Bright Star

I have a list of films that I want to see before the Oscars (in a little over two weeks). So far I am doing pretty well. Bright Star is nominated for costume design. The film was written and directed by Jane Campion. The film starts in 1818 and takes place over a period of three years. It follows the romance between John Keats and Fanny Brawne.

I was familiar with John Keats simply through his poetry, but did not know much of his actual life. It specifically showed his life with Brawne. I really enjoyed this film. It was really interesting. So much was conveyed by showing so little. The soundtrack was really good, and the art direction and costumes were amazing. I won't be surprised if it wins an Oscar.

The film had a really good ensemble cast. Paul Schneider and Ben Whishaw were both really good. I was probably most impressed with Abbie Cornish. I have previously seen her in several films. Ever since I saw her in Candy, I have had pretty high expectations from her. I was definitely not let down. Her performance was really beautiful.

I would definitely recommend this film. It is definitely a must-see!

Bright Star, Would I Were Stedfast (1819)

by John Keats

Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art ---
Not in lone splendor hung aloft the night
And watching, with eternal lids apart,
Like nature's patient, sleepless Eremite,
The moving waters as their priestlike task
Of pure ablution round earth's human shores,
Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask
Of snow upon the mountains and the moors ---
No---yet still stedfast, still unchangeable,
Pillowed upon my fair love's ripening breast,
To feel for ever its soft fall and swell,
Awake for ever in a sweet unrest,
Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath,
And so live ever---or else swoon in death.

Trailer Tuesday! pt. 29

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Bright Star Trailer

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