adrmb

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DVD Video I have it ★★★

5 jul 16

A film based on the beautiful introspective book by Katherine Paterson, which still stands two spans above it. Directed with due taste and respect by debutant Gabor Cuspo, a good craftsman who nonetheless doesn’t add any particular touches, it remains an enjoyable viewing experience.

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Nastro Video I have it ★★★★

Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise: La bella e la bestia

10 may 16

The umpteenth inspired Disney product of the Disney Renaissance, probably the one from that period to which I am emotionally most attached, even if not the best ('Aladdin'). The starting idea and the first part are simply brilliant (the condition of exclusion for both, the bigoted little town, the mysterious castle, the Beast's outbursts of rage...), but it loses its way in the second part, where it superficially handles the core of the film to quickly wrap up the narrative threads opened earlier. Inspired music contrasts with only mediocre animation.

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hjhhjij
10 may 16

Here you go muahahaha XD Unfortunately, I find Beauty and the Beast quite boring, which is a shame because in terms of graphics and animation it’s fabulous (the character design, on the other hand, doesn’t seem that cool to me, although I remember the aesthetic of the settings being excellent). But what about The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Have you seen it? Because I’ve missed it dramatically. Is it worth it?
adrmb
10 may 16

Pft, shall we talk about this? u.u XD Simply orgasmic, and I love the dark, decadent, and paradoxically enveloping atmosphere that is created when she shudders at the sight of the torn painting and gestures to put it back together, oh my gosh ^ (AND THE MUSIC). A peak in every sense of the movie, which then becomes truly sweeter and brighter, what a shame e.e Down with remakes, but if they could play with it more aesthetically... Anyway, no, regarding the character issue, some designs are quite generic (this applies to the villagers during Gaston's song and also some of Belle's initial faces, really ugly to look at).

So the issue with 'The Hunchback'... it follows the trail of 'Pocahontas' but is definitely prettier, even though you have to obviously accept that you are watching a children's product, because the heavy themes are handled in a rather simplistic and feel-good manner. Let’s say that in terms of content, it almost gives me the impression of being neither fish nor fowl, too difficult for infants, and not engaging enough for "adults." And I have to read Hugo's book. XDD

Oh, and the supporting characters are quite forgettable. Having made this note, I still find the packaging to be excellent, breathtaking panoramas, powerful soundtrack, it’s there u.u. I think it could get a passing grade from you (not more obviously), but let me know when you see it :)
hjhhjij
10 may 16

"I don't like 'Pocahontas' but it's not that horrible either, so sooner or later I'll watch 'The Hunchback.' The only Hugo I know is 'Les Misérables,' of which I've seen a few adaptations. I liked the films more than the book :D Anyway, it's obvious that it's for kids and the themes are treated in a certain way, more sweetened, especially in the Disney of the '90s, but I'll watch it as a curiosity and for entertainment, I don't expect Satoshi Kon XD Oh, and there's no denying it, your link clearly refreshed my memory on two things: the characters in 'Beauty and the Beast' are drawn poorly, just look at Belle as soon as she appears in your link; the sets of 'Beauty and the Beast' are extraordinary, just open your link and pause on the first image, really cool. So, alternating drawings. "Then I adore the whole dark, decaying, and paradoxically enveloping atmosphere that is created." You keep staying FAR AWAY from "Once Upon a Time (the cool Disney movies)," okay?
adrmb
10 may 16

Yes, yes, you’re absolutely right about the first statement; the thing is, I don’t like Disney when it tries to moralize with such complex themes (it's a different matter when it uses allegory, like in Alice—you can draw all the reflections you want from it, but the screen adaptation “boils down” to a pure hallucinogenic experience). It doesn’t have the background for it; I prefer it on simpler, straightforward stories that it can flesh out (the most obvious example is 'Cinderella', but 'The Jungle Book' also comes to mind). Then I can fully appreciate the work in animation/storytelling/atmospheres, all the rest, basically.
I need to rewatch Kon, especially 'Millennium Actress'. XDD
But seriously, I was thinking about starting OUAT in late summer, help XD
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Kon is serious business; you have to rewatch everything at least once a year by law. Jokes aside, let's be serious: "OUAT, I was thinking of starting it in late summer, help." You're right to ask for help, just forget it, it's a mess beyond redemption #saveatleastyourself
adrmb
10 may 16

