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The Wolf of Wall Street 2013
Literally just finished watching out, so my thoughts are still coalescing, but:
1. Scorsese's use of pop-music cues is officially out of control. He needs an intervention.
2. Related to #1 above, his reliance on voiceover, direct address, and now telepathy (hearing what his characters are thinking) is another crutch he uses whenever the mood seems to strike him. There's no obvious rhyme or reason to how it's employed, it's just whatever.
3. I don't need any movie to have…
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Brian Eno 1971–1977: The Man Who Fell To Earth 2011
Artfully executed doc about one of the true giants of modern music. A must-see for anyone interested in Roxy, Eno, or the nexus of experimental music and rock n' roll.