Nicolas Winding Refn Is Back From The Dead With A Neon Fever Dream
- Why Nicolas Winding Refn’s return is a literal miracle.
- The trippy visuals that are blowing minds at Cannes.
- Why the music is the real star of the show.
We just got word that Nicolas Winding Refn is finally back in the director’s chair. It has been a long wait since The Neon Demon in 2016. Honestly? We missed his wild style.
The back-story is actually terrifying. Did you know he died for 20 minutes three years ago? A serious heart condition almost took him away from us. This new movie, Her Private Hell, feels like a celebration of being alive.
People at the Cannes Film Festival are buzzing. They say the visuals hit you like a freight train. It looks like the famous Star Gate scene from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Think bright colors. Intense glow. Pure art.
The aesthetic is everything we love about his work. It is moody and beautiful. The music by Pino Donaggio is being called the “secret sauce.” It makes the whole experience feel like a trippy dream you don’t want to wake up from.
While we wait for this to hit theaters, check this out. Netflix just snagged a beautiful romance from Cannes that you need to see. It is a total vibe shift from Refn’s dark world.
Speaking of big news, did you hear about Stranger Things? David Harbour wasn’t the first pick for Hopper! We are totally shook by that. Also, the Harry Potter series just lost a huge player before season two even started. It is a wild week for TV and film!
Our Take
We think this is the comeback of the year. Refn has such a unique eye for color. Even if the story gets weird, the look of the film is always stunning. We are just happy he is healthy and making art again. We need more neon in our lives!
