Wednesday, May 18, 2011

What Happen To Happen To Fakku

Guy Ritchie - Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes (Robert DowneyJr . ), a British researcher, and his friend Dr. Watson (Jude Law ) spent months following a clever murderer. Following the tracks get off the next death, breaking the sacrificial ceremony orchestrated by Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong ).
Four months later, Watson is a physician assistant in the execution of Blackwood. Despite the noble certify death, Lord Blackwood seems to return to life days after his execution.



Although I love Guy Ritchie take long to see the film received poor reviews at the time. That goes for me trust the foreign criticism. The fact is that I got my hands and I need ten minutes to convince me that this is not a bad movie. I stopped and waited for Athos to view it together.
course the highlight is the image and direction. Guy Ritchie on one of his best work. The sequences are linked in a masterly way and make this film a show that deserves to be seen.

The script gives a good history of research, adorned with superstitions, fighting, romance and small comedic moments. The worst of the script: the plot of the girl. Stating that the actress does a good job and that his plot serves to introduce a second film and Moriarty but no, I did not like anything.

Brilliant:
- Watson's girlfriend when he reproaches his deductions seem magic ^ ^ we've all thought at some point.
- Sherlock fighting in a boxing ring.
- How to link the findings of Holmes. They could not do more original.
"All the taunts that he dedicated to Inspector Lestrade.

With character designs have played dismissal. I think the first time we saw the sign, we all thought it was Sherlock Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr., of Watson. Luckily, both actors more than fulfilled its role.

Actors:
had many doubts with Jude Law. I never struck any of his papers and it was not clear if they would do well. But it's great. It's the best performance I've seen. Wonderful.
Robert Downey Jr. He does well, very well. No answer to the description of Holmes, but despite that is credible.
Mark Strong is a worthy bad, very bad. I love that touch between disgust, indifference and contempt that has continuity.
The unknown Kelly Reilly perfectly fulfills the role of Watson's fiancée. Is a character I'm sure that will give much of himself in the second half.
acknowledge that Rachel McAdams does well, despite how much I liked his character.

The sets are excellent. We all you need to set in London during the period. Slaughterhouses, shipyards, factories, prisons, courts, alleys ... all perfectly adapted.

The wardrobe is also a point in his favor. Both men and women. Emphasize its use in Lord Blackwood. His scenes with the sacrificial layer is impressive.

I recommend the soundtrack. Guy Ritchie has always taken great care on this point and Sherlock Holmes is no exception. In this case is provided by Hans Zimmer . Very wise of the prominence given to the violins, as it is the instrument he plays Sherlock.
The main theme



Good special effects, use them when needed, without letting them take ownership of the plot. Stand in: the explosion in the slaughterhouse. The scene is beautiful and the accompanying music.

Curiosities:
- Watson's role was offered to Colin Farrell.
- The sets Holmes's house was used by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Awards:
- Golden Globe Robert Downey Jr. for Best Actor.

In short: a 9. It's a great film that has been very unfairly treated.

the film as an adaptation of the novels:
I really wanted to do this review but I wanted to wait to read me a book of Conan Doyle. Specifically, my choice was "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes."
After reading it, I must say that the film seems a poor fit at all. For starters, the drug abuse Holmes is so evident in the film as it is in the books. Plus. Sherlock boxing and knows how to fight, another plus. The form of expression, is Holmes to deduce solutions to the full. Topics have fled outside the books on Holmes costume, plus.
is true that the choice of Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock leave behind other things, like the dreamy describing continuously. No, the actor does not have that air. In addition, often stress the thinness of Holmes, beset by years, and is something that is also lost.
criticism in this regard have been greatly exaggerated.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Shiny Thong Leotard Shop

Alberto Vazquez Figueroa - Cienfuegos III: Azabache

I proceed to write the review of the third installment of the series Cienfuegos to an end the fourth. Yes, gentlemen, I spend so much time getting to and from class, the books of 250 pages, I take two days. It is what it is. Good thing the fate weekends Laura, and the 360 \u200b\u200bfilm, because I think if no ... no win for books.



This review contains spoilers of the two previous books (which I clarify because I do not remember what appeared to walk in each).


The goatherd red drifted when it was discovered by a Portuguese ship, captained by a nasty bastard and little guy with a "huge testicle size a coconut ", which pays his anger with his frightened crew. There, a black-Ulué azav Dahomeyan call-Che-Ganvié, which usually called Azabache, puts you in position and gives a series of advice. And of bells and whistles, after throw off the yoke of such a grotesque master, Black Canary and explore together the mainland of South America.

As in previous installments, Beauty focuses on the path of various peoples and awareness of different traditions and approaches, combining a charm what is known historically as a set of assumptions of the author. But where the book is changing and growing, is in the proportion who stars in the goatherd. Ingrid chapters are more and more abundant. Its chapters are, in general, the epic adventure of Cienfuegos as is evident, and focus more on the sentimental novel; party in fact was never forgotten. In fact, I never stop wondering if it's a love story with adventure, a romance or love. And this love is depicted in a so passionate, so consumed, so flaming that I personally do not know to what extent the author intended it to be the center of the work or the eternal backdrop.

"A New World, old vices. And even worse "

I must admit that the first I read these books it was very clear: Ingrid was filling. What mattered, and what was cool was to witness the adventures and misadventures of the goatherd in the wilderness and unknown, and even in the chapters of Ingrid, chicha was in sharp tongue formidable swordsman Alonso de Ojeda, now ... I do not know what to say. Actually, love is described as exaggerated a little bit bored me, but Ingrid explains his thoughts so delicate, so ... princesil , this time I can not help reading it with some grace.

