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Barbie
(Film, 2023)I really appreciated the photography and scenography of this film, the colors and some scenes are visually very beautiful, a pop feast for the eyes. The comical and sometimes zany parts then made me laugh more than once and I found the whole "light" part of the film really well done and in my opinion impeccable. Then unfortunately they decided that they also wanted to convey a message and so both the plot and the entire screenplay, well I found it rather banal and poorly written. In my opinion I must have a problem with Noah Baubach because like Story of a Marriage, which I didn't like at all, I found the characters terribly flat, often the secondary ones almost useless and while the eyes enjoy the multicolored spectacle they witness , the mind is confined in a rhetoric in which there is only white as opposed to black, male as opposed to female, without, I won't say colours, but not even shades of grey. In this film the male figures are all, all, terribly stupid (sometimes endearing, like Ken) but in any case they are exactly the equivalent of the depiction of women who are all beautiful, stupid and stunned but on the contrary. And the message that gets across seems to be that either the stupid men are in charge, or the women are in charge, all of them tremendously accomplished and whose identity corresponds to the work they do. Yes, they try to deal with this problem with the stereotypical Barbie who in fact pines for not knowing how to do anything and then consoles herself with her being simply Barbie, but in a strange case she runs away from that world to go to the real one and there, having become a woman and no longer a doll, what does he do? She goes to check that she has a vagina. Indeed, what else distinguishes a woman from a doll??? In short, I was hoping for a decidedly different ending in which
Suntan
(Film, 2016)Suntan seems to begin where another beautiful Greek film ended (among other things, the last one I saw), Chevalier of the Tsangari. Again a ship, again the sea, the same actor (who there was lost among the others) in a role practically identical to that of Tsangari's film. Kostis is a doctor of over forty, shy, good, apparently - and also in fact - not a luminary. He ends up, no one knows how, on the island of Antiparos which - as its name tells you in a perfect way - it is a small island in front of Paros. We arrive in winter, during the Christmas period, when there is also a Santa Claus in his room who timidly tries to illuminate and make things less silent and depressing. winter is a moratorium, a kind of large bar where men drink and talk about pussy while waiting for the topic they're talking about to arrive in summer. And in Antiparos, there's a lot, a lot of that thing. And not only does it come in a lot but this is an island without inhibitions, where boys and girls stand naked on the beach without any problems, dildos, tits and vaginas in the wind. In short, an island of excitement and fun, with available many beaches and an indigenous population (only 800 inhabitants) which is too small to feel upset. Fucking upset, one might say, they can't wait for summer to come so they can feast their eyes and finally do some business ( you practically only work 3 months a year). Something happens. It happens that a beautiful girl arrives in the small clinic in Kostis (Greek but still on holiday, not from there) who has had a small accident with the quad. The girl is accompanied by her 4 foreign friends, a small group of handsome boys and beautiful girls completely crazy. In those 5 minutes in the clinic everything happens. The shy Kostis is overwhelmed by the exuberance of the group (very promiscuous among other things, everyone goes
The Monk and the Gun
(Film, 2024)An old-fashioned comedy of errors but also a fable with morals for the use and consumption of Western audiencesKingdom of Bhuthan, 2006; after the abdication of the beloved sovereign, the small state, for the first time in its history, will have free elections. Yes, but what are they, what are they for and above all how do you vote? All the inhabitants of the country ask themselves this question , especially those of the small rural village chosen by Pawo Choying Dorij as the backdrop for his second feature film. Here several events are intertwined. There is the government envoy who will have to organize the fictitious elections which will take place in the village and which will serve both as a test national to see how things will go, and to explain the news to everyone. Alongside her is a young local woman whose family peace will be threatened by the competition. Her husband is in fact a staunch supporter of the candidate for progress, much disliked by the other inhabitants , as well as by the wife's mother and other relatives who will also take it out on her daughter, accusing her of being the daughter of a traitor. Then there is an American weapons collector accompanied by a local "guide" in search of the rifle of the title international (The monk and the gun). Finally there is a monk tasked by his Lama with finding two rifles for a ceremony which, according to the master, "will put things right". The first thing that catches the eye is that C Once upon a time in Bhutan is a perfect old-fashioned comedy of errors with perfect timing. Exemplary, for example, is the sequence in which the American with his guide returns to the elderly owner of the coveted rifle to conclude the sale while the young monk leaves after having secured the precious object. The same intent of the lama, that of using the rifles to put things back in their place, leads the spectator to imagine an evolution of events that will come
