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Supersoul, do you feel called out? Did I perhaps call you a fascist? I don’t think so. Unless you were with them.
The fact is that A UNIVERSITY MINORITY did not want the Pope to give his speech, demonstrating a clear trial of intent! These are the facts. Let’s not say silly things; otherwise we look like idiots. Article 21 of the Constitution states that everyone has the right to express their opinion. The Pope wanted to do so, upon a prior invitation given to him, within one of the most prestigious universities in Italy: La Sapienza in Rome. But a group of fascist idiots prevented him. I believe that if there is something and/or someone to contest, then let him speak first. Afterwards, if you don’t like it, you can tell him to fuck off however you want. Personally, I don’t agree with everything the Pope does or says. But this time, have the humility to admit that it was exaggerated and a mistake. But I already know that it will never be done or said. Just like they never admitted to making a mistake when they destroyed Genoa during the G8. Finally, have you at least read the Pope’s speech?
I believe I write and speak Italian. And, I believe, I have also said that the freedom to manifest is a sacred right of every citizen. But I think one should express and contest the thoughts and words of a man only after having listened to them.
I will conclude by asking a question: since Stalinist, communist, and, to put it briefly, Marxist politics have proven to be a failure in all its aspects (albeit, from a human perspective, it is fully acceptable) in all countries where it has been applied, then a guy like Bertinotti (or any leftist representative) in an Economics faculty should never be invited to express even his meager opinion? Should we respond to every invitation, even that of the President of the Republic (a former communist), with protests to prevent him from speaking freely? Just because he belongs to a different line of thought?
You decide...

We are not on the same page. I didn't say it’s wrong to protest. I said it’s wrong to silence someone who wants to speak. Who said that a scientist must necessarily be an atheist and non-believer (and therefore a materialist)? Why can’t science and faith travel a path, albeit separate, but parallel? The pope understood that he wasn't welcome there and chose not to go. End of story. These are the facts. And then, excuse me, what do you mean by "against the evolution of science"? This could open up an endless discussion (I don't think the pope has anything against the use of computers, vaccines, or at least what constitutes 90% of what can be defined as science). And, in any case, you don't know me and you don’t know who you are talking to. I am a graduate, I’m 27 years old. My knowledge and fields are based, precisely, not on philosophies or dogmas, but on exact and perfect sciences, such as MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, and elements of PHYSICS. Now, since I study primarily these things, MUST I NOT BELIEVE and renounce everything the Church does or says and, therefore, tear up the Bible and set it on fire?
Finally: one can protest against whoever they want. But, please, first let the other person speak, then manifest and shout your convictions (that’s how it’s always been done). Here, we’ve only put intentions on trial and denied the right to speak. In summary: FASCISTS!

".....but the Vatican that we see so arrogant these days in wanting to impose its dogma on the secular state....." I don't want to argue or spark unnecessary polemics. That's what journalists and idiots are for. However, I wonder: if a zombie like Montalcini, or some other despicable being chosen from the countless parliamentarians, or even the President of the Republic, had shown up, would all this chaos have happened? No. I'm sure of it. The Pope and the Vatican have never sought to impose their will. Until proven otherwise, there exists Article 21 of the Italian Constitution, which states (comma 1): "Everyone has the right to freely express their thoughts through speech, writing, and any other means of dissemination"; Article 19, on the other hand, says: "Everyone has the right to freely profess their religious faith in any form, individually or collectively, to promote it, and to exercise it privately or publicly, as long as it does not involve rites contrary to public morality." Finally, there is Article 20, which reminds us: "The ecclesiastical character and the purpose of religion or worship of an association or institution cannot be cause for special legislative limitations, nor for special tax burdens for its constitution, legal capacity, and any form of activity."
That said, I also want to remind everyone that each person is free to be, or not to be, Catholic or, better yet, to be religious or not. The Pope had simply been invited for the inauguration of the new academic year when a group of idiots decided to silence the pontiff. I call this: FASCISM, meaning the complete violation of the aforementioned articles. Whether the Church and the Vatican collapse or not doesn't concern me at all. If it happens, too bad for them.
Just as the FASCISTS in question have expressed their desire not to have the Pope, can the Pope himself not be free to speak and say whatever the hell he wants? At his home, in the piazza, in a school? Everyone does it, journalists do it, communists do it, idiots like Paolini and Casarini do it, the no-global do it, the black bloc do it, pseudo-journalists (Emilio Fede and Maria Annunziata) do it, any living being on this shitty planet does it. Essentially: everyone does it, pigs and dogs alike. Why not the Pope? Why can Beppe Grillo go to the square and yell "Vaffanculo" while the Pope can't give a speech to some young people? Don't like it? Tough luck. Don't go. Don't listen.
But the Pope, being the great gentleman that he is, understood that he wasn't welcome there, in that muddy and filthy lagoon, and decided not to show up. Instead, he invited anyone who wanted to listen to his speech in St. Peter's Square.
I repeat: I don't want to spark polemics or unnecessary discussions on the matter. Additionally, I will also take a look at the website indicated by Vic. To conclude, I would like comments that do not insult anyone ("human case," "idiot," and the like) but are made politely.
Take care.