What I want to emphasize is that it lowers the pace a bit ... and I feel great, to my utter surprise. There are more detailed descriptions, there is some insight into important secondary characters and makes us share their aspirations and ideas your secrets and worries. It falls as rain in summer, because although I believe that the frenzied pace is a great asset, there comes a time when every reader wants to know the characters they examined from its privileged position. In these three books we've found a couple of things de Ojeda, a half dozen of Juan de la Cosa and perhaps a dozen Luis de Torres, Figueroa details for us only the goatherd and Ingrid, but now is starting to show an effort to color the world, by giving some depth to the most important secondary characters. The most notable case is, of course, Beauty, who in this book know it as much or more depth than any other character introduced so far, but also delves a bit into the past of old acquaintances, such as cripple or terrible Bonifacio Luna Lion.


Note: 9. Jet seems to me a book practically flawless, but unfortunately, the simple and exaggeration of one of the main themes of the book, the eternal and unwavering love that binds them together for 7 long years that have never seen me from morally give it a 10 that would give otherwise.


Other novels in this series and other reviews of the author (in this case fully agree):
Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos II: Caribbean.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Brea Feeding To Husband Movie

Conan Doyle - Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

a couple of months ago I spent Sunday morning stroll through the market. Unlike other cities, Vigo is not uncommon to find posts second-hand books. But this time there was one. The place was full of really cheap books with classic releases. I admit I am partial to this type of editing. After some thought I was with the "Faust" by Goethe and "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' of Conan Doyle.
time thinking wore read Faust, and Sherlock was a pending matter.
I was wrong with Mr. Holmes. There has been a good idea not to tell me about the order of the canon holmesiano . The amount of spoilers that I've eaten is indescribable. Once advised to do not turn the leg as he has servant, we turn to the review itself.



Adventures of Sherlock Holmes "collects a series of stories about a famous London-based researcher and his trusty roommate, Watson, a medical doctor. Watson recounts the adventures with his friend, revealing to us the most interesting cases considered. The stories are set in the late nineteenth-century England, with many references to locations and personalities of the time.

The Adventure of the Six Napoleons: Sherlock Holmes services are requested before a strange thief who is engaged in theft busts of Napoleon I. The case is complicated when a man dies.
After reading the whole book has been among the less I liked. It is predictable, the conclusion seems taken from the manga ... no, I did not like too much.
The Adventure of the school of priori Dr. Thorneycroft Huxtable, director of the famous English boarding school of the Priori, seeks help from Sherlock to find a student, Lord Saltire Holdernesse. The boy, aged ten old, the eldest son of one of the most important nobles of England. Gone with one of the teachers at the school.
's quick and quite surprising.
The Adventure of the Golden Lenses: a young secretary was found dead with a knife in the neck in the county of Kent. At his side were gold lenses. The boy was in the service of Professor Coram, a man almost crippled.
This story is incredible. Not only for the case itself, if not all the data provided on society of the time. Interesting.
The Adventure of Abbey Grange: the promising young detective goes Standley Hopkins Sherlock Holmes being unsure if it poses a seemingly simple. A notorious gang of thugs, the Randalls, attacked the house of Sir Eustace Brackenstall killing it and leaving his wife, Lady Brackenstall, wounded and tied to a chair.
This is one of those texts that makes you position yourself on one side or the other. Includes an interesting reflection on what is justice.
The Adventure of the dancing dolls : Mr. Cubitt asks Sherlock helps to unravel a mystery that relates to his wife Elsie. They married a year and, although Mr. Cubitt not know anything about the past of his wife, she is confident. However, since a few weeks ago, a message consisting of dolls in different positions displayed in your home, seriously disrupting the nerves of his wife.
This story has several interesting points. Start with one of the brilliant deductions of Holmes. Since this directly affects the privacy of this bothers Watson. It's a great passage. As for instance, has a dramatic flair at the same tender. Has been one of my favorites, despite being also one of the most predictable.
The Adventure of the Empty House : Since this story is the mother of all spoilers have or might have, if you have not read any of Sherlock Holmes, jump to the next. If no:
This is the return of Sherlock Holmes, in which the shock nearly killed the poor Watson, who took three years for dead. Moriarty's partners seek to avenge the death of this, so Holmes designed a simple plan to make it available to justice so they can be safe in London.
of the slowest in the book. But it's great. I loved every line in spite of the spoilers. Once again the words of Holmes helps us to put in his time.
The adventure of the solitary cyclist : Violet Smith, an attractive young woman, comes to Baker Street asking for help and advice of Holmes. Inheritance and wealth
Africa. It would be my choice to close the book but not a bad story.

admit that after reading the first two stories had my doubts. I felt a little disappointed. Not in terms of form, which is great, but in terms of content. Luckily the following stories made me leave behind any doubt.
In general, what I disliked, and by far, is the predictable result. It is true that there is always a point of surprise in them, but the central line is almost always easier to see. Not all the stories going on but in the majority. As I said before, I like to be surprised.
of the best: it manages the descriptions. Are fair to situate and visualize each scene and character. A few lines devoted to it.
also highlight how you handle the pace. It's easy to hook up the story. These texts and busy events work well hilados.Buen Conan Doyle.

