Save for a very few facts about Cole Porter, and obviously his music, I knew nothing of the subject when tucking into DE LOVELY. For anyone of a musical bent this film is must-see, and the same goes for those interested in an important chapter of American culture.
Porter's music is everywhere in this series of flash-backs embedded in a phantasy, even adding some during the credits for extra measure. I noticed how many of the (mainly older) audience stayed for all of them. The personnel are tours de force, cinematography arresting. For a "portrait of an artist," DE LOVELY is a worthy and less dreary companion to POLLACK.
Porter's music is everywhere in this series of flash-backs embedded in a phantasy, even adding some during the credits for extra measure. I noticed how many of the (mainly older) audience stayed for all of them. The personnel are tours de force, cinematography arresting. For a "portrait of an artist," DE LOVELY is a worthy and less dreary companion to POLLACK.