The Killer (1989)
Classic John Woo Hong Kong action flick from the golden era when you just didn't take out the bad guy with one or two bullets, nope at least a half mag were required per dude. And better yet with two guns simultainously lol. The shoot outs here (which are many) are totally ridiculous. And of course I love it.
There's some corny dialogue and "dubious" acting here, and a few just silly scenes as well. But Chow Yun-Fat being awesomely bad ass as expected totally makes up for every possible flaw (and
his acting is totally fine as usual).
As a Scandinavian who typically had to learn reading subtitles on the TV at an early age (considering all the various foreign content), the English dubbing here is as usual a horrific experience. Would've prefered a original language version with subs. But that's obviously not the film's fault, just me whining and looking for more clouds to yell at.
In the end a highly entertaining over the top typical old school John Woo action flick, just as we want these to be.
I kid you not, there's more than one of below scenarious. As it should be.
Zappa (2020)
In IMHO as much of an insightful documentary as one possibly might get about this totally once in a life time fascinating composer, artist, musician, guitarist, provocateur, almost once heading into serious politics etc etc. A truly modern renaissance man and American icon who constantly tried to evolve artisticly and constantly composed music 24/7 till his passing. It's quite baffling getting just a glimse of all the tons of his recordings stacked in those valves in his home.
The documentary also don't shy away from the controversial stuff on how he could've sometimes been seen as an actual egoistic a-hole, regarding how he needed total control and demanded draconian efforts of his musicians. His family (with four kids) seemingly had to endure his 24/7 composer persona as well.
I remember in like around 1980 hearing the song Bobby Brown on the radio from time to time, and thinking it felt as quite a commersial song since I associated Zappa with quite complicated music I didn't get as a kid back then. Well, it turned out that song was banned in several countries for it's controversial lyrics but was fine back here. In my teens I got the whole controversy and had a huge laugh.
He passed away 31 yars ago due to ****ing cancer. I'd love to hear his comments on the world we're living in now. A highly recommended documentary.
A personal favourite:
And of course the mandatory pic. I usually put it up here when WB once again has ****ed up (in which I honestly never keep up). I've named it: Frank always knew.
