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, April 5, 2018

The Runaways (2010)

Genre: Biographical / Drama
Directed by: Floria Sigismondi
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart, Michael Shannon
Time: 106 minutes



Based on the book Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway, by Cherie Currie, this 2010 film tells the story of the female rock band The Runaways, from their formation in 1975 to their rise to fame and to their break-up. The movie mostly focuses on the relationship between singer Cherie Currie, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joan Jett and their producer Kim Fowley.

Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart and Michael Shannon all need to be commended for their performances. They all carry this film to success. Though the story feels rushed and truncated, in this film that lasts well under two hours, it captures quite well the feeling of that era.

Cherie Currie and Joan Jett have both said that The Runaways does not tell the full story as it truly happened. That can rarely be expected anyways in Hollywood. But, the vibe of the 70’s is there and feels authentic, and the performances of the actors make it a very enjoyable flick.

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