The Zone of Interest
(Film, 2023)The most recurring sensation I felt while watching this masterpiece was that of a deep, very deep annoyance that I took home with me and that continues to stay with me. Glazer's objective is precisely this: to instill, to root in us an unbearable feeling of annoyance..." why did all this happen? Why is this still happening?” That same feeling of annoyance that you feel when watching the famous beach scene in UNDER THE SKIN (which to this day remains unsurpassed for me in terms of levels of tension, anguish and pathos) and even there we ask ourselves why? why doesn't he do anything? question that automatically turns on all of us...why don't we do anything? And Glazer wants us to bring this annoyance home... the alienating music by Mica Levi (also immense in UTS) with which the film begins returns after the last image, as an incessant warning... Glazer's poetics are based on contrasts, on opposites , which stimulate and activate the reaction of the spectator who is led to ask himself a thousand questions about human nature, about solidarity, about the lack of solidarity, about love, about hate, about loneliness (Höss is ultimately a lonely man, very lonely), on death... There were many contrasts in UTS and there are even more in TZOI, such as: the shower in the swimming pool that leaks water (symbol of life) which recalls the "showers" of the gas chambers; the same goes for the life-promoting bees taken on flowers grown with the ashes of dead prisoners; and for the ashes in the river water; and for the sunflowers and chrysanthemums; the vine that covers the wall... in the Gospel the church of Israel is compared to the vineyard in which Jesus represents the vine; the thermal chamber which in the cold of the night captures the warm soul of the Polish girl; immediately afterwards Alexandra plays on the piano the notes she found on a piece of
Poor Things
(Film, 2023)A brilliant idea that could have given life to a masterpiece. The result was a good film with an exceptional performance by Stone, one of my favorite actresses. I can say that female power and the influence women have on men - for better or for worse - is what comes out the most in this film. And I'm happy about that.
The Wolf House
(Film, 2018)A nightmare in continuous regeneration, in which the disturbing element is given by the incessant mutation of objects and characters as well as by the spatial manipulation that leads to a dialogue between two-dimensionality and three-dimensionality: every surface becomes alive and walkable. Suggestive sound dimension, mental element rather than narrative. Despite the clear sources of inspiration from Jan Svankmajer's animation, it remains one of a kind.
The Imitation Game
(Film, 2014)"The Imitation Game", directed by Morten Tyldum and masterfully starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, is an extraordinary representation of the complex and fascinating life of Alan Turing, a visionary genius and pioneer in the field of computation. Benedict Cumberbatch offers a exceptional performance in the role of Turing, bringing the brilliance and loneliness of the British mathematician to the screen. His performance displays a range of emotions, from relentless determination to inner vulnerability, capturing the complexity of a man whose brilliant mind was crucial to the Allied victory in World War II. The presence of Keira Knightley in the role of Joan Clarke, a brilliant mathematician and close friend of Turing, she adds another layer of depth to the film. Their connection, based on mutual understanding and the challenge of the social norms of the time, helps to highlight Turing's loneliness and his fight against discrimination. The film's plot is gripping, skilfully alternating between the period of the Second World War, when Turing worked to decipher the Enigma code used by the Nazis, and the subsequent period, when his homosexuality led him to confront the unjust laws of the time. The narrative engages viewers through a story of intelligence, determination and humanity. Morten Tyldum's direction extraordinarily captures the atmosphere of the era, with refined cinematography and sets that transport viewers into the heart of the war and the mind of Turing . Alexandre Desplat's score helps to intensify the emotion of the film, creating a musical accompaniment that perfectly underlines every crucial moment. "The Imitation Game" is not only an accurate biographical portrait, but also a powerful reflection on discrimination, on intelligence artificial and human nature. The film offers a respectful look at the life of Alan Turing, a man whose brilliance changed the course of history and who,
UFOs
(Serie TV, 2021)I can't find fault with this little gem from beyond the Alps, which plunges us into a 70s universe in the era of ESP and UFO sightings, but also of dungarees, "sharks" (the Citroën DS) and excessive consumption of cigarettes. Melvil Poupad is certainly also caricatured, but he even manages, so to speak, to walk and move like a man from the seventies! The series makes plenty of twists and shameless cliffhangers which then get lost in the game of plot, but the my advice is to equip yourself with pink cotton candy and get on the carousel. Good fun!
