The first chapter of what was supposed to be a trilogy, but that actually had only one sequel album, 'The Ballad of Boogie Christ' is a concept album, based on Arthur's life. He's 'Boogie Christ' and he places his character in the vast world of the Great American Novel. It's an album of Americana music made by a very talented musician and composer, a mix of soul records about redemption and/or religious and spiritual themes and pop tones ('Still Life Honey Rose', 'Famous Friends Along the Coast'). Arthur himself drew a parallel between his Boogie Christ and David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. Apparently there are no connections, but listening closely, one could recognize similar soul influences ('Currency of Love'), a taste for pop ballads (the title track), and a certain psychedelic and visionary approach, something you inevitably need on your journey to redemption. more
A whimsical disk like a feather in the intro, then exploding in "Impressioni di Settembre" like an atomic bomb... fabulous... more
Last chapter of the most famous football management series developed by Sports Interactive. The game has been refreshed in some graphic details, and the 'touch' mode has been added. Richer than ever in details and statistical data, players experience virtually a complete virtual experience. The aspects to take care of are truly countless, and so many that I believe the line between pure entertainment and something that has an obsessive character has been crossed, and frankly, I don't see how one could go back in this regard, which makes it difficult to give an overall evaluation. The database is always up to date, and the scouting work is excellent, something that keyboard fans consider essential for what they believe should be potential market moves for their beloved team. more
A buddy action movie directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. Two old schoolmates reunite after twenty years. One now works for the CIA. Involving the friend in a spy adventure, this will be the occasion for one of them to overcome a midlife crisis, while the other finally confronts the issues he faced in youth due to bullying. This is the third recent comedy about 'old classmates reunion' I've watched lately. The other two were similarly themed: 'The Do-Over' with Adam Sandler and the brilliant 'The D-Train' by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, the only one of the three that really needs to be seen. As for this one, what can I say? I just like Dwayne Johnson. He is muscular, he is powerful, he is funny, he's The Rock. The movie isn't special at all, but how could you not appreciate him? more
Strike dear mistress and cure his heart. more
PUPPY YOU'RE GREAT BUT YOU'RE A PUPPY!!! more
If you simply want an example of what it means to create visionary cinema. If you simply want something that has no equals (as much as "Joe" Weerasethakul recalls the fantastic Mizoguchi in some of the most magical and evocative sequences). Cinema at its peak. more
One of the best debuts ever... more
hahahahaha more
Little-known band to the general public, which, after achieving success, humbly decided to change course and tour the States on their own, with their own earnings, far from the scrutiny of the Majors. more
The barrel of lard, the guy with the cigarette... oh, they made music? I must've missed that... more
"How do I play the same song for 40 years?" more
When 'Jardim Elétrico' was released (1971), the music world was changing. The dreamy and experimental sixties psychedelia era had practically come to an end and so Os Mutantes changed and evolved their sound. The album is much less experimental and unpredictable than the previous releases, sounding in a way more 'institutional', placing it in what could actually be defined as a pop-rock seventies genre category. 'Tecnicolor', 'Benvinda', 'Lady, Lady' are probably the best tracks of the album. 'Virginia' still carries the influence of the Sgt Pepper's Beatles, while 'Saravà' and the title track are essentially episodes of acid progressive music. The tropicalist background of the band remains here and there, for example in 'Baby', but we’re far from the crazy and kaleidoscopic psychedelia of the first two albums. more
Voldemort pedophile passion. more
Ah, but aren't they My Bloody Valentine? more
Let’s just say that a feedback from Kevin Shields is worth the entire discography of any David Gilmour. more
We are in Bangalore, India, in the eighties of the last century. Namah is someone we could actually define as a "nerd." He studies Economics at university, and he and his friends are part of a quizzing team that will try to win the all-India finals challenges. At the same time, he is also trying to figure out his own life and particularly his approach with girls. Behind a mask of apparent arrogance, Namah is insecure and unable to break free from all the cultural conditioning the society has imposed on him, and just when it seems he might be getting somewhere, in the end, he always ends up being messed up. A very good fine comedy directed by Qaushiq Mukherjee and showcased at the 2016 Sundance Festival in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. Brilliant, ironic, presented in forms reminiscent of comic strips, and featuring a very good soundtrack. more
They will be overrated and will have also made a couple of missteps. But when I listen to them, I don't understand anything anymore! more
Up to a certain point, great pop songs; let's leave the rest aside. more
Oh, I went through my childhood with American Idiot. more