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Biopics that might not make you want to throw things at the screen
Biopics are an inherently sketchy enterprise. Capturing the charisma of known historical figures is tough sledding for even the best directors. I love Michael Mann more than most, (except maybe this guy,, but even I (we?) thought he could only do so well with “Ali” without having the actual Muhammad Ali in the ring (peace to Will Smith).
They’re the Siren song of filmmaking. Filmmakers must know they’re going to smash on the rock every time, yet they keep coming back for more.
That said, I will be front and center for the following:
“I’m Not There”
You know, for those of us who a) want to be Dylan and b) have thing for Cate Blanchett, this is a total win-win in a weird psychosexual way that we don’t like thinking about all that much. I suspect she was cast not just because she’s a great actress, but because she was the only human being who could fit into those clothes. The ballad of Dylan ‘65 was a ballad of a thin man.
“Control”
Look, even if it’s terrible, it’s a biopic about Ian Curtis. They have my money already.
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