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, March 21, 2017

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)

Genre: Documentary / Musical
Directed by: Thorsten Schütte
Cast: Frank Zappa
Time: 93 minutes



I will readily admit that, coming in, I was not really a fan of Frank Zappa. I have always found his music, described by most as very non-conformist, a little too out-there for me. Still, I was curious, and I went in fully open-minded to learn more about the singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, producer, band leader and political activist that was Frank Zappa.

In the end, I am glad I watched. This documentary is filled with interviews given by Zappa and with live performances. It gives a rare glimpse into the mind of the very complicated man that he was, all the while keeping a bit of mystery. After all, Zappa always seemed a little too in control to divulge absolutely everything. I particularly loved that part when Zappa went against Tipper Gore and her group of uptight ladies.

I highly recommend this particular title.

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