aries

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Cesare Pavese La Casa In Collina

23 mar 10

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One of my favorites among those by Pavese that I have read so far: I too would hesitate to talk about it, for fear of belittling it and perhaps because of that sense of incompleteness that lingers throughout the unfolding of the novel.

Syd Barrett The Madcap Laughs

23 mar 10

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I prefer this one to the second, which, due to its fragmentary nature, is perhaps more representative of what Syd was like in '69-'70: capable of producing unforgettable gems (see Terrapin, recorded in a single session) and at the same time defenseless (see the acoustic tracks, unfinished by Waters and Gilmour, with their off-key moments and false starts, but also the concluding Late Night, one of Syd's most intimate confessions).

Elias Canetti Autodafé

22 mar 10

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Great review. I read "La provincia dell'uomo" by him, a sort of zibaldone that struck me deeply and made me reflect with its clear pessimism. I still have to tackle this one, but I believe it will confirm what I have read. Trusting vote.

Sacha Baron Cohen Brüno

21 mar 10

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Baron Cohen intrigues me for his politically incorrect social critique, but I fear the "boredom effect."

Blur No Distance Left To Run

19 mar 10

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I have always found Blur very original and I appreciate them for their humor as well. This documentary, with its beautiful title, could be interesting, although I imagine it has its dull moments (it's one of the typical flaws of the genre).

Lady GaGa featuring Beyoncè Telephone

19 mar 10

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In the poster, Germanotta resembles Ilona Staller. But is it Tarantiniano in the sense of Quentin or of Michele Massimo Tarantini?

Martin Scorsese Casinò

19 mar 10

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I haven't seen Goodfellas, so I can't make comparisons. What’s certain is that this is excellent, particularly thanks to Joe Pesci, who brings to life a particularly successful rogue here, with legendary lines; I believe it’s also the best performance from Stone, who is stunning in this film. And De Niro is De Niro. What I especially love about this movie are the frantic sequences leading up to the finale.

Deep Purple Destroyed The Arena Budokan

18 mar 10

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Interesting review... I would be curious to listen to the countless live performances of Deep Purple, because I really love those who never play their own songs the same way.

Beppino Englaro La Vita Senza Limiti

18 mar 10

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Calm down: "our prime minister" doesn't mean anything to me, he doesn't represent me.

Beppino Englaro La Vita Senza Limiti

18 mar 10

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A somewhat decent review (especially for the references to the classics), but not without slimy passages (see the gratuitous quotes from Craxi and Ruini, as a final fart), which make it impossible for me to give a rating (which ultimately doesn't really matter). The story has amply demonstrated the moral squalor and hypocrisy of the governing majority, which has insisted on imposing a morality (the defense of "life" at all costs) that it is the first to violate when legislating on labor, social welfare, and the environment. Above all, our prime minister: "What a beautiful girl, she could have children." It would be worth not pulling the plug if they were in the same conditions in which Eluana "lived" for 17 years (may she rest in peace).