Frank Oz: The Stepford Wives
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Frank Oz: The Stepford Wives
24 jun 16
Taken from the famous novel by Ira Levin and already brought to the big screen by Bryan Forbes in 1975, starring Nicole Kidman and featuring the talented Christopher Walken, the film tells the story of life in the town of Stepford, Connecticut, where, immersed in an atmosphere ideally typical of the 1950s USA, the women who live there could be described as the prototype of the perfect housewife of that era. Obviously, behind this apparent perfection lies a grotesque truth, curated by Frank Oz as a black comedy and based on a story that can be considered a classic in its own right, regarding a certain type of satirical thriller with sci-fi elements. Objectively: much better could have been done.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Memorias de mis putas tristes
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Memorias de mis putas tristes
11 jun 16
I believe this is his last novel. It could be defined as a love story, that of a man who, at the age of ninety, after a life without 'love,' finds himself admiring the beauty of a young prostitute's body. But there is more beyond the usual clichés such as 'Love knows no age' in a small novel where many peculiar characters are presented in a setting suspended between the allure of a reality that is both distant and, of necessity, mysterious. In an atmosphere that seems in some way rarefied and undefined, the author leaves us what can only be considered his final message: a positive one of embracing all things in life and when they come—whenever they may arrive.
Gabriele Muccino: Seven Pounds
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Gabriele Muccino: Seven Pounds
7 jul 16
Second American film by Gabriele Muccino (following the success of 'The Pursuit of Happyness') and his second collaboration with American actor Will Smith. 'Seven Pounds' (also starring Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Barry Pepper...) is a deliberately tear-jerking film about a man who, guilty of causing the deaths of seven people in a car accident, sets out to save the lives of seven 'good' people by sacrificing his own existence. In my opinion, there are (or at least there could be) more themes to explore and delve into than what appears behind the clearly manifested intention to simply create a romantic drama aimed at box office success. As it turned out to be.
Gene Clark & Carla Olson: So Rebellious A Lover
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Gene Clark & Carla Olson: So Rebellious A Lover
9 jun 16
Everything Gene Clark does inevitably has something magical, and this is no accident when we consider that we are facing what would later become one of the most talented songwriters of all time. 'So Rebellious A Lover' was released in 1987, recorded during a controversial phase of his life when he still struggled to shake off that damned drug addiction. On the album, Gene Clark is accompanied by Carla Olson in a series of catchy songs and melodies with a typically country-folk sound and atmosphere, all played with that distinct 'taste' typical of Gene Clark, or, if you prefer, the Byrds. Critics seem to have received it without much enthusiasm, but in reality, we are looking at a little gem that is absolutely worth rediscovering.
Geoff Moore & David Posamentier: Better Living Through Chemistry
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Geoff Moore & David Posamentier: Better Living Through Chemistry
15 may 16
A dark comedy directed by Geoff Moore and David Posamentier. Doug Varney (Sam Rockwell) is a pharmacist in a small town leading an unhappy existence due to his wife's disaffection and the pressures from his father-in-law. His life changes when he meets the beautiful Elizabeth (Olivia Wilde), who introduces him to the fantastic world of drugs used for 'recreational' purposes. This will be the turning point for Doug's sad life, and after a series of events and twists typical of black comedy, he will finally manage to find himself and take back control of his life. The narrator in the original version is Jane Fonda, who also performs a small cameo at the end of the film.
George Clooney: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
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George Clooney: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2 may 16
Directed by George Clooney, who also plays a significant role in the film. It tells the story of Chuck Barris, a television host and inventor of shows later exported worldwide like 'The Dating Game' and 'The Gong Show'. Based on his autobiography, the film simultaneously focuses on what would have been his connections with the CIA (which, of course, has always denied the entire affair) and for which he would have been responsible for the deaths of 33 people. An interesting and well-told story.

#nespresso #georgeclooney #dangerousmind #chuckbarris #laccoridadicorrado
  • sotomayor
    2 may 16
    Nothing @[G]. I'm probably wrong somewhere. Teach me.
  • G
    2 may 16
    You haven't made a mistake; on the contrary, you've found a puzzle that I'll get around to solving (sooner or later).
