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"Back to Black: A Compelling Amy Winehouse Biopic with Extraordinary Performances"

The new Amy Winehouse biopic, "Back to Black," captures the essence of the singer's life and music, portraying her as a force of nature with a raw appetite for life. The film delves into the drama of Winehouse's light/dark balance, with Marisa Abela delivering a compelling performance that nails every aspect of the singer. It explores her relationships, struggles with addiction, and the creation of her iconic album "Back to Black," but falls short in fully understanding and expressing the emotional depth of her self-destruction.

2 years ago•Source: Variety

"Opus: Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Concert and Legacy"

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4.915 min•2 years ago

"Opus: Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Concert and Legacy"

Before his death, Ryuichi Sakamoto planned one last performance, captured in the film "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus," directed by his son Neo Sora. Shot in black and white at NHK Broadcasting Center’s 509 Studio in Tokyo, the spare and intimate concert showcases Sakamoto's career-spanning music rearranged for solo piano. Despite physical limitations and declining health, Sakamoto's performance exudes triumph, conveying a sense of relief and ecstasy. The film serves as a lasting impression of the influential musician and will eventually stream on the Criterion Channel.

via The Verge

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