vellutogrigio

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DeAge™ : 7216 days • Here since 6 september 2006

Mario Bava Sei Donne Per L'Assassino

29 feb 08

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@bartle: the SPOILER indeed states that the solution of this film has resonances with Argento's first film, but in my opinion, such a comparison is entirely unwarranted and misleading. The two films don't really relate much to each other. Keep in mind that in none of Argento's early films is there a double killer.

Styx Crystal Ball

27 feb 08

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Yes! What do you recommend about them?

Gabriele Salvatores Mediterraneo

25 feb 08

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@Mike, I never met my grandfather either; maybe they were comrades. @everyone else: I hope I haven't stirred up a fuss. I still believe this film is a bit overrated, and I see this basic idea behind it: let's take the usual members of the Elfo di Salvatores company + Abatantuono and place them in a warlike context (not of war), describing the diverse humanity of the era. All of this in a sketchy framework where everyone is good and virtuous, romantic and poetic, in love and nostalgic. War or no war, I sense too much sweetness in this representation, too much sketch... not surprisingly awarded with the Oscar. The same goes for "La vita è bella."

Gabriele Salvatores Mediterraneo

25 feb 08

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Ok Mike, maybe I overdid it. My grandfather was drafted between '33 and '43, spending several years in Rhodes, where he experienced a reality of misery and violence that Salvatores' film sugarcoats. It can also be a beautiful work - from a poetic standpoint - but that doesn’t change the fact that the Oscar was awarded for its intrinsic caricature, particularly in the part where it describes the myth of Italians as brava gente. This week "La Grande guerra" by Monnicelli is coming out at newsstands; I prefer it to this, that's all.

Gabriele Salvatores Mediterraneo

25 feb 08

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I lower the average even further to remedy my mistake.

Gabriele Salvatores Mediterraneo

25 feb 08

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I beg your pardon.

Gabriele Salvatores Mediterraneo

25 feb 08

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Horrible and sly, it describes an Italy that never existed, the myth of the good and loving soldier, of camaraderie. The war, on the other hand, was hell, the Italians were pieces of sh*t. Not surprisingly, it won the Oscar - like Benigni's "La vita è bella" - telling a little Italy that fits the Americans. The review is too brief; moreover, you've also been fooled by the crafty Salvatores.

Elio e Le Storie Tese Studentessi

25 feb 08

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Really beautiful, in my opinion the best from Eat..., although not at the level of the first two. Heavy Samba - with attached codas and interludes - stands out above all, followed by Gargaroz. Ah... it's worth noting the plagiarism of "Wish You Were Here" at the end of Heavy Samba, when the guy from Grandi sings the chorus in acoustic version. If this isn't genius, I don't know what is.

Francesco Barilli Il profumo della signora in nero

22 feb 08

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Poletti, what can I say, the analogies are there. Kubrick was omnivorous, this director was a student and friend of Bertolucci, not just some newcomer. The sets of the film, especially the interiors, are authentic works of art.