joe strummer

 The stupid brother of First Man. A mess that must have cost at least a hundred million dollars and is destined to be a big flop.

 It’s space for space’s sake, just to use that framework.

Ad Astra is a costly, uninspired space film that fails to deliver on suspense or emotional depth. The review criticizes its formulaic mix of clichés and weak storytelling. Attempts to imitate more successful movies like First Man fall flat. Overall, it is seen as a disappointing sci-fi adventure with poor pacing and unconvincing emotional cues. Read the full Ad Astra review and see why this space film fails to captivate sci-fi fans.

 Joaquin Phoenix’s amazing performance alone is enough to make it a good film.

 "The city is burning, isn’t it beautiful?" captures the film's dangerous yet captivating social critique.

The review praises Joaquin Phoenix's extraordinary performance as the film's standout element but criticizes the uneven writing and direction by Todd Phillips. Joker is recognized as a significant film for its social commentary and choice to center an anti-hero without action scenes. Despite narrative clichés and imperfections, its bold visuals and thematic depth make it noteworthy. The film's ambivalent stance on violence and social despair poses intriguing but risky ideas. Discover the complex Joker—watch Joaquin Phoenix’s haunting performance and explore this daring take on the anti-hero legacy.

 Kill Bill is a part of me, a slice of my aesthetic vision, meticulously dissected with a Hattori Hanzō sword.

 It’s cinema that feeds itself, gluttonous, but it hasn’t yet reached the conceptual complexities of Once Upon a Time... Cinema for cinema, at its best.

This review offers a deep and passionate examination of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2. It highlights the film's unique style, choreography, and narrative structure while reflecting on its moral complexities. The reviewer discusses the contrast between joyful violence and deeper emotional themes, especially around motherhood and revenge. It also praises the memorable character portraits and innovative storytelling techniques. Dive into this insightful review and rediscover the cinematic masterpiece that is Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2!

 This is the filmmaker’s testament, he has nothing more to say because here he says it all.

 The soul of cinema is in realities, it is the real that creates cinema, and this art cannot simply self-sustain.

This review praises 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' as Tarantino’s greatest work, highlighting its intellectual depth and meta-cinematic nature. The film deconstructs Hollywood’s artificiality and explores authenticity through characters like Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth. It challenges viewers with a complex narrative, blending reality and fiction, and marks a bold artistic statement about cinema’s evolution. Dive into Tarantino’s boldest film yet—watch Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and experience cinema redefined.

 Spielberg’s The War of the Worlds is crap as a movie.

 An exemplary recap for novice students, without soul or ambition.

This review criticizes Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds as a poorly aging blockbuster that lacks creativity and soul. The film's camera work, effects, and performances are described as mechanical and clichéd. Despite being faithful to the original novel, it fails to deliver emotional depth or cinematic innovation, resulting in a sterile and unimpressive sci-fi disaster movie. Discover why Spielberg’s War of the Worlds failed to impress—read the full review and decide for yourself!

 Martin Eden is the drama of consistency in a world that changes and reverses.

 Shots that are paintings, with the watermark changing, with their veils, their diaphragms, the decorations.

Martin Eden, directed by Pietro Marcello, is a visually poetic and socially charged film that explores the painful cost of ambition and class mobility. The film portrays the protagonist's turbulent journey from an unpolished sailor to a successful yet alienated writer. Marcello’s direction is both sincere and ambitious, combining a unique language blend and a rich aesthetic vision. Though sprawling and at times unfinished, the movie captivates through its depth and raw emotional intensity. It is a promising second feature that demands attention. Discover the intense world of Martin Eden – watch the film and dive deep into its powerful social and artistic layers.

 Like Sin City, but in 1970s Naples. Said like that, it sounds cool, and indeed the potential is enormous.

 I don’t like it, not when we’re talking about the Camorra. Sin City is one thing, Naples is another.

Igort's film '5 è il numero perfetto' offers impressive visuals reminiscent of comic books and a 1970s Naples atmosphere. The acting is strong, particularly from Servillo and Argento, but the narrative feels skeletal and insufficient for cinema. While ambitious, the film’s stylized violence clashes with the gravity of Camorra themes, resulting in a courageous yet flawed genre effort. Discover Igort’s visually bold take on Naples crime — watch '5 è il numero perfetto' and decide if style beats story.

 Fear Inoculum is poorly assembled, it almost sounds like instrumental tracks with a guy passing by who decides to try singing over them.

 Tool’s music worked because of the sharpness it created with MJK’s vocal evolutions... Now that the words thin out, slow down, become less urgent and aggressive, the entire musical cathedral suffers.

After a 13-year wait, Tool’s Fear Inoculum arrives as a lengthy, sprawling album that feels rushed and unfocused. The vocals appear hastily added over long, repetitive instrumental jams, weakening the band's signature dynamic. While some moments, like Adam Jones’ guitar work, offer emotional highs, the overall experience lacks the urgency and sharpness that defined past works. This album may please dedicated fans but ultimately falls short of expectations. Discover why Fear Inoculum divides Tool fans—listen and judge if the wait was worth it.

 "It’s easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism."

 "Capitalism is invincible because it engulfs everything and transforms everything into an object to barter."

This review highlights Mark Fisher's Realismo Capitalista as an essential essay on the stagnation and contradictions of late capitalism. It discusses the cultural, psychological, and socio-economic impacts, emphasizing Fisher’s accessible style without technical jargon. The author praises Fisher’s critical insight into mental health, education, and capitalist co-optation of countercultures. The review views the book as a powerful diagnosis rather than a solution, reflecting on its relevance a decade after the 2008 financial crisis. Explore Mark Fisher’s profound critique of capitalism by reading Realismo Capitalista and reflect on the challenges of our socio-economic world.

 Two proud men but not too proud to deny themselves the last ideal maternal embrace, unfolding before the public all their childish fragility.

 This love is more important than beliefs, philosophies, religions. It is all-encompassing, and a son can only sing the eternity of his mother.

The review reflects on Tool's album 10,000 Days as a heartfelt tribute to maternal love and loss. It draws parallels between Maynard James Keenan’s lyrics and the Italian poet Giorgio Caproni’s tribute to his mother. The album's art and music serve as an emotional journey confronting grief with hope and acceptance, emphasizing the eternal bond between mother and child. Dive into Tool’s 10,000 Days and experience the powerful tribute to maternal love through music and poetry.