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Truth Serum
(2024)

a party
A party, blue pill in ice bowl, confessions, hidden truths , the shocks for a girl discovering a detail of her life and being witness of terrible fall.

Ironic, with som easy Ingmar Bergman touch, it is a fair - precise exploration of a gallery of characters in gentle manner, defining intentions, vulnerabilities, presumed infidelity of a man and the stress for his wife for prepair a party, the cruel friend and the silent enloved by her , the feelings for husband of the maker of honesty chain of evening and old truths becoming more than clear. For final and beautiful construction of story, more than seductive short film.

Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart
(2022)

a young womam
For a detail, the feeling to discover more than a different version of Tell - Tall Heart. The music has a significant role but the good point is represented by the inspired performance of Rosie Deguid. A film about a murder and guilt feeling, about a bad eye and about a young lady terrorized by it, having one option, for some time, not motif . And , sure the visit of policemen and their story not so far by hers.

A beautiful adaptation with some , maaybe, more realistic ingredient than the original itself.

So, Tell - Tale Heart . And a woman in a house , her fears, her reactions, her confession.

The Cask of Amontillado
(2011)

precise vengeance
You know the Edgar Allan Poe story. And this adaptation has, as precious gift, to offer the return to its original flavors.

A presumed insult, a precise revenge, cold use of a lie for lure in family catacomb the victim, inspired acting and the steps to terrible death.

Frank Tirio Jr is absolutelly inspired option for the role of Fortunato, a kind of buffon, seduced by the touch of his pride, wishing taste expected Amontillado.

David JM Bielowicz, reminding a young Tom Cruise in few scenes, proposses all cynism and energy of vengeance , the webb of apparences as good spider and an impecable job for protect the name of his ancesters.

In short, just profound inspired adaptation.

Sunny Skies
(1930)

sweet at whole
More than a nice film , for themes - from young new guy in campus , naif and easy ridiculous , to the love, gay impulse for roommate, comradery and sacrifice for best buddy.

Nost last, the beautiful performances of Benny Rubin and Rex Lease.

The result - absolutely a charming one, including dance moments , not ignoring the absurd Benny accident.

So, a good puzzle , not impressive, not memorable but working just well scene by scene , generous in clichees and crowned by fair moral.

And smart crafted about sensitive subjects, sujested in simple - precise way.

In short, a nice discovery and the air of 1930 s.

Reincarnation
(2014)

more than nice
Geraldine Chaplin as Coco Chanel in an Austrian hotel with flavour of XIX century.

Karl Lagerfeld as director. Carla Devigne as a sort of reincarnation of Elisabeth of Wittelsbach and a kind of Franz Joseph offered by young Pharell Williams. Just enough for seduce, including the night dance good reference to Cinderella.

Sure, a lot of reserves but it is a promotion gor Chanel and this excuses eccentricities, exagerations, mistakes, ambiguity or unrealism.

I saw it with indulgence and I loved the last scene -sure , the clear identity of venerable lady was the precious gift .

But, short, nice . For humor, actors, not last, for ...director.

Edgar Allan Poe's the Raven
(2015)

gracefull
The grace of use of details, construction of atmosphere, acting, the familiar raven on bust , the memories about first discover, as teen, of poem are the significant motives to admire this, in some measure, surprising adaptation, recreating a world so personal, in essence, for each reader of The Raven.

More than a good adaptation, it is a beautiful demonstration of talent of a remarkable / passioned director.

Difficult to imagine The Raven on screen othen than, mazbe, as animation. But it works in this case with precise grace, inspiring old emotions, the coldness of misterz , the sound of Nevermore metamorphoses in perception and the love for Lenore.

So, just remarkable.

The Raven
(2015)

inspired at whole
I do not belived in chance of credible adaptation of The Raven. It can be recitated, used as animation inspiration . But a film... .

Thad Ciechanowski has the courage , science and wisdome to propose an admirable adaptation, fascinating at whole, of poem. No compromises. Beautiful atmosphere, fair reflection of details and clever performance o David Bielewicz. Honest hommage to Edgar Allan Poe and the air of first lecture of poem, with same intense emotions embroidery.

More than beautiful adaptation, almost a confession, precious for the descent in drama of anonymous and the rflections of Nevermore.

Archie: Episode #1.2
(2023)
Episode 2, Season 1

realistic bitter poetry
The realism of providential discover bz Mae West of zoung Archibald and encounter, after three decades, with father, and reaction of mother and the significant try to fix the sock is one of precious pieces making this episode just special.

In same measure like the bitter poetry of artistic succes , loneliness, difficulty in relation and need of friendship, the portrait of Marilzn Monroe being one of good moments , including as form of self definition.

But the admirable thing is the manner to recreat his Carz Grant by Jason Isaac. As viever of Grant roles , at final of second episode of miniseries, I can be only grateful for gentle, precise , wise use of each tone and nuance.

Jean-Paul Gaultier: Welcome to the Factory
(2016)

touch of fairy tale
Sci Fi look, metaphore for creation of perfume, the theme of sailors and the familiar enthusiasm of one of them for beautiful girl and the Jean Paul Gaultier thrill , soo teen, fresh and charming at whole , proposing to viewer not only a story but a pure drug pushing adrenaline, imagination and old memories about youth moments to a sort of comfortable spell.