Things I've thought about while reading:
- Where are the hat and pipe?
- Menudo desire role.
- If you have so much money, why share a flat?
- before "making love" amounted to make the cut. Unbelievable.
- Why not leave a brother more? I hope it does the other books.

Note: A 9. It was not the best way to get the books but it was worth.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Does Mastrabating Make My Penis Smaller?

Billy Wilder - One, two, three!

One, two, three pearl is a master and genius of Billy Wilder.



Mr. MacNamara (James Cagney ), sales manager of Coca Cola in Berlin is on hand to ensure their future and improve your company taking the company across the Iron Curtain. But one day, the company president sent his daughter to spend a few days and despendolada Berlón girl falls in love with a red East Germany, putting all MacNamara plans in check.

One, two, three and Billy Wilder's comedy at its best. When the MGM lion leaves the screen, a cheerful tune, shrill and powerful, suddenly becomes the always great Sabre dance-identifiquéis maybe not for the title, but I would assume that most of you know, while passing the opening credits. Wilder produces coguioniza and directs, as he likes. Contextualization begins immediately after Germany, Cold War, a powerful voice and normal pace and in a neutral tone begins to set the tone of the humor of Wilder on this occasion "Some East German police were rude and suspicious, others were suspicious and rude 'or' but people went about their daily affairs ... marching. " Then Coca Cola, capitalism and the reconstruction of West Germany, with workers purely Germanic efficiency and parodic modes and elegantly Nazis (not carry forth this context).

MacNamara is a type a bit grumpy and surly with subordinates. Schlemmer, the most effective of efficient workers who has the tic of heels hard to support their arguments are shown, from the beginning, like one of those great characters in detail. That simple footwork, its cold efficiency and logic, respect that, in its exaggerated forms has some ridicule and the alacrity with which he always explains and serves the wishes of his boss ... they do a great automatically. One notices willy-nilly. And there, in one of the first scenes, is the minute 5:15 - James Cagney is beginning to demand things their way, the way that gives the film its title: "One: you know anything about the mayor's office? (...) Two: collected the tickets for my wife and children? (...) Three: I hope the Russian trade commission at ten-thirty, when they arrive have them come. " And, last but not least, a delightful pass to gag on the German tendency to ignore any reference to Hitler and his followers, when the great Schlemmer says he does not know the name of Adolf because he worked in the underground, metro, and until there came the news. Finally, there is one very important cuckoo clock throughout the movie that sounds occasionally with their heavy melody Yankee doodle.

His secretary and lover, a woman who waddles so incredibly exaggerated - what would a businessman of the time without a lover? Don Draper not approve, of course. The coldness with which moments later, his wife happens to your child telling her "your father", and this brings it back with a "your husband" is simply brilliant. Almost as much as three Soviet comrades, each great in their own way they discuss in whispers but strut in his beloved communism.

Then, the arrival of Scarlett, the president's daughter, a slight bit of helmet revolutionizes the picture. In English, the original voice accompanies great, but in Castilian is too loud and has a touch of silly unbearable.

"We have given a magnificent apartment, the sink is very close to bus!"


And the story progresses ever faster, ever faster , the cuckoo clock sounds more and more often-at times it becomes an ordeal, and their song faster, more up MacNamara voice and give more orders to his cry of "One!, two!, three!", as they weave their web of lies all to return all the course of which no doubt has gone.

The only thing I miss him in the face of the film is overly heavy, at times, is the communist who talks too much and, well ... is an actor who does not convince me at all. A pity. To compensate has its humor, the rest of the cast, the music blends in perfectly with the scene and an elegant and gorgeous photography for which he was nominated for an Oscar in 1962. My surprise, not really surprise me, is a manner of speaking, it was not nominated to anything else. "Stinging criticism?


Note: 9. A pearl of great Billy Wilder, with accelerated talks, certainly, are part of the current inspirations also great Aaron Sorkin .

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Images Of Different Shapes Of Viruses

Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund - City of God

"We get to City of God, hoping to find paradise . Many families were left homeless by the floods or fires caused by criminals in the favelas. The philosophy of the government then was this: they have nowhere to live?, Because City of God. There was no light, no asphalt, no buses but the government of the rich passing of our problems. As I said, City of God was very far from the typical postcard of Rio de Janeiro. "

1960 Buscapé ( Alexandre Rodrigues) is a child raised in City of God. His older brother, Marrecas, Tenderness Trio is part of a group of teenagers who are devoted to petty theft. The trio consists of Hairy ( Jonathan Haagensen), Pliers ( Jefecharder Suplino ) and Marrecas (Renato de Souza ). With Trio Tenderness is usually the younger brother of Hairy, Dadinho ( Douglas Silva).
After the botched robbery at a motel, the way the trio separated. Pliers embraces the priesthood, Marrecas Hairy gone forever and die shot. To reflect the death of Hairy, City of God is filled with journalists and Buscapé decides which wants to engage, want to be a photographer.




The film covers three different decades: 60, 70 and 80. Since the birth of City of God, through the discovery of the cocaine market until a gang war that forever mark the favela.

This is a film so hard and interesting. It is easy to see but worth it.

Perhaps most remarkable is the address. Fernando Meirelles Kátia Lund and do a great job, obviously following the style of Guy Ritchie . The footage not save anything. The story is set in a violent neighborhood, and violence is what it reflects. Get the point along between excessive and gratuitous violence realism.

