Matt Micucci

Autumn is my “Philosophical Season.” I’ve been revisiting my old notes on Ancient Philosophy... Plato, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, Confucius, the Upanishads etc.

I understand it's not a trendy thing to do, and it's not for everyone, but I find it's good medicine for the mind and the soul.

Naukar A poor servant and his wife agree to give their son to the childless woman of the wealthy family he serves. However, their sacrifice brings them only suffering and injustice in return.

Cinephiles! I just added "Naukar," a 1955 Pakistani film, to the TMBD database. It wasn't there before (and therefore, not on Letterboxd either). If you'd like to contribute more info on it, please feel free to do so: www.themoviedb.org/movie/156206...

I'm not very active on any social media but Instagram. If you like music and film, follow me there!!
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𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦. Listen to the latest episode of Matt's Music Crate on Babylon Radio:

www.mixcloud.com/BabylonRadio... #radioshow #music

FILMS I WATCHED THIS WEEK

DUMB AND DUMBER (P. Farrelly, 1994) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
BEN-HUR: A TALE OF THE CHRIST (F. Niblo, 1925) ⭐⭐
NOBODY'S WATCHING (J. Solomonoff, 2017) ⭐⭐⭐
THE NEIGHBOUR'S WIFE AND MIND (H. Gosho, 1931) ⭐⭐
THE NAKED GUN (D. Zucker, 1988) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
CELL (T. Williams, 2016) ⭐

#Cinephile

DUA LIPA, 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘮 (2024 / Warner)

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐⭐

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: "End of an Era," "Houdini"

#music www.instagram.com/p/DPN0rm1CGd...

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, 𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜.𝘚.𝘈. (1984, Columbia)

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: "Born in the U.S.A.," "Downbound Train," "Nor Surrender," "Dancing in the Dark," "My Hometown"

#Music www.instagram.com/p/DPI9IzVCEG...

FILMS I WATCHED THIS WEEK:

REBECCA (A. Hitchcock, 1940) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LA CHIENNE (J. Renoir, 1931) ⭐⭐⭐
STRAW DOGS (S. Peckinpah, 1971) ⭐⭐⭐
STALKER (A. Tarkovsky, 1979) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
DOING TIME (Y. Sai, 2002) ⭐⭐⭐
BEHIND THE CURVE (D. J. Clark, 2018) ⭐⭐⭐
CHARADE (S. Donen, 1963) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#cinephile

TREASURE TROVE FROM GLOBAL MUSIC CRATES. Listen to the latest episode of Matt's Music Crate on Babylon Radio: www.mixcloud.com/BabylonRadio... #radioshow #music

𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟 (dir. A. Polonsky, 1947) "Classic boxing drama powered by John Garfield's performance, Polonsky’s scathing critique of the American Dream, and James Wong Howe’s groundbreaking fight cinematography." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #cinephile www.instagram.com/p/DPGU2sIAiP...

** 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘... 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗦 **

If you love The Beatles' mix of catchy melodies, studio experimentation, and timeless songwriting, here are ten artists who carry that spirit in their own way. #music

𝗡𝗔𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡 (dir. L. Buñuel, 1959) "A neorealist parable of faith and failure, exposing the ironies, absurdity, and institutional cruelty of religion." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #Cinephile
www.instagram.com/p/DO76lu8Ahh...

FIVE ESSENTIAL CUTS BY DEPECHE MODE

1. "Enjoy the Silence" (1990)
2. "Personal Jesus" (1990)
3. "People Are People" (1984)
4. "Everything Counts" (1983)
5. "Just Can't Get Enough" (1981)

#music

FILMS I WATCHED THIS WEEK

MAZURKA (dir. W. Forst, 1935) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
IT RAINS ON OUR LOVE (dir. I. Bergman, 1946) ⭐⭐⭐
THAIS (dir. A.G. Bragaglia, 1917) ⭐⭐
THE HOURGLASS SANATORIUM (dir. W.J. Has, 1973) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
LOOK WHO'S BACK (dir. D. Wnendt, 2015) ⭐⭐
FLY ME TO POLARIS (dir. J.M. Choh-Sing, 1999) ⭐
#cinephile

YouTube video by Abramo Allione Music Publishing MY MINE | Hypnotic Tango [ORIGINAL video - HD audio]

My Mine, "Hypnotic Tango." 1980s Italo Disco at its synthy finest. You can almost smell the Cacharel Pour Homme and hairspray off it. #SongOfTheDay www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Eb...

