If Beale Street Could Talk | Film Review
Hey Guys x Although this isn't nominated for Best Picture, I thought I'd get it up before the Oscars (this Sunday!). I'll also be putting up a post all about the Oscars before Sunday, so look out for it! 'If Beale Street Could Talk' tells the story of Tish and her fiancé Fonny. They've been friends all their lives, and know that they want to spend the rest of their lives together. However, their plans change when Fonny is arrested for a crime that he didn't commit. This film feels extremely real from the offset - these are real conversations between real people, and it shows in the words used and the actors' actions. It's authentic all the way through, particularly in terms of the voice-over. Not only is it really effective, but you get to know the character of Tish intimately. Every time she speaks, it feels like she's speaking directly to you. The way that the film is written, directed and edited is great. A lot of times, when a non-l...