The quality of the actors is somewhat irregular. I guess this is because many of them were inhabitants of the favelas and were not professional actors. However it did highlight the work of the protagonists. Both Alexandre Rodrigues and Douglas Silva.

The script, which is an adaptation of the book by Paulo Lins has very interesting points. It is agile and fun. To jump from three decades helps to see the evolution of the neighborhood and the facts. The ending is surprising and fantastic character development. Despite the lack of means, we are before a good deed.

Cosillas interesting
- The raterillos are great, be very alert to these little monsters.
- The way that explains how to climb steps into the drug trade is very enjoyable.
- The ease with which talks about corruption, the press, of bribery, poverty ... it is hard but interesting.
- The number of times in which the protagonist thinks that God City pays to be honest.

makeup, hairstyles and costumes help to put us in every age. Change over the decades and are a good choice. They also help to reflect the dirt and poverty which are surrounded, or the opulence of posh or drug traffickers.

The lighting is right. Especially the shadows and lights on black characters, who are the majority.

The music covers all Brazilian styles, adapting to the environment. We have samba, songwriters, disco ... all well located with respect to the scene.

again emphasize the good work they have done with so little budget. Because City of God is a good movie and highly recommended. Certainly makes a mockery of the great productions with millions of euros / dollars that never quite took off.

Curiosities:
- To record in the favelas the team had to bargain with drug dealers in the area.
- It came to write twelve drafts of the script.

Oscar Nominations:
- Best Director.
- Best Editing.
- Best Adapted Screenplay.
- Best Cinematography.

Note: an eight. Amateur actors and the lack of noticeable but it is a great movie very interesting. It's worth giving a chance.


Monday, May 9, 2011

How Much Does Jon Cryer Make Per Episode?

Billy Wilder - The Apartment

CC Baxter (Jack Lemmon ) is employed by an insurance company. To ascend, left his apartment to different heads of the company, which gives him insomnia problems, arguments with neighbors ... Meanwhile, try to get an appointment with Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine ). Everything is further complicated when the chief of staff, Mr. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray ) calls him to ask the now famous key to your apartment.


Wilder continue with the cycle, which so far has yielded great results. Thank you all for the recommendations.

In "The Apartment" Billy Wilder finds the perfect balance of comic works ( "Front Page" , "Some Like It Hot" ) and the most serious (" Twilight of the Gods" ). is funny, cynical, romantic ... a great movie.

The characters are clichés, which makes no lack of charm. The husband who cheats on his wife, the lover who deceived with promises of divorce, the employee who wants to aspire to more ... characters that can be found in thousands of works, but all with a little detail that makes them special and different.

Actions are wonderful. Shirley MacLaine makes one of his best roles, charming and perfect in every shot. Jack Lemmon is in one of his best roles. It's amazing how credible that is as poor sucker which is used worldwide. Fred MacMurray is all that should be hateful to complement your character.
Another highlight are secondary. Both office mates, as neighbors, the home or children do very well. He has a great supporting cast.

The script is too predictable. This does not make a bad script, mind you. It's fun, sharp, cynical and very critical, in line with Wilder. The philosophical conversation about love is amazing. But take away the charm of the movie that everything seems to go in one direction and actually go there. Do not expect this movie to surprise you.

Great movie details:
-CC Baxter's hat. I'm considering it a character, like the ring in Lord of the Rings.
"The doctor asked to donate his body to science.
-Baxter's obsession with the cards. Seriously, what is the point of that game?.
"Be attentive to the Secretary of Sheldrake, is great. And I admit I feel a weakness for the aesthetics of character.

And this time I will not complain about the makeup. Is very good for both men and women. It is discreet and effective. Applaud the makeup.

With the lighting, I have no longer so clear. It's a good job except in two locations: the Chinese and the flat bar. Maybe try more of a problem of poor choice of scenery, but in two places left several areas so dark it takes to tell whether it is day or night.

The music is not my taste. As this is something that happens to me all Wilder's films, except for Some Like It Hot. I guess my thing because it is well appreciated. But I do not say anything at all.

Curiosities:
- DC The letters are an abbreviation CC Baxter Calvin Clifford.
- After The apartment, spent 33 years until a black and white film won the Oscar for best picture. He won Schindler's List.
"The script was written as rolled.

Awards:
-Five Oscars: best director, best film, best editing, best art direction and best original screenplay.
"Three BAFTA: Best Actor (Jack Lemmon), Best Actress (Shirley MacLaine) and Best Film.

Note: an eight. The script will subtract points. But it is fantastic. Attentive to detail in this movie ^ ^

Friday, May 6, 2011

Knee-ankle-foot-orthosis

Alberto Vazquez Figueroa - Cienfuegos II:

And continue the adventures of not so long ago, red goatherd of La Gomera.



After the debacle of evil hadado Fort Nativity, Cienfuegos, who had been caring for the Haitian Sinalinga-the mother of his son, while the Evil Spirit swept the island paradise and fierce attack Canoabo bloodthirsty horde eliminated the last remnants of the English presence in the west of the ocean meets another survivor of the fort, the old Chips, Santa Maria Carpenter. Together they flee aboard Seviya a solid and stable boat in which the old and a select few thought leaving the land of the cacique Guacaraní. His wandering sea, dehydration and will take to replenish tired on another island, which will become prisoners of women and the shaman of a Caribbean village, the fierce and feared cannibalistic islanders.



