The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

West Germany 1972

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Seen 19 April 2017

Ratings from other sources

IMDB 7.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes 7.4/10

My impressions

At first glance, Petra, the main character is very cold hearted and gets her way using others. Was it her past that has shaped her present?

Falling in love seems to put her stoic character vulnerable. Indeed, it did. Petra wants everything according to her whims and fancies but others have their own minds too. That reality hurts. A lot.

Human frailty. However strong you are, matters of the heart almost always steers your plans not along the intended path.

A lot to ponder.

A Street Cat Named Bob

UK 2016

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Seen 18 April 2017

Ratings from other sources

IMDB 7.4/10

Rotten Tomatoes 5.9/10

My impressions

What a coincidence or has it been written? Your life saved by a cat.

It seems out of this world. How could this even happen?

But, the film is based on a true story. The bond between the man and the cat is such that there seems to be a mutual understanding, that they will face whatever comes, together.

There were moments when the bond might be broken due to unforeseen circumstances but they managed to be together again.

A real life feel good story which the film has managed to capture quite well.

Yves Saint Laurent

France 2014

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Seen 15 April 2017

Ratings from other sources

IMDB 6.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes 5.3/10

My impressions

A trailblazer. An icon to many. He has his flaws but the love and loyalty of his friends sees him through the lows whenever it occurs.

We might never know what indeed makes him the man he is, but this story gives an overview of his rise in the fashion world. No doubts about it, his ideas did change the industry.

He will remain an important figure in fashion history.

A Single Man

USA 2009

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Seen 14 April 2017

Ratings from other sources

IMDB 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes 7.3/10

My impressions

How do you cope with a loss? The love of your life. Someone who has been with you for a long time. In comparison with close friends who only had the privilege of a few years in bliss, you had almost a lifetime.

The moment has come to decide. Will you carry through your plans or will circumstances change?

We try to cope with changes as best as we can.

A look at those changes.