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Assalti Frontali Profondo Rosso

29 mar 11

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A perfect understanding was a total disappointment; there were those panic pieces (like Giù le Lame and Mappe della Città), but for the most part, it was an overly pretentious record, even at times embarrassing, despite having a really nice sound, sometimes not even that much rap or hip hop, and some great beats. I have a feeling that tonight I’ll find it really beautiful, like the others before it. I need to listen to this; the cover for some reason reminds me a bit of the 90s and I find it inspiring. We’ll see.

J Mascis Several Shades Of Why

29 mar 11

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Nice album, although in the long run it seems a tad boring. I also find that there’s nothing “English” about it; it’s pieces in line, of course, with Neil Young. I consider the last two from Dinosaur Jr. to be decent, completely different from the first three of the historic lineup, and with some amazing tracks alongside others that are still acceptable. @Dope, frankly I believe that soon we won’t remember this much either; Mascis and the Dinosaurs said their piece a long time ago :D

Radiohead The King Of Limbs

25 mar 11

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I've listened to it a few times, and I can't help but say it's not terrible (far from it), but it's an album that's completely average. Fourtet + Burial + Yorke's voice. I also have to say that James Blake's album, which I don't particularly adore either, is better than this one. And that might say it all.

Darren Aronofsky Il Cigno Nero (Black Swan)

5 mar 11

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It was in quotes, come on, I don't know how to explain it to you, but in certain scenes the music aggressively becomes part of the scene, you see.

Darren Aronofsky Il Cigno Nero (Black Swan)

5 mar 11

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Well, I said I found it pompous, not trashy like the ones you mentioned. I didn't like this film, but it's not crap; the comparison with garbage like Avatar shouldn't even exist. Portman's face plays a fundamental role in the film, that's true, but it's not the only thing— the dance scenes are quite elaborate, the dialogues aren't exactly two words long, the colors are extremely vibrant, the music is "violent" in a certain sense. I don't know, I already find too many elements that prevent the film from being sparse.

Darren Aronofsky Il Cigno Nero (Black Swan)

5 mar 11

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I didn't compare, I just gave an example of what I mean by a sparse film.

Darren Aronofsky Il Cigno Nero (Black Swan)

5 mar 11

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For instance, an example of a sparse film I find is Elephant by Van Sant :D

Darren Aronofsky Il Cigno Nero (Black Swan)

5 mar 11

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Mmm, I also have some reservations about the sparseness, I mean, there are a lot of dialogues, the scenes are dynamic as well, the settings are very detailed, I don't know, where do you see this film as sparse? (I don't have any polemical intentions, I'm just interested in better understanding your point of view) :D

Darren Aronofsky Il Cigno Nero (Black Swan)

5 mar 11

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Well, I'm certainly not an expert in cinematographic technique, but the parts where the drawings in the mother’s room "speak," the scene in the dressing room where she stabs her belly with a piece of glass, or the protagonist's visions in general—how are those done if not with special effects? That’s what I particularly disliked about the film, whether they are effects of any kind or not.

Katatonia Night Is The New Day

5 mar 11

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Frankly, I don't think there are any songs that grab you right from the first listen; tracks like Forsaker or The Longest Year certainly do. It's the entire album that feels monotonous, although, I repeat, the songs taken individually are also very beautiful.