- What the hell wants a chess a cannibal?
"Maybe to eat the queen.

This time, moreover, we find another parallel story of Mariana Montenegro, the new identity of Ingrid Grass, that the boat captain Juan de la Cosa and the friendship of Luis de Torres, comes the new world. There, will be used to present other notable figures such as the great, brave and honorable swordsman Alonso de Ojeda, in contrast to an incompetent and stupid, as in the first book, Christopher Columbus, who seems to only have talent as captain, the runaway comedy (of which mention a couple of chapters always between disbelief and absurdity) or princess Anacaona, wife of Canoabo.

Figueroa
And it does not let the poor goatherd who submits a thousand and one dirty tricks one after another, teaching is always a false paradise, a comfortable end to their adventures, which always turns out to be a mirage. As always too, as is a constant in this series of novels, a pinch-pinch-or not so chance, the sharp wit of the goatherd, and a survival instinct immutable, fueled by the desire to go to Seville and Germany to meet his love, will be the basis around which to resolve the problems that always plague the red.

A story as fast and agile in the first issue, the same touch of adventure, humor, with the same amount of violence, sex-in Cienfuegos is a real motor-argument, lies, love and the reflection of the cultural clash between Europeans and natives. Thus, the author writes a sequel perfectly faithful to the first, but in a much more alien environment, as the Guanche spent alone or surrounded by native only much of the book. However, that second part drops at times, usually due to falls in rhythm with respect to the first, although specific episodes as God homorístico Chess Knight, the appearance of the chameleon or the tense and violent moment of confrontation with Cienfuegos homosexuality, which the natives consider it a perfectly normal and respectable choice.

Figueroa is broadened, as well, so I read it at times, seems to be a constant of his books, in horrible torture methods, focusing, in this case, the terrible tamandua demon, which usually take the form of an anteater, or the mistreatment of Indians as Goliath rabble, Irigoyen and his family.


Note: 8.5. Perhaps at times the pace enfarrague a reading that is somewhat slower than in the first part of the series, however, there are whole chapters that help maintain a very high level.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

South Park English Streaming Subtitles

Caribbean Roald Dahl - Matilda

Fourth chapter of my childhood reading cycle. This famous work of Roadl Dahl (better known, probably for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, all the more since the scarecrow oscurillo made a movie about it) tells the story of a child prodigy in a family immersed disgusting.


portentous Matilda is a girl who lives with her parents, useless to those who should never be allowed to have children (although there are still shocked when someone proposes gestures such) and his brother, a young man who follows the father's wake.

Given the total lack of attention they devote, the child learns to read and work with numbers for itself and so to get to school, a lovely surprise and wonderful Miss Honey, her teacher.







The Talented Mr. Dahl (I could not resist and refer to it) is clear, his way of telling the story, catching and interesting, appealing to the humor and wit us a perfectly enjoyable book for children around the world. In that binds undeniable talent of an artist Quentin Blake that the rate of one every two-page picture perfectly illustrates a story that would not be all that is great it is without those pictures that radiate charm in each of his strokes, chaotic, little more than scratches that make a great all fresh and absorbing.

The tone in which the account is, of course, simple. A fast pace allows us to appreciate a Matilda equally fast adapting everything, sticks to everything, with 5-years reads Dickens, who is bored in class, but who wants to be one more, he wants to help his lovely teacher who sees the miserable ... and all these situations, Dahl asks them with astounding ease and fluency, while delivering far touches to the characters, rich enough for a story like this: the terrible Wormwood, Matilda's parents, liars, profiteers and swindlers; the monstrous head Trunchbull an evil troll out of hell, the wonderful Miss Honey, one of the most lovable characters I've ever seen, corolla to perfection by the great picture of Blake, and, of course, the very Matilda girl dreamer with an almost infinite potential and fan of Dickens that is saved, after its gamine's eyes, one last surprise.

Note: 9. A great story of a great author, a story well told and interesting and strong and charismatic characters. Probably the best children's books I've read.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Buying Alcohol With A Temporary

Alberto Vazquez Figueroa - Cienfuegos

Long, long time ago ... when I was a kid fresh out of teacher read the Foundation Asimov, I asked my parents to recommend some books. It turned out a series of adventure books set in the discovery of America, that's incredibly entertaining, no doubt, his best asset-counted in a swift and full of interesting characters.

Cienfuegos would say it was who, in turn, caused me to dip a little in English contemporary literature. He had it all: a passionate novel, full of action, adventure, discovery, love, fighting, betrayal ... chungas diseases, History, Cienfuegos was great and my memory of him was huge, magnificent and iridescent.

Lately I wanted a short book with incredible adventures hard, so after taking a look at the considerable library together at home (in the house of my parents, go), I decided to reread this novel. I always feel the same. When I take a book to keep special affection, I do fear that this time I do not like, to think that only liked me because of my childhood innocence or naivety or whatever. The truth is that most of the time it happens to me, but every one that it does feel a little sting of painful disappointment, as if something was over, as if he had lost forever. Does not it happen?




