Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) unfolds as a hypnotic, boldly unconventional biopic that pieces together life, art and ideology into a striking portrait of a divided man’s inner psyche.
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Judy: A Film That Broke My Heart, Then Put it Back Together Again
A heartfelt review of Renée Zellweger’s stunning performance as Judy Garland in the biopic Judy (2019).
Center Stage: The Tragic Life of China’s Beloved Movie Star, Ruan Lingyu
Compelling in its craft, director Kwan’s Center Stage (1991) delves into the public and private life of legendary film star Ruan Lingyu, grappling with themes of identity, gender and stardom.
Stranger Things – the impact of seasons in narrative storytelling, and questioning the problems with streaming television and distribution
Just in time for the final season of Stranger Things, Sonia Naorozy reflects on the show’s portrayal of seasonal holidays along with its structural development and distribution model.
Fifteen Years Later: The Enduring Legacy of Zuckerberg
Fifteen years after its release, The Social Network (2010) remains a gripping biopic of ambition, alienation, and the origins of a platform that would go on to reshape – and outgrow – its own creator.
Poetry in Confinement: Exploring A Quiet Passion
Davies’ biopic reveals Dickinson’s world as both refuge and prison, where poetry becomes her only means of resistance.
Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: The Truth of Rocketman
This review explores how, with striking honesty and emotional flair, Rocketman (2019) reimagines Elton John’s journey toward self-acceptance under the light of stardom.
The Damned United and The Making of a Football Icon
A vivid portrait of Brian Clough’s fiery talent, The Damned United (2008) blends a magnetic performance with a return to the gritty heart of 1970s football.
The Dirt: Unpacking Mötley Crüe’s Rock Legacy
Today we’re starting a series of posts in which members of the Reel Talk editorial team discuss their favourite biopics from new and seasoned directors.
First up: There’s no era of rock quite like this one, so we’re diving into The Dirt (2019) to relive Mötley Crüe’s chaotic climb from misfit beginnings to heavy-metal infamy on the big screen.
Dogma Strikes Again: Do We Need Another Filmmaking Revolution?
Gwyn Thomas considers the importance of Dogma 25.
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