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The film is very beautiful and enchanting, it is a complex, passionate, and very ambitious work. I believe that man deep down doesn’t behave that much differently from an animal, only that the animal plays with open cards.
The film is very beautiful and enchanting, it is a complex, passionate, and very ambitious work.
I believe that man deep down doesn’t behave that much differently from an animal, only that the animal plays with open cards.
Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things is a visually stunning and ambitious film inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Emma Stone delivers a strong performance, supported by excellent acting from Willem Dafoe. The film explores complex themes of human nature, possession, and the struggle between innocence and experience. Though the reviewer finds the final twist unsatisfying, the movie remains a compelling and passionate work with impressive direction, set design, and soundtrack. Discover the complex beauty of Poor Things—watch the film and explore its deep human themes now!
Au hasard Balthazar sketches new perspectives and trajectories in the realm of the seventh art that will be a school and example. There’s this donkey, Balthazar the 'pure' and his life, over the years, made of work, beatings, toil, and some caresses.
Au hasard Balthazar sketches new perspectives and trajectories in the realm of the seventh art that will be a school and example.
There’s this donkey, Balthazar the 'pure' and his life, over the years, made of work, beatings, toil, and some caresses.
Au hasard Balthazar is a pivotal 1966 film by Robert Bresson marking a shift in his worldview from optimism to pessimism. Despite mixed initial reception, it is now hailed as a 20th-century cinematic cornerstone. The film's sparse dialogue emphasizes imagery and archetypal characters, exploring human cruelty through the eyes of a donkey named Balthazar. Its style and themes have inspired many renowned filmmakers. Explore the profound beauty of Au hasard Balthazar and experience Bresson's unique cinematic vision today.
He enters the stage, with an uncertain step, hunched, emaciated, shielding his eyes with his hand as the lights bother him. Still standing, he also performs Madeleine, a poignant song with an enchanting melody and a poetic, very sweet text.
He enters the stage, with an uncertain step, hunched, emaciated, shielding his eyes with his hand as the lights bother him.
Still standing, he also performs Madeleine, a poignant song with an enchanting melody and a poetic, very sweet text.
The review highlights Paolo Conte’s historic and emotional concert at La Scala, Italy’s opera temple. Despite his frailty, Conte delivers a memorable performance accompanied by his orchestra. The accompanying docufilm captures backstage moments and rich musical solos, emphasizing Conte's unique approach to music and live shows. The reviewer reflects on the evocative atmosphere and Conte's enduring artistry. Experience Paolo Conte’s timeless magic—watch the docufilm or listen to his La Scala concert now!
Pearl captivates and fascinates from the opening credits, sumptuous, with orchestral music(al) in a splendid and very effective homage to Hollywood cinema in the golden age. Mia Goth is skillful and eerily captivating, mad à la Bette Davis but with her own style, her own identity.
Pearl captivates and fascinates from the opening credits, sumptuous, with orchestral music(al) in a splendid and very effective homage to Hollywood cinema in the golden age.
Mia Goth is skillful and eerily captivating, mad à la Bette Davis but with her own style, her own identity.
Ti West's Pearl is a captivating and well-crafted horror prequel set in 1918 southern United States. Mia Goth delivers an eerie, compelling performance as a disturbed young woman with dreams of dancing. The film excels in atmosphere, cinematography, and dramatic tension, surpassing its predecessor, X. Featuring a blend of horror, psychological depth, and homage to classic cinema, Pearl is a standout indie horror film highly recommended for genre fans. Watch Ti West's Pearl now to experience a haunting and unforgettable horror prequel with a mesmerizing lead performance!
Noé has shown us the circle of drug-addled madmen, and I wouldn’t want to end up there. Absolute freedom for the actors who are not actors, they are real professional dancers, brilliant and unruly.
Noé has shown us the circle of drug-addled madmen, and I wouldn’t want to end up there.
Absolute freedom for the actors who are not actors, they are real professional dancers, brilliant and unruly.
Climax is an ambitious and chaotic film by Gaspar Noé, portraying 20 dancers thrown into a drug-fueled spiral of madness. Shot in chronological order and featuring real dancers instead of actors, the movie blends hypnotic dance sequences with psychedelic horror. It pays clear homage to cult classics Possession and Suspiria, while exploring intense themes like birth, death, and human nature. The director masterfully balances chaos and structure, delivering a unique cinematic experience. Watch Gaspar Noé's Climax for a wild, hypnotic journey through dance and madness.