I went to Cienfuegos. Absolutely. I have returned to enjoy all my desire. Under his adventure novel way of hiding a love story and way exaggerated epic, a romance of Paris and Helen who survives and logic hazards. Or is it a love story that hides an incredible adventure story? I have my doubts, but the fact is that this is one of the readings more comfortable, simple and interesting I've ever faced. The pages are happening fast and interesting, keeping the reader hooked that provides for swift scenes, with an acceptable description and puts it in position but not cramming or tired. The characters, in clear and simple way, get all significant players in the lines devoted to them: the smart and convert Don Luis de Torres, the superb and able Juan de la Cosa, the obsessive Columbus, the mean and grumpy Caragato , the friendly and peaceful chips, and even virtually indexed and Ingrid Luna Lion Grass, Viscount and Viscountess, respectively, of Teguise, and, of course, the goatherd from La Gomera who stars in the story, red-haired Adonis Herculean, uncultured and acrobatic ape, which is Cienfuegos.

The story is that Captain Leo de Luna, Viscount La Gomera has a beautiful wife of Germanic origin, Ingrid Grass. Leon is a brave man, tanned, educated and zealous, so when he discovers that his wife hits her with a goatherd ignorant who can hardly speak, gets angry and decides to kill him because he is unable to give the love of his wife, he considers the greatest of worldly goods. The goatherd, who does not know half the mass, trying to go to Seville where he agreed to meet with his beloved blond Teutonic (not busty, but may also) embarks on the Santa Maria heading to exotic India.

And the way is simply brilliant. Apart from attractive characters, a narrative fast as the gale wind of a Cantabrian that dropped the interest at any time, we find a quick tour of life on board one of the ships and then with a quick description of the English, the fort of the nativity and wildlife. The pouting, the dirty words, the vile actions together with the exultation of the camaraderie of life at sea, the roughness and serenity to unforeseen events. So many characters so close together, the way that presents a few from the always peculiar view of the goatherd, form a magnificent picture, a sample of manual on how to write an adventure novel to the end.

Note: 9. I think, again, the perfect guide on how to write an adventure story, but I do not like the excessive love of the players guide their actions. I guess I am reluctant to accept a guide so strong in a book, but not really tarnishes the note book. Let's see if I return to this author that I have very left for a couple of decades.


And last but not least has to be a guide for a game of 7 th Sea as a world great.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Female Adolescent Genital Exam

Billy Wilder - Front Page

Hildy Johnson ( Jack Lemmon) is a famous journalist Chicago Examiner. He announces to his boss, Walter Burns (Walter Matthau ) of his intention to leave work to marry the young pianist Peggy Grant (Susan Sarandon ). However, Burns is committed to Hildy makes the article on the execution of the year. Earn Williams (Austin Pendleton ) will be hanged the next day by killing a policeman. Burn will do their utmost to avoid that Hildy leave their profession.


Billy Wilder is one of my favorite directors but this is not one of his greatest films. I am aware of the good reputation that precedes him but not for me to help her. And it's a good movie, no doubt. It's still light years " The Sunset Boulevard", " Some Like It Hot " or "1,2,3 ...." In fact, during the first hour of viewing, I thought it just was not the day. I thought maybe he was very tired and so anything that happened to me was funny. We went to sleep because it was too late and leave the rest of the tape for the next day. And no, a new day did not improve my opinion.

The script is adapted from the play and it shows. Certainly has a very theatrical style markup. For the curious, the book is "Front Page" by Ben Hecht and Charles McArthur.
Best of the script is hard to criticize everything that can be criticized: the Communists, conservatives, journalists, electoral system, the police ... There
notable moments, as when
- sheriff and the mayor decide to hide the pardon that the Governor has granted to Williams in order to facilitate the reelection of the second in the next election.
-O when you close your usual brothel prostitution pretend to pursue.
- All journalists meet in the press room to call their newsrooms below to give some of the events. Each of a different version, inventing facts on the fly to give a much larger drama.

The script has great characters:
Hildy, who wants to leave a world that really has a passion to lead a quieter life.
Peggy, a world of patience is clear that their marriage will not work if Hildy continues to write for a newspaper.
Burns, inventing a thousand tricks to stay Hildy. This is the best character, no doubt. The king of demagoguery, blackmail and lies. A monster of journalism.
The mayor, chief of the city worthy.
The sheriff, ready for all to see Williams died.
The prostitute. The prostitute is my favorite. Carol Burnett does an awesome job.
also stressed the homosexual. It is not a common sight in films of the era. In fact, they used to remove the indents, as Elia Kazan made all the plays of Tennessee Williams that led to the movies. But here is a character. I was struck that ended: with your partner, putting an antique shop in Cotte Island. I think that was the beginning of a stereotype that has reached our days.

The performances are outstanding, all of them. Have chosen a great cast and it shows. I stressed to the unknown prostitute, which makes an interpretation enviable.

The direction is good work worthy of its director. Links very well the scenes and shots are perfect.

makeup of the soil always complain, it's fantastic. No highlights men and women adapt to social class. Peggy takes a make a lot more discreet than the prostitute. It's one of those little details that make a difference.

The lighting is very successful. Especially in outdoor scenes. Since most of the scenes are at night, the play of light and shadow is perfect.

Writing the review I realized that I have very little to say about music. All I can stress is Susan Sarandon singing. I leave it in the trailer, has been unable to find the piece separately:


Note: a six. Okay, no more. He failed to make me laugh despite being supposedly funny.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Leave And License Agreement

Fina Casalderrey - The mystery of Lua children

As part of my cycle childhood reading, according to some friends (started as one and that's three ...), every child should have read, I began with the mystery of the children of Lua, Casalderrey Fina.



