Conor McPherson's new genre hybrid The Eclipse balances tones exceptionally well, subtly melding its romantic aspects with its more supernatural ones. It features some of the most beautiful cinematography I've seen recently, and also sports a fantastic lead performance from Ciaran Hinds, a strong character actor with supporting roles in more than a few great films. I need to go to Ireland. 8.4
The new to America Jet Li vehicle The Warlords is quite a bit more morally ambiguous than your average big budget Asian historical war film, but not necessarily better. Jet Li enlists two bandits and an army on a crusade to free all of China, but the quest is more personal vendetta than selfless. The best action comes too early in the film, and the plot twists and drama in the second half can't keep the film afloat. 6.6
I'm tired, thus me writing barely anything.
The Tallest Man on Earth is finally releasing a new album on Tuesday. The Wild Hunt doesn't change up his folky formula much, but his songwriting has clearly improved. He does venture off the path for the final track "Kids on the Run." It's a 70s style piano ballad, and it's fucking beautiful. Shit. download this album.
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