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A romantic comedy by Hitchcock is more of a curiosity than a masterpiece. It’s entertaining, but lacks the suspense that made Hitchcock famous.
A romantic comedy by Hitchcock is more of a curiosity than a masterpiece.
It’s entertaining, but lacks the suspense that made Hitchcock famous.
The review examines Alfred Hitchcock's 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' a surprising romantic comedy from the master of suspense. It highlights the film's quirks, comedic moments, and its unique place in Hitchcock's career. The evaluation notes both strengths and weaknesses, ultimately rating the movie as enjoyable but not essential viewing. The review offers insight for Hitchcock fans curious about his lighter side. Discover a different side of Hitchcock—read the full review before you watch!
A witty parody that brings classic noir tropes back to life with a comedic twist. Steve Martin shines in this clever blend of mystery and laughs.
A witty parody that brings classic noir tropes back to life with a comedic twist.
Steve Martin shines in this clever blend of mystery and laughs.
The review praises Carl Reiner's 'Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid' as a clever and hilarious spoof of classic noir films. It highlights the inventive blending of old movie clips and Steve Martin's comedic prowess. The review appreciates the film's humor and unique style. Overall, it's recommended for both noir fans and comedy lovers. Dive into this side-splitting noir parody—read the full review and revisit a comedy classic today!
Fantozzi will forever remain a masterpiece of our cinema, despite the detractors. In life it’s good not to take oneself too seriously. Without exaggerating, of course.
Fantozzi will forever remain a masterpiece of our cinema, despite the detractors.
In life it’s good not to take oneself too seriously. Without exaggerating, of course.
The review celebrates 'Fantozzi' as an enduring Italian comedic masterpiece that skillfully blends tragedy and humor. It highlights the timeless relevance of its characters and social commentary, especially on workplace absurdities and human resilience. The film’s humor, irony, and portrayal of everyday misadventures keep it fresh even after 50 years. The reviewer emphasizes the film’s mix of laughter and self-criticism as key to its lasting impact. Watch Fantozzi and experience the timeless humor and heart of Italy’s most beloved comedy classic!
This is one of Allen’s most beautiful films, top-tier, right up there with Crimes and Misdemeanors or Broadway Danny Rose. That Paris exists and someone chooses to live elsewhere will always be a mystery to me!
This is one of Allen’s most beautiful films, top-tier, right up there with Crimes and Misdemeanors or Broadway Danny Rose.
That Paris exists and someone chooses to live elsewhere will always be a mystery to me!
This review praises Woody Allen's 2011 film Midnight in Paris as one of his finest works, comparable to classics like Crimes and Misdemeanors and Annie Hall. Celebrated for its magical portrayal of Paris's artistic history and nostalgic tone, the movie cleverly integrates humor, timeless cultural figures, and romanticism. Owen Wilson's performance as a struggling screenwriter anchors the film, which earned critical acclaim including an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The review highlights the film's effortless pace, witty dialogue, and its unique blend of sophisticated comedy and cultural homage. Watch Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris and immerse yourself in a magical journey through time and art.
I wanted to share a beautiful experience, that of feeling understood, for once, about everything, absolutely everything. It is well written, reports real facts and people (not created by AI!) and at the end of Unintended Successes.
I wanted to share a beautiful experience, that of feeling understood, for once, about everything, absolutely everything.
It is well written, reports real facts and people (not created by AI!) and at the end of Unintended Successes.
The reviewer shares a heartfelt experience of feeling truly understood while reading Gianrico Carofiglio’s concise and thoughtful mini essay. Despite potential critics calling it predictable or boring, the reviewer praises the well-written text based on real facts by an author who is also a former magistrate. The review encourages readers to appreciate and explore this insightful essay. Read Gianrico Carofiglio’s insightful mini essay and experience a thoughtful journey on ignorance and error.
The moment of orgasm is truly climactic, played with great elegance and fun. An hour and a half spent pleasantly with a decidedly enjoyable film.
The moment of orgasm is truly climactic, played with great elegance and fun.
An hour and a half spent pleasantly with a decidedly enjoyable film.