I read the book in Galician, because it has come to hand, in the edition orange The steamer that is, the intended Children older than 9 years (I read it because it exceeded the prerequisites of course). I must admit that A hole in the fence left a taste in my mouth hard to beat, with that game scenes were both children and adults, so I took this with some suspicion.
surplus.

I admit that I looked so good as the French book Sautereau, but has a lovely touch rarely found elsewhere. The story is told by David, a village boy, who lives with his father, mother and an older brother called Xocas. It also has a girlfriend named Branca, which is very smart, and a cat called Lua. Lua has had kittens before, twice, but both are gone and the children do not know what to chalk it, so ready to be detectives of older, they have to discover it using all the tricks they can and not trust anyone or take anything for granted.



Lua, the adorable cat is the center of each chapter, but David is active camera and tells us everything that weaves the plot through their actions. Everything revolves around the pregnant cat, kittens will have and the obsession to discover what happened to the others. Many of the passages in the book, as you might suppose, are told with a tenderness that surrounds everything, which takes precedence over the rest. The book is meant that feeling beautiful, quiet ... home and sad seeks joy and sadness, in scenes played by a folkloric ultra filter fun childish ignorance.

assists the reader to information that, for the few children are getting inquiries. Lua is what matters, and they do not mind getting into trouble to discover the infamous thief kittens. Although the tone is usually pleasant adventure, there are chapters sad (and why they're flashbacks and you know that nothing really terrible can happen, he knows the current situation from the beginning) and of the terrible illness suffered by the cat or when find it, or near the beginning, when children and Lua half desperately looking sad and kittens.

I was surprised that the end was not expected and how Casalderrey Mrs. Hitchcock ignored the teacher and presents all the possibilities, to a greater or lesser extent, on the front pages. When he finished, though I had opted for another possibility, which also occurs in the book, I could not fail to recognize that the elements, at least, had been submitted. Of course, getting picky, one could still suspicious of the explanation given.

Note: 7. It is a good book and I think a nice read for children. But it is clear that this is lost with age and is equally enjoyable in a band in another. 15 or 16 years ago would have been my favorites, almost certainly. It is simply adorable (actually is "Currin", for those who really understand.)

Friday, April 29, 2011

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Charles Vidor - Gilda

Johnny (Glenn Ford ), a petty con man, is saved from certain death by Ballin Mundson ( George Macready), director of an illegal casino in Buenos Aires. The two men become friends and Johnny goes to work for Ballin. This friendship is affected by Ballin wedding with former lover Johnny, Gilda ( Rita Hayworth ).


Gilda is a classic but not one of the greats. In a film that is good without reaching the height of "Eve" or "A Streetcar Named Desire." Yet there are an absurd amount of references to it, so I very much recommend that you dedicate the time and forty that lasts. Gilda

a story of lies, jealousy, shady deals and scams.
George Macready and Rita Hayworth excel in their roles. Perfectly convey his jealousy, confusion, ambitions ... are convincing at all levels. Glenn Ford I liked it too. Makes "tough guy" as his running mate, but gives much less expressiveness and depth of character.
There are four main characters are all great. In fact, I think the highlight of the script is the character design:
  • Jonnhy: a small-time crook who develops a loyalty bordering on devotion to his boss. A devotion that has to be measured with the passion it arouses Gilda.
  • Ballin: a controller cold and calculating, surrounded by strange and dangerous business. Obsessed with world domination and Gilda. Yes, world domination, you read that right.
  • Gilda: Gilda is not the most honored woman in the world but neither is the fox that wants to convince Johnny.
  • The casino worker, cynical and ironic. Johnny specialized in insulting. It's a comic relief that gives a bit of excitement among both drama.
The other strong point is the dialogue script. It made me laugh several times and developed very well made. It is very predictable but it has some interesting points like: Ballin feigning death.

The music is based mainly in Argentina and dance performances and Gilda, then I leave. Beware of spoiler for the videos! My dear
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Put the Blame on Mame (yes, this is the famous slap):


not usually highlighting the costumes in films that are set in their own time but in this film if you will. It's fantastic. Perfectly follows the evolution of the characters and helped position it in different places and events.
The sets are well chosen and highlight, among other things, the megalomania of Ballin. The odd game of blind and speakers office, pictures of himself ... very consistent with his obsession to seize the planet.
Two weak points are the lighting and makeup. The lighting is too strong on Gilda and very faint in all other respects. I understand the intent here was to highlight to the actress but it was not necessary and gives a strange look into the faces of other actors.
makeup Glenn Ford in his eyes dark, enhancing the effect of light and highlight your lips made up of a light tone. As I imagine it does not look very flattering.
While dubbing meets and can see it well without any problem, you will enjoy the original version the voice of Rita Hayworth, who hits a lot more character.

Note: 7. Is good and has to be seen, but do not expect a classic 10. It is not.

PS: I had to say, Rita Hayworth is amazing in this film. Beauty and sensuality in a pure state. Curves Live!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Milena Velba - Pregnancy Check

Clint Eastwood - Unforgiven

never know what to expect of his friend Clint. When a movie I like yours ... God, I love, but when I do not like, I find it mind-numbing ad nauseam. So when I get to see a movie you, I doubt: What group is it?



