Aa.Vv.: Blonde on Blonde Revisited
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Aa.Vv.: Blonde on Blonde Revisited
21 jul 16
50 years since the album's inception, MOJO magazine proudly presents Bob Dylan's classic 'Blonde on Blonde' revisited and covered by fourteen different artists. Out for free with MOJO July 2016, the album contains artists of different genres covering Dylan's famous songs in their own style. I must admit that I found none of these covers so much exciting, but in the complex, this is a good homage to the actually best songwriter ever and to one of his most famous albums. Going from the garage sound of 'Obviously 5 Believers' by Night Beats to a dreamy melodic version of 'I Want You' by Phosphorescent to a struggling version of 'Sad Eyed Of The Lowlands', the best episodes are probably Steve Gunn's 'Visions Of Johanna' and Michael Chapman's 'Leopard-skin Pill-box Hat'. Definitely not a masterpiece, but for this, well, listen directly to the original one.
Abel Ferrara: King of New York
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Abel Ferrara: King Of New York
6 may 16
A polished gangster movie directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Christopher Walken as the lead. Recently released from prison, drug lord Frank White wants to somehow clean up his 'curriculum' by getting back into business and at the same time (with the money earned from drug dealing) contributing to a major funding for a hospital in Harlem, his neighborhood. Old and new enemies, competitors, the police, will throw obstacles in his way. A film with deliberately dark tones, characteristic of the director's style, I honestly find it boring and unremarkable, unless you are truly a huge fan of the genre (I am not).
  • teenagelobotomy
    7 may 16
    that the genre and the movie might not be to their liking, but glossy, definitely not.
  • sotomayor
    7 may 16
    Commenting on the film immediately after watching it, I felt I had to be quite critical. I had never seen it before and, to be honest, the plot didn't really intrigue me much. I didn't like the film at all; I honestly find it very bad, which is a shame because Abel Ferrara is a great director in my eyes, and the cast at his disposal isn't bad. I like how the scenes are shot. But the dialogues, the plot, and the characters are really poor (in my opinion, of course).
Adam Salky: I Smile Back
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Adam Salky: I Smile Back
30 may 16
Great performance by Sarah Silverman, the famous American comedic actress, who here excels for the first time in a dramatic role (I suggest reading her interviews regarding her acting, which demonstrate a particular sensitivity). The film tells the story of a woman who leads a life like everyone else's, seemingly, but is actually deeply suffering from depression and, amidst drug and medication abuse, never manages to find balance for herself and her family life. There is no real ending to the story. As it should be. A film that seems to tell an extreme story, but instead conveys what is an ordinariness buried under shame and misplaced guilt.
Afterhours: Folfiri o Folfox
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Afterhours: Folfiri O Folfox
20 jun 16
The album is apparently heavily influenced in its content (from the lyrics and atmospheres) by the death of Manuel Agnelli's father. In this work, I find one of the usual flaws of the Afterhours, which is to always have too much going on. If it had been composed of just ten songs, we would probably be talking about a great album right now. Instead, alongside some very beautiful songs ('Non voglio ritrovare il tuo nome', 'Lasciati ingannare', 'Né pani né pesci'), we find some objectively bad tracks (like 'Fra i non viventi vivremo noi', for example) or in some way incomprehensible for how poorly they came out, if not at all ('San Miguel', the same title track...). My favorite? 'Se io fossi il giudice'. Beautiful halfway.
Alan Arkin: Little Murders
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Alan Arkin: Little Murders
19 may 16
Taken from a play presented by Jules Feiffer in New York in 1967, the film (directed by Alan Arkin) is set in a violent and degenerated society. At the center of the story is Alfred Chamberlain (Elliott Gould), a young, disillusioned photographer who is unable to feel any kind of emotion and lets everything that happens to him wash over him. Nevertheless, he begins to date and eventually marries the tenacious and upbeat Patsy (Marcia Rodd). Starting a arduous process to try to change his life, her murder will irrevocably shake his existence. The ending is practically a crescendo of delusions and brilliant reflections on what society was like back then and what it is today. The performances of Vincent Gardenia stand out, along with the brief appearances of Donald Sutherland and Alan Arkin himself as a police inspector.
Alberto Fortis: Tra Demonio E Santità
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Alberto Fortis: Tra demonio e santità
26 may 16
Second album by Alberto Fortis after the eponymous one released the year before, where the strengths were two catchy yet provocative tracks like 'Milano e Vincenzo' and 'A voi romani,' which remains perhaps his most famous work. However, this album, 'Demonio e santità' (1980), appears overall much more interesting than its predecessor in terms of lyrics and themes addressed. Fortis himself, regardless of the content, seems more mature and in command of the 'scene,' delivering more convincing vocal performances that manage to convey to the listener the clash between good and evil that constitutes the main concept of the album.
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon: Me & Earl & the Dying Girl
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Alfonso Gomez-Rejon: Me & Earl & the Dying Girl
10 may 16
Based on a novel by Jesse Andrews, who also wrote the screenplay, and acclaimed by both audiences and critics at the Sundance Film Festival 2015, the film is undeniably a small masterpiece by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. The content is certainly dramatic; the story revolves around the friendship between a troubled boy, mostly unable to form social relationships, and a girl suffering from leukemia. It is well-told and never tries to be overly tear-jerking, but rather attempts to convey - within the limits of possibility - positive messages. Initially approached with some skepticism, I found myself pleasantly surprised and appreciated it greatly.
Algiers: Algiers
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Algiers: Algiers
21 jun 16
Self-titled debut album of the band from Atlanta, Georgia, released via Matador Records. Received very positively by both music lovers and critics, I listened to it belatedly, a year after its release, without knowing exactly what to expect. In practice, I would say it is a kind of experimental neo-soul. The sounds are dark and nod to gospel while paying homage to a certain post-punk tradition, even if it lacks the violence and sexy drive that bands like Gun Club or Birthday Party might have had. I like the idea, but the result is not exceptional. Nevertheless, it remains an interesting album that, being easy to listen to, can work well for any type of listener.
  • Buzzin' Fly
    21 jun 16
    very hyped album probably for reasons that escape me - I confirm the two circles
Angel Olsen: My Woman
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Angel Olsen: My Woman
2 aug 16
I appreciate Angel Olsen. She's a good singer and songwriter and she has that typical sexy and provocative attitude that really figures it out, mixed with a particular sensibility that you could easily deduce from her songs. The new album, 'My Woman', is a sort of concept album about who the women are in modern society and about Angel Olsen herself. Songs like 'Never Be Mine', 'Not Gonna Kill You', 'Heart Shaped Face' have the right pop attitudes to be masterpieces in radio rotation, while 'Sister' and 'Woman' are two sensitive electro and experimental portraits of women that a man could possibly recognize himself in as well. These songs consecrate her as one of the best contemporary female songwriters. Angel Olsen, you’re my woman definitely. Really happy that nowadays there are still albums so pure and concrete at the same time like this.
Ariel Vromen: Criminal
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Ariel Vromen: Criminal
26 apr 16
Aziza Brahim: Abbar el Hamada
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Aziza Brahim: Abbar el Hamada
18 apr 16
Born and raised in a Sahrawi refugee camp in the Algerian desert, Aziza Brahim is more than just a musician; she is also a poet and a human rights activist for the Sahrawi cause. This is her second album on Glitterbeat Records and a small masterpiece in the genre, where Aziza combines her sensitivity and poetic touch with the characteristic fury of the desert typical of Tinariwen.
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