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“Fantasma is his pinnacle: an album full of a thousand colors and yet extremely balanced.” “A nonstop journey that grows with each listen, still surprising even today more than twenty years after its release.”
“Fantasma is his pinnacle: an album full of a thousand colors and yet extremely balanced.”
“A nonstop journey that grows with each listen, still surprising even today more than twenty years after its release.”
Cornelius' 1997 album Fantasma is a vibrant and innovative cornerstone of the Shibuya-kei scene, skillfully blending retro and modern influences. The album showcases a wide palette of sounds from psychedelic rock to downtempo, standing out for its originality and balanced composition. Each track offers a unique experience, making Fantasma a timeless and essential listening journey for fans of Japanese alternative music. Its charm and depth remain striking more than two decades after release. Dive into the colorful world of Cornelius' Fantasma and experience a timeless musical journey!
"It all sounds like a con, an unforgivable pretext to hide behind the ease of 'Now anything can be sold.'" Useless, sad, insignificant.
"It all sounds like a con, an unforgivable pretext to hide behind the ease of 'Now anything can be sold.'"
Useless, sad, insignificant.
The review critiques Lana Newstorm's Invisible Art as lacking originality and artistic substance. It argues the work recycles past ideas from artists like Yves Klein and offers no new conceptual or innovative value. The reviewer sees the project as a failed attempt to capitalize on the art market's willingness to sell anything labeled as art. Ultimately, the work is dismissed as trivial and insignificant. Read the full critique of Lana Newstorm's Invisible Art and explore the debate on conceptual art’s true value.
You laugh, but at the end of the viewing, you can't help but cry. When all hope is lost, you must not despair, you must laugh.
You laugh, but at the end of the viewing, you can't help but cry.
When all hope is lost, you must not despair, you must laugh.
Roy Andersson's You, The Living is a surreal and darkly comedic film exploring the absurdity and fragile nature of human life. With tender yet pessimistic sketches, it invites empathy through grotesque, relatable characters. The film balances black humor with profound emotional depth, leaving viewers both laughing and moved. It forms the middle chapter of Andersson's acclaimed trilogy that questions human existence without providing answers. Watch You, The Living to experience a uniquely heartfelt and surreal journey into the absurdity of human life.
Each piece is a standalone soul, a genre to be explored. An album that... enchants, wounds, makes you cry and, at times, even makes you dance.
Each piece is a standalone soul, a genre to be explored.
An album that... enchants, wounds, makes you cry and, at times, even makes you dance.
Perfume Genius' third album, Too Bright, marks a bold evolution from his previous work with genre-bending tracks that combine emotional depth and fearless expression. The album skillfully balances diversity and cohesion, featuring standout songs like 'My Body' and 'I'm A Mother.' It offers a haunting, intimate experience that moves from vulnerability to fierce empowerment, all within a concise 33 minutes. Discover the dark beauty of Perfume Genius' Too Bright—listen now and experience its haunting power firsthand.
Films by anonymous, iconoclastic, visionary, and apocalyptic directors. Creativity is in power: these small films will have their decade of glory before disappearing definitively.
Films by anonymous, iconoclastic, visionary, and apocalyptic directors.
Creativity is in power: these small films will have their decade of glory before disappearing definitively.
The review celebrates the unique and enigmatic VHS Video Cleaner tapes from the 1990s, highlighting their silent, narrative-free approach and electronic soundscapes. It views these tapes as underground cinematic works that challenged mainstream aesthetics and remain largely forgotten despite their impact. TDK Cleaning Tape is described as a homage to experimental animation with hypnotic and apocalyptic visuals and sound. The reviewer invites reflection on why these obscure pieces might still hold a place in viewers’ collections. Discover the hypnotic world of 90s VHS Video Cleaner tapes—explore this unique underground cinema experience now!
Pierrot le Fou must be discussed, but only in part. Because it is one of those cinematic pieces that needs to be experienced before being quantified. Godard rejects the simplest path and accelerates towards an orderly display of the wildest chaos.
Pierrot le Fou must be discussed, but only in part. Because it is one of those cinematic pieces that needs to be experienced before being quantified.
