My wife Karen won tickets to a preview screening of Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool a few weeks back and I’ve been lucky enough to have a review of the film published with X-Press Magazine.
The film is based on the book by Peter Turner who wrote of his love affair with Academy Award winner Gloria Grahame. It is a sad and moving film but a particularly well made one. I have thought about it a lot since seeing it, so touched by the way it captured time and space and how events in the film are open to the interpretation of each individual viewer. It’s a change of pace for Eon Productions too, famous for James Bond and I later found out Barbara Broccoli actually knew the couple when they were together. For Annette Bening, it is another reminder of what a talented consistent performer and storyteller we have in the actress and the level of the work she is getting to do. You can read more of my thoughts here http://xpressmag.com.au/film-stars-dont-die-in-liverpool-gets-9-10-on-the-other-side-of-sunset-boulevard/
X-Press Magazine was established in 1985 and at one point was Australia’s highest circulating free weekly entertainment publication with over 40,000 copies reaching 1,0000 outlets every week. On the 24th May, 2016 Issue 1527 hit stands. Like many publications of its ilk X-Press Magazine is now foremost an online magazine engaged globally and making the most of the possibilities that new digital technology offers. It’s roots though are tied to its home city, love of local artists and productions and music which it supports wholeheartedly. Perth a capital city most isolated from all the other capitals is continuing to grow and develop culturally and artistically with its own identity and talent. X-Press has always been there to capture this growth and will continue to do so.
-Lloyd Marken
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An enjoyable review, Lloyd. I like the sound of this film a lot, and you sold it to me nicely.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you Pete, it’s not for everyone so I hope you like it. Something I found fascinating was the idea that maybe this wasn’t a good thing to have happen to Peter and that was something you could take away from the film as well as a very romanticised view of their relationship. I hope you like it, the pressure is on now but I’m pretty happy with the review except for the misspelling of principles. 🙂
A fine review again, Lloyd. I will have to watch for the movie. Can’t think of a better actress to play Grahame than Bening.
Thank yo Don, I hope you enjoy it. I don’t know if Bening is a good like alike but she gives a great performance.
Now there is a film I might have to see.
I hope you enjoy it Paol.
Great review Lloyd, and I concur with your assessment of this fine film.
Thank you.