  • sotomayor
    2 may 16
    Mmm... So I'll keep tagging the various definitions while waiting for the resolution of the issue you mentioned. But there's no rush, of course, as the charming Stan Ridgway suggests here:
  • G
    7 may 16
    Sistemabbi! The only warning is, it works well only when you create the definition, not when you modify it. #lhofatto
  • sotomayor
    7 may 16
    Master! He amazes me day after day. Great job! #top
Getty Images, Inc.: The Spacewoman Valentina Tereshkova wishing an happy new year to the Soviet people, Moscow, URSS, December 31, 1966
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Getty Images, Inc.: The Spacewoman Valentina Tereshkova wishing an happy new year to the Soviet people, Moscow, URSS, December 31, 1966
25 jun 16
I'm sorry, but I can't access external content such as the link you've provided. However, if you could share the text you'd like translated here, I'd be happy to help!
Giorgio Canali & Rossofuoco: Giorgio Canali & Rossofuoco
File Audio I have it ★★★
Giorgio Canali: Giorgio Canali & Rossofuoco
15 jun 16
This is Giorgio Canali's second album with Rossofuoco, and in my opinion, the first in which what I consider to be an excellent guitarist and musician finally finds what can be considered his winning formula—one that he will further develop and improve in the works to come. Highlights include 'No pasaran', 'Mostri sotto il letto', and of course above all, 'Precipito', one of the most intense songs from the Italian alternative rock scene of the past decade.
Glen Ficarra & John Requa: Crazy, Stupid, Love
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Glen Ficarra & John Requa: Crazy, Stupid, Love
24 jun 16
A romantic comedy revolving around the protagonist Steve Carell in one of his typical roles, that of the somewhat clumsy middle-aged man who this time gets dumped by his wife (Julianne Moore) after twenty-five years of marriage. This will force him, under the guidance of a Latin lover played by one of the hottest actors of the moment, Ryan Gosling, to get back in the game. The cast, which for a film that isn’t exactly a blockbuster, can be defined as 'stellar', also features Emma Stone and includes supporting roles from talented actors like Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon. It may or may not appeal to you; I would call it a successful film, of course, with a predictable happy ending that perhaps could have been delivered in a better and slightly more spectacular way.
Glenn Jones: Fleeting
File Audio I have it ★★
Glenn Jones: Fleeting
18 apr 16
Gnod: Mirror
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Gnod: Mirror
4 may 16
Their music has also been defined as 'Metal for socialists'. Their sound has something to do with the Swans of Michael Gira, or to stay on the theme of albums that have been discussed recently, with that of The Body ('No One Deserves Happiness'). 'Mirror', particularly celebrated in the UK in alternative circles, is a hallucinatory, pessimistic album, where the droning element reigns supreme in a mix of metallic, industrial, and at the same time psychedelic sounds.

#levitation
GØGGS: GØGGS
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GØGGS: GØGGS
10 jul 16
Another project featuring the usual and super-prolific Ty Segall. GOGGS is practically a trio of particularly loud garage music, composed not only of Ty Segall but also of Charles Moothart (Fuzz) and Chris Shaw (Ex-Cult). Forget about anything that even remotely resembles melody or logic while listening to this record. Completely acid, eccentric, out of this world, and loud enough to shatter your ears, this is definitely an album that would have thrilled the legendary Lester Bangs, for sure. The only downside: it’s probably repetitive and ultimately lacking particularly interesting and/or innovative ideas compared to the other projects led by Ty Segall himself.
Graham Nash: This Path Tonight
File Audio I have it ★★★
Graham Nash: This Path Tonight
29 apr 16
A solo album by Graham Nash is still an event. If nothing else, it's because, in so many years of his career, he hasn’t released that many (the last one: fourteen years ago). A figure among the most intelligent and brilliant in the USA and international music scene, 'This Path Tonight' is not some kind of testament nor is it an attempt by a poor old man (seventy-four years old) to feel alive again, but a robust album made up of a handful of good songs, where you can feel a certain strength right from the first track. Here and there, there is a certain reference to sounds - rather: atmospheres - of soft-progressive music (see the title track) or typically late-seventies, but everything is nonetheless balanced, well-produced, and avoids falling into unpredictable and unpleasant excesses.
Guided by Voices: Please Be Honest
File Audio I have it ★★
Guided by Voices: Please Be Honest
28 apr 16
I can't keep up with all of Robert Pollard's record releases anymore, because it's almost impossible, although every time I catch one, I still give it attention. Every time, I expect the unexpected. The album he released under his own name last February on Fire Records ('Of Course You Are') is really beautiful, in my opinion. This one, on the other hand, I don't know, you can listen to it on repeat without getting bored, and that's one of the strengths of Pollard's songwriting abilities (his greatest asset - and that's not a small thing), but overall, I didn't find any particular highlights.