Godard rejects the simplest path and accelerates towards an orderly display of the wildest chaos.
Pierrot le Fou remains a timeless film that preserves its emotional impact decades after release. Godard’s innovative visual style and complex characters challenge viewers through a chaotic yet poetic journey. The film critiques bourgeois society while celebrating disorder, romance, and cinematic revolution. Anchored by unforgettable performances and striking cinematography, it epitomizes the spirit of Nouvelle Vague cinema. Dive into the revolutionary world of Pierrot le Fou and experience why this iconic film remains a masterpiece of cinematic art.
"Cinema is not a whore." Shuji defenseless, taking a hundred punches for a hundred films.
"Cinema is not a whore."
Shuji defenseless, taking a hundred punches for a hundred films.
Amir Naderi’s Cut is a heartfelt, intense film portraying a Japanese cinephile’s fight to preserve true cinema against commercial greed and spectacle. The film uses physical violence as a metaphor for cinema’s wounded state while paying homage to legendary directors. It’s a raw, emotional manifesto for cinephiles deeply connected to cinema as their life's purpose. Cut challenges audiences with its poetic yet unrefined style, making it a passionate tribute to the medium. Dive into Amir Naderi’s Cut to witness a powerful, emotional battle for cinema’s soul—watch and feel the punches for true art!
Peep "TV" Show is a film that fully exploits its nature as a cinematic object. Our lives lose meaning in the face of total involvement in the lives of others.
Peep "TV" Show is a film that fully exploits its nature as a cinematic object.
Our lives lose meaning in the face of total involvement in the lives of others.
Peep "TV" Show by Yutaka Tsuchiya is a challenging and complex film blending psychological documentary with punk cinema. It explores the blurred lines between reality and fiction through experimental visuals and character studies. The film critiques media spectacle and our obsession with appearances, creating a powerful, anarchic cinematic experience. Praised as a masterpiece, it’s a surprising and deeply thought-provoking work. Watch Peep "TV" Show now and immerse yourself in this punk-inspired exploration of reality and identity.
"And time is no longer an obstacle, but the means by which the possible is achieved." This is probably THE masterpiece of the genre (never, and I say never, a dull moment) that listened to in the dark, with closed eyes, makes its presence felt.
"And time is no longer an obstacle, but the means by which the possible is achieved."
This is probably THE masterpiece of the genre (never, and I say never, a dull moment) that listened to in the dark, with closed eyes, makes its presence felt.
Transamorem-Transmortem is a 67-minute drone composition by Eliane Radigue, characterized by slow, meditative tones that create an enveloping and hypnotic atmosphere. Originally composed in 1973 and released in 2011, it stands as a landmark in experimental ambient music. The album offers a profound listening experience that transcends time and self, described as both enigmatic and cathartic. Eliane Radigue is celebrated for her pioneering role in drone music, with this work regarded as a masterpiece in the genre. Experience Eliane Radigue’s hypnotic drone masterpiece—listen now and explore the depths of sound and transcendence.
"Love is such a deep denial of being isolated that it makes us consider natural and in a certain sense ideal that an insect dies from the desired embrace." Bataille's writing became febrile, ill, and unhealthy, an apnea of words from which emerging untouched is absolutely impossible.
"Love is such a deep denial of being isolated that it makes us consider natural and in a certain sense ideal that an insect dies from the desired embrace."
Bataille's writing became febrile, ill, and unhealthy, an apnea of words from which emerging untouched is absolutely impossible.
This review delves into Georges Bataille's complex and provocative text 'L'Amicizia,' highlighting its raw, poetic style and exploration of love, death, and human nature. Bataille's work is described as challenging yet rewarding, blending violence, eroticism, and philosophical depth. The reviewer recommends 'L'Amicizia' as an intense introduction to Bataille's thought, emphasizing its beauty and emotional impact. The book offers an unsettling but liberating experience, making it a must-read for those seeking deep reflection. Dive into Georges Bataille's 'L'Amicizia' and experience a bold journey through friendship, passion, and existential vertigo.
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