None for You, All for Me: The Brutalist and Hollywood's New Iconoclast
There's a new power couple in Hollywood and they demand your attention. Brady Corbet and his common-law partner, Mona Fastvold, created The Brutalist, an Oscar contender that not only took years to create but also pushes the boundaries of the cinematic form. The Brutalist has cemented Corbet as an iconoclast director, akin to egomaniacal geniuses like Frank Capra and John Ford. Through deft creativity, an unbelievably sharp script and a willingness to push the envelope, Corbet and Fastvold have
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Alejandro Franco "Arlequin": Awesome review! It is easy to read, deep, informative, entertaining, relaxed and sells the film better than the best publicist at A24! Honestly, it is a film that did not arouse empathy in me simply because of its super long duration... but your analysis invites you to watch it! Maintaining interest for 90% of the time in a 3 and a half hour film is a titanic achievement; that often happens in films less than half the length. Sometimes directors must discover their themes, which is where they shine; but that requires failed attempts until you discover your way. Considering the real-life reference to MichelAngelo, perhaps the work entrusted to Brody is his version of the Sistine Chapel - a monumental work that represents a life's work and the obsession that guides his existence -. Of course, I must see it to express a more accurate and comprehensive opinion, which I hope to do as soon as I have the opportunity.