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Black Mountain In The Future
Black Mountain In The Future
19 jan 08
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Yeah, sorry, "ctonio" is a bullshit term that was shoved down my throat at university; it sounds a bit pretentious and I'm not sorry about it. @Fest: I’ll note down the names… but come on, the album drops on Monday, so it’s not too early, right? @caz: Yeah, let’s say I’m starting with the retro, but who knows, I might end up today humming "stormy high" all day long… Anyway, the right score is 3.5 because of those 4 beautiful tracks. Let’s hope they don’t mess it up, especially since they seem to be the next big thing in America… even touring with Coldplay… brrrrrrrrrr.
Mel Gibson Apocalypto
Mel Gibson Apocalypto
18 jan 08
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Mauro, I don't understand this crusade for an alternative story to that in the books. I mean, Gibson here isn't talking about History (that is, there's no intention to propose an unofficial view of the Maya Empire compared to what has been handed down), but simply a small tale, about how the life of a villager can be changed by the dominant civilization. But in itself, it's not exactly groundbreaking; it has always happened and will always happen. Let me explain, the idea isn't bad; it's perhaps the only thing somewhat interesting about the film, but it stops there. I would have preferred it to dare to take the critique to other levels, risking taking a position (which it never does), instead of focusing solely on action (which is incredibly dull and predictable) and some grand guignol trick for effect.
Then, returning to your campaign to open the mind, I agree, but in reference to this film, it has little relevance. If it's true that History is written by the victors, Gibson aligns with the Spanish view of the Maya, as cruel subjugators of defenseless peoples. They may well have been (like the Romans, the Egyptians, the Jews, the Mongols, etc.), that's undeniable. However, it doesn't seem to me that there is any new key to understanding Maya civilization here. Or am I mistaken?
Mel Gibson Apocalypto
Mel Gibson Apocalypto
18 jan 08
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@Hetzer: indeed, I don't pass judgment on the Spaniards. I was merely noting the fact that all the Conquistadores (Spaniards, Portuguese in India, Irish, English, and Co. in North America subsequently) had no other purpose than to enrich themselves and their patrons. It certainly wasn't a trip to learn about the customs and traditions of other "civilizations." Colonialism and forced evangelization are indelible stains in the history of Man, which still carry significant repercussions. It seems quite obvious to me.
The Long Ryders Two Fisted Tales
The Long Ryders Two Fisted Tales
18 jan 08
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I always take the 60's revival of the 80's with a grain of salt. And like Vitalogy, I prefer the garage offshoots rather than these. And I already have serious issues with the Byrds (I know, for someone who listens to a lot of 60's stuff it sounds blasphemous, but I struggle to digest the jingle jangle). Is it possible that there's something by them on that dud Children Of Nuggets from Rhino?
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
17 jan 08
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It's a tough competition; sometimes I go for Watchmen, sometimes for V.
Paul Thomas Anderson Boogie Nights
Paul Thomas Anderson Boogie Nights
17 jan 08
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Well, I've noticed that this thing is mentioned in the guides too (I think Morandini writes about it in the review of Magnolia). But I’ll add that I don’t read film guides and I don’t base my tastes on them... we need to specify this here to avoid a witch hunt... I’ve read the stories by Carver that were tied together in America Oggi, but I still see too many clear similarities in the screenplay, like the unifying final moment, earthquake on one side and rain of frogs on the other.
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
17 jan 08
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"like" obviously
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
17 jan 08
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A wax mask is a wax mask; if it stays still in a museum, fine, but if you try to make it act, it obviously sucks. Hot or not. And then Leon is handsome, not exactly for his presence, unless you like pre-menstrual women. Just because I remember her with Leon at the time (and I was already older than her), I can't see her as a sex symbol... actually, it kinda grosses me out.
Paul Thomas Anderson Boogie Nights
Paul Thomas Anderson Boogie Nights
17 jan 08
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In my opinion, this is more honest than Magnolia (which, by the way, I like a lot). Simply because Magnolia copied the screenplay word for word from none other than America Oggi by Altman. Unfortunately, I saw Magnolia first and it seemed like a half masterpiece, then I saw Altman (filmed six years earlier, I believe) and I was shocked. But isn't Wahlberg the rapper Marky Mark? The one from the late '80s?
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
James MacTeigue V per Vendetta
17 jan 08
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People, if you haven't read the comic (which for me is THE COMIC), it makes no sense to say whether they were inspired by Orwell or other nonsense like historical references. Those were indeed present, but they were critiques of the Thatcherism of the time. I didn't like the film because I hold the comic in too high regard, first and foremost, and because it completely lacks the depth of the character V. And Portman has the expressiveness of a wax mask, but they had to cast a pretty face for consumption. Alright, I'll read the book again, a small masterpiece of anarcho-dystopia (but to be honest, it's more a matter of an alternative reality than pure dystopia).
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