Once I come out of the tunnel of 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya', you'll see
Oooh, do you know Hosoda? Today and tomorrow they’re showing one of his films, GO, GO, GOOO!
hjhhjij
10 may 16

What will we see? Kon, I want to hope :D Seriously, OUAT has reached a point where it waved goodbye to ridiculousness and then surpassed it like Gassman in the famous movie. With the middle finger. I don't know Hosoda and I looked up his resume: he's someone who made films about Digimon and one about One Piece (a series I have fragmented memories of and mixed opinions about). Not a great start, recommend me something that can lift my spirits.
adrmb
10 may 16

Well, for sure tonight it's 'Citizen Kane' u.u
So, shoot 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' (my favorite), then 'Wolf Children' and finally 'Summer Wars'. Anyway, none stands out as a masterpiece, but they're all rather noteworthy products in my humble opinion.
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Alright. I've gotten my passion for cinema back, so I'll catch up on them. Will you be watching "Citizen Kane" for the first time?
adrmb
10 may 16

Ah good, well then I'm waiting for the review on Omohide poroporo hehe

Yesss, the first one, #hype
hjhhjij
10 may 16

My friend, when I watch a movie there’s a 90% chance that I’ll write about it 6 months later so #bepatient
hjhhjij
10 may 16

"Yesss, the first" I'm sorry, really, I can't resist, forgive me immagine:kane-spoiler-1973.png?3e4165
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Run away from me XD
adrmb
10 may 16

Soon you are dead.
hjhhjij
10 may 16

I know
adrmb
10 may 16

Uhm, how is this?
(Well, I have to watch 'Tokyo Ghoul' now XD)
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Ken Shiro? Never seen it? It's awesome. Hilarious/dark. Post-apocalyptic setting, crazy fights, and cool characters. Super stylish. Not to mention iconic.
hjhhjij
10 may 16

"Tokyo Ghoul" is missing for me. What is it?
adrmb
10 may 16

Mmmhmmh. We'll see u.u
adrmb
10 may 16

Anime has two seasons, it's like a cult of vampires (?) (But I've only seen one episode, so I know very little :D)
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Come on, "Hokuto no Ken" is a must :D Vampire set, so I have to watch it for sure. Ugh.
adrmb
10 may 16

I still feel nauseous thinking about Toilette, can you believe it?
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Here's a list of movies that will help you get rid of that nausea, if you want ;)
adrmb
10 may 16

Please proceed.
hjhhjij
10 may 16

"Let Me In" (but you might already know this) avoid the American remake like the plague. "Only Lovers Left Alive," "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night," "Byzantium," "What We Do in the Shadows" (wonderful black comedy). All from 2008 to 2014. From Japanese animation, "Blood: The Last Vampire" and the two "Vampire Hunter," especially the second one.
adrmb
10 may 16

No, I had never heard them before. XD
Thank you!
hjhhjij
10 may 16

They are all great films. "Let the Right One In," a Swedish gem, is the one that feels most like a masterpiece, though.
hjhhjij
10 may 16

You're welcome, I've only seen the first of Tuailait, I waved and today I don't even think about it. I was much worse off with Buffy...
adrmb
10 may 16

The sequels are even worse. XD My sister monopolizes the TV every time they air them, rip to me. #miasorellaeilcinemadueretteparall ele
hjhhjij
10 may 16

#don’tmakeittoolong
hjhhjij
10 may 16

My condolences, anyway :D
hjhhjij
10 may 16

To re-evaluate Kristen Stewart, there’s "Sils Maria" anyway. To re-evaluate Pattinson, there’s #buonanotte.
adrmb
10 may 16

I tried to show her the scene from the you-know-what catwalk... nothing at all, help.
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Come on, in the family, one with normal tastes is enough :D Of course, taken out of context, the scene with the pastry might not have the same effect on me either, who knows.
adrmb
10 may 16