As usual, Clint Clint's character makes. Uncle hard and breaking that goes slightly wrong but it is actually a piece of bread that helps those who have nobody. Yes, Clint is roll or something.
The film goes a little guy a filthy crack whore in the face and the punishment imposed is not enough to calm things down, so Bill Munny (Clint Eastwood), his friend Ned Logan (Morgan Freeman) and 'Schofield Kid' (Jaimz Woolvett) come looking for him not to give quarter. As nasty nemesis, above all, and more than their prey, have the sheriff, a horrible, despicable and magnificent Little Bill (Gene Hackman).

generally has a way of being told so by Mr. Eastwood. Long shots, some scenes of open fields quite poetic, strong colors and sad in his epic emptiness, their loneliness. The story is clear and no walks with trifles, he knows what he wants to tell and how you will do it. Known to what extent can decorate-productive things and how much overhead is trivial and is not entertaining, or bundles, or delights us / seduce / tricks with colors that obscure the emptiness of the story.

Hackman's character is ... the archetype hateful. Without great compliments. His epic scene in which Bob disarms 'English' (Richard Harris, Dumbledore in the first two boy wizard with the front made a cisco), an old man of 70 tacos, and then gives him a beating, is an example of manliness and testosterone without objection. How hard is like granite Porriño. Kid is another tough guy, or want to seem so, because it is a pussy who needs to lie and exaggerate their false deeds to keep the testes of men being noticed really like Logan and Munny. Incidentally, my favorite was Bob ultrasecundario 'English', the actor does it so well, the character is so charismatic ... I think that led to my terrible hatred for the idiot with no self-esteem of Little Bill, which seeks to recoup licked Clint sheepskins. Seriously, Little Bill is a old crack hitting.


" I must have a face like you ." No part of this scene, mind you.

The final shootout scene seemed ridiculous. I guess that emphasizes the fact that you have a cool head is the one that hits, and the rest die. But ... Like that? Really?


Note: 7. Clint Harris and I loved Hackman, although the characters are a bit flat (all in general). Freeman, who always like, has no character, in my opinion, especially attractive. Woolvett supremely bored me, being well below most secondary, as Harris himself or whores. Clint already showed signs of his talent for leadership, with some well shot scenes, slow without getting boring (except for specific points of rhythmic death), but wasted, I think, some very dramatic moments.


Other films of his friend Clint:
Heartbreak Ridge (Note: 4).
Million Dollar Baby (Note 9).
Gran Torino (Note 9).

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Mac Studio Fix Swatches

Alfred Hitchcock - Marnie, the thief

Marnie (Tippi Hedren ) is a woman who lives to steal, a kleptomaniac who can not suppress their impulses. Always follow the same modus operandi : it presents a secretary, get the job you are given without showing references and after a time, steals the company and disappears. He uses lies, false identities ... whatever it takes in order to conform with its purpose.
But everything changes when he crosses paths Mark Rutland ( SeanConnery ). Knowing the problem of Marnie, the contract to study and learn what drives him to steal.

The script is fantastic. In fact at the time broke the mold to speak openly of frigidity in women. Without being sleazy to the topic, do not save anything. The scenes are well-spun and the end is surprising. You know that something has happened, continually ask yourself why, you thousands of conjectures, and finally give you an answer that is not what you expected,

The characters are complex and well developed:
Mark: obsessed with Marnie, affectionate with his family, but distanced the rest of humanity, with a hint of contempt for them. Marnie
: thief, liar, frigid ... full of problems and mixed feelings. A woman who feels more comfortable with horses than with people.
Lil (Diane Baker ): sister of the first wife of Mark. Love with him and willing to do anything for it.

The performances are superb. The first time I saw Sean Connery I did not like. With a few more views I have to say above was wrong. I may not have the day or I lose some nuance, but this man deserves my applause for her performance. Tippi Hedren, despite all the rumors about Hitchcock's displeasure toward her, is impressive. Marnie is not an easy character and she embroiders. However, my favorite is Diane Baker. Get an air give her character lovable despite tripping to Marnie. Lovely.

care Hitchcock music soon in his works. But this movie has a great soundtrack to . Bernard Herrmann was brilliant especially. I suggest that you go through the biography of this great composer.

The lighting and costumes met. The make fails with Sean Connery. I spent half the film wondering what happened to her eyebrows and lips. I do not know what they have done, but it is not good.

One of the few problems the film is that it has parts that have not aged well. Some of the images shot on horseback or in cars become obsolete. That if, at the time had to be incredible but today have become very outdated.

The address is ... is Hitchcock, no doubt. A director at the head of one of his best films. A lesson in cinema.
During the play are interspersed two types of plans: a very short scenes focusing on everyday and keep the keys in a bag, take some flowers or a card to change the portfolio, others start from the roof, removing the viewer the center stage, and down to get a closeup of the actor who is in the room.
With this technique gained the enmity of critics for doing a very experimental film ahead of its time. Moreover, in countries like England was rated X by the issues concerned.

take this to mean that to make experimental films do not need to create a film over two hours ill done and that nobody understands. Examples of experimental film directors who were in his day, Hitchcock, Coppola, Alan Parker, Scorsese and Guy Ritchie. Does anyone not understand his films? That's it. Less gafapastismo and more good movies, thanks.

Curiosities:
-Diane Baker has always said that this was his movie and his favorite role.
"In his biography, has denied that Hitchcock Tippi not address him during filming.
-Hitchcock used a mechanical horse in the scenes with more risk to the animal.
-A Diane Baker would not let him read the script, she agreed to do before.

Note: 9. It's fantastic. A classic one of the best.