Venice 2023: William Friedkin's 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' Film

Returning to screens again is another retelling of classic story about The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, this time being retold by a master filmmaker. This fresh, new 2023 version of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is, sadly, the very final film from talented filmmaker William Friedkin. He finished it just before he passed away in August this year, and it still went on to premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival anyway. It's the epitome of a play-as-a-film, set entirely in one court room devoid of any flashbacks or recreations scenes or anything else. It's purely conversations and interviews, and it's riveting as all hell. I'll fully admit I'm often one to harshly criticize plays turned into films, usually insisting they belong only on stage. This one won me over completely. I was caught up in it, adsorbed in the story, with a set of terrific performances that made all the difference. It's also not just a repeat of the original story, it's updated for modern times with a specific contextual reference that – if you read between the lines – becomes apparent pretty quickly. // Continue Reading ›

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