M.Poletti

 Some characters are memorable and will remain in the collective memory (Gollum, with his nerve-wracking catchphrase: 'My preciousss').

 The screenplay here is more than just a simple framework of exhausting sequences, battles as grandiose as they are boring.

This review provides a balanced critique of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Praised for its impressive visuals and some memorable characters like Gollum, it is criticized for overly pedantic screenplay and uneven pacing, particularly in the second film. The final installment is regarded as the strongest, raising the trilogy’s overall quality. Despite massive box office success and numerous Oscars, the reviewer questions whether the awards were fully deserved. Explore the epic saga of The Lord of the Rings and decide if Peter Jackson’s vision lives up to the legend!

 "We thought we could change the world, instead the world changed us."

 Scola uses two different storytelling planes: first black and white, the dark, gloomy, and sad one of war and pain, then color, the one that precedes and tells the Boom.

Ettore Scola's 'C’eravamo tanto amati' is a landmark Italian film blending political insight and intimate storytelling. Spanning wartime to post-war realities, it explores friendship and ideological conflicts with grace. The film is praised for its technical innovation, rich characters, and evocative portrayal of Italy’s social changes. Memorable performances by Gassman, Manfredi, and the underrated Satta Flores enrich the narrative. It remains a must-watch classic reflecting Italy’s complex history. Explore Ettore Scola’s masterpiece and experience a profound journey through Italy’s cinematic and historical landscape.

 Orson Welles was the greatest of them all. More than Chaplin, more than Kubrick, more than Hitchcock, more than anyone.

 "Citizen Kane" is rightly considered the greatest film of all time.

This review praises Orson Welles as cinema's greatest innovator, highlighting how Citizen Kane revolutionized film with its pioneering techniques. The film's emphasis on visual storytelling over plot is noted as transformative. Despite initial mixed receptions, Citizen Kane is celebrated as a timeless masterpiece. The review also references notable opinions from Borges and Truffaut to underline its genius. Explore or revisit Citizen Kane and witness cinema's greatest masterpiece in action.

 Erotica is an album that bets everything on the image but has little substance, little meat on the bones.

 Cheap and pointless eroticism is not enough, contents are also, and above all, necessary. And good music is needed.

The review positions Madonna's 1992 Erotica album as a controversial but musically underwhelming project. While the album boldly embraced erotic themes and provoked public discourse, its musical content was seen as banal and lacking innovation. Despite strong promotional efforts and some standout tracks like 'Fever' and 'Rain,' the album failed to meet expectations and divided fans. Erotica is framed as a turning point before Madonna's later resurgence with Ray of Light. Explore Madonna's Erotica era and its provocative legacy—listen and decide if this bold album missed the mark or pushed boundaries.