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Inside Out: get in touch with your emotions

8/25/2015

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Inside Riley's head, nothing makes sense anymore. She used to lead a quiet and peaceful life in Minnesota, until her parents decided to move to San Francisco. After leaving her friends and her old house behind, she feels lost in this new hostile environment, and only one thought now occupies her mind: finding her way back home. As the 11 year-old is going through so much hardship trying to adapt, the five main emotions inside her head are a mess. Tiny lively creatures living in her mind - allegories of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger & Disgust - struggle to understand how she's handling all these changes.
But when Joy loses control of Riley's mind and chaos takes over, the young girl's happiness is at stake. The only way she can let go in order to move on and find inner peace, is by discovering how to deal with her feelings. Because sometimes, we just need to accept that we're sad and find a way to express our sorrow, for hiding our pain only makes matters worse. It's okay not to be okay, as long as we can dominate our emotions.

Inside Out takes us on a journey into a young girl's mind, revealing her most personal thoughts and her deepest secrets, allowing us to understand every aspect of her personality.
The Disney Pixar animated movie leaves us with a new perspective on who we are, proving that each and every one of our actions reflects life's impact on our souls: the memories - whether they're good or bad -, the past experiences, the environment surrounding us... in one way or another, they've all taken part in making us who we are today. There's more to someone than what meets the eye, for they have had a lifetime of building their personality with a succession of moments, dreams, thoughts and sentiments. The movie emphasizes the fact that human emotions are mirrored in interpersonal relationships.

Set in an enchanting colorful scenery, Inside Out surprises the viewer, leaving him with a lot to consider and think about. This particular aspect of the movie makes it a masterpiece to be seen not only by young children, but also by grown-ups and teenagers. A long-awaited animation film that mastered the hard task of alternating between hilarious scenes and emotional sequences. I only wish there would've been more parallels with the consequences on Riley's life when Joy becomes selfish, thus failing in her attempt to get everything back to normal.
A 94 minute-long revelation directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen, with a brilliant soundtrack signed Michael Giacchino. If you still need some facts to be convinced that Inside Out really isn't to be missed, you should keep in mind that the movie has scored around 700 million dollars at the box office, and it was rated 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as 8,6/10 on IMDB.

PS: At some point, as Riley's happy memories seem further away in time and can't be conserved anymore, they become bittersweet and start fading out. I love how the writers suggest an explanation for every aspect of the human mind and its functioning.
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Sherlock

1/25/2015

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The legend of Sherlock Holmes comes back to life with a modern remake of the mystery cases.

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this BBC production as the infamous detective, alongside Martin Freeman who plays his loyal friend John Watson. Embodied by two brilliant actors, the pair forms a funny duo whose top 2 priorities are solving crimes and stopping the dangerous Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott).
They can always rely on the support of one naïve Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves), one sweet Mrs Hudson (Una Stubbs), and Sherlock's brother Mycroft Holmes (Mark Gatiss, co-creator).

In this series, Sherlock defines himself as a "consulting detective, the only one in the world", but also as a "high-functioning sociopath". As he considers himself intellectually superior to the mass - which is obviously true - modern Sherlock is a very complex character.
Without any doubt or second thought, Benedict Cumberbatch was born to play this role with an intense and serious approach. Nevertheless, he even managed to apply a funny side to this detective with social issues and a brain beyond compare.

After a long hiatus, with a most-awaited Christmas special planned for 2015, the 4th season of Sherlock will be back on your screens by 2016. Creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss even announced to be working on a fifth one.
So if you aren't a "Sherlockian" yet, hurry and catch up the 3 seasons you have missed (each consisting of 3 long episodes).

Acclaimed by the critics, Sherlock is an award-winning British TV series that stole the heart of millions of viewers. A brilliant adaptation of the famous books.

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The Imitation Game

1/24/2015

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Alan Turing is a British mathematician who created the machine Christopher, the very first computer.
In World War II, Turing cracked the codes that the Germans were sending through their "unbreakable" system Enigma.

However, he was never thanked properly for everything he had offered his country, and his works were kept secret for half a century.
A few years after the war ended, the police arrested Turing for "indecency" because of his sexuality. The government forced him to undergo a hormonal treatment that lead him to commit suicide.


Geniuses are often misunderstood, and "sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of, who do the things no one can imagine".
Indeed, it is believed that Turing's works have saved 14 millions people and helped in ending the war 2 years sooner.

A heartbreaking biography with an expert cast (Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Allen Leech, Matthew Goode, Matthew Beard), The Imitation Game is a beautiful homage to the man behind the Allies' victory. It finally pays tribute to a war hero who fought with his brains instead of a gun.
Benedict Cumberbatch gives a performance beyond compare and brings Alan Turing back to life. He's to be applauded for playing the most complex role of the year so incredibly.

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Killing Bono

1/20/2015

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Neil McCormick, an Irish wannabe singer a little full of himself, is persuaded that he's going to be a rock legend. He convinces his brother Ivan to form a band with him and stops him from joining another one. This "other one" is called U2.

As you all know, it turns out to be the greatest rock band and becomes known world-wide. The lead singer, Bono, was Neil's classmate. And here he is now, accomplishing his wildest dreams, while the McCormick brothers struggle to pay their debts. Based on Neil's autobiography, Killing Bono is a true story about dreams, jealousy, celebrity, brotherhood, 70s Dublin and rock.

Enter the mind of a guy who watches his high school classmate live the dream, while he can't even get a dozen people to attend his gigs. A bit of psychology is at the rendez-vous in this Nick Hamm masterpiece, starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Pete Postlethwaite, Krysten Ritter, Luke Treadaway.