The end is profound inspired, reminding the godess from Gaultier Divine, proposing the presence of god creator himself , the bottle being used in new manner.

The result - a nice story, special emotions, seductive moral and touch of fairy tale. So, Jean Paul Gaultier magic in fair terms .

Farewell Fire
(2023)

in redwood forest
For the profound truths explored, for wise simplicity to say them, for image, music, acting, just a great short film.

I saw it as a personal experience . And, maybe, this is the only manner, reasonable one, to see it.

A young man in redwood forest.

A campfire . Two men- father and son. The terrible confession of the first.

A campfire. A man front it .

The connection between the two pieces and a profound touching end.

Hommage to director to memory of his dad, in my case , Farewell Fire reminds me my past events, not real different by the story proposed by film.

So, special for so many reasons, the dialogue, the fire, the wood, the last minute being profound precious.

Christian Dior - J'adore
(1999)

Midas reference
A pool of gold. A young blonde lady walking through it . Her body is covered by precious substance.

For a little, poor History teacher like me,not interested by perfumes and very far by Gaultier univers, clear reference to Midas myth.

Admiring the beauty of Carmen Kass , not ignoring the sadness defined by her face, reminding eccentric punishments and old fairy tales with creepy content, the video works between fascination, more at level who only childhood knows it , and a sort of game with golden cubes in a version of Snow Queen.

In short, a commercial and the games of imagination of a viewer recreating the proposed story.

Jean Paul Gaultier: Gaultier Divine
(2023)

game of Godess
The Golden Olimpus. The court of Godess . Her cruel game with a ship and its man, a storm in bottle and the bravery - wisdome of a young helmsman.

I admired the sailors of Jean Paul Gaultier for their fresh old fashion gay air, for the remind of Medieval values in proper form, for energy, idealism and tender gentle perspective about what real matters in the womb of this minute.

In this case, charming game with mythology , few delicate drops of Odissey and a simple story , great for the malicious humor, for costume of Godess and for touch of Carmina Burana.

And, for a not user of perfumes, as me, it is just enough.

Flutter Kick
(2005)

the white T-shirt
A lovely short film for noble simplicity, for gentle define of an inhibition, for atmosphere and for the inspired acting.

A shy boy at school swim class, wearing , always swiming, the white T- shirt. Ironies of a mate, the suggestion of coach about his not the best result are thing determinating him to remove it.

The moment is admirable crafted , the expected answer is just touching , reminding forms of masks - protections- symbolic shields defining part of us .

The story of Eric Rudbart is , maybe, in good measure, shadow of experiences in high school for a sort of viewers . And this makes Flutter Kick just special.

The Female Side Effect
(2023)

the truth
At the first sight, a short Sci Fi. In essence, a warning, defined by realism of clinical trials cynism , about hidded truths and about form of discrimination. Not last, about one of sensitive motives to accept be part of drug administration project.

A young clinical trial analyst is called by his job mate to examine a corpse after a not pleasant conflict against father of patient.

The fact discovered by doctor analyst are devastating, defining, in cold terms, the policy of recruitment of patients . So, she is decided to reveal the truth.

The end of film closed the circle of a manner to promote the drug .

A film as useful support for reflection.

Little Italy
(2018)

nice, in fact
I saw it for Hayden Christensen. And, a bit, for Emma Roberts.

The good point- Andrea Martin and Danny Aiello.

The worst - too large dose of vulgarity, open sexual references and bizarre presence of Jane Seymour. But to define it as a bad film is not just fair. Entire recipe is so familiar than, in extremis, it can be considerated an embroiderz of cliches or mix between Romeo and Juliet and Hallmark romances.

The excuse - it is only fun. Nothing more, nothing else, so the critics against Little Italy are just silly, more than the story itself.

Two families, their rivalry, their children and their wise parents. Enough for some smiles , for few jokes not so polite and for pizza demonstrations. And, sure, for political correctness about Hindi or gay.

Who Are You Coco Mademoiselle? (Chanel Fragrance)
(2023)

Whitney Peak
Like many Chanel commercials, poetic, provocative, seductive, charming. And pretty little more because Whitney Peak offers , in admirable way, a great story about liberty, rhytm of life, joy and sensations.

And she makes this in natural way , as telling of a kind of yesterday adventures.

Indeed, the virtue of image, the merit of scriptwriter, the inspired perspective of director.

But, in times of political correctness , a good proof about the best solution for say , in fair terms, the story , as eulogy of youth and intense life, as drops of self definition of a young woman discovering the taste of essence of her age.

So, beautiful, in many senses, for few motives, Whitney Peak.

Coco Mademoiselle
(2011)

seduction
The atmosphere of 1970 decade - this is the basic virtue of this commercial, story of a photo model , protected by her perfume, on motor, being present at photo shot, offering fair - precise answer to photographer when his intenstions are more large than profesional relation.

Result, a charming short film, Keira Knightley offering more than a beautiful job but the nice dose of sensuality, reminding silouettes of great actresses of that decade.

