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A Jazzman's Blues (2022)
Perry's best work yet.
I love Madea but it was so refreshing to have something totally removed from Perry's normal work. He started writing this in the 90s and the quality of the film shows how he took his time writing every detail.
Trigger warning! There is a rape scene involving an older man and young teen girl. Shows drug use. It's raw and unsettling but works for the story line. Beautiful cinematography. Excellent acting. Loved that there were no big names attached to the project.
If you've seen any of Perry's plays, you know he loves to incorporate music so it has lots of good music but without being a musical.
Midnight in Paris (2011)
Seamless Narrative
Every transition from one time period to the next is smooth and doesn't leave you confused or with whiplash. Comes to a realistic, full circle, satisfying end.
They chose the actors portraying the historic figures very well. Believable and rich performances.
Features artists from the 20s. Only one of color person. Overall Enchanting cinematography.
They never explain how the protagonist is able to time travel. Couldn't decide if that's a pro or a con.
On the one hand, it could be a distraction to explain and totally shifted the story, or it could have added to the plot.
Either way, brilliant film.