Bubi

The first and the second are masterpieces, the third is worth a little less. I haven't read the review yet.

For the naughty one, you are surely referring to Ummagumma; your comment was within the norm because you simply expressed your opinion without resorting to vulgarity. After all, I’m not very satisfied with what I wrote either, because it was already late and I wanted it to be published that day. So I didn’t correct it and sent it off in a hurry. Among my reviews, my favorites are Willie Dixon, the collection on Punk, and those of the films. I like the review, and I’ve already told you about Tori Amos. Bye.

Thank you, and I’ll go look at the records you reviewed. I’ll respond there, so you’ll get the email.

First of all, I want to clarify that I wasn't referring to myself when it comes to knowledge of cinematic art. That said, when I saw it, many, many years ago, when I had no cultural interest whatsoever, it had the same effect on me as it did on lemuro. I didn't give a rating because if I were to watch it again today, I might change my mind... they say that only fools never change their minds.

No film has ever managed to create so much apprehension, tension, and anguish in the viewer. In my opinion, to appreciate it, one must love films deeply and have a good understanding of the art of cinema.

Beautiful film, moving. In my opinion, the best by David Lynch, even though critics usually consider his better works to be The Straight Story, Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, for me this is the only one that captivates and disturbs. (it seems to me that we have more or less the same views on films)

You say it's not up to the book, but let's not forget that due to censorship, Kubrick was forced to cut out any erotic scenes, to the point that not even a kiss is shown. It's the only film that the director considered remaking (I believe). The performances of James Mason and Shelley Winters are excellent, while Sue Lyon's leaves a bit perplexed, especially since she wasn't very attractive either.

To be honest, it's a bit too long and for some (like you, for example) even heavy, but the film is worth it, and upon rewatching, I believe it hasn't aged over time. The opening scene is one of the most beautiful that Kubrick has ever shot. I was uncertain whether to give it 4 or 5 stars; I decided on 5 out of respect for the director, who, along with Billy Wilder and very few others, is my favorite.

Dear Randolph Chandler, if Pacino had agreed to shoot a more daring ending, Cruisin would have benefited, but at that time he was building his image... anyway, I still have the songs from the movie in my ears and they're all better than the last. If I remember correctly, there's even Mink DeVille, which I reviewed (not very well) but it was the first time I wrote for this site.

I agree about the priests. The Friedkin film I prefer is Cruising, mostly for the soundtrack which, unfortunately, is no longer available today.