Philip Seymor Hoffman is a great character actor. And he really loses himself in the role of writer Truman Capote. Set during the research and writing of In Cold Blood, the film is an interesting analysis of the journalistic dilemna between being a nonparticipant observer (or at least trying to be) and becoming involved in the research, letting it perhaps color your view. Capote does build an intense relationship with his subject but never abandons his main goal: his book. Capote should get some Oscar buzz.
(A) You Could Have It So Much Better (Oct. 3, Franz Ferdinand) Grade: A-
These Scots know how to make a debut. Their sophomore effort is equally satisfying, not disappointing the Franz faithful. But its sound is certainly less catchy and less heavy on hooks or dance beats. Kinks and Beatles come to mind on such tracks as “Eleanor Put Your Boots On.” Pleasing to hear something not exactly the same as the first album.
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