Looking forward to Madonna's 'Filth and Wisdom' movie?
After reading some of the early reviews for Madonna's "Filth and Wisdom," it was easy to put the film out of mind. But now that the trailer has appeared online (thanks, Playlist), I'm a bit curious to check it out.
Take a look:
Quick thought: Knowing the film is directed by Madonna, "Filth and Wisdom" unfortunately carries some added weight with it. And it looks to hit a number of the standards that permeate post-Tarantino indie films from rich folk. Strippers? Check. Cross-dressers? Check. Prescription drug addicts? Check. Silly dialogue? ("Who am I, an actress or a prostitute?") Check.
But hey, it's only 80 minutes, and it looks entertaining enough. And after all, its Gogol Bordello's Eugene Hutz that steals the trailer, and is the reason I'll see the film. He looks a bit slimy, a bit crazed, maybe drunk and completely unpredictable, not too unlike his punk rock stage presence.
His band's "Wanderlust King" scores the trailer, melding hard rock and worldly traditionalism with the ferocity of Ireland's favorite alcoholic romantics the Pogues. The loose acoustic melody provides plenty of room for out-of-rhythm foot stomping, and a lovely violin that drifts in and out keeps Hutz from being completely unhinged. (See video below.)
Nothing Madonna does interests me. Now she wants to be a director? Give me a break.
Posted by: Chicago48 | September 30, 2008 at 02:48 PM
i can't wait for the movie to come out asap! it is by my queen MADONNA! i got you babe madge or your's majesty!
Posted by: tracey sin | September 30, 2008 at 04:24 PM
I've seen this film and it's quite good. You can't really approach it in the same mind as films she has acted in, because it's a totally different bag. It didn't rock my world, but it was quite enjoyable.
Posted by: Aaron | September 30, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Wow- it truly looks like an entertaining, well-done film. The two girls both remind me somewhat of a pre-fame Madonna. Where can we find out where this will be playing?
Posted by: Tabytha | September 30, 2008 at 09:30 PM
I have seen the film and I can assure you that it is a total success! I adore it because if you know well Madonna you realise that she has projected her personnalitiy in the film. I hope that she will direct many other films.
Posted by: Rhodien | September 30, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I saw this and it was shockingly not that bad. It's really based on Madonna's life but you have to go into it without remembering Madonna's "acting" work.
Posted by: John P | October 01, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Madonna reigns! People have been raving about this flick. It's short and sweet. It's promising! WATCH MADONNA AT HER STICKY AND SWEET TOUR IN LOS ANGELES!
Posted by: Ronald | October 01, 2008 at 07:07 PM
This footage is amazing- but it is all footage I have seen before in the film
The Pied Piper of Hutzovania - and the video Wonderlust King by the band.
Eugene Hutz is amazing all by himself and does not need Madonna-- but i look forward to it all the same
Posted by: Cynthia | October 13, 2008 at 06:13 PM
hey and the Eugene's story in NY is similar to Madonna's.....Also there is this documentary on Gogol Bordello coming out soon I hope!
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6yx0g_gogol-bordello-non-stop-film-traile_shortfilms
Posted by: yoparty | October 13, 2008 at 06:59 PM