Finally have the chance to watch Ed Harris's "Pollock" today. To be honest, I wasn't aware of the popularity of this artist, who had been one of the key figures in Abstract Expressionism since America's post World War II era, until now. This biographical film was successfully brought to life at a frighteningly intense level that I could not help but be mesmerized by it. Featuring first-rate performances by Ed Harris as Pollock and Marcia Gay Harden, who deservedly won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (despite a fierce competition from the Kate Hudson's colorful turn in one of my all-time favourite films, "Almost Famous") as his wife, the movie was a profound examination of their vulnerable marriage and a thin line between his artistic vision and horrific rages.
             Before Pollock's eventual break-through, he was shown as a desperate, frustrated and insecure as well as a gifted artist, whose occasional susceptibility to alcoholism made him an internally conflicted character on the edge of self-destruction. That was when Lee Krasner came along and managed to lift him up from his own dispute. Portrayed skillfully by Harden with a glorifying Brooklyn accent, Krasner was, on the other hand, confident, straightforward and self-assured. They were immediately attracted to each other's contrary personality and formed a marriage union soon after. Krasner became Pollock's unflagging advocate, encouraged him to work and even successfully suppressed his alcohol binges. As an artist herself, she selflessly put a halt on her career development and devoted most of her time to push Pollock's works to reputable spotlights.
             After his famous drip-painting discovery became a phenomenal success, Pollock and his wife shared a brief but memorable felicity. However, her refusal to conceive a child initiated their relationship deterioration. Pollock defiantly responded by emotionally further his...