vive la revolucion

Just watched The Motorcycle Diaries. What a fantastic film!

It's not just the story behind the name that makes this film a pleasure to watch. Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna compliment each other so very well as Ernesto Guevara and Alberto Granado. Their acting is such that I begin to believe they are the real 'Fuser' and 'Mial'; that the film is historically accurate, and that everything in the film actually happened.

Of course, being a film, there is an element of creative license. But being based on a book written by the Guevara, and considering the passion of the director and producers behind the film, The Motorcycle Diaries is a great fusion of fictional and documentary storytelling.

Gael Garcia Bernal's performance as Ernesto Guevara is fantastic. I had trouble sitting still during the scenes where Guevara experiences severe difficulty in breathing, because of his asthma, such was the realistic delivery of Garcia Bernal. His impassioned gaze also adds to the portrayal of Guevara, as you can see in his eyes the depth of the emotion he feels while travelling throughout South America.

Having said that, Rodrigo de la Serna cannot go unmentioned, as I thoroughly enjoyed his performance as a supporting actor to Garcia Bernal. I probably shouldn't even be calling him a supporting actor, since his character Alberto Granado is the one who takes Guevara on the now-famous motorcycle trip. His quick-thinking, bullshitting ways are well juxtaposed against Guevara's honesty, but you still love him because he's always there for Fuser when he's down or in need. A true friend, as womanizing as he may be.

The soundtrack is also well-crafted, and suits the atmosphere of the tale extremely well in my opinion. Gustavo Santaolalla is the brain behind the soundtrack, and he's done such a wonderful job. Haunting melodies and recurring themes bring an extra dimension of depth to the movie experience.

Definitely looking to buy the album, DVD, and book. The Motorcycle Diaries has become an immediate favourite.

corny, but cool?

Good ol' Lionel Richie. :)

nostalgic melodies

Thank you to http://aurgasm.us for introducing me to yamelo.com.











My only criticism is that the site caters primarily to 5 countries, and that doesn't include Oz, so finding gems can be tough.. but nevertheless..

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I suck at uni.

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Now playing: Wolfmother - Witchcraft

emotion and temperature

..things we can't see, but affect us so much.

The cold days and nights of late have me wondering how many fingers and toes I have at any one time. The coldness also serves as a painful reminder of how many sensitive teeth I have - I can feel them well enough!

Emotions, well.. I think they speak for themselves.