Well, my father is saved too; his flaw is that he's too obsessed with Kubrick and is a bit picky about everything else XD. But the discomfort with that film, MY GOD, I was in a loop for like a month XD (even though I never understood if the final flashbacks were added later or originally conceived by Leone; maybe you can help me with that).
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Ah, I wouldn’t know, I guess it has always been like this, conceived like this, from what I know.
adrmb
10 may 16

Are you the only movie buff in the family? XD
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Yes. I mean, my family likes watching movies too, even good ones. But they tend to choose randomly and alongside the good stuff, they watch a lot of crap that’s better left alone. Still, we can definitely watch some great movies together.
hjhhjij
10 may 16

Alright, enough internet for today, let's go do something constructive :D
adrmb
10 may 16

Microeconomics, bye. Have a good evening!

CD Audio I have it ★★★★★

Genesis: Selling England by the Pound

28 apr 17

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CD Audio I have it ★★★★

Genesis: Nursery Cryme

17 jul 17

What do you want to say about 'The musical box'...

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hjhhjij
17 jul 17

Nothing. But I will manage to get you to add that missing star if I play my cards right. :D
adrmb
17 jul 17

T O M O R R O W
hjhhjij
17 jul 17

No. Not tomorrow. You still don't have the part for this track, also because I still need to finish it :D
hjhhjij
17 jul 17

I will reply to the message in about an hour.
adrmb
17 jul 17

In fact, I meant, tomorrow I'll read the first thirty XD
Kotatsu
18 jul 17

You can only say #zublime.
adrmb
1 apr 18

@[hjhhjij] fifth star is coming, he is re-adding Foxtrot as a personal preference 😂
hjhhjij
1 apr 18

Sorry, you can't change the rating; when there are comments under the collected work, it can't be modified ahahahahahahahah muahahahahhaha you have to delete it and resubmit ahahahahahah
adrmb
1 apr 18

Well, it was symbolic lol who cares about the little stars AHAH

CD Audio I have it

Genesis: Foxtrot

4 dec 18

My Genesis album from a desert island, I wouldn't cut a single note. Even the simplest track, 'Time Table', has impact, as well as beautiful musical moments (the tick to the "bell"), just like the other songs. Aside from the opening of Watcher, the continuation is superb: a driving melody supported by Collins' evocative and adrenaline-filled drumming; Get 'em is a brilliant theatrical performance, but the flute solo is the most poignant moment. Horizons, on the other hand, encapsulates Hackett's delicacy and good taste.

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adrmb
4 dec 18

The two standout tracks, however, are Supper and Can-Utility. Now, Supper is extraordinary, inspired, delicious, eclectic, but Can-Utility: the best of the band condensed into five minutes, there’s EVERYTHING: the delicate beginning of Hackett that gives way to yet another extraordinary mellotron embroidery by Banks, evocative, then an exhilarating duet with Collins: and finally Banks takes back the dominance of the keyboards and concludes with baroque patterns.
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

I completely agree with you about Can-Utility; if we were to playfully choose the twenty best tracks by Genesis, it would definitely be in the top 5. Supper's Ready would be in the top 3.
adrmb
4 dec 18

Which are the other two, Musical and Firth?
adrmb
4 dec 18

Actually no, not Firth, I mean Entangled 😂
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

"The Musical Box" is undisputed number one for me. But after that, there are no positions that are too precise, as it should be. I can tell you which ones I would place among the top 10, but they are interchangeable.
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

I really like the choice of "Entangled." A lot. Because it's another one I would put in my top 5.
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

And then "The Lamia."
adrmb
4 dec 18

The Lamia is my personal number 1, but then yes there would be too many that would fit, too many.
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

But of course. For me, it's impossible to rank even the albums that came out between '70 and '76, let alone the songs.
adrmb
4 dec 18

Yes, instead, Selling in last position 😈
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

MMm yes, in the end the last position (which would still keep them distanced by 2-3 spans in quality compared to the post '77 albums) would be played out between him and "Wind and Wuthering," then I'll put "Trespass." And then, I don’t know, among the 4 that remain, I really don’t know. I would have once said "Foxtrot," but now I don’t know.
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

