by Michael Joshua Rowin (October 24, 2008) [An indieWIRE review from Reverse Shot.]
The best compliment that can be paid "The Universe of Keith Haring," a straightforward, fast-moving documentary about the Pennsylvania phenom who made his way from New York City bohemia to the art world and transcended all to become one of the most recognizable names in popular graphics in the late 20th century, is that it is as inspiring at the level of a cinematic portrait as its subject was at the level of pure creation. As directed by newcomer Christina Clausen, the film looks to Haring as an artistic role model for his preternatural talent, of course, but also for his infectious lust for life that had him as committed to social activism and teaching children as to his latest painting.
The best compliment that can be paid "The Universe of Keith Haring," a straightforward, fast-moving documentary about the Pennsylvania phenom who made his way from New York City bohemia to the art world and transcended all to become one of the most recognizable names in popular graphics in the late 20th century, is that it is as inspiring at the level of a cinematic portrait as its subject was at the level of pure creation. As directed by newcomer Christina Clausen, the film looks to Haring as an artistic role model for his preternatural talent, of course, but also for his infectious lust for life that had him as committed to social activism and teaching children as to his latest painting.
- 10/24/2008
- by peter
- Indiewire
By Neil Pedley
A run-up to Halloween week that's surprisingly light on the gore gives way to some refreshingly subtle visions of terror, both real and imagined, taking their place alongside some of the award season's more established heavy hitters.
"Changeling"
Nothing rings the Oscar bell quite like a Clint Eastwood period drama, and by now we all know exactly what to expect from the old master -- another superbly crafted, slightly cold exercise in melodrama where fate casts an icy glare on someone quite undeserving, and then buries him or her under a tiny mountain of misery. (Divided audiences to follow.) Based on the infamous Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, the film stars Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, the single mother wronged by police who return a strange boy to her as her missing son, and then attempt to quiet their mistake by quieting her. John Malkovich co-stars as the...
A run-up to Halloween week that's surprisingly light on the gore gives way to some refreshingly subtle visions of terror, both real and imagined, taking their place alongside some of the award season's more established heavy hitters.
"Changeling"
Nothing rings the Oscar bell quite like a Clint Eastwood period drama, and by now we all know exactly what to expect from the old master -- another superbly crafted, slightly cold exercise in melodrama where fate casts an icy glare on someone quite undeserving, and then buries him or her under a tiny mountain of misery. (Divided audiences to follow.) Based on the infamous Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, the film stars Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, the single mother wronged by police who return a strange boy to her as her missing son, and then attempt to quiet their mistake by quieting her. John Malkovich co-stars as the...
- 10/20/2008
- by Neil Pedley
- ifc.com
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