Follemente, directed by Paolo Genovese, offers a witty and enjoyable exploration of personalities during a first date. With strong performances from Edoardo Leo and Pilar Fogliati, the film balances humor and tenderness. The direction and editing keep the pace engaging despite a theatrical setup. While it may rely on some clichés, the film delivers laughter and lasting smiles. Watch Follemente for a charming blend of humor, emotion, and captivating performances!
This is the start of this river-comedy full of inventions, gags, characters, situations, unexpected events, plot twists, and the devil may take it. The sequence of signing the forms to repatriate the corpses is anthology material, belly-laugh inducing, leaving you impressed by the talent of the young Pippo, a natural-born comedian.
This is the start of this river-comedy full of inventions, gags, characters, situations, unexpected events, plot twists, and the devil may take it.
The sequence of signing the forms to repatriate the corpses is anthology material, belly-laugh inducing, leaving you impressed by the talent of the young Pippo, a natural-born comedian.
Billy Wilder's Avanti! is a 1972 comedy beautifully set in Italy, featuring Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills. The film blends sharp humor, extravagant characters, and a vivid Italian atmosphere. Its funny situations, gags, and cultural references make it a timeless classic. The review highlights memorable performances and the charm of Ischia's scenery. Discover the charm and laughs of Billy Wilder's Avanti! – watch the classic comedy and soak in its unforgettable Italian flair today!
Pirandello is portrayed with grace and sharpness, leaving true sense of words to silences and glances. A film so intelligent and witty grossed nearly 6 million euros, and that’s something to be happy about, because perhaps, in the end, all is not lost.
Pirandello is portrayed with grace and sharpness, leaving true sense of words to silences and glances.
A film so intelligent and witty grossed nearly 6 million euros, and that’s something to be happy about, because perhaps, in the end, all is not lost.
Roberto Andò's film La Stranezza is a beautifully crafted tragicomedy blending theater and reality, set in 1920 Sicilian society. Toni Servillo delivers a subtle, powerful portrayal of Pirandello, supported by Ficarra and Picone's impressive performances moving beyond their comedic roots. The film fluidly explores themes from Italian literature and features remarkable storytelling, costumes, and settings. It stands out as a memorable example of intelligent Italian cinema with a nuanced plot and emotional depth. Watch Roberto Andò’s La Stranezza today and explore a brilliant blend of theater, history, and cinematic genius!
There’s nothing more to add to describe this memorable and timeless spaghetti western; even if... it would be more accurate to call it a bean western. First: if I’m sleeping and I’m woken up suddenly, I feel like crying. Second: when I feel like crying, I get angry. Third: when I get angry, I get up, get down, and become unbearable.
There’s nothing more to add to describe this memorable and timeless spaghetti western; even if... it would be more accurate to call it a bean western.
First: if I’m sleeping and I’m woken up suddenly, I feel like crying. Second: when I feel like crying, I get angry. Third: when I get angry, I get up, get down, and become unbearable.
This review celebrates E.B. Clucher’s 1970 spaghetti western 'Lo chiamavano Trinità,' highlighting the comedic chemistry of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. It notes the film’s departure from traditional western gunfights to memorable fistfights and praises the soundtrack’s contribution to its success. The reviewer shares amusing excerpts showcasing the film’s wit and encourages newcomers to watch this classic. Watch Lo chiamavano Trinità now and enjoy the classic Hill and Spencer comedic western adventure!
How can one grow up without betraying oneself and one’s pop culture? It is a coming-of-age novel that is rhythmic, colorful, and entertaining, with musical environment suggestions that explain the characters without demanding the audience know that music.
How can one grow up without betraying oneself and one’s pop culture?
It is a coming-of-age novel that is rhythmic, colorful, and entertaining, with musical environment suggestions that explain the characters without demanding the audience know that music.
Nick Hornby's 'Alta Fedeltà' explores the struggle between youthful stubbornness and maturity through the life of Rob, a 35-year-old navigating heartbreak and self-discovery. The novel skillfully mixes irony and sarcasm with deep character complexity and a rich musical backdrop, making it an entertaining and thoughtful coming-of-age story. It resonates especially with readers familiar with pop culture and Hornby's recurring themes. Highly recommended for its joyful rhythm and refined narrative. Dive into Nick Hornby’s witty and insightful journey of maturity—read Alta Fedeltà today!
Nobody is perfect, but perhaps Billy Wilder was. The world seen by Wilder... is a place populated by blood-sucking insects willing to do anything to deceive their neighbor.