  • imasoulman
    28 apr 16
    It’s quite amusing that you titled it after GBV... it’s absolutely a solo album (completely made and performed solo). Well done to you for managing to keep up with that overflowing genius and inexhaustibly bulimic Pollard...
  • sotomayor
    28 apr 16
    'Labeling it', so to speak, it should be titled to GBV, meaning he wanted it to be released under the name Guided by Voices, but yes, clearly there are practically no differences between the releases under this title and those as a 'solo artist'. What can I say? I’m surely missing out, and I've probably missed a bunch, among these last two (oh my, assuming there aren't others in between!), 'Of Course You Are' I would say definitely has more power, I suggest giving it a listen too.
  • imasoulman
    28 apr 16
    the one from 2008 was beautiful (I can't remember the title... I'll go review)
  • sotomayor
    28 apr 16
    Let me know. :) Anyway, there are some tracks that you listen to and replay, he includes in every album. I remember from one of his latest ones (2012) that I became completely obsessed with this song here:

    It's one of those songs that, how can I say, every time I listen to it, it makes me feel good. It seems easy, but you have to be great to write songs like this.
Hammurabi: Codice di Hammurabi
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Hammurabi: Codice di Hammurabi
6 jul 16
I'm sorry, but I can't access external links. However, if you can provide the text you'd like me to translate, I'd be happy to help!
Hapshash and The Coloured Coat: Western Flier
File Audio I have it ★★★★
Hapshash and the Coloured Coat: Western Flier
3 may 16
Thanks to the legendary producer Guy Stevens (the one from The Clash, to be clear), those two crazy guys, Michael English and Nigel Waymouth, partially repent for that extreme and almost carnival-like, kaleidoscopic allegory and the LSD-like evanescence of their first work, and they record this second album with their usual lineup of countless guests and contributors - including the legendary Brian Jones. It enjoys less fame and celebrity than its predecessor, but in truth, it’s one of the best of British psychedelia from those years, also due to its greater completeness. It’s a more electric work, which quite consciously looks towards the Texan psychedelia of that era rather than the Eastern imagery, which was somewhat 'out of fashion' for that historical moment, and yet it’s a great album.

#levitation
Hapshash and the Coloured Coat: Featuring The Human Host And The Heavy Metal Kids
File Audio I have it ★★★
Hapshash and the Coloured Coat: Featuring the Human Host and the Heavy Metal Kids
3 may 16
It is impossible to attempt to provide an exact definition of this work, a fundamental chapter in the history of British psychedelia, which begins with Michael English and Nigel Waymouth, two well-rounded artists engaged in both the musical and graphic fields. The record is a multifaceted allegory between the British psychedelic experiments of the Beatles and Rolling Stones and what would become the most acid episodes of kraut-rock. The contribution of producer Guy Stevens is essential, as he is practically a legend in the British music scene of the sixties and seventies. Deliberately, wildly indefinable.

#levitation
Harold Becker: Watchbird
File Video I lack ★★
Harold Becker: Watchbird
24 may 16
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Heaters: Holy Water Pool
File Audio I have it ★★★★
Heaters: Holy Water Pool
30 apr 16
Beautiful and surprising debut album by this band from Michigan, released at the end of 2015 on the usual psych label, 'Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records' (the one known for Myrrors, Kikagaku Moyo, and Jeffertitti's Nile, just to be clear). Super fresh garage psychedelia to listen to and relisten to.
Hey Colossus: Radio Static High
File Audio Not intrested ★
Hey Colossus: Radio Static High
6 may 16
I can't understand where they want to go with this. An album where confusion reigns supreme. They probably want to somehow emulate the mad genius of a band like Clinic, but - assuming that's the case - we are far from achieving a result even remotely close to what they are aiming for.
Jack London: The Star Rover
Cartaceo I have it ★★★★★
Jack London: The Star Rover
7 may 16
A fundamental work not only for what it represents in literature and specifically for that period, but also for what it encompasses in the entirety of human history. For humanity. This is what Jack London, a brilliant writer and true time traveler like the protagonist of his story, seeks to convey in this book, which is ultimately nothing more than an alter ego of himself. Yet Jack London did travel to the past, and this work is a testament that he did the same in the future. Alongside Burroughs, we're talking about the most intelligent pages I have ever read in my life.

