R.E.M.: Up
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
R.E.M.: Up
10 jun 16
This is the first album by R.E.M. after the departure of longtime member Bill Berry, who was mostly replaced during the recording sessions by former Screaming Trees member Barrett Martin, prior to the stable collaboration with Joey Waronker. The production was handled by Pat McCarthy for an album that was considered particularly experimental at the time and received tremendous responses in both the USA and Europe, especially thanks to the undeniable beauty of the first two singles, 'Daysleeper' and 'Lotus.' Overall, it is a successful work and a fundamental one for the Athens band, which found itself at what can be defined as one of the crucial points of its career. With this album, which could be labeled as a breakthrough, they overcame the only major crisis they faced in more than twenty years of career.
Rawson Marshall Thurber: Central Intelligence
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Rawson Marshall Thurber: Central Intelligence
17 jul 16
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?
Richard Ashcroft: These People
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Richard Ashcroft: These People
26 may 16
A return that, as far as I’m concerned, was much anticipated, given that I’ve been quite a fan of Richard Ashcroft since I was a kid. 'Keys To the World' was and is objectively a gem in the genre of British pop music, and in some way, Richard seems to be trying to pick up where he left off. But the songs on this album lack any special strength. The tracks that should be the more winking ones ('Out of My Body') just don’t work, and all that’s left are a handful of decent ballads, among which are 'They Don't Own Me', 'Hold On', the title track, and 'Black Lines'. Not much to give it a positive score, but if it can be any consolation, in this year 2016, others of the same 'genre' like Suede or the Coral have managed to do much worse. He can very well rise again in the next episode.
  • odesso
    26 may 16
    Strict but fair (quote)
  • sotomayor
    26 may 16
    Ahah you know that I just changed it? I mean, I had 'rated' it yesterday, but I had given it two stars. Then just a moment ago, I was thinking about it and told myself, screw it, who’s going to listen to this album again...
  • anfoxx
    26 may 16
    I really like the single "This is how it feels," and quite a bit.
Richard Rush: Getting Straight
File Video I lack ★★★★★
Richard Rush: Getting Straight
18 may 16
We are in the USA during the years of the Vietnam War, and the student protests are heating up. The protagonist is Harry (as usual, a fantastic Elliott Gould) who, after being fully involved in social protest for years, decides to try to finish his studies to become a teacher and obtain a role he considers useful within society. Due to this choice, he will find himself alone and against everyone, leading to a true identity crisis and the only possible admission: that it doesn't matter what you do, but what you truly are. In a way, it's a film that is always relevant, not so much for the social context but for individual choices and as a subject belonging to a social community.
Richard Shepard: The Hunting Party
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Richard Shepard: The Hunting Party
19 may 16
We are in 2000 in the former Yugoslavia, and three journalists (Richard Gere, Terrence Howard, and Jesse Eisenberg) are on the trail of a Bosnian criminal known as 'the fox' (inspired by the real criminal Radovan Karadzic, arrested in 2008). The beginning of the film is promising; Richard Gere's acting seems to be both dramatic and irreverent at the same time. Everything suggests that what could emerge is a really great film, but this slips away as the minutes go by, leading to an ending that aims to astonish with its revelations and perhaps tries to tackle what can be considered 'conspiracy theories,' but instead feels weak and ultimately ends up being merely rhetorical. What a pity.
Rick Famuyiwa: Dope
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Rick Famuyiwa: Dope
23 jul 16
There are some contents in this movie that pay homage to the cinema of Spike Lee. The main characters are actually three guys who are high school seniors and are described as geeks. They live in a neighborhood of Inglewood, California, called 'The Bottoms', where crime is frequent and you could easily get in trouble when you're not doing the right thing. One of them, Malcolm, wants to be admitted to Harvard University, and he has qualities, but they seem not to be enough for a black man to go to that university. Involved unwillingly in drug trafficking because of his inexperience, he simultaneously needs to get out of this situation and figure out his admission to Harvard. Produced by Forest Whitaker and premiered at Sundance Film Festival.
Ricky Gervais: Special Correspondents
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Ricky Gervais: Special Correspondents
3 may 16
Bananas forty years later. In this film directed by Ricky Gervais, the protagonists are a journalist working for the radio and his technician, who, sent to Ecuador to follow developments in a domestic crisis in the South American state, 'miss' their flight and, forced to stay in New York, decide to broadcast from the apartment of a couple of friends and invent everything that happens from scratch. While Allen wore a fake beard to play the role of the South American bigwig, here this virtually doesn’t exist except in the imagination of an easily impressionable audience. A light comedy, yet well directed by Ricky Gervais, who is better than one might think, and perhaps even better than he himself thinks, as he never ‘dare’ too much.
Rob Burnett: The Fundamentals of Caring
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Rob Burnett: The Fundamentals of Caring
27 jun 16
Paul Rudd is one of those actors of the new American cinema that I consider multi-purpose, and you can find him in different films that range from independent productions—sometimes even committed—to the most clichéd romantic comedies. In this beautiful film by Rob Burnett, he plays Ben, a social worker who serves as a caregiver for a boy named Trevor (Craig Roberts) suffering from muscular dystrophy. Ben will convince Trevor to overcome his resistance, and the two will embark on a long journey to what is "the largest hole in the world" (I believe it's the Morning Glory Pool in Wyoming, Yellowstone Park). It’s a road trip experience that will mark both of their lives. The cast also includes the young star Selena Gomez. It doesn't aim to tear your heart out, and perhaps that's why it’s a successful film.
