Mia, a 27 year old writer seeks inspiration for the last few chapters of her book but when she starts battling her obsessive demons she goes to places she never imagined. If you have already thought that her much-publicized “middle-finger” during the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show (alongside Madonna) was outrageously overblown by the media, you will feel even more enraged after seeing it through the perspective of this film. The most attractive feature of Steve Loveridge’s “Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.,” a sprawling and purposely chaotic collage of the British-Sri Lankan singer-songwriter-rapper-producer-political activist M.I.A.’s life, is the wealth of frank, never-seen-before footage shot by M.I.A. View production, box office, & company info. Lovely documentary. In that, Arulpragasam’s transformation from an aspiring artist with a lot to express to a bravely loud pop culture figure is fascinating to witness. Was this review helpful to you?   |  Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? This FAQ is empty. He memorably poses her the question, “Why are you so problematic?” and guides the audience through some possible answers that might explain his friend’s inconsistencies as she grapples with newfound pressures and responsibilities her fame brings. Plus, see what some of your favorite '90s stars look like now. Throughout the film, Loveridge handsomely engages with his friend’s journey from a sensitive viewpoint of clashing identities as an immigrant, making sense of her rebellious, untamable attitude even when she oversteps a slightly off-putting, bratty line. Use the HTML below. off the hook. But despite this minor slip, Loveridge mostly manages to dance along a satisfying narrative thread and portray Arulpragasam’s multiple cultural and artistic identities (as captured in the film’s invitingly rhyme-y title) with texture, as she goes from the daughter of a Sri Lankan Tamil resistance fighter to a refugee, immigrant and ultimately, a world-famous pop star. The amalgamation of their viewpoints gives “Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.” its unpredictable and at times, admittedly exasperating nature. But if you’re coming to their relationship as well as M.I.A.’s art with a mostly fresh pair of eyes (like I did), you might just miss the slight awkwardness between the two until a repeat viewing.

Tomris Laffly is a freelance film writer and critic based in New York. Together, the two siblings Mia and Ben were taken to a psychiatric hospital after an accident where they lost their mother. 18 min herself. Mia recounts her most intimate confessions, uncensored, in her first approach to a totally new world of domination and submission. A member of the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), she regularly contributes to RogerEbert.com, Variety and Time Out New York, with bylines in Filmmaker Magazine, Film Journal International, Vulture, The Playlist and The Wrap, among other outlets. Looking for some great streaming picks? Plus, see what some of your favorite stars of the '90s look like now. Mamma Mia. comment. Title: It is rumored that Loveridge and his renowned subject had some tension over the years during the making of the film.

Two young boys catch her attention, and she makes a crucial decision. The leads to an upbeat fusion that largely unfolds as a joint creative effort, even though Loveridge—an old personal friend of M.I.A. With Aya Wolf, Oriol Colomar.

Travel back in time to check out the early roles of some of Hollywood's heavy hitters. The film’s most touching segment arrives when a young Maya travels back to her Matangi days in Sri Lanka, visits her old home and her grandmother, and reunites with the origins of her existence before our eyes. A young, aspiring actress finds the role of a lifetime, but she becomes so obsessed with her new role as Sarah Kane that she begins exploring her sexuality and provoking extremes in her personal life.

Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Would be dope if it was a feature film. But while Mia is looking hopefully into the future, Ben simply cant forget the past. With Saskia Keilbach, Tom Hoßbach, Marlena Genz, Juliane Selesnew.

And while M.I.A.’s sonic style, music and unruly creative process are very much a weighty part of the documentary, “Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.” might still leave some of the musician’s most ardent fans craving for more than Paper Planes and Borders. But that is not to say Loveridge entirely lets M.I.A. A broke and rebellious teen, hustles money for the morning-after-pill, before its too late. (2017).

You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add the first question. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Together, the two siblings Mia and Ben were taken to a psychiatric hospital after an accident where they lost their mother.

A teenaged girl struggles with an eating disorder. From Bill Maher’s patronizing interview to Lynn Hirschberg’s now infamous New York Times profile synonymous with “truffle fries,” the filmmaker systematically aims back at several of M.I.A.’s detractors. Melon Rainbow is a young girl who wishes to be seen, which is ironic since she works as a cleaning lady in a Housing Association for blind people.

Directed by Tom Sielemann.

This loose structure that liberally goes forwards and backwards in time makes sense for a profile of Arulpragasam, whose art and political stance continues to both fascinate and confuse people in equal measure (Loveridge leans a touch heavier on the outspoken activism side of her life). A member of the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), she regularly contributes to RogerEbert.com, Variety and Time Out New York, with bylines in Filmmaker Magazine, Film Journal International, Vulture, The Playlist and The Wrap, among other outlets. Travel back in time to check out the early roles of some of Hollywood's heavy hitters. (birth-name Mathangi Arulpragasam) since their time together as classmates in an art school—is in the director’s chair. 6 of 13 people found this review helpful. Not that I've watched the films or read the books but I did skim through and also read reviews.

For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. In the evening she goes to her chat page where she undresses in front of her followers. It puts the ever-controversial M.I.A. View production, box office, & company info. An uncompromising and controversial short set in the Scandinavian suburbia on the hottest day of the summer. Tomris Laffly is a freelance film writer and critic based in New York. A woman finally get the job she's been waiting for, but a sweet offer never comes without a bitter aftertaste. Short, Drama.

Loveridge doesn’t spare his punches when it comes to underscoring the casual (and sometimes, not so casual) unfairness and even racism of the media in covering M.I.A. Impossible love, betrayal, and revenge, a surrealistic hypnotic journey unlike any other.

in an intimate context perceived not only by herself, but also by her close friend, who complements Arulpragasam’s candid, camera-facing, self-interrogative recordings of over two decades with other archival material as well as his own work.

Mia Topics.. Addeddate 2018-08-06 14:33:57 Identifier MammaMia_201808 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3. plus-circle Add Review. movies. Mia recounts her most intimate confessions, uncensored, in her first approach to a totally new world of domination and submission. For the most part, what will stay with you is the thoughtfully assembled story of a young, opinionated and infinitely talented immigrant woman who sings her way through a life of irregularities to keep a promise she once made to her grandmother. That's all I gotta say. A sister reluctantly babysits her little brother. Bonded and Unbound: Sean Connery, 1930-2020, Disney+'s The Mandalorian Makes a Valiant Return in Season Two Opener, Amazon's Truth Seekers is Missing Jokes and Scares. Together, the two siblings Mia and Ben were taken to a psychiatric hospital after an accident where they lost their mother. But while Mia is looking hopefully into the future, Ben simply cant forget the past. Tomris Laffly. Directed by Oriol Colomar. But while Mia is looking hopefully into the future, Ben simply cant forget the past. In his Sundance-winning film, Loveridge is quick to reveal the larger-than-life artist’s lifelong aspirations to be a documentary filmmaker. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.