Film by Nima Nourizadeh that fits into the action comedy genre, written by John Landis's son, Max. The protagonist is Jesse Eisenberg, presented as a slacker who turns out to be a sort of 'killing machine' crafted by a secret CIA plan, unbeknownst to him. At times, it's a rather likable film (the cast also includes the always excellent John Leguizamo alongside Bill Pullman), but frankly, I found it too confusing and poorly directed. Nonetheless, it will appeal to all fans of the comic book genre, from which it borrows some elements and atmospheres. more
The feverish little girl, the tomboy, the clash between music and poetry... and all those artists she referenced... she was our true teacher then... more
Forever in love more
The avant-garde that becomes a glass of fresh water... Merlin grappling with a toy organ... and a kind of falsetto that comes from somewhere you can't tell if it's night or day... more
He left an indelible mark on the history of cinema with that film (which is pointless to name). Goodbye. more
Like it or not, it is a unique phenomenon of Italian music. more
A Design For Life... more
(The Entire Mystery)
It's like I'm having the most beautiful dream and the most terrible nightmare all at once. more
'The Glowing Man' practically closes a real era in the history of the Swans. Right after the album's release, Michael Gira announced that this would be the last record recorded with the current lineup (which he put together in 2009) and that after the tour, the band would disband to start over from scratch. The album aligns with the band's latest productions and is another work that I would define somehow sumptuous, elephantine, and in a way, immeasurable. It’s a double album, and I believe that the best highlights are all in the first part. Although it’s clearly reasonable to question whether this feeling stems from my personal exhaustion in front of these long sessions of dronic and destructive noise music. I probably don’t love the Swans, but I am obviously very happy that they exist and that they will continue to exist. more
Seth Rogen is really likable to me, and his presence pushes me to watch movies that I know from the start are completely pointless, like this one. Which is basically the sequel to 'Bad Neighbors' and has practically the same plot, with the difference being that here, instead of a 'fraternity,' the Radner couple will deal with a 'sisterhood.' Once again, the cast includes Rose Byrne and Zac Efron, along with another star of Hollywood, the charming Chloe Grace Moretz. I don’t know, I’m not suggesting you watch it; I must admit there are definitely better ways to turn off your brain. more
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' are all the children born on August 15, 1947, at the stroke of midnight, practically at the same moment when India declared its independence. These children all possess extraordinary gifts and magical, supernatural powers. The same goes for Saleem Sinai, the protagonist of the story and also the narrator. A tale that travels through the historical events of his country in a hallucinatory and visionary manner, where the protagonist's experiences intertwine with those of India itself until they coincide into one. A work rich in content and insights, with some ups and downs in the rhythm of the narrative, but how could it be otherwise when telling the story of that part of the world from the late nineteenth century to the 1970s? more
Ghanaian singer winner of Italy's Got Talent. more
Do you remember, Michel, how everyone was in such a hurry to get the car started, while your carriage slowly left and fear returned... Monumental, stratospheric, second to none. Gigantic Lolli. more
Very ugly album more
Beautiful, inspired album, one of the best ever. At least three masterpieces: "Mi manchi," "Lettera da Marsala" (the first time I heard it, I almost cried), and "Vorrei." Fabulous cover by Paz. more
A good album, which represents Ivan's commercial comeback after the unfortunate "Cicli E Tricicli" and a return to the themes of the province typical of the singer-songwriter. The song "Maledette Malelingue" can be understood as a continuation of "Pigro" (as confirmed by Ivan himself) due to its critical and sharp lyrics towards gossipers and the self-righteous. more
At first, I found "Yellow," "Clocks," and "Trouble" to be very enjoyable songs. Today, they are a parody of themselves, what a shame. The latest single is garbage. more
'Cerulean Salt' (Wichita, 2013) I liked a lot, to the point that I considered it one of the best albums released that year, and in the same way, I found the subsequent and critically acclaimed 'Ivy Tripp,' released last year, to be irrelevant, mundane, even superfluous. This EP, on the other hand, forcibly reconciles me with Waxahatchee (aka Katie Crutchfield) and her more indie and lo-fi nature, which is what I have always appreciated about her. It couldn't be otherwise, after all, since 'Early Recordings' (Merge Records) is nothing more than a collection of a handful of songs (five) written in 2011 and until now only released on cassette. Beautiful as a breath of fresh air. more