![]() In any case, when the truth is stepped on and the nuance of truth is denied, the message becomes moribund. The large fabrications in the film are not so worrisome as the small ones. Yet, the film takes its own title too seriously. The message that one must live beyond academia’s walls to find content for poetry and literature is clearly stated by film’s end. The atmosphere is achieved brilliantly and the mood is ecstatic. Daniel Radcliffe is sensitive to the shy/not shy young poet. It focuses on the life of the young Allen Ginsberg. On one hand, it is a superb evocation of young college students in the midst of World War II finding theit unique means of expression in the world. The film Kill Your Darlings, confuses me greatly. However when real events are mixed in with imaginary events, it seems to me the message can get subverted or lost entirely. With this in mind, I also understand that movies are not about literal truth, they are about message. ![]() Movies are the fabilaux of our age, a sure-fire way to make a connection to an emotion or an idea is to employ a movie reference. Bob Rosenthal, Allen’s long-time confidant and secretary, head of the Allen Ginsberg Trust, presents a dissenting view to the current raves so far lauded on the film. The ethics of movie-making, the ethics of dealing with, not fabrications but real lives. Nominally biographical (but not really), the movie skirts around some issues of historical accuracy – some would argue – fatally. Picked up by Sony Pictures Classics for international distribution, we’re, undoubtedly, going to hear more (much more!). Kill Your Darlings, John Krokidas’ movie that just premiered at Sundance, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Allen, has been garnishing some success.
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