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 Guadagnino is not a storyteller. Guadagnino makes you feel things.

 Guadagnino, when he tries to tell a story 'normally,' shows his limits.

Luca Guadagnino's Queer excels in evoking intense feelings of love and desire through striking sensual imagery and Daniel Craig's powerful performance. While the film thrives in its Mexican setting with hypnotic mood and atmosphere, its narrative falters, especially after moving to South America. The screenplay leaves key character motivations unexplored and scenes often feel repetitive. Despite this, moments like the sodomy scene showcase Guadagnino’s pure cinematic prowess, making the film both compelling and uneven. Explore Luca Guadagnino’s sensual yet challenging film Queer and decide if its visual poetry speaks to you.

 "And while everything burns, there is a flower that never dies."

 "Let’s at least stop pretending. Let’s save at the very least our humanity, let’s throw away toxic feelings."

Baustelle’s tenth album, El Galactico, blends bright, summery sounds with dark, dystopian themes. The group explores pressing issues like environmental crisis, social media decay, and societal anxieties with poetic clarity. Musically, the album features engaging folk-rock textures and memorable choruses. The review highlights its nuanced lyricism and the band’s continued evolution, marking it as one of their best works since 2017. Dive into Baustelle's El Galactico and discover a masterful blend of poetic dystopia and melodic beauty.

 There is no technology capable of preserving the ideal forms of love, and it is not death that kills, but the corruption of the soul.

 We are lost among our fetishes, each with its conspiracy, its pathetic portion of truth, its large or small dose of perversion fueled by screens, videos, smartphones that will haunt us even in the grave.

The Shrouds by David Cronenberg delves into the clash between corporeal decay and modern technology, exploring how augmented reality shapes our perception of death and love. The film is a dark, labyrinthine reflection on media obsession, post-truth culture, and the corruption of the soul. Through haunting body horror and nuanced characters, it critiques society’s fixation on physical appearances and technology’s failure to preserve true feelings. Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger deliver compelling performances in this thought-provoking narrative. Dive into Cronenberg's eerie blend of body horror and tech—watch The Shrouds to experience a haunting meditation on love, death, and media.

 A concert that felt like a small socialist paradise.

 The mere fact of believing in something shared represented (and represents today more than ever) a lifeline in a world that was beginning to crumble.

Offlaga Disco Pax's live performance at Magazzini Generali marks the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Socialismo Tascabile. The concert evokes nostalgia for a politically engaged past and contrasts it with the present’s cultural emptiness. Max Collini's storytelling resonates deeply, reflecting on youthful idealism and shared beliefs. The event is a heartfelt tribute to an era of meaning and solidarity through alternative music. Dive into Offlaga Disco Pax's evocative live show and rediscover a politically charged musical journey from the 2000s.

 "The Brutalist works precisely because of its cyclopean dimensions, that three-hour and 35-minute runtime..."

 "An artist who becomes almost a monster because creation is beyond human."

Brady Corbet’s 'The Brutalist' is an uncompromising 3.5-hour cinematic epic that explores the immigrant experience, capitalism’s contradictions, and the artist’s relentless drive for immortality. Through the story of architect László Tóth, it delves into themes of human suffering, creation, and the American dream as a counter-history. The film’s slow, deliberate style demands patience but rewards with profound layers of meaning and symbolic depth. Discover the epic vision of Brady Corbet's The Brutalist—watch a profound story of art, ambition, and the immigrant experience.

 Pasolini slows down the pace, tames the music, and shows us Ulysses in his ruthless revenge.

 Those watery eyes remind us that there still exists a cinema made of reflection, emotions, provocations.

Uberto Pasolini’s film Itaca. Il ritorno offers a deeply modern and emotional reinterpretation of The Odyssey. The adaptation highlights Ulysses’ fatigue, fear, and ruthless revenge without mythological interventions. Through powerful performances by Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, the film brings existential weight and human fragility to a timeless story. It merges beauty and terror, emphasizing the tragic cycle of fate and violence in a stark, unforgiving setting. Discover Pasolini’s powerful, emotional retelling of The Odyssey—watch Itaca. Il ritorno and experience this timeless classic anew.

 "It is certainly complicated to address his entire career, but... one would have expected more detailed anecdotes, a more precise research on the ideas, on the genesis of the songs."

 "If in the last 60 years you’ve been on Mars, or you were born yesterday, we’ll tell you a couple of things about a guy who made rock history. Don’t worry, it’s an easy story."

James Mangold’s 'A Complete Unknown' offers a visually rich but somewhat superficial look at Bob Dylan’s early career. Focusing on mood, concerts, and atmosphere, it glosses over deeper insights into Dylan’s lyrics and genius. Good casting and tension during Dylan’s electric turn keep the film engaging, but it lacks the depth biopic fans might expect. The film raises questions about the musical biopic genre’s reliance on songs rather than character exploration. Discover the mood and music of Dylan’s early years—watch James Mangold’s biopic and explore the legend through song and style.

 Even the most dramatic and intense moments pass without emotions, because we know little about those characters.

 The philosophical maxims that follow one another gratuitously are a clear sign of the author’s fatigue.

The review praises Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope for its exquisite visuals but criticizes the lack of a compelling story and character depth. The film’s philosophical ambitions come off as empty, making the overall narrative seem cold and disconnected. The focus on elite characters distances the film from the authentic spirit of Naples seen in Sorrentino’s previous work. Ultimately, the film feels like a superficial exploration lacking emotional engagement. Discover why Parthenope stuns the eyes but leaves the heart untouched—read the full review now!

 "Megalopolis is a glaring bluff, a gigantic and enormously expensive construction that conceals an alarming void of ideas inside."

 "The elderly filmmaker who squanders millions on his last, excessively costly works of senile dementia."

The review condemns Megalopolis as an ambitious but deeply flawed film, plagued by confusing storytelling and shallow ideas. Despite its grand production and symbolism, it fails to deliver a meaningful narrative. Characters are one-dimensional and clichéd, while chaotic editing hampers comprehension. Coppola’s vision is criticized as muddled and unconvincing. Read our full review to discover why Megalopolis disappoints despite its grandeur and decide if it’s worth your time.

 It’s not a great work, but it nevertheless shows a certain courage.

 A sequel that rows against itself, because the audience wants Joker, blood, and macabre dances—not the man behind the costume.

Joker: Folie à Deux is a daring and unconventional sequel that shifts from comic book spectacle to intimate drama and musical. While not flawless, it bravely explores the conflicted psyche of Arthur Fleck without providing clear answers. The film’s abundant musical sequences divide audiences and detract at times, yet its attempt to provoke thought through complex themes remains commendable. Despite poor audience reception and a commercial flop, Todd Phillips delivers a unique vision that challenges expectations. Discover Todd Phillips’ bold musical sequel—watch Joker: Folie à Deux and explore the psyche behind the mask.