Delightful sounds reasonable and it is not exactly a real surprise for Joe Wright craft.

Like in many other occasions, the wisdome/ inspiration of Chanel is to propose a sweet - bitter ironic perspective about ordinary realities from a world pretty far by majority of viewers, using the cliches and roumors in deeply clever manner.

Talk to Me
(2018)

tortured
Aaron at job. Not ordinary one, not the most gentle manners but , in theory, efficient - he must convince people to offer inforfor poor Aaron ,Then- kill them.

But the pressure against victim, the hammer hit in leg, the impressive muscles are not enough when his girlfriend texts to him. Her pressure is a real problem . So he needs a suggestion, maybe a good advice. His victim is the only person in room . And he proves be not the worst counseler / manipulator. But , after theories about pressure and liberty , a small question is the kick to return to old relation.

Ironic and good use of some realism. Fair dialogue . So, just a good dark comedy.

Sweet Refuge
(2022)

Syrian baklava flavor
All the flavors of Levant are present in this touching, inspired crafted short film.

A Szrian baker tries to sell his special baklava. But costumers are not real interested, a young Indian lady profits by his ingenuity for protect her business, the man accepts the insucces and his modesty has a reasonable compensation in something with few sparkles of presumed future romance.

Well acted, for me , as Romanian, living for decades in Dobrogea, not ignoring a good ( more Turkish or Bulgarian ) baklava, Sweet Refuge was just...delicious I admired the storz construction, I identify myself with poor Hakim , I appreciated the final generosity ( and its source, especially ) of determinated Sakina.

Transient
(2005)

basic truths
I saw it as a sort of experience.

It is a confession about step of a relation between two men and about its end , after it becomes routine , refuge in sex with others, no comunication and souless life together.

A comentary and inspired cinematography as pillars of a story touching for simplicity and profound honest tone.

A film about regrets, precise portrait of life. And a last scene just profound beautiful. Difficult to say too much, it is remind and definition of basic things in relation, eulogy of friendship, sketch of happiness and images of regrets.

And it is enough for real emotion and for gratitude to director and actors.

William Yang: The Art of Seduction
(2010)

the good craftman
A famous Australian - Chinese fotographer. His photos of nude young men. Faces, bodies, comentaries, explanations, men sleeping and reveiling their vulnerability, Pride parades and the essence of taking photos.

Eulogy of beauty, it is an useful trip across perspectives about other, about way to see their role for models and fair self definitions of William Yang.

In short , one of documentaries proposing seeds for a special state , mix of emotions, empathy and sides of intense passion of artist.

Difficult to define, it is the portrait of a wise craftman.

The seduction from title - the truths behind taking of each photo. And their history. And demands covering desire and making wishes more easy for the other.

Bleu de Chanel
(2010)

fall of walls
Seeing it after Timotee Chalamet commercial, I was temted to write, in supperficial way , the same recipe, the same pieces. But Martin Scorsese has the virtue to not be the same and , not ignoring the press conference resemblance with talk show, or the feminine presence as temptation, two virtues are significant - the flash backs , offering clues about intense relations and the superb end, full of senses , easy to defin in manner who you prefer, from irony against star system, fall of apparences, true love or critic of totalitarian system.

In short, not surprising, admirable.

For me, new good occasion to remind great roles of the unique Gaspard Ulliel.

Bleu de Chanel: The Film
(2018)

classic air
I loved the old fashion poetry of story , serving in more gentle - precise manner the romance as axis of Bleu de Chanel.

The beautiful woman who can be only an illusion. The young man decided to find her. The streets, water, the eroticism. Not the last, the inspired sound.

Sure, like a kind of Rubick cube, different versions of a story who sounds the same in commercial of Gaspard Ulliel from 2010 or Timotee Chalamet in 2024. But this classic perspective works, maybe only for few people, like me, better. Because it works as large opened window to a world in decay. And, for its survivers , this detail real - real matters.

Hello Stella
(2024)

Max decision
The theme is familiar - young hitman who decides leave behind the crime industry and dedicate his life to family, the target who is not murdered for humanitarian reasons, the boss imposing cruel answer to the decision of young man.

At first sight- just - only cliches.

But two virtues. Not impressive ones but nice - the ingenuity and good heart of Max, charming crafted by Drew Oliver and the fair job of Cornelius Mohr as good - noble Randy, the best partner - friend. Not last, the physical resemblance between Drew Oliver and. Amberlyn Marie.

In short, little more than a decent short thriller.

El juego de la tiza
(2022)

a chulk circle
Two young men in bed, after party . Jokes, some ironic, a game about secrets, interupted kiss . And the most significant secret.

The game of suggestions , in precise embroidery, represents the main virtue of this short film in which , at first, all seems clear. But two men in a bedroom , after a party, in absence of beer, a young woman opening the door exactly in the most intense moment and her demand, the last scene are bricks of a beautiful web, in which apparences matter.

What seems a simple comedy becomes a drama , defined, in precise terms, by the costumes of two guys and the dominator attitude of girl.

But the chulk circle remains on floor, as interesting symbol.

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