Assassin's Creed
(Film, 2016)As a fan of the video game saga, I waited for this film almost in "eager anticipation" by watching every trailer available. When the film was released in theaters the disappointment was great. The plot is essentially divided into two parts. The "from the past" part ” is centered on Aguilar - belonging to the Assassin sect - and his exploits to safeguard the Piece of Eden from the Templars while the "contemporary" one is centered on Callum Lynch, the last descendant of the Assassin, who finds himself having to relive the deeds of his ancestor.Now... while a fan of the saga knows what the link is between the past and the present of the protagonist (played by Michael Fassbender), he knows what an Animus is and he knows the centuries-old struggle between Assassins and Templars for the Pieces of Eden, a spectator who has never played one of the chapters of the saga simply does not understand anything of what he is watching, having the impression of being faced with yet another centuries-old conspiracy between the two factions. The plot is superficial and very approximate, absolutely not adequate to narrate the complicated universe of Assassin's Creed, here everything seems thrown onto the screen by chance. Even the action sequences are not the best despite the acrobatic races between the buildings (parkour for to be clear), the scenes are very chaotic, the dust that can be seen is more annoying than creating atmosphere. As a fan of the videogame saga I expected much more, Callum Lynch reminds us too much of Desmond, while Aguilar seems like a pale imitation of the now legendary Ezio Auditore and not even the final overview (which perhaps was supposed to arouse emotion in the fans) succeeds in its aim. The 4 stars? Well despite everything Michael Fassbender always has his own why
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PLAY AWARD 2024 - V EDITION OF THE BIGGEST EVENT DEDICATED TO DIGITAL VIDEOS IN ROME
The fifth edition of the PLAY Award is currently taking place in Rome, the first event dedicated to the world of web creators which rewards the best digital videos with social and cultural impact created in an innovative and creative way . The Award is aimed at film-makers, web creators, publishers, platforms, brands and digital video enthusiasts on YouTube, Instagram, Facebookj, Tik Tok, Twitch, Spotify, Amazon Music and other social media. Both those who are already part of the world of digital video and those who have approached this area for the first time and want to know it in more depth are participating in the initiative.
FilmAmo has willingly embraced this project in as media partners.
Until May 18th from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm at Technotown - Creative Science Hub of Rome Capitale, training events, masterclasses and workshops on the topics of video editing, distribution and marketing, creators economy, monetization and advertising, branded video.
The artistic direction of the PLAY Award is by Giacomo Sisca and the events are created with the collaboration of the scientific staff of Technotown , the support of assipod.org - Associazione Italiana Podcasting and of Zètema Progetto Cultura. The philosophy of the award aims to underline the cultural bond that links cinematographic and audiovisual art to the new expressive forms that characterize the world of digital creatives.
The campaign will also be presented during the event of communication of the Capitol divided into 6 short videos released on Tik Tok by the content creators Carolina Cosentino and Martina Panchetti who talk about the usefulness of the various communication channels of Roma Capitale - whatsapp, social networks, web TV, podcasts - to provide the opportunity to learn about the services offered to citizens and city users.
