Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1992)


Genre: Comedy
Directed by: Rocco Urbisci
Cast: George Carlin
Time: 59 minutes



Recorded live from the Paramount Theatre, in New York City, George Carlin’s eighth HBO comedy special is said to have been his favorite. The comic was definitely at the top of his game as far as crafting bits that flowed into each other. Carlin had developed a true knack for playing with the English language, and this show is a clear indication of that.

In Jammin’ in New York, George Carlin talks about the Persian Gulf war, the little common things we share as humans, airline announcements, using golf courses for the homeless and the people who feel they need to save the planet. The material is biting, and it is strong. It really sticks out in the PC world of today, and I love it.

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