I haven't seen this film yet, but I think it comes close (at least in terms of the questionable desire to act in one's mother tongue and the splatter scenes) to "The Passion." It has always fascinated me. I've always thought he was a great actor (at least until Braveheart and, whether people like it or not, also for the four Lethal Weapon series). However, lately, I believe that money and fame have done him a damn lot of harm. But to each his own (de gustibus non est disputandum).

While I may disdain Cutugno and Celentano, I cannot help but admit that you are truly an excellent reviewer. Although somewhat lengthy, your reviews are wonderfully engaging from start to finish. This is true regardless of your personal musical tastes or whatever you most enjoy reading or watching. My invitation is to continue to fill the site with your reviews, especially since they are nearly perfect, both in terms of vocabulary and expression, and, most importantly, because you possess an "innate" ability—the "clinical eye" of a good reviewer-critic. That said, I wish you all the best for your continued efforts.

I'm sorry I couldn't read the entire review (endless), and for this reason I won't vote, but Satriani and this album in particular (but the last one isn't bad either!) is a monster!

When I write "cagata," I mean "cagata" in the literal sense. This doesn't mean they aren't hilarious. Just to clarify: I said I don't like to be hypocritical, because these films are labeled as "trash" (and they are), but it's also true that each of us enjoys watching them again. Why are they "cagate"? Simply because, between one line and the next, they throw in 10 swear words, 20 allusions, 30 double entendres, and so on. I would never show them to a child. Furthermore, I would really like to see the underlying moral that certain films can convey to one generation or another. If here we are only paid to say nonsense, that's another story.
The films you mentioned are a different kind of "cagate." They are abyssal "cagate" for awkward teenagers looking for their macho/jerk of the moment, frivolous and idiotic.
And then I don't understand the reason for all this insistence and provocations like, "if you're afraid to say they are nice films just because you're scared of being attacked, that's your problem."
As for me, I happily watch "Fracchia la belva umana" again and love it. But can you claim that this film, although hilarious and a cult classic of Italian trash, can be defined as "meaningful"? It doesn't go beyond "very entertaining."
With this, I conclude.

I've seen other Mel Brooks films, but this one, for one reason or another, I've never managed to watch. I'm adding it to my to-do list for 2008.

Well, now I understand. But I wasn’t really directing my comment at you (to be honest, I’m not directing it at anyone) with my phrase: “you mentioned some silly movies...”. You said that, in your opinion, Totò VS Maciste is crap. I don’t share your opinion, but I admit that it’s a film created solely for laughs (and then there’s the charm of Prince De Curtis...). For me, it's obvious and natural that Totò will go down in history as the prince of comedians. But I criticized those who were making false moral judgements, claiming that some Italian comedies (Banfi, De Sica Junior, Boldi and the gang) are just trash (and I agree with that). I believe that, instead of being hypocritical, we should first confront what we truly are and/or want. I think (and I repeat) that many trash movies, even today, have remained small cult classics in their own right. I challenge anyone not to enjoy rewatching a “Fracchia la Belva Umana,” “Al Bar dello Sport,” “L'allenatore nel Pallone,” “Scuola di Ladri,” “I Pompieri,” or the early “Fantozzi.” They are absolutely absurd, but in the end, they make you smile. Just like a hapless Celentano or an even more hapless Alvaro Vitali can do (I remember that when I was little, I did everything to be able to watch Pierino). At least, that’s my opinion. If, instead, this place is just for saying nonsense, then that's another matter.
Hello Iside.

Um... excuse me Iside, it must be the temperature change but... I didn't understand your comment...