Art-Peeter Roosve
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So, to put it simply (and slightly cheesily) I'm fascinated with life. And, well, writing about films, TV shows, video games, music, travelling, philosophy and Formula 1 among other is a fun way to explore it.
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EA '007' Trilogy Revisited: Episode 1 — Origin of the Trilogy
Welcome to the first episode of the series of articles regarding a certain Bond trilogy. Three original Bond stories that were released subsequently... just not as movies or books but in a certain other medium for fiction called the video games ;). First of all let's take a look at how and why it all came about.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Gamers
Scorsese's 'Rashomon': A Remake Begging to Happen
Back in 1950 an unknown director named Akira Kurosawa invited the filmgoers to a rainy day in medieval Japan beneath the Rajōmon city gate, where a woodcutter and a priest were taking cover from the downpour. There the two are joined by a petty thief to whom they start recounting a disturbing story they have just witnessed. Now, what followed did not only launch the international career of a legendary filmmaker and introduce the world to Japanese film industry, but also gave us a truly fascinating cinematic exploration of human nature. One that is about time we continued.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Geeks
Auteurs Unleashed: 4 Ways How the Coen Brothers Break Convention
You've just seen a Coen brothers movie and someone asks you to describe what kind of a film was it. Are you going to start by talking about the story, tone, genre, etc? Probably not, as the only logical answer here would be that, well, it was a Coen brothers movie. Kind of like its own little genre, where the only consistency is this unique and unconventional brand of enjoyment. However, when delving deeper into their varied and fascinating filmography, it becomes evident that there is a clear rhyme and reason behind that unconventionality.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Geeks
Lost Under the Weight of a Franchise: In Defense of 'The Bourne Legacy'
I really wasn't interested in ever seeing this one. Indeed, with none of the key players returning, The Bourne Legacy just felt like an unnecessary addition to the iconic and beautifully bookended trilogy of films that changed the spy genre for good. Add to that a fairly negative critical reception and the fact that 2016's Jason Bourne was often summed up as "not as bad as Legacy" and I was perfectly fine with ignoring this seemingly misguided attempt to cash in on a famous franchise.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Geeks
My Little Renaissance
The sun was setting over the Pyrenees mountains, as I reached the top of the Piazzale Michelangelo viewing platform overlooking the beautiful city of Firenze (I know english is Florence, but it just doesn't sound quite as good, so I'll stick with Firenze). I turned around, put on a rather specific tune on my headphones, and got my first glimpses of the city's panorama. At that moment, despite having only spent an hour in this far away place, I suddenly felt at home. Not in a classic sense of course, but rather — like the comedian Trevor Moore once so elegantly put — as a conscious vibration observing my little section of life.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Wander
Finding Inspiration in a Limbo Between Reality and Fantasy
As someone who loves to write about and generally immerse myself in the world of fiction and fantasy, there have been instances (rare ones), where I have felt the the need to rationalise all of it. As if to convince myself that there is more to exploring fantasy than just fun. And indeed, one could make strong arguements on how it's not an escape from reality, but a way of understanding it. Or, how fantasy reveals the truth, which reality obscures (and etc.).
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Wheel
'The World Is Not Enough'— A Christmas Carol 007 Style
This holiday season, as I was constructing my annual #Christmasmovie binge list, a Bond fan in me asked: Is there a #Bondmovie one could watch in the holiday spirit? And, well, it dawned on me rather quickly that one of my favourites — The World Is Not Enough — not only takes place around Christmastime, but actually ends with Bond's idea of a #Christmas celebration.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Geeks
My Observations on Movie Franchises Part One: Lessons Learned from Two Great Trilogies
As far as movies go, we are obviously living in an era of franchises. It seems that everything that has a following and is remotely profitