As a cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the rich tapestry of celluloid dreams, I eagerly anticipate this year’s Venice Film Festival line-up like a child awaiting Christmas morning. The festival’s reputation for showcasing groundbreaking studio premieres and daring art films sets it apart from other film festivals. It’s the cinematic event of the fall season, and I simply can’t wait to lose myself in the diverse array of stories that will be unfolded before me.
Each film festival possesses its unique character, position within the awards sphere, and fluctuations in strength and weakness. However, the Venice Film Festival stands apart from the rest, reigning supreme during the autumn movie season. It’s where major studio premieres generate the most buzz and risk-taking art films are unveiled. The lineup for this year is no different – it piques my curiosity to explore every film, but I’m particularly eager to watch these five movies at Venice that have caught my attention.
Joker: Folie à Deux
Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as the troubled Joker, this time alongside Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Their partnership in crime and mental instability is central to a film marketed as a musical featuring popular songs. Given my high praise for Todd Phillips’ “Joker” from 2019, I am eagerly anticipating “Joker 2”. The original “Joker” was premiered at Venice and caused significant controversy. Here’s to hoping this sequel stirs up similar debate.
Queer
Prior to gaining fame as William S. Burroughs, the enigmatic outlaw nihilist whose work reflected America’s madness in “Naked Lunch”, he penned two personal, realistic novels that mirrored his life experiences in their titles. The first was “Junkie”, published in 1953, and the second, “Queer” (originally written in the same timeframe but not released until 1985). For many years, I have yearned to witness these introspective books brought to life on the big screen, and it seems challenging to imagine a more suitable actor than Daniel Craig for the role of Burroughs in Luca Guadagnino’s luxurious and unconstrained adaptation. This film chronicles Burroughs’ exploits in Mexico, particularly his chase after a young man of exceptional beauty (portrayed by Drew Starkey).
The Room Next Door
Pedro Almodóvar appears to be going through a period of creating melancholic dramas, similar to Picasso’s Blue Period. His latest English-language feature film stars Tilda Swinton as a flawed mother who is also a war correspondent, with Julianne Moore playing her estranged novelist friend. This movie has been likened to a companion piece to “Parallel Mothers,” which premiered at Venice in 2021, and I’m eager to see if it can match that film’s unique blend of melodrama and historical investigation.
Maria
The upcoming Pablo Larraín film is a biography centered around the life of an iconic diva: Maria Callas, the renowned Greek-American soprano who was highly acclaimed as one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century. Known for her tumultuous personal life filled with high drama, this movie marks Larraín’s third film about a larger-than-life figure, following “Jackie” and “Spencer.” As an avid fan of both previous films, I am excited to see how Angelina Jolie portrays Callas, promising another captivating performance.
The Brutalist
As a movie critic, I’m intrigued but hesitant about Brady Corbet, an actor turned director whose early films, “The Childhood of a Leader” (2015) and “Vox Lux” (2018), have showcased moments of sheer genius amidst extended periods of self-indulgence. With his upcoming movie, a three-hour-plus adaptation of Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead,” starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, I can’t help but feel a surge of anticipation. Here’s hoping that the brilliance in this grand production outshines the indulgence.
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2024-08-27 21:47