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Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Pomp & Circumstance (& Dandyism)
This film is almost unbearable to watch for these reasons: the glam & pomp is exaggerated in the acting & the costume. It is borderline cringe. There are some scenes which are deep & sentimental, so much so that it is also unbearable. The cuts & voice-over are second rate: leading to a confusing & boring tale. To be honest, the screenplay doesn't want you to care about Brian Slade, it doesn't want you to care for any of the characters. It fails them. It fails their arcs.
The screenplay, in my opinion, should have focussed more on the trials & youth of Christian Bale's character. The screenplay doesn't focus on a single character. It's just a montage of breathing & vocalisation.
Fandango (1985)
Draftees' Sud Drenched Quest
This tale was no doubt nostalgic. A group of freshly minted men at a crossroads between fulfilling the virtue of living, or, the virtues of men before them. The juxtaposition of the gags over the seriousness of their predicament is the lifeblood of the plot. Afraid of both choices - they must choose. To a certain degree this film represents the post-adolescent fear of responsibility for oneself but also for one's ideals; during a time in which this decision resulted in life long consequences.
No matter which they choose. Their lives will be fulfilling ones, & that's what matters.