Nobody is perfect, but perhaps Billy Wilder was.
The world seen by Wilder... is a place populated by blood-sucking insects willing to do anything to deceive their neighbor.
This review praises Billy Wilder’s film The Fortune Cookie as one of his last great masterpieces, highlighting its dark comedic edge and sharp portrayal of human amorality. It celebrates the film’s thrilling pace, memorable dialogue, and the first iconic pairing of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Despite Wilder’s own modest judgment of the film, the review firmly establishes its high artistic value and cultural significance. Discover the sharp wit and timeless humor of Billy Wilder’s The Fortune Cookie—watch now and experience classic Hollywood comedy at its best!
"Bees are better than humans. At most, some people can be like bees, but most cannot." Kurkov narrates a minimal and bleak life with a dry prose laced with sharp jokes and amusing descriptions.
"Bees are better than humans. At most, some people can be like bees, but most cannot."
Kurkov narrates a minimal and bleak life with a dry prose laced with sharp jokes and amusing descriptions.
Andrei Kurkov’s Api Grigie combines a poetic simplicity with a stark portrayal of life in war-torn Ukraine’s no man’s land. The protagonist, Sergey, tends bees amidst bombings while navigating mistrust and the upheaval caused by conflict. The novel contrasts the purposeful, quiet life of bees with the brutality and uncertainty of humans during the war. Through delicate prose and dark humor, Kurkov captures the absurdity and sadness of a divided land. Api Grigie is a haunting and thoughtful reflection on survival and hope. Explore the poetic harshness of war through Api Grigie — read the novel and witness the fragile beauty of life amidst conflict.
'The combination of prose and music is a perfect blend of gothic, dirty, and hallucinogenic atmospheres, perpetually balancing between reality and nightmare.' 'Nick Cave throws us left and right, and with a sick, drugged, drunken prose, utterly distressing, he leads us to the dramatic finale that mirrors the initial scene to close the circle.'
'The combination of prose and music is a perfect blend of gothic, dirty, and hallucinogenic atmospheres, perpetually balancing between reality and nightmare.'
'Nick Cave throws us left and right, and with a sick, drugged, drunken prose, utterly distressing, he leads us to the dramatic finale that mirrors the initial scene to close the circle.'
The review praises Nick Cave's novel 'The Ass Saw the Angel' for its poetic yet brutal storytelling, set in a haunting 1970s southern US backdrop. The reviewer connects deeply with the blend of Cave's prose and his album 'Tender Prey,' highlighting the dark gothic and hallucinogenic themes. The story follows Euchrid, a mute boy growing up amidst violence and madness, culminating in a disturbing and powerful finale. This immersive reading experience is described as challenging but thoroughly rewarding. Explore Nick Cave's dark gothic world in 'The Ass Saw the Angel'—read the book and let the music take you deeper.
He is an extraordinary storyteller, capable of making true culture, that is, establishing links, creating connections, opening digressions, with an enveloping and evocative style. Buffa explains that football was born in England ('it fell out of the pocket of the English') but love for football was born in Argentina.
He is an extraordinary storyteller, capable of making true culture, that is, establishing links, creating connections, opening digressions, with an enveloping and evocative style.
Buffa explains that football was born in England ('it fell out of the pocket of the English') but love for football was born in Argentina.
Federico Buffa, renowned Italian sports storyteller, presents 'La Milonga del Fútbol,' a theatrical show celebrating three iconic left-footed football legends from Argentina and Italy. Combining narrative with live music and emotional depth, Buffa explores their shared heritage and impact on football history. The performance is praised for blending humor, reflection, and passion, transforming sports storytelling into an art form. Experience the passion of football legends through Federico Buffa’s unforgettable storytelling and live performance. Explore the show now!
"I was in the dark. There was humidity. Silence. Then, suddenly, someone turned on the light. I don’t know if they washed me afterward. Then I saw my mom. Beautiful, gorgeous. It was July 14, 1940. It was the day of my birth." "Renato, always with a smile, says he is proud of everything he has done and ready for the curtain call of life... Because life l’è bela. But it’s also strange. And in the end...you just need to have an umbrella."