This movie is such a gigantic and fragrant piece of crap that reviewing it seriously is like playing its game. The aliens are two and are called GIANNI AND PINOTTO. They are very large, like elephant-sized octopuses, half-witted.
This movie is such a gigantic and fragrant piece of crap that reviewing it seriously is like playing its game.
The aliens are two and are called GIANNI AND PINOTTO. They are very large, like elephant-sized octopuses, half-witted.
This review delivers a harsh and sarcastic critique of Denis Villeneuve's Arrival. It punctures the fascination with the film's special effects and dismisses the plot as simplistic and unconvincing. The reviewer mocks the alien designs and communication scenes, highlighting perceived absurdities and character dynamics. The political tension subplot is also ridiculed. Overall, the review rejects serious engagement with the film in favor of blunt derision. Read this brutally honest take on Arrival and discover a fresh perspective before watching!
Zelig is an exceptional, original, surprising, incredible film. The inventiveness and creativity behind this work is astonishing, in making such absurdity believable.
Zelig is an exceptional, original, surprising, incredible film.
The inventiveness and creativity behind this work is astonishing, in making such absurdity believable.
Zelig is a unique 1983 mockumentary by Woody Allen that blends archival footage with creative storytelling. The film's technical innovation makes the absurd premise believable, featuring Allen's sharp humor and Mia Farrow's strong performance. This movie showcases Allen's artistic depth beyond his usual themes. The review praises Zelig as an exceptional and original work that stands out in Allen's filmography. Watch Zelig to experience Woody Allen's innovative and hilarious mockumentary masterpiece firsthand!
I find it extraordinary how Bava managed to create a work that is damn faithful to the comic yet simultaneously deviates entirely from it. Mario Bava’s Diabolik is a sensational, original, and very interesting film, a true lesson in skill and versatility by one of the greatest Italian directors of all time.
I find it extraordinary how Bava managed to create a work that is damn faithful to the comic yet simultaneously deviates entirely from it.
Mario Bava’s Diabolik is a sensational, original, and very interesting film, a true lesson in skill and versatility by one of the greatest Italian directors of all time.
Mario Bava's 1968 film Diabolik brilliantly adapts the famous Italian comic book, balancing faithfulness with playful deviations. The film enriches the source material with pop art aesthetics and psychedelic influences, while featuring compelling performances by John Philip Law and Marisa Mell. Action-packed and visually inventive, it remains a cult classic showcasing Bava's versatility. The soundtrack by Morricone enhances the atmosphere, making it a must-watch for fans of Italian cinema and comic adaptations. Discover the thrilling blend of comic art and psychedelia in Mario Bava's Diabolik—watch this cult classic now and experience Italian cinematic genius!
Beau Is Afraid is a film that needs to be watched multiple times. Ari Aster is very skilled at catching you off-guard, at confusing you deliberately and repeatedly.
Beau Is Afraid is a film that needs to be watched multiple times.
Ari Aster is very skilled at catching you off-guard, at confusing you deliberately and repeatedly.
Ari Aster returns with Beau Is Afraid, a three-hour ambitious film starring Joaquin Phoenix that explores deep psychological fears through a nightmarish, allegorical journey. While the film's complex and unpredictable story demands multiple viewings and showcases outstanding technical skill, some may find the length and writing style challenging. The film is praised for its originality, direction, and intense atmosphere, making it a must-watch for fans of metaphorical and psychological horror. Dive into Ari Aster's surreal and intense Beau Is Afraid—watch, explore its layers, and experience a cinematic nightmare unlike any other.
The greatest boxing movie of all time (so they say, and so do I) doesn’t just happen by a stroke of luck. Raging Bull isn’t really a movie about boxing. We see the man, half-animal, we see America between the 40s and 70s.
The greatest boxing movie of all time (so they say, and so do I) doesn’t just happen by a stroke of luck.
Raging Bull isn’t really a movie about boxing. We see the man, half-animal, we see America between the 40s and 70s.
This review praises Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull as the greatest boxing film ever made, highlighting Robert De Niro's relentless passion and transformative performance. The film’s meticulous production, especially its boxing sequences, exemplifies cinematic mastery. It also delves into the complex character of Jake La Motta and the portrayal of the Italian-American community. The choice of black and white filming emphasizes its timeless quality. The reviewer encourages everyone to watch this extraordinary movie. Experience the raw power of Raging Bull—watch this timeless boxing saga and witness cinematic brilliance in every frame.
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