Dan Erre

 It’s as if he presents himself as a film director with a loud slap: no concessions to any kind of image aesthetic; no realism in dialogues, gestures; only provocative infractions.

 Communication does not occur: to put it better, it does, but essentially through the barren word underlying the scream, the empty glances, the neurosis expressed by sudden gestures; above all, the silences.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder's first feature film, Love Is Colder Than Death, is a stark and provocative noir influenced by avant-garde theatre and the French Nouvelle Vague. The film uses minimalistic settings and distancing acting to explore dysfunctional relationships within a crime context. Though it lacks the full philosophical depth of his later works, the film boldly challenges traditional cinematic conventions. The review highlights Fassbinder's unique style and early signs of his auteur signature. Discover the raw intensity of Fassbinder’s debut—watch Love Is Colder Than Death and dive into the roots of a cinematic genius.

 It will keep you awake, or provide you with interesting dynamic nightmares.

 Theatrical air imbues Bill’s vocal and guitar interventions, resulting in a schizoid and visionary attitude.

Bill Horton’s Dancehall for Midgets is a challenging and eccentric album characterized by theatrical vocals and visionary atmospheres. The music features dynamic, unpredictable shifts with collaboration from Steve Fricker and Dave Gardner. Though the record may alienate many listeners, it offers some striking moments, especially in the suite Dreams and the track Rages of Emptiness. The reviewer identifies a provocative and exhibitionistic approach anchored by Horton’s unique storytelling style. Dive into Bill Horton’s Dancehall for Midgets and experience a uniquely theatrical and visionary musical journey.

 ‘Portrait of a Romantic’: a technical and emotional roller coaster of incomparable intensity.

 The album forms a triptych with ‘Road to Saint Ives’ and ‘A Biography of the Rev. Absalom Dawe,’ marking a defining moment in Surman’s artistic expression.

John Surman’s 1988 album 'Private City' is a profound and cohesive jazz work characterized by its metaphysical themes and intricate blend of folk influences. The album presents a journey through emotional and technical intensity with multi-instrumental performances. Each track explores unique moods from pastoral to mystical, culminating in a conceptually closed loop. It stands as a significant piece in Surman’s career and jazz in general. Discover the mesmerizing world of John Surman’s Private City—listen now and experience a transcendent jazz journey.

 "The title track is distributed... throughout the entire spine of the album in ten fragments, resurfacing elements of discourse that confirm the status of a concept album."

 "Try spending about forty minutes with the 'mandolin-man,' his hallucinated fantasies, his aerial chords, and you will find them not entirely wasted."

Dreaming With Alice is a rare acid folk concept album by Mark Fry, blending psychedelic elements and folk instrumentation over ten intertwined tracks. The album features standout songs like 'The Witch' and 'Mandolin Man,' showcasing Fry’s imaginative and hallucinatory style. Though not all tracks feel fully complete, the overall experience is captivating and poetic. Fry's journey from musician to visual artist parallels other folk icons, underscoring the album's cult status. Dive into Mark Fry's acid folk masterpiece 'Dreaming With Alice'—experience its psychedelic charm and timeless creativity today!

 The entire universe evoked here... was but the artistic projection of a great initial question: what is virtue?

 The writing style, quick and pressing, reaches peaks of speed that are hardly surpassable and strips the work of any appearance of artificiality or pedantry.

Jan Potocki's Manoscritto trovato a Saragozza, a partially reviewed mystical-adventurous classic, combines Enlightenment thought, allegorical storytelling, and mysterious, circular narratives. The text explores profound philosophical questions wrapped in multiple layers of stories, drawing comparisons to works like Don Quixote and One Thousand and One Nights. Its fast-paced, engaging writing style masks deep knowledge and creates an alienating yet captivating reading experience. The review recommends the work for its rich complexity and existential themes. Dive into Jan Potocki's enigmatic masterpiece and explore its mystical, adventurous, and philosophical depths today!

 Simone-Mona’s path is a true calvary of solitude as a necessary consequence of the choice of freedom.

 Could a Christ-like figure immersed in our times like Mona, with her radical rebellion and choice of marginality, represent the only way to live without compromise?

Agnès Varda’s Senza tetto né legge depicts the tragic journey of Mona, a young woman embracing freedom through marginality and solitude. The film uses religious allegory to explore societal hypocrisy and human rejection. Sandrine Bonnaire delivers a compelling performance in this nuanced and socially critical narrative. Varda’s careful attention to language and symbolism enhances the film’s emotional depth and complexity. The film leaves open questions about the possibility of living without compromise. Discover Agnès Varda’s powerful film exploring freedom, society, and sacrifice—watch Senza tetto né legge now.

 On September 11, 2001, after long preparation, the USA attacked itself.

 Mazzucco answers yes, without doubts, that the state could have hidden thousands of data and communicated intentionally false news.

Massimo Mazzucco’s five-hour documentary presents a detailed conspiracy theory about the 9/11 attacks, drawing historical parallels to Pearl Harbor. It challenges the official narrative with expert testimonies and extensive documentation, though some points raise logical questions. The film invites viewers to reconsider the events and possible political motives behind the attacks. Watch Massimo Mazzucco’s eye-opening documentary and explore the complex debates surrounding 9/11’s official story.

 The disturbing composure of the psychotic at the center of the story, interpreted by Sergi López, will remind you of Joe Hilditch embodied by Bob Hoskins.

 The last image clarifies much of what you thought you hadn’t fully understood, revealing the real meaning of the story’s deeper layers.

Dominik Moll's 2000 film Harry, un amico vero blends psychological thriller elements with family drama and countryside suspense. The story follows Michel and Claire amid tensions with in-laws and an unsettling reunion with an old friend, Harry. Actor Sergi López delivers a powerful, award-winning performance, evoking comparisons with classic suspense films like Shining and Misery. Despite some less strong moments near the end, the film remains compelling and well-crafted. Watch Dominik Moll's psychological thriller Harry, un amico vero and experience a chilling journey into obsession and family drama.

 Thurston Moore shouting: 'I don’t wanna die, guys.'

 Their noise, especially live, could also be pure abstractionism.

This review reflects fond memories of Sonic Youth's July 6, 2002 concert in Turin, highlighting their powerful live presence and skilled musicianship. The band merged melodic cues with intense noise, showcasing tracks mainly from the album 'Murray Street' and classic hits. Jim O’Rourke's contribution on bass is praised, and the performance is described as a delicate balance between chaos and control. Despite some missing fan favorites, the concert delivered an unforgettable sonic experience. Dive into the raw and mesmerizing live energy of Sonic Youth’s 2002 Turin performance and rediscover their unique blend of melody and noise.

 Never before did the existence of a System behind the appearances of democracy prove to be the opposite of a conspiracy theory fantasy or the fairy tale of the skeptics.

 The war then ended, but the defeat of American democracy, reading Franzinelli’s pages, today more than ever seems to have indeed been both home and in Indochina.

Mimmo Franzinelli’s book exposes the intense FBI surveillance and persecution of prominent 1960s musicians who challenged the political status quo. Through declassified documents, Franzinelli reveals how artists like Phil Ochs, Joan Baez, and Grace Slick were targeted for their activism. The book links music, political resistance, and government oppression during the turbulent Vietnam War era. It provides a compelling insight into a dark chapter of American democracy. Explore the hidden stories of 60s musicians under FBI watch—read Mimmo Franzinelli’s eye-opening book now!