Category: Biography

Queer Deconstructions of Australian Masculinity & Nationalism in TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG

On By C.H. NewellIn Biography, Charlie Hunnam, Crime, Drama, Essie Davis, Film, George MacKay, Justin Kurzel, Peter Carey, Russell Crowe3 Comments

Justin Kurzel adapts Peter Carey's groundbreaking novel into a stunningly queer deconstruction of masculinity and nationalism.

EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL, AND VILE: The Banality and Ugly Humanity of Ted Bundy

On By C.H. NewellIn Biography, Drama, Film, Joe Berlinger, Lily Collins, Netflix, Serial Killer, Zac Efron1 Comment

Berlinger's Bundy biopic doesn't glorify the killer. Instead it dissects him, as well as the events surrounding his trial(s).

The Gruesome Line Between Art & Real Life in LORDS OF CHAOS

On By C.H. NewellIn 2019, Biography, Black Metal, Emory Cohen, Film, Horror, Jack Kilmer, Jonas Åkerlund, Music, Rory CulkinLeave a comment

LORDS OF CHAOS tells the true story of Norwegian black metal band Mayhem and the tragic consequences of their dangerous art

Decadence and the Destruction of Discourse: The Death of Modern America in Adam McKay’s VICE

On By C.H. NewellIn Adam McKay, Amy Adams, Biography, Christian Bale, Film, Politics, Satire, Steve Carrell1 Comment

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Mackenzie and Pine De-Mythologise Robert the Bruce in OUTLAW KING

On By C.H. NewellIn 2018, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Biography, Chris Pine, David Mackenzie, Film, History, Netflix, Stephen Dillane3 Comments

David Mackenzie's tale of Robert the Bruce avoids the myths, focusing on the fierce man of flesh and blood.

Alienation, Exploitation, and Moral Predicaments in MY FRIEND DAHMER

On By C.H. NewellIn Alex Wolff, Biography, Dallas Roberts, Film, Graphic Novel, Horror, Marc Meyers, Ross Lynch, Serial KillersLeave a comment

MY FRIEND DAHMER is a poignant, unnerving, and even empathetic portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer in the year or so leading up to his first murder.

DAHMER: The Eerie Psychological Biopic

On By C.H. NewellIn 2002, Artel Great, Biography, Bruce Davison, Crime, David Jacobson, Drama, Film, Horror, Jeffrey Dahmer, Jeremy Renner, Serial Killers, ThrillerLeave a comment

Jeremy Renner brings to life one of the most heinous murderers of the modern era in this horrific biopic.

Refn’s Bronson is a Surreal Character Study of Lonely Violence

On By C.H. NewellIn 2008, Biography, Brock Norman Brock, Crime, Drama, Film, Matt King, Nicolas Winding Refn, Prison, Prison Film, Tom HardyLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMJ1c3qxOWc Bronson. 2008. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Screenplay by Brock Norman Brock & Refn. Starring Tom Hardy, Matt King, James Lance, Amanda Burton, Kelly Adams, Juliet Oldfield, Jonathan Phillips, Mark Powley, Hugh Ross, Joe Tucker, Gordon Brown, & Charlie Whyman. Str8jacket Creations/Vertigo Films/Aramid Entertainment Fund. Rated 14A. 92 minutes. Biography/Crime/Drama ★★★★1/2 Time and again …

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