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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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