Robert Altman: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
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Robert Altman: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
13 jun 16
An atypical Western directed by Bob Altman. The story is set in a small, snowy mining village and revolves around the figure of John McCabe (Warren Beatty), an unconventional hero for the genre, who could either be a ruthless, bloodthirsty man or simply a braggart. Because of these characteristics, he might remind one of some of Giuliano Gemma or Terence Hill's portrayals in the genre, but here the content leans more towards drama. Julie Christie received an Oscar nomination for her role as Mrs. Miller, the brothel keeper owned by McCabe, who then becomes the object of contention with a large mining company eager to take ownership at any cost. Not a masterpiece, but the analysis and description of the character are worth the price of admission.
  • hjhhjij
    13 jun 16
    Deconstruction, destruction, and reconstruction of the western stereotype and myth through Altman's satire, irony, and bitterness. Perhaps it's a type of cinema I particularly love, but for me, this film is indeed a masterpiece. Beautiful, brilliant in its "humanity" that removes any aura of myth and epicness from the genre.
  • sotomayor
    14 jun 16
    I adore Altman and this film, which I shamefully had missed. But, be careful, I also love spaghetti westerns, so it was inevitable for me to catch a lot of references, or rather - better - make comparisons with some of the works in the genre (which clearly range from excellent products to total trash or simple entertainment). Undoubtedly, McCabe's characterization is the central point of the film and something that is developed in an excellent way. I would also give credit to Warren Beatty, a great actor who perhaps has fired fewer rounds than he could have.
Roberto Vecchioni: Saldi di fine stagione
File Audio I have it ★★★★
Roberto Vecchioni: Saldi di fine stagione
9 jun 16
Second album by Roberto Vecchioni, produced by the usual Renato Pareti (also the author of the music for 'Aiace' and 'I pazzi sono fuori'). The arrangements reflect the typical late-sixties style, and several lyrics, as a constant throughout the singer-songwriter's career, refer to historical events or mythology. The group of musicians supporting him in the recordings of this album is always notable (including Tullio De Piscolo and Franco Cerri), and they are the same as in the first album ('Parabola'), with the addition of two members from the group I Nuovi Angeli. An essential record for fans of Italian music from those years and among the most important recorded by Vecchioni himself.
  • sotomayor
    9 jun 16
    @[SandroGiacobbe] Sandrino, you pulled me back into the whirlwind of Vecchioni.
  • SandroGiacobbe
    9 jun 16
    This big working Japanese butterfly, this enormous polite woman, who does the shopping... and your smile is already gone, it's already forgotten... melancholy
  • sotomayor
    9 jun 16
    This morning while I was running, I got obsessed with #aiace. Every now and then, I like to feel like some sort of mythological hero, and I saw myself in his dramas and personal tragedy...
  • SandroGiacobbe
    9 jun 16
    Beautiful also Archaeology... Maybe because I remember youuuu tonight nananana, and then together with the Japanese butterfly, it's curious how two songs with such strong titles can turn out to be so delicate.
  • sotomayor
    9 jun 16
    You are the master of Italian music from that time.
Roberto Vecchioni: Blumùn
File Audio I have it ★★★
Roberto Vecchioni: Blumùn
1 jun 16
It’s the album by Roberto Vecchioni to which I’m probably most attached (along with Robinson) and one of those that, in my opinion, has a more convincing and less heavy sound than usual. His lyrical abilities are, after all, undeniable and widely recognized, and even in this case, there are what I consider gems, like 'Gli amici miei', one of the most beautiful songs Vecchioni has ever written. Intro and closing of the album by actor and comedian Gene Gnocchi.
Robyn Hitchcock: Robyn Sings
File Audio I have it ★★★
Robyn Hitchcock: Robyn Sings
11 may 16
Robyn Hitchcock has always stated that he has three fundamental points of reference: Syd Barrett, of course, John Lennon, and Bob Dylan. At the opening of this album, which turns out to be a double live (the first part recorded in the USA between 1999 and 2000, the second in London in 1996), he says that 'Visions of Johanna' is the song that pushed him to start writing music (indeed, 'Robyn Sings', released on his own label, contains two versions of it). Robyn Hitchcock sings Dylan. What more can we say? Highly recommended for the fans of the former. If you like both: bingo. Noteworthy is the presence of Grant-Lee Phillips in the roster of musicians that are part of Mr. Hitchcock's band.

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Roland Emmerich: Independence Day: Resurgence
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Roland Emmerich: Independence Day: Resurgence
19 jul 16
I'm sorry, but I can't access external links. However, if you provide the text you want translated, I'd be happy to help!
Ryan Coogler: Fruitvale Station
File Video I lack ★★★★★
Ryan Coogler: Fruitvale Station
16 jun 16
Produced by Forest Whitaker and directed by Ryan Coogler in his feature film debut, it tells the true story of the last day in the life of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan), a twenty-two-year-old African American who was killed by the police in Oakland, California, with a gunshot to the back while handcuffed and after being stopped for no crime. The incident was documented and filmed by numerous people who witnessed the events and recorded what happened, and the event constituted a true scandal, unfortunately being yet another episode of 'gratuitous' violence exerted by US law enforcement, particularly against the African American population. A film that I believe should definitely be seen and that has received numerous well-deserved awards and recognitions.
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