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Diana: In Her Own Words (2017)
Diana, princess of hearts
We all know her story, from her royal wedding to Prince Charles to that fateful night in 1997 when she and her lover died in a car accident. But this very aptly titled documentary tells her life in her own words, based on the recorded interviews she gave one of her closest friends in order for Andrew Morton to write his best-seller : Diana, here true story.
It is so sad to hear her voice, to hear about the terrible ordeals she's been through, to see those pictures with her kids. The ending made me cry, watching William and Harry walk alongside their father and grandfather behind their Mummy's coffin... This documentary is heartbreaking, from the first second to the last.
She was such an extraordinary human being...
Leaving Neverland (2019)
Compelling and conflicting
Well, I don't really know what to write on that one.
I gave it a 9 for its very comprehensive and detailed story line, but it's a hard one to watch. Basically, two men, Wade Robson (Britney and N'Sync's choreographer) and James Safechuck (former child model) give their (sometimes very) graphic testimony on their time with Michael Jackson. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that they're telling the truth. Not one.
I used to defend MJ, especially after his last highly publicized case in court, because the only reasonable explanation I could find for those accusations was that the accuser and his family were after his money. I mean, MJ was (and I guess still is) one of the greatest musicians, singers, dancers, entertainers, pop stars in the world. He could not be a child molester! Well, I guess he was. And Leaving Neverland is the proof.
It's painful to watch and sometimes it feels like those testimony should be heard in a courtroom and not in a documentary.
Now I'm having trouble deciding if I should still listen to MJ's music or not. I am a huge fan of his, HUGE. What's the policy in regards to artists who are found sick and horrible human beings? What happens to their art? Should it be forgotten for the sake of the people whose life they ruined? I am conflicted on that one...
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017)
Mandatory
This documentary is sometimes very painful to watch, it shook me like not many documentaries have.
It is about tremendous injustice and also tremendous courage. It is about family and sadness, about fighting and seeking justice, about racism in our society, about judges and CO and what happens in prison, about solitary confinement and second chances.
But most of all, it is about one young man, whose incredible strength could and will hopefully unable a change in the American justice system.
It's a must-watch.
Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018)
Ellen's totally still relatable!
I LOVE Ellen!
I'm not a standup comedy lover, though, I prefer short and effective skits and usually find full standup shows to be boring and only partly funny. But this one is hilarious from the first second to the last and yes, it is hugely relatable!
I Feel Pretty (2018)
Surprisingly fun and heartwarming
God knows I can't stand Amy Schumer, I don't find her one bit funny when she does her shows, but she's great in this predictable, somewhat cliché but beautiful and fun movie. And Michelle Williams is also great in her role as a make-up brand's heiress. This is lighthearted fun and sometimes you need just that ;)
Homecoming (2018)
Stunning photography
I mean, the show is excellent. It is slow paced, has elements like music and furniture and even clothes that would make for a great 80's show even though it takes place in 2018 and 2022. The acting is absolutely perfect and the whole thing is pretty addicting.
But what stroke me the most, what's gonna stay is the photography. Sam Esmail delivers stunning geometrical shots, perfectly-angled scenes that, imho, totally make the show the stunner it is.
He managed to keep me on the edge of my seat, which doesn't happen much.
I have no idea what a second season could bring to this and I might not watch it for fear it would tarnish my memory of this show (like it did with the second season of Mr Robot).
In a nutshell: watch Homecoming. You won't regret it.