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| Movie Review: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man Alternate Title: Poetry in Motion
Story: I confess that my taste
in music is closer to trailer park than Park Avenue. However, after
seeing this eye-opening film about musician, poet, artist and philosopher
Leonard Cohen, I am a new fan. The largest portion of the film takes place during a tribute concert
in Sydney in 2005. Cohen's works are performed by various artists who
were influenced by his work including, Nick
Cave, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright,
Antony, Linda Thompson, the Handsome Family, Beth Orton, Teddy Thompson,
Jarvis Cocker, Perla Batalla, Julie Christensen, Joan Wasser and Bono
& U2. Director Lian Lunson interrupts
the concert with a fabulous series of interviews with Leonard Cohen
as he explains his work. I was riveted to every word he had to say.
He is eloquent, seasoned and wise. He is truly a poet. I know I am late
to the Leonard Cohen party but am on board now and even bought the CD
on my way home. For more information about the long career of
Leonard Cohen, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Cohen Acting: No acting - just fabulous singing
Predilection: I like documentaries.
Soundtrack: Fabulous
Visual Art: Along with Cohen's other talents he is
a wonderful visual artist and his drawings and paintings are used throughout
the film.
Theater Audience: Just us and two other fans.
Sappy Factor: 0
Quirky Meter: 0
Squirm Scale: 0
Drift Factor: I did not drift for one second.
Weather: It was filmed indoors.
Tissue Usage: 0
Oscar Worthy: Yes
Nit Picking: For some reason director Lunson has these
funny dots that appear all over the screen at various times. I don;t
know what they meant but they were annoying.
Big Screen or Rental: Either would do.
Length: 104 minutes
LOBO HOWLS: 9
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