The Bells - 1926 - USA

The Bells - 1926 - 6/10

 
Innkeeper Mathias, determined to be village burgomaster loans money, gives free drinks.
Up to his eyes in debt to Franz, who is poised to hurl Mathias and family onto the street.
Arriving during a blizzard is the stranger, wearing a thick money belt.
No one knows him, no one misses him, until the locals realize he has been murdered.
Creaky Silent benefits from Lionel Barrymore’s theatrical performance.
Also Boris Karloff as a mesmerist, appreciated by all, save the guilty.

McCartney 3, 2,1 - 2021 - USA

McCartney 3, 2,1 - 2021 - 8/10

 
Documentary I had resisted for a long time.
Rick Rubin interviews Paul McCartney in a studio.
Thorny topics avoided, they discuss Beatles and Wings.
Predominantly, the songs, and the art of song craft.
How compositions came about, inspirations, learning curves.
Informative, with an easy tone, as Paul, growing comfortable, shares memories.
Those who worried about any sort of one-upsmanship, fear not.
Superb, inspired presentation of how an interview should be done.

Here - 2023 - Belgium

Here - 2023 - 6/10

 
Construction worker Stefan has a mandatory 4 week vacation.
He cleans the fridge, makes soup for friends, wanders Brussels and nearby forests.
Preparing to head to eastern Europe to visit family.
ShuXiu is a botanist, specialty moss.  She is also in the woods.
Measured buildup before the two meet, kindred spirits, passing ships.
Lengthy takes, allowing viewers to fill in their own conclusions.
Gorgeous photography contrasts Nature with Urban.
The narrative, however, is opaque and unresolved.
English subs = https://subscene.cam/subtitle/3350448