What's happening, Matt? Been too long, mate!
I finally watched Somers Town the other night. It's a beautifully observed, low-key drama about not quite "coming of age" with great performances and just the right balance of nostalgia and grime.
Maybe it's just because I've always been more of a movie guy, but this is the sort of film that makes me get defensive when people talk about how much better TV is at allowing us to "know" characters.
Obviously, being able to spend more time with people helps us get to know them better, but this film is barely over an hour long and I was completely invested in everything and everyone Meadows put on screen. I felt like I knew everything I needed to know and there wasn't a single aspect of the story that felt underdeveloped.
Refreshing stuff. Highly recommended.
I finally watched Somers Town the other night. It's a beautifully observed, low-key drama about not quite "coming of age" with great performances and just the right balance of nostalgia and grime.
Maybe it's just because I've always been more of a movie guy, but this is the sort of film that makes me get defensive when people talk about how much better TV is at allowing us to "know" characters.
Obviously, being able to spend more time with people helps us get to know them better, but this film is barely over an hour long and I was completely invested in everything and everyone Meadows put on screen. I felt like I knew everything I needed to know and there wasn't a single aspect of the story that felt underdeveloped.
Refreshing stuff. Highly recommended.
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