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Porcile (1969)
capitalism, religion, Burgess
I honestly admit that this film was not easy for me. But I believe that the only intention of director was to express language more beautiful and therefore with more power and suggestion. And I think this is why Pasolini is Pasolini and not Spielberg. There are three important pillars in this society that converts, under Pasolini's view, our existence in corruption: capitalism, Burgess and catholic religion. Somebody has already talked about the first (Burgess is a consequence) but I didn't heard anything yet of catholic religion. The second history (dream of the first?) ends up by dogs eating bodies of those men who first were forced to kiss the cross. Julian died devoured by pigs. Both had follow opposite ways of compromise but both died because of the beasts. What I understand is that even if Julian had followed second history (...I killed my father, I ate human flesh...) cannibalism of these powers would have defeated him. The role of the priests in second history is just to denounce the intolerance, hypocrisy and aim of power and control of Catholic religion.
The Jazz Singer (1980)
don't waste your time
I almost throw it away by the window, but later on I thought in pedestrians and also that it is possible to record on it something. The best of this movie is Neil's songs and singing. The plot is completely non credible. Also it contains a great amount of American propaganda. That propaganda in the 80s; today is little bit more sophisticated. The movie is very slow and you can imaging the end after first half and hour. Lawrence Oliver is very good as always but his role is so exaggerated and that he can not do any more with it. A remake made for the glory of Neil Diamond and another waste of time and resources for the American industry. Sometimes very funny when its trying to be dramatic and stupid when is trying to be funny. I recommend if you see it and like it, drink a bottle of wine and watch it another time.