Krabat

I went to see the film Krabat last night, at the German Film Festival held at the Chauvel cinema in Sydney. It was likened to Harry Potter, but very different in my mind. It was about a group of black magic apprentices who run a mill in 18th century Germany, narrated with the tone of a dark fable. The catch-phrase is "Everything comes with a price". It's based on the book by Otfried Preussler. 

There's quite a few good German actors in it, including Daniel Bruhl (from Goodbye Lenin! and The Edukators) and Robert Stadlober (from Summer Storm). David Kross, from The Reader (also recommended) played the lead role of Krabat. In the film Krabat's "coming of age" moment in symbolised by the growth of his facial hair, a light moustache. I was lucky enough to see the actor actually introduce the film in the cinema.

Into The Wild

Emile Hirsch grew a beard for his role as Christopher McCandless (aka Alexander Supertramp) in Into The Wild. This is one of the most moving and inspirational films I have ever seen. It follows the true story of McCandless as, after graduating, he shuns expectations to go tramping around America and Canada. Sean Penn is a truly great director. Compare the photos of McCandless and Hirsch below.

The New Guard

I know which one I prefer...

I think it's great that young actors are bringing facial hair back. There's not much room for improvement where Robert Pattinson is concerned, but I'm liking it.

Joaquin Phoenix

Personally, I think his new look is rockin'. Hollywood just can't deal with anything that's not "marketable". I've been a fan of his for a long time and a bit of rapping isn't going to put me off.

PEACHES!

The ultimate bearded lady...

She rocks. I can't believe she used to be a primary school teacher, it's a strange world. And this beard is a little too convincing!