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The Dark Knight Rises

Bloated, boring, distorting the inner meaning of Batman itself: a heartless movie, with sumptuous visual effects and an incredibly presumptious director. Mark: 5,5 / 10

Argo-mania

After winning the PGA, Argo conquers the highest achievement at this year's SAGs: the Best Ensemble. What's in store now?

What now?

Argo has just won the Producers Guild Award. And its director is not even nominated for the Academy Award. I think this year we'll make history...

Italy's not the worst...

At least in my country the government has not voted (yet...) against gay propaganda (ask Putin and Medvedev about this infamous law...).

Too much

After releasing TWO fragrances, countless gadgets, useless features and A MINERAL WATER, Lady Gaga wants to study acting since she'd like to win an Oscar within five years. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, that's too much. Please disappear. Forever.

Silver Linings Playbook

Nice, solid movie with many differences from the book, definitely good acting and a very agreeable vibe throughout the whole story. Mark: 8 / 10

Politically doubtful

I was on the verge of choosing a candidate to vote for, when he clearly stated he won't support same-sex marriages. Right, let's start from the beginning. Again.

Cast Away

Never had the chance to see this movie with Tom Hanks. He's pretty good, the rest is mere routine. Mark: 5,75 / 10

Life of Pi

Visually superb, a bit self-conceited, well acted, very well written. But the strongest aspect is the story (taken from a novel), not the movie itself. Mark: 7,25 / 10

First time ever

If Ben Affleck wins the DGA Award as Best Feature Film Director, he will mark the first time in history that a non-nominated director for the Academy Award wins this prize. Let's see...

It won't happen, but if it happens...

In about three or four months something apparently impossible to happen could come to life... Let's hope (???) and see...

Sexy Ben

Mr. Affleck, please never cut that phenomenal beard you grew: you're more than adorable this way...

A new hope?

In about forty days we'll be voting for our new government: please tell me whom I have to vote for. Please.

Migraine

Whoever keeps saying he's got "a tremendous headache" has never experienced migraine. Trust me.

Surprise

An unexpected visit from a dear dear dear friend is like a glorious dive into sheer happiness...

Academy Awards

After a thorough analysis, I can state this year's nominees genuinely suck.

What the fxxx???

Ben Affleck not nominated??????????????????????????????????? Dear members of the Academy, are you INSANE????????????????????????????

Sadness?

It's strange when you realize a friendship is trembling under the strokes of natural events; moreover, it's a bit sad when you suddenly have the impression one of your best friends seems a completely different human being in this situation.

In a nutshell

Today a friend of mine wrote this: "Life is mere shit; then you die." I don't know if I have to laugh or cry...

Coherence

Last year, Iran won the Foreign Language Picture Academy Award for the first time. The director spoke about "overcoming political issues" and was warmly applauded. This year, one of the most acclaimed movies depicts the 1979 Canadian Caper in the background of the Iran Hostage Crisis. Ha. Ha. Ha.

Why?

Frankly I can't understand why actresses such as Allison Janney, Laura Linney and Patricia Clarkson don't gain the worldwide fame and respect they deserve...

Alex

Today I'd really feel like meeting him and have a pleasant, friendly chat... I wonder when it's going to happen...

Mr. Spielberg and Mr. Day Lewis

I'm afraid Lincoln will ratify the third statuette for both the American director and the English actor: that's boring. Terribly boring.

Carolina Kostner

Talking about sports, I've never got so passionately excited: I think it's a bit preternatural watching her free program at the 2012 Worlds more than a hundred times. And always crying.

The absolute antithesis

Everything I really execrate is condensed in the essence of the midget that governed us for too many years. God, forgive me for how much I hate him.

Danny and Nicole

Today I thought about how (and where) my overseas "nephew and niece" could be in ten years, and I started to travel with my imagination...

Kate Winslet

I just saw Neverland again: I love Kate. Boundlessly.

Academy Awards

Two days left to the nominations announcement. I'm preparing to be extremely disappointed. I know it.

(Anti-) Social

I'm seriously starting to loathe Facebook and the pandemic, colossal ignorance dished out by the majority of (in)human beings populating it.

Argo

What a movie!!! And what about Ben Affleck? Stunningly unbelievable. Mark: 9 / 10

Prometheus

Nice movie, some appreciable ideas, acting consistently below my expectations. A sequel is already scheduled... Mark: 7 / 10

New Year's Eve

It was pretty strange without Marla. It was fun and relaxing, though.

Xmas

Some years ago I started "surviving" it instead of enjoying this merry feast. Is it going to change?

Tin Tin

Heartless movie with a truly remarkable visual apparatus. I've forgotten about it after a couple of minutes. Mark: 6,75 / 10