People keep asking me what I thought of A Complete Unknown. I love movies. I’m a huge fan of Bob Dylan. It seems like a no-brainer of a question. Trouble is I still haven’t seen the film.
Truth is I just don’t care for biopics, especially ones that cover ground I’m already familiar with. I’m quite familiar with this part of Bob Dylan’s life, I don’t need to see a fictionalized version of it.
I’m sure I’ll watch it at some point. It got good reviews and Edward Norton’s portrayal of Pete Seeger was highly praised. But I’m in no hurry about it. I suppose now that it is getting a Blu-ray release I may find time for it.
Also out this week that looks interesting:
Companion: This robotic companion goes murderously haywire horror film stars Sophie Thatcher who I’ve been enjoying on Yellowjackets.
Mufasa: The Lion King: Normally I wouldn’t bother mentioning these dumb Disney “live-action” remake/reboot/rewhatevers of classic films. But this one was directed by Barry Jenkins so it is probably worth a look.
Love Hurts: Ke Huy Quan stars in this dude with a shady past is pulled back into it action/drama. The reviews have been terrible, but I love Ke Huy Quan so I’ll give it a look.
Mabuse Lives!: Fritz Lang made a couple of Dr. Mabuse films in the early part of his career. Thirty years later he was asked to make a sequel. It was a success and so several more were made. Eureka Entertainment has boxed these late sequels all up. The films include: The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse, The Return of Dr. Mabuse, The Invisible Dr. Mabuse, The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, Scotland Yard Hunts Dr. Mabuse, and The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse.
themidnightcafe.org 