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Swan Song

❝Who could forget the Liberace of Sandusky?❞ ∘₊──── • ♧ • ✧ • ♧ • ────₊∘ Swan Song made me cry myself into a massive headache. It's the beautiful story of a once-celebrated hairdresser looking back on his past and finding closure. And it's incredibly raw and real, perhaps because of the camerawork, as it made the film feel almost like a documentary, but also maybe because the interactions between Pat and the people he came across were so well-written. Everywhere he went, he was unapologetically himself, and that was recognised and reciprocated by everyone. His journey is incredible; when we first meet him, we see a very much deflated version of him in the nursing home, and it's a joy to see him slowly come to life. And even though the bar was being sold, he got to learn how much impact he had on the town. Udo Kier was absolutely fantastic as Pat, and may I say looked fabulous in the green suit and purple hat. He is truly the soul of this film, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.