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Downton Abbey

1/20/2015

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Downton Abbey is a chronicle of the lives of the Crawley family and their servants. Filmed in 2010, the first season begins in the years leading up to World War I.

The Crawleys only have three daughters, but in 20th century England, women can’t inherit titles nor estates… So what’s going to occur to Downton Abbey?
Between finding an heir for the estate, dealing with their complicated love-lives and overcoming war terror, follow the inhabitants of the mansion in their glamorous yet sometimes scandalous lives.

An award-winning TV series, that will both entertain you, and teach you about the British lifestyle in the early years of the 20th Century.

Created by Julian Fellowes. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton.

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Malavita (The Family)

12/2/2014

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This movie by Luc Besson, based on a French novel, draws the story of a family that used to be part of the mob. Now protected by the FBI, they are trying to change their way of living by moving to a little village in France. Therefore, each one of them has to integrate and try to act normally, as if they were never in the Mafia. But old habits die hard, and to quote the movie - "asking politely with a gun in your hand is better than asking politely with nothing" (Al Capone).

The family of mobsters cannot help it: even if the FBI has forbidden the father (Robert De Niro) to leave the house, he still finds a way to sneak out. And while the mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) is shopping for supplies, she ends up setting fire to the supermarket. It goes without saying that their kids (Dianna Agron - John D'Leo) will also struggle to stay out of trouble in high-school.

For how long can they stay locked up, put up the nice act and hide their true identity? Soon their ennemies will find them, and escaping their destiny will become harder than they had planned.

Malavita, also known as The Family, has a captivating screenplay and a lovely cast. The best scenes are the ones where the family tries to integrate and start from scratch, trying to forget about their former mobsters instincts.

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The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay (part I)

12/2/2014

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As the phenomenal science-fiction trilogy is coming to an end, the directors of "The Hunger Games" have decided to divide the last opus in 2 parts. The first one is currently showing in cinemas all over the world.

The beginning of the movie is set in District 13, which was supposed to have vanished, as believed in the first 2 films. Hunger Games winner Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), who has been saved by the aforementioned district, is getting ready to lead the revolution against the Capitol. Only issue is, the ennemies have taken her friend Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) as a hostage. Katniss is the only hope of freedom that the people of Panem have left. Will she live up to their expectations? Could she save them from President Snow and his army once and for all? Luckily, she knows she could always count on her many allies, among whom Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) and Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin).

Better than the 2 previous movies, Mockingjay (Part I) is an ode to freedom, and a good exemple of people coming together to fight their dictator.
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Begin Again (New York Melody)

9/23/2014

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Keira Knightley plays a young British woman who came to NY with her boyfriend (Adam Levine from Maroon 5). They are both songwriters passionate about music and each other, hungry for an experience in the Big Apple. But when her boyfriend cheats on her, she finds herself on her own in the big city. One night, at a gig, she gets noticed by a man who used to work at a record label (Mark Ruffalo). He wants to sign her, but she's hesitant. He's definitely drunk, hasn't got a job anymore, and his personal life is even worse. So why should she trust him?

Find out how two lonely souls can achieve great things starting from nothing, in a city where being on your own can be quite tough. With a tiny budget, they will record an album in the streets, on the roofs and bridges... They will gather musicians from the streets as well.

A beautiful movie that shows a side of the city you have never seen yet. Behind the towers and under New York's skyline, there is a whole other way of life where artists struggle to make their way to the top. Living the American dream is always hard, but it's easier when you have someone to share it with.

Begin Again's scenario is full of surprises, trading all the clichés for unexpected plot twists. Several times, you will tend to let prejudice, rumors and appearance judge the characters, but you will find out later that you were wrong. That's one of the things I loved most about the movie - it teaches you that you can't judge a book by its cover. (e.g.: pay attention to Mark Ruffalo's character; you'll be surprised).

(SPOILERS - DON'T READ IF YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED WHEN WATCHING THE MOVIE)- At the end of the day, the characters will make up and forgive each other, but fortunately they'll be smart enough not to do the same mistakes twice. They will forgive and forget, but they will still move on.

With breathtaking pictures of the Big Apple and an addictive soundtrack, the movie is a beautiful ode to those musicians who sometimes get unnoticed in the streets, but whose talent lights up the city that never sleeps. The whole casting has done an excellent job, but the biggest and greatest surprise remains Keira Knightley's enchanting voice.

I recommend you download the soundtrack as soon as you finish the movie. As I mentioned afore, it's an ode to New York and its artists, friendship and forgiveness.

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Rent

6/30/2014

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This 2005 musical draws the story of a group of friends living in Greenwich. They face many problems such as fighting illness, and they have troubles paying the rent. But as they build new relationships, they manage to survive, together against the world.

They fight in the name of freedom - the freedom to express themselves, the freedom to love, the freedom to stay alive. They sing in the name of love and friendship, they carry the flag of La Vie Bohème.

With a beautiful soundtrack and breathtaking performances... a great movie in which the characters’ friendship is touching, and their motivation to fight their illness is inspiring.

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New Girl

6/23/2014

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When Jess (Zoe Deschanel) discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her, she decides to move in with three guys she just met on the internet. Does it matter that they are complete strangers? 

When she moved in, little did she know it was going to be so much fun… Along with her friend Cece (a model), her roommates will teach her many life lessons. They will convince her to face her ex, they will help her find a rebound to get over him… But most importantly, the five of them will have a good time and enjoy the little pleasures of life.

Join Jess, and meet her hilarious roommates Nick, Schmidt, and Winston. Between funny quiproquos and hilarious jokes, New Girl is simply a great comedy.


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