Alex84

DeRank ™: 0,47

DeAge™ : 7212 days • Here since 10 september 2006

Stephen King It

21 nov 08

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This book is beautiful because, in addition to being an excellent horror story, it is also a wonderful novel about childhood, its repercussions in adulthood, the transition to adolescence, and Evil with a capital E. I had seen the movie when I was young, but the novel truly surprised me with its depth and a sense of unease and fear that draws heavily from the childhood nightmares of all of us.

Stephenie Meyer Twilight

15 nov 08

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I haven't read it, but I can't stand proper vampires who can stay in the sunlight. Being cursed creatures, they should act like it. They usually suck the life out of minors, especially if they're virgins, and at most seek redemption only a few centuries later (Anne Rice teaches).

Richard Kelly Donnie Darko

31 oct 08

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I don't understand what is so transcendental about this movie. What hidden meaning does it conceal? Nothing. In my opinion, it is simply an incomprehensible exercise in style, but nonetheless well-made and enjoyable to watch. Technically very polished, but I think the cryptic nature is a ploy to hide the lack of substance, so in the meantime, the viewers rack their brains for months and turn it into a cult phenomenon.

Ben Stiller Tropic Thunder

31 oct 08

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I saw it last night. A truly engaging film and, above all, very well acted. Ben Stiller and Jack Black were fantastic, but Robert Downey also played his role as the intellectual and vaguely unhinged actor brilliantly. And what about Tom Cruise? I'm amazed that at his age he still hasn't won an Oscar for Best Actor. It's a shame I haven't seen all the films that were mentioned. I'll make up for that.

Therion Secret Of The Runes

27 oct 08

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Monstrous! It gives me chills! It's a barbaric album, melodic but not too much; in fact, the sound is always a bit dirty, the choruses chiseled with an axe, and the atmospheres are damned Nordic.

Nightwish Once

23 oct 08

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In my opinion, it's a too fragmented album. Each song is different from the others, and there are too many influences that at times dampen the metal essence of their music. The overall sound is a bit plastic (but what is Nuclear Blast doing to bands?!). Additionally, I would eliminate the last two songs, which are a bit bland and lackluster after the splendor of "Ghost Love Score," the most beautiful and complete song by Nightwish, nestled in their least heartfelt album. The lyrics also don't shine. Tuomas seems to lack his usual spark, and even musically it has veered into pure mannerism.

Nightwish Century Child

19 oct 08

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There’s something about this album that disturbs me, even though the melodies are quite pleasant. The guitarist plays the guitar producing an indistinct crackling sound. It almost sounds like a synthesizer. Better than the cheap, flimsy guitar from the previous album, though. Sometimes, the massive presence of keyboards even becomes tacky. It’s one thing not to have the money for a proper orchestra, but don’t go overboard like this either. Finally, after listening to Nightwish for a few years, I can’t stand absorbing Tuomas's feelings and thoughts any longer. Tarja didn’t give you a chance! Who cares! Work harder to win her over instead of annoying us!

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Carmilla

16 oct 08

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@Defender 85: hehe, the second half of the nineteenth century is full of femmes fatales, that is, the fantasies of often frustrated writers. There is a catalog of female figures who, in terms of immorality, have nothing to envy from our jaded era. I believe that the precursor to these vampire-like women who suck the vitality from men and women is Coleridge's Chrystabel.
Anyway, it's crazy how Carmilla has become a model for many characters to come. I can't help but think of Japanese comics, even though it's a bit of a bold comparison. Those with gothic themes are full of the atmospheres breathed in that tale.

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Carmilla

14 oct 08

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I don't think it's appropriate to compare Dracula too closely to Carmilla. The former is a novel and the latter a short story, each with its own particular structure. It seems to wrap things up too quickly because short stories can’t afford to linger. To tell the truth, it doesn’t bring anything new in terms of themes. The woman-vampire was a character that had been around for decades, but it’s an extremely fascinating read.

Fëdor Michajlovic Dostoevskij L'idiota

10 oct 08

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I think that both Tolstoy and Dostoevsky are polycentric regarding their characters, among which it is often difficult to decide who the protagonist is. However, there is a thematic centrality, which perhaps is the only one that truly matters to the authors. Both have clear ideas to communicate to the reader, and the characters are somewhat instruments to convey them, especially in War and Peace.