TREASURE TROVE FROM GLOBAL MUSIC CRATES. Listen to the latest episode of Matt's Music Crate on Babylon Radio: www.mixcloud.com/BabylonRadio... #radioshow

YouTube video by dojacatVEVO Doja Cat - Say So (Official Video)

Doja Cat's "Say So." Pure disco-pop bliss (reminds me of Chic) and hip-hop swagger. #SongOfTheDay youtu.be/pok8H_KF1FA?...

FILMS I WATCHED LAST WEEK:

PORTRAIT IN CRYSTAL (dir. H. Shan, 1983) ⭐⭐⭐
AMARCORD (dir. F. Fellini, 1973) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE (dir. D. Darg, P. James, 2020) ⭐⭐
TERROR ISLAND (dir. J. Cruze, 1920) ⭐⭐
DRUNKEN ANGEL (dir. A. Kurosawa, 1948) ⭐⭐⭐
M (dir. F. Lang, 1931) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#cinephile

YouTube video by SabrinaCarpenterVEVO Sabrina Carpenter - Please Please Please (Official Video)

Sabrina Carpenter might be the best thing to hit pop music since Miley Cyrus. The key change in "Please Please Please" is heaven (absolutely hate the video but that's ok): youtu.be/cF1Na4AIecM?...

Feels good to put my love and knowledge of #music to good use!

Ahead of my DJ set at McKeough's in Galway tonight, here's the latest episode of my Matt's Music Crate radio show: www.mixcloud.com/BabylonRadio...

I SURVIVED READING BANNED BOOKS ALL I GOT WAS SMARTER AND MORE EMPATHETIC

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In fact, I would argue that none of her "American" films are that good--including "The Rose Tattoo," for which she won a historic Academy Award. Can't compare to "Rome Open City," "Bellissima," "Mamma Roma" etc.

YouTube video by The Ed Sullivan Show Anthony Franciosa & Anna Magnani "Anna Magnani In Rome" on The Ed Sullivan Show

Here she is giving Ed Sullivan a tour of Rome. Obviously very staged but very charming. Shot as part of a promotional tour of "Wild Is the Wind" (which is frankly not a good movie IMO) youtu.be/SGMVVAjHgPY

YouTube video by Curtis Hayden Anna Magnani - Interview (1963)

In bed watching Anna Magnani videos. God, she was great! Super talented, magnetic, intense, intelligent. And she could speak (at least) three languages. Here's a short interview in French youtu.be/0XqR0_Zb0l0

YouTube video by RomeCentral Review Roma di Petroselli, Franco Citti e Ninetto Davoli 1981

A bit addicted with the #Pasolini universe at the moment. I discovered a short electoral‑style film starring Franco Citti and Ninetto Davoli, in support of the Italian Communist Party, from 1981. (No subs unfortunately.) youtu.be/JfGMORLYzNQ

I rarely rewatch movies. But I return to #Pasolini's "Accattone" often. I rewatched it again last night. As always, every frame felt mesmerising. Each viewing reveals something new, whether in the story or visuals, that resonates with me profoundly. I'll never get tired of it. #cinema

Major sports leagues push anti-war messages, while athletes constantly describe games as battles and war.

We talk a lot about censorship. How about pointing the finger at this kind of hypocrisy instead?

Spinning another DJ set of classic rock all night at Sally Longs in Galway tonight! Fan faves with a few deeper cuts (for the true heads). Starts at 10pm. Dancing highly encouraged. #Galway #DJSet #ClassicRock

www.sallylongs.com

Maybe what people find so unsettling about #Kneecap is their explosive combination of unapologetic political messaging and undeniable talent. It's one thing to be provocative. It's another to back it up with legitimate artistry, particularly in these times.

The struggle is not worth it.

I'd like to stop worrying about AI and quit social media, aside from music and film boards. Stop sending hundreds of applications. Have a normal job and maybe DJ on weekends.

Chasing your dreams is "overrated." Living a simple life, that's probably where it's at.