The Burning Man

I love Australian Film. The Burning Man is set in Sydney and is about a chef. It took me a little while to follow the plot as it moved about between present and past. I liked it though. It all made sense in the end and there were some great Aussie actors in it, such as Rachel Griffiths, a favourite of mine.

It is a story about love, loss and grief. The protagonist is a chef and there was some reality there. It is a beautiful film in lots of ways and I enjoyed it.

Some Kind of Monster

This documentary about Metallica exceeded my expectations. I am not a big fan of their music and had no idea to be honest the size of the crowds they draw and the business value of that. 'Some Kind of Monster' is very revealing look at the band as they fall apart and come together. It shows the humanity of the band members and the dynamics of groups.

I don't enjoy heavy metal music. I find it too angry and agressive and whilst I can appreciate lyrics and performances, it's not often I would feel like listening to it.

This was one of the scenes I found quite facinating...
I really enjoyed this documentary and I believe I will appreciate Metallica more in future from getting to know a little more about them.