Both in Selling and in W&W, if you think about it, there’s Rutherford who’s being a pain in the ass as an author with "More Fool Me" and "In Your Own Special Way."
adrmb
4 dec 18

Let's say that my favorite remains Foxtrot precisely because I find it a perfect progressive album. I know many (the Internet is a very dark place) who actually think that the tracks on side A are quite underwhelming. I mean, how can they say such a thing with that ridiculously beautiful flute solo in "Get 'em out," ahahah? Not for me; I wouldn't skip any track, and at least for me, all of them could potentially be their representatives. Then I would include "Lamb" for its modern sound and "experimentalism," and then, well, as you say... with albums that have "Entangled," "Stagnation," "Mad Man Moon," "Seven Stones," "the little box," how can you choose? I mentioned "Selling" mainly because I digest "Battle" poorly (but couldn't they have placed "Twilight Alehouse" instead?), and "More" and "the cupboard" don't say anything to me either, but at least they are harmless.
adrmb
4 dec 18

AH, More was drafted?
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

What I remember is really about Michele Pluto Ruterfio. "I Know What I Like" puts me in disagreement; for me, it's a remarkable pop piece, a demonstration of how they knew how to do these things well when they wanted to, moreover with a perfectly fitting text that only the Gabriel of that time could have thought of (the narrative from the perspective of the mower as satire/snippet of everyday English life). I understand that "Battle" is a bit intricate and verbose because it's practically a theater show all by Gabriel (those problems of a disbanded band and conflicts that marked Selling), but for what it is, it’s excellent; the lyrics are a blast. However, yes, "Twilight Alehouse" don’t get me started, it's true, its inexplicable absence from the studio albums of Genesis is the worst thing about the band in the 70s, aside from Hackett's departure from the group.
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

So if I could remove something, staying within the timing, then sure, I would choose it over Battle, that's for sure. But it is what it is. I'll gloss over the comments on the A side of "Foxtrot" because it just makes me laugh a bit. "Watcher of the Skies" and "Get'em Out By Friday" (but also the gorgeous "Time Table," huh) being underwhelming is just, like, absurd.
adrmb
4 dec 18

In my opinion, the fact that Selling is an album born from contrasts is very apparent once you get to know the context of the album. For instance, I always feel a little hesitant when I consider that it is somewhat unanimously regarded as their best album (perhaps due to the grandeur of the compositions that recall Court?).
hjhhjij
4 dec 18

It is considered the best/more representative (even though for me it is neither) because it was the most successful and managed to make the greatest impact on the imagination of the time and perhaps even today, and this is also to its credit, in addition to being a "standard" example in that 1973 of a now-typical way of making music.
pier_paolo_farina
5 dec 18

The masterpieces of Genesis, in my taste and in chronological order, are:
White Mountain
The Musical Box, Fountain of Salmacis
Watcher of the Skies, Time Table, Horizons, Supper's Ready
Dancing with the Moonlight Knight, Firth of Fifth, The Cinema Show
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Fly on a Windshield, Lilywhite Lilith, Anyway, The Lamia
Dance on a Volcano, Mad Man Moon, A Trick of the Tail
One for the Vine, Blood on the Rooftops
Turn It On Again
Fading Lights
nix
7 dec 18

What a wonderful album! I completely agree with your assessment, adrmb.

CD Audio I have it ★★★★

Genesis: A Trick of the Tail

4 oct 17

Entangled, Mad Man Moon, and Ripples are songs touched by something divine, but overall an excellent album, a classy response to Gabriel's departure and what a joy to see everyone so full of energy...

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hjhhjij
4 oct 17

Be careful, because at least "Dance on a Volcano" deserves a place among their Olympic masterpieces for me.
adrmb
4 oct 17

It's just half a notch below that :D

CD Audio I have it ★★★

Genesis: From Genesis to Revelation

19 jul 17

Well, we find some still immature lads, trapped in little songs that have nothing to do with the splendid prog journey started with 'Trespass'; however... a very pleasant debut album, despite the recording flaws, with beautiful touches here and there, overall a good little record.