Starting from 3.00 pm on Saturday 18 May the finalists of the PLAY Award will be presented and the winners will be awarded (also in live streaming from 18.00). You can find all the information on the PLAY Prize on premioplay.it
5 BEST ROMANTIC FILMS SET IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC
In the vast panorama of romantic comedies, those set in the world of music certainly have the ability to offer their audience a unique experience. These masterpieces in which love and music merge into a single melody, transport spectators on exciting journeys to discover unforgettable stories, with protagonists who use this incredible universal language to express their emotions and hopes. If you are also passionate about the genre, here are 5 romantic films set in the world of music that you absolutely cannot miss.
1) Once (2007)
The streets of Dublin are the stage of Once, where destiny intertwines lives of an Irish street musician and a young Czech multi-instrumentalist, both with a dream to realize. United by their passion for music, through chance encounters and improvised recording sessions, a deep bond begins to emerge between the two that will push them to help each other in the pursuit of their goals. The performances of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, both musicians in real life, are so genuine and engaging that it almost feels like a true story unfolding before the viewers' eyes. An impression made even more vivid by the hand-held camera shots, which give an almost documentary style to the narrative.
Once - directed by John Carney and based on the 2011 Broadway musical of the same name - is a touching love story, whose splendid soundtrack becomes the true language of the soul, capable of guiding the characters and the audience through a journey of hope and redemption.
2. La La Land (2016)
In this 2016 masterpiece written and directed by Damien Chazelle, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone play a jazz musician and an aspiring actress respectively, both determined to make their dreams come true against the vibrant backdrop of the city of Los Angeles. While the two fall in love, their lives intertwine in a vortex of hopes, disappointments and magical moments, but the search for success will put the solidity of their bond to the test.
Inspired by the classics of the musical genre of 50s and 60s, the film was praised by audiences and critics for its impeccable direction, the touching and intense interpretation of its leading actors and the engaging soundtrack, so much so that it received 14 nominations for the 2017 Oscars and won 6 , including Best Film and Best Actress. Since its theatrical release, La La Land has won the hearts of millions of viewers, becoming one of the most appreciated and celebrated films of its era.
3. A Star is Born (2008)
A Star is Born tells the story of Jack and Ally, two souls seeking redemption in the world of music, played by Bradley Cooper< 6> and Lady Gaga. When Jackson Maine, a rock star with an alcohol problem, discovers and falls in love with Ally, he encourages the girl not to give up her dream of becoming a singer, bringing her into the spotlight. In an incessant struggle for the realization of their goals, the two protagonists will have to clash with their inner demons and the obstacles that life will put in their path, while bringing to the stage the poignant beauty of a love story destined to shine against the backdrop of Hollywood lights.
The original soundtrack, composed of intense and moving songs including Lady Gaga's Shallow (Oscar for best song), transports viewers on a roller coaster of emotions, between success and failure, love and loss. With masterful direction and intense performances from its lead actors, A Star is Born - a remake of the 1937 melodrama A Star Is Born and Bradley Cooper's debut behind the camera - is a cinematic masterpiece that continues to shine in the firmament of great films romantic.
4. Write Me a Song (2007)
Write Me a Song is a 2007 romantic comedy, directed by Marc Lawrence and starring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant. The film, which achieved considerable success with both audiences and critics, stars Alex Fletcher, a former 80s pop star looking for a turning point in his now declining musical career. When the opportunity arises to record a duet with young pop star Cora Corman, Alex finds himself having to write a song in a few days, but running out of inspiration. Sophie will come to his rescue, a girl who waters the plants in her apartment and who has an innate talent for writing.
Between moments of comedy, sweetness and romance, Scrivimi una canzone tells the story of how Alex and Sophie they work together to overcome their insecurities and find the inspiration needed to create the perfect song, inevitably ending up falling in love. But in addition to the main plot, the film also offers an ironic and entertaining look at the world of pop music and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the music industry, an element that has made it, over the years, a true cult of the genre.
5. Song One (2014)
Directed by Kate Barker-Froyland and set in the world of New York indie music, Song One follows the story of Franny (played by Anne Hathaway ), a young anthropologist who returns home from Morocco to take care of her brother Henry (Ben Rosenfield), who has ended up in a coma due to a terrible accident. Looking for a way to connect with Hemry, she discovers that her favorite artist, James Forester (Johnny Flynn), will be performing in town and, after approaching him to ask him to play in hospital rooms brother, begins a romantic love story with him.
