

Genre: Comedy
Directed by: Osmany Rodriguez
Cast: Michael Che
Time: 60 minutes



In a live comedy special recorded on stage in Brooklyn, Michael Che pulls no punches as he discusses racism, homophobia, the Black Lives Matter movement, Jesus, gun control and many other topics.

From the get-go, I loved how Che was brought on to the stage by a live rock band. That was a nice touch and it gave the whole intro a much more dynamic feel. The man’s comedy is honest and uncompromising. I did not necessarily agree with everything being said, but good points were made and I loved the fact that he dared to go into some uncomfortable zones, comedy-wise. When there was some push-back from the crowd, like on the subject of Trump (this show was recorded before the election), Che showed himself to be very apt at improvising and playing with the reactions.

Overall, Michael Che Matters is a very funny comedy show, with a few weaker moments here and there. Che has that nervous thing where he often giggles at his own premises and punchlines, which can be a little annoying, but, all things considered, the comic still manages to make you laugh and think. Highly entertaining.
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