"I was in the dark. There was humidity. Silence. Then, suddenly, someone turned on the light. I don’t know if they washed me afterward. Then I saw my mom. Beautiful, gorgeous. It was July 14, 1940. It was the day of my birth."
"Renato, always with a smile, says he is proud of everything he has done and ready for the curtain call of life... Because life l’è bela. But it’s also strange. And in the end...you just need to have an umbrella."
Renato Pozzetto’s autobiography, 'Ne uccide più la gola che la sciarpa,' is a candid and humorous recount of his multifaceted career in Italian comedy and cinema. The book highlights his lifelong friendship with Cochi Ponzoni and captures the vibrant Milanese cabaret scene. Pozzetto shares personal passions, professional milestones, and reflections with warmth and humor. Despite its brevity, the autobiography flows smoothly and leaves readers both amused and touched. Dive into Renato Pozzetto's unforgettable journey through comedy and life – read the autobiography today!
Allan Stewart Königsberg hits the mark once again with this "Whatever Works" from fifteen years ago. Boris theatrically addresses us viewers, acting as a narrator.
Allan Stewart Königsberg hits the mark once again with this "Whatever Works" from fifteen years ago.
Boris theatrically addresses us viewers, acting as a narrator.
This review celebrates Woody Allen's film 'Whatever Works' as an overlooked gem. It highlights the dynamic between the misanthropic Boris and the young runaway Melodie, the film’s witty narration, and the humor that blends with heartfelt themes. The reviewer expresses genuine enjoyment and a desire to revisit other Allen films. Watch Woody Allen's 'Whatever Works' for a witty and heartwarming comedy experience!
The corpse is treated like a pack of cigarettes! It is a film that goes beyond the lines, grotesque, farcical, also cynical, malicious, paradoxical, permeated by a macabre humor, in my opinion, brilliant, although atypical if referred to the author.
The corpse is treated like a pack of cigarettes!
It is a film that goes beyond the lines, grotesque, farcical, also cynical, malicious, paradoxical, permeated by a macabre humor, in my opinion, brilliant, although atypical if referred to the author.
The Trouble with Harry is a 1955 Alfred Hitchcock film blending dark humor with a quirky murder mystery set in Vermont. The review highlights its macabre yet farcical tone, intriguing characters, and brilliant cinematography. Despite not being as popular as Hitchcock's other works, it remains a unique and clever film. The reviewer appreciates its paradoxical themes and invites viewers to watch it without spoilers. Watch Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble with Harry today and enjoy a darkly humorous classic mystery!
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!
A simply genius game book has been released. Challenge your friends to a resilience race in doing nothing (or almost nothing) and share with your community this new way of passing the time.
A simply genius game book has been released.
Challenge your friends to a resilience race in doing nothing (or almost nothing) and share with your community this new way of passing the time.
The Great Book of Fancazzismo is an original and humorous game book inspired by 90s game books, focusing on the art of doing nothing. It challenges patience and reflection while offering lighthearted entertainment. Although not literary masterpiece, its simple language and creative concept make it a fun and engaging way to recharge and laugh. Suitable for young readers and anyone who appreciates irony and chill time. Dive into The Great Book of Fancazzismo and master the art of doing nothing with a smile—grab your copy on Amazon now!
"A tribute to cinema but above all, a critique of that world, his world, that world of plastic smiles, poisonous tongues, of appearances that no longer deceive, but are deception itself." "Altman lays bare all the distortions and contradictions of the jet-set and does so using the art of comedy, of satire, mercilessly ridiculing Hollywood and its band."
"A tribute to cinema but above all, a critique of that world, his world, that world of plastic smiles, poisonous tongues, of appearances that no longer deceive, but are deception itself."
"Altman lays bare all the distortions and contradictions of the jet-set and does so using the art of comedy, of satire, mercilessly ridiculing Hollywood and its band."
The Player marks Robert Altman's 1990s renaissance with a sharp Hollywood satire blending comedy, thriller, and meta-cinema. Tim Robbins stars in an award-winning role, capturing the contradictions of the film industry. Altman masterfully uses innovative techniques like overlapping dialogue and a famous tracking shot to expose cinema's blend of art and commerce. The film remains a classic critique of Hollywood's plastic world and its self-consuming nature. Discover Robert Altman's The Player—stream or watch this acclaimed Hollywood satire now!
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