Fidia

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Stanley Kubrick Full Metal Jacket

2 mar 07

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Alias, I know perfectly well, in fact, I'm not saying he's a saint.
But I don't feel like labeling him as a petty commercial character, because I don't believe that's the case.
He's done a lot of crap, and I'm the first to say it.
Braveheart, I repeat, may not be to everyone's taste, but films like this one (which I admit is overly hyped and epic, typically American style), that tell the story of how those who are historically seen as the bad guys, just because history is written by the victors, win or, at least, get a chance against the so-called good guys, will always have my respect.

Stanley Kubrick Full Metal Jacket

2 mar 07

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In America, it's not that easy.
Sure, the fact that he's filthy rich certainly doesn't hinder him.

Stanley Kubrick Full Metal Jacket

2 mar 07

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Whether it was shot in Scotland or not, I honestly couldn't care less, Trell.
I'm just saying that Mel has the courage to at least speak his mind, whether it's against the English, or against the Jews (meaning Israelis, of course), or even against the Americans themselves.
Then, it can be liked or not, that's the point.
But in my opinion, he deserves some credit.

Stanley Kubrick Full Metal Jacket

2 mar 07

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You may find Braveheart horrible, but at least in the film, for once, we see the Scots giving the English a run for their money. There are few movies that discuss how, for example, the Irish get one over on the English or how the Native Americans defeat the Yankees. I admire a Braveheart much more than all that series of films they have fed us since the dawn of time, telling us who the good guys and the bad guys are, according to a distorted view of history that continues to be taught in schools to this day.

Pier Paolo Pasolini Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma

2 mar 07

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No Happy, you fell for it, just like the others. Don't let yourselves be provoked; it's clear from the username that it's a fake, a phony created specifically to spark a lengthy debate, all just to entertain someone who either has nothing to do all day or is sadly alone like a dog. Don't respond to them; you'd just be playing their game. Take birbabirba as an example; when he saw that no one cared about him, he disappeared. Do the same with this other phony, trust me. Those who have been around the site longer know these pathetic games well.

David Cronenberg La Mosca (The Fly)

2 mar 07

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Here I am back again.
First of all, I want to thank everyone for sharing their thoughts on Cronenberg and this film.
A small clarification for IHIP: I misspoke; when I use the term "masterpiece" in the review, I don't mean "the masterpiece of Cronenberg," but simply "masterpiece."
I really like the Canadian director, even though I haven't seen all of his films yet, and precisely for this reason, I couldn't call this one a masterpiece of his filmography.
As for the fact that the film has been on TV numerous times, that's true, but I don't believe that qualifies it as the most commercial film.
After all, I've also seen "Scanners" often on television. Best regards.
P.S.: oh damn, I’ve already thought about the silent film myself ;)

David Cronenberg La Mosca (The Fly)

2 mar 07

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Hello Happy, I want to clarify that the comparison with Kafka is not my original artistic invention, but rather a parallel drawn by various critics on this film that I feel inclined to share. This is just to avoid taking credit for something that isn't mine. For the rest, I thank you, Nick, and Bubi for the input. For further clarifications, let's catch up after office hours ;)

Ettore Scola C'eravamo tanto amati

2 mar 07

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Hi Poletti, with the arrival of cinema you seem (I'm being very cautious though) less haughty and annoying than before. I might be wrong, and you might have copied this as you did with the records, but for now I’ll stick my neck out and say that the review is really well written.

Stanley Kubrick Full Metal Jacket

1 mar 07

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Trucido, you forgot the TV series about Nassisrya that will be broadcast next week on TV with the formidable Raul Bova ;-)

Stream Of Passion Embrace The Storm

1 mar 07

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I'm responding right away, as I'm online.
With this post, in my opinion, you've been a bit whiny with the clichés.
I want to clarify that I absolutely didn't say you can't talk about the music you like; on the contrary, I just think that your preferred genre and the bands you mention have nothing to say at all.
If you fall back on the usual clichés that things are going badly in Italy, etc., etc., that's your problem, and I'm not interested in getting into this little game.