What follows is a story of emotional connections and rebirth through music, as Franny and James begin to get to know better each other and to face their inner demons together. The film explores themes of loss, family and love, all immersed in an engaging soundtrack that includes original songs performed by Johnny Flynn and Anne Hathaway.
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THE BEST PLANET OF THE APES FILMS
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is coming to the cinema: a new beginning for a saga that has already had several interpretations, but which has left an indelible mark on pop culture above all for its ability to innovate (and renew itself). A franchise almost 60 years old, which has always seen great performers and great professionals test themselves with extremely particular science fiction. Despite having seen more or less successful experiments, the power of the saga has never waned: the tale of the monkeys has always laid the foundations for a profound reflection on the human being, between existential doubts and socio-political dilemmas. While waiting to discover how much potential there is for a new start to the franchise, here are the most successful films of the saga - and those that absolutely cannot be missing from your watchlist.
Escape from Planet of the Apes (1971)
Few would have hoped that a film like this could work. And in fact they weren't entirely wrong, at least on paper. But there is something truly special in Don Taylor's film: a disenchanted look at the destiny of man, between nostalgia and bizarre humour. A script that uses time travel to bring the protagonists to Earth before it was destroyed, a plot that is extremely functional to the cast and the most light-hearted entertainment - the one that shuns the logic and gravitas of certain works. Despite its strong shortcomings, the spirit of the film manages to recontextualize contexts and themes to speak directly to the viewer, just like in the purest science fiction. Little action, a strong focus on the characters and their development, which manages to tell a story with original implications. Not at the top of the list, but definitely a vision not to be missed!
The Planet of the Apes (1968)
A true cult that gave off to the franchise. Franklin J. Schaffner's film embraced that novice sci-fi movement, fascinated by space and the prospects of cosmic travel. The idea of a planet dominated by talking monkeys would have been iconic in itself, but the real stroke of genius lies in having told an extremely dystopian and post-apocalyptic future through the stylistic features of the genre. A work of pure avant-garde, capable of tracing well-defined contours in terms of style and technique. The interesting comparison between different societies, contrasting cultures and wide-ranging social dilemmas are all elements that made the first Planet of the Apes a milestone in science fiction. It is no coincidence that the new film released in theaters on May 8 will undoubtedly contain very similar futuristic references.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)< 6>
Impossible to avoid recommending the reboot trilogy started by Rupert Wyatt and continued by Matt Reeves. These three films not only represent a fundamental step in the evolution of the genre, but are still a stylistic, technical and narrative reference today - especially after Tim Burton's disappointing attempt. With an increasingly intriguing cast and the usual, immense Andy Serkis to leave yet another imprint on the story, The Planet of the Apes has seen itself improved in every aspect, embracing different genres to tell a true epic from epic flavor. The first film of the trilogy is perhaps the most surprising, especially because it limits itself to telling our world and not too distant perspectives on the possible end of humanity: ambition that leads to oblivion, rather than horror and action of an inexorable decline. A more intimate look at humanity a few steps from the end, before a virus changes history forever.
The War - Planet of the Apes (2017)< 6>
The closing of the trilogy, on equal merit with the second, shares the qualitative pinnacle of the saga. Matt Reeves has not only revolutionized the franchise, but has elevated it to a magnum opus worthy of the most important. With an Oscar-winning Serkis stealing the show, the rise and fall of the ape/man world produced one of the most impactful story arcs of the modern era. Caesar held a mirror to the hero, the defeated, the heir, and the lost, all in one film. If the first film still left room for men, the end shows the heartbreaking consequences of a world adrift through a simply incomparable allegorical charge.
Apes Revolution - Planet of the Apes<5 > (2014)
For this reason, simply for the transmission and power of its message, Apes Revolution represents the most complete and unmissable work of the saga. Reeves not only supported the work through Caesar, but brought multiple conflicts to the stage at the same time, still harboring a powerful social dilemma before all-out war. Its peak is reached when we speak beyond history, we talk about the war with clarity and terror, with desperation and pain, and we do so by looking those who observe straight in the face. All to push us to reflect, as the ancient classics did, on the power of our choices even in the face of total destruction. Where does civilization end and where does delirium begin? How much coolness does it take to manage a worn-out world? There are many questions, all of which are fascinating and still relevant today.
