BERNIE may be the sweetest comedy about a homicide I've ever seen. Some have described it as "black comedy" but there's actually an incredible amount of warmth on display. Can a movie about a middle-aged closeted homosexual who shoots an elderly woman in the back be life-affirming? BERNIE inspires me to keep an open mind.The true story that informs the film sounds like something you'd typically see on the Investigation Discovery channel. A younger man becomes involved with a rich older lady. He shoots he... read more »
Bernie Tiede was a resident of the small community of Carthage, Texas: an assistant funeral director who thrived on giving pleasure to his family, friends and the community. They loved him back, even the town bitch: the rich and elderly Marjorie Nugent. Bernie soon charms her with his unadulterated attention and companionship. The two soon take extravagant world-trips and high-living vacations. Having no loving family members, she eventually bequeaths her entire fortune to Bernie. Soon Marjorie eventuall... read more »
Im Cinemaxx gibt es stets Previews zu den aktuellen Filmtipps der Woche. Diese Woche tritt sozusagen Tom Cruise in die Fußstapfen von Jack Black und rockt die Leinwand. Doch statt eine Komodie ist ROCK OF AGES eine Musical und eine Hommage an die rockige Zeit der Achtziger mit einem beeindruckenden TOM CRUISE als Rockmusiker á la Bon Jovi. Die weiterlesen... read more »
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