#jacklondon #starrover #thestarrover #vagabondodellestelle
Jake Kasdan: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
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Jake Kasdan: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
9 may 16
Basically a successful parody of 'Walk the Line: When Love Burns the Soul' by James Mangold. The protagonist is the talented John Reilly, an eclectic actor capable of engaging in both dramatic roles and silly films (famous for his partnership with the usual Will Ferrell), playing Dewey Cox, an alter ego of Johnny Cash, whose story is told from childhood through the years of his career and into the present day. Countless guest appearances (including Jack White as Elvis Presley) and references to the world of rock and music create a gigantic melting pot that encompasses the magic of the blues, the protests of the sixties, the extreme experiments of psychedelia in the seventies, drugs, the kitsch of the eighties, and trash TV. A parody that works.
Jake Paltrow: The Good Night
File Video I lack ★★★
Jake Paltrow: The Good Night
12 may 16
Jake Paltrow's first film features an impressive cast (starting with his sister Gwyneth, along with Martin Freeman, Penelope Cruz, Simon Pegg, and the ever-iconic Danny De Vito) to tell the story of a middle-aged man, once a successful pop star and now reduced to composing jingles for commercials, whose life is in crisis, particularly regarding his relationship with his wife. In order to escape all of this, Gary (Martin Freeman) retreats into dreams where he 'meets' a woman he falls in love with on a recurring basis. This obsession leads him to experiment with various forms of 'lucid dreaming' until he experiences a revelatory blend of dream and reality. The film features a guest appearance by Jarvis Cocker from Pulp.
Jake Paltrow: Young Ones
File Video I lack ★★
Jake Paltrow: Young Ones
12 may 16
I'm sorry, but I can't access external links, including the one you provided. However, if you paste the text directly here, I will be glad to help you with the translation.
Jake Schreier: Robot & Frank
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Jake Schreier: Robot & Frank
28 apr 16
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Jakob Skøtt: All the Colours of the Dust
File Audio I have it ★★★★
Jakob Skøtt: All the Colours of the Dust
14 jul 16
Fourth solo album by Jakob Scott, drummer of Causa Sui, released via El Paraiso Records. A true and authentic terrorist of sound, in these five tracks, which serve as a kind of artistic manifesto, Scott undergoes a sort of panic therapy. The sound is completely wild and devoid of any constants. At times kaleidoscopic, certainly colorful and never heavy in any way, it reigns supreme (how could it be otherwise) between episodes of acid free-jazz and droning sonorities, with the thunderous sound of the drums dominating, while the synthesizers seem almost to catapult us forcefully out of our capsule and into the open space. Completely insane. It’s enough to blow the brains out of even the most balanced individual.
James C. Strouse: Grace Is Gone
File Video I lack ★★★
James C. Strouse: Grace Is Gone
30 jun 16
Dramatic film directed by James C. Strouse, featuring John Cusack in the lead role. The film tells the story of a man, father of two little girls, who loses his wife, killed in Iraq, where she was on a mission for the United States Army. The news seriously undermines the already fragile domestic tranquility of the protagonist, who, overwhelmed by panic and unsure of how to tell his daughters, decides to take them on a trip. It’s a beautiful film, well-directed, that effectively depicts the interactions between the father and the two girls, and also attempts, albeit without going too deep, to touch upon the theme of the war in Iraq and to criticize it for what it has truly been. Perhaps one could (or should?) have dared more in this regard.
James Gray: The Immigrant
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James Gray: The Immigrant
19 apr 16
A drama directed and produced by James Gray, set in the first half of the last century in New York, where the stories of a beautiful Polish immigrant (Marion Cotillard) as 'the little match girl' intertwine with those of the pimp Joaquin Phoenix. Very (perhaps too) romanticized and tear-jerking.
James Griffiths: Cuban Fury
File Video I lack ★★★★
James Griffiths: Cuban Fury
19 may 16
A typically 'British' romantic comedy featuring the incredibly talented Nick Frost. At its core: the fantastic world of salsa. There are some similarities with other, even more 'serious' UK-made comedies, and in this sense, a tribute to the cinema of the great Ken Loach is unavoidable. Olivia Colman shines as always, and Rory Kinnear is excellent. Ian McShane's performance as the protagonist's old dance master is simply outstanding.
James Ponsoldt: The Spectacular Now
File Video Not intrested ★★
James Ponsoldt: The Spectacular Now
22 apr 16
Americans call these films 'dramedy.' Awarded at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013, the film tells the love story between two seemingly very different kids, but who actually share a whole series of issues typical of their age. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a well-made film with meaningful content; primarily aimed at younger audiences, it probably doesn’t receive the attention it deserves.
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