Which of these films do you prefer? Which one haven't you seen yet? Let us know if you go to the cinema and catch up on the saga if you are curious to delve deeper into The Planet of the Apes!
by Gabriele Cerrito of ScreenWorld.it for Filmamo
DON'T LIE TO ME, THE NEW BOOK BY JESSICA SEPE (THE HORROR PROFESSOR)
DON'T LIE TO ME, Jessica Sepe's new book, is available on Amazon in both paper and e-book format.
“There are nights when anything can happen. An inexplicable heartbeat envelops our limbs and leads us towards something that could be our ruin. Keira is beautiful, sweet, and when her eyes meet Evan's through a screen, nothing will be the same as before. The enigmatic actor is charming, but also a bit depraved, scurrilous, and above all, he lies with the ease of a wasp ready to sting if you are thirty meters from her nest. His darkest secret has a name: Aliena. A crazy demon with whom she made a pact years ago. Intrigues, lies, attempts to make up for mistakes made, and lots and lots of blood from innocent victims. But, nothing is as it seems, and everything can change in the blink of an eye. Inside a lie, is the truth hidden, or is reality the lie itself?"
THE AUTHOR
Jessica Sepe, aka the Prof of horror, she began to take her first artistic steps in the musical field. She began as a black/death metal singer in the guise of Lucifera, releasing two albums and a few singles, and then directing her interest towards her writing.
As an author she has published eleven books (Various dystopian stories (2075-Apocalipsa, Lovend, I have no credit – Pass(i)vita, Solaria), but there is no shortage of traditional horror stories (Stalker up). to (your) death, The seasons of love, Asteria, Till death do us part, I kill my fan), in which the protagonists are often serial killers who became such out of necessity. To conclude, there is also a collection of macabre poems, entitled: ∞.
His latest work “Don't lie to me” differs from the others by giving space to a great love story, always in a horror key. The feeling will be hindered by a fearsome devil in love, possessive, and completely crazy. "
Among the author's commitments, there is the collaboration with Social Network FilmAmo (1 Million Film Lovers), where she reviews films, obviously horror. Among the various projects with FilmAmo, there 'is also to produce horror films, and very soon, there will be important news about it.
THE SYNOPSIS< br />A cursed film, an obsessed girl and too many mysteries to solve. What lies behind the film: “Attrition of the soul?”
Why all the women who do they meet those eyes, fall at the feet of Evan, the man with the icy gaze? Do dark secrets envelop the existence of the enigmatic actor, whose only work has marked his destiny irremediably, perhaps forever.
Lies, lies, truths hidden by his hard shell protect him from a perhaps primordial evil, a dangerous past, and a singular, indelible mistake that has inevitably changed his nature, leading him too often beyond all limits, beyond borders. of logic and reality. His desire for the flesh will be curbed when the encounter with authentic love puts him in a corner, and the clash with his true SELF will make him falter, sucking him into a crazy spiral of pure terror, conflicting fears, and unacknowledged, uncontrollable fears. .
To love or die? In the freezing darkness of a fearful heart, the question echoes fatally, without an unequivocal and definitive answer.
But, what seems is not always, and what is seems. A long and arduous journey will show how everything can change, without warning, without reason, without certainties. And it is right there, when the whirlwind sucks you in, that there is no security whatsoever, other than that of fighting to the limit of your strength, to the end of light and hope, since there is only one life.
And as long as a breath hovers in the air, it is necessary to fight, for ourselves, for those we do not want to abandon, and for that ray of sunshine that perhaps, again tomorrow, will touch us the face.
The book is available on Amazon, and can also be read via the Kindle app.
https://www.amazon.it/Non-mentirmi-Jessica-Sepe-ebook/dp/B0D34XN2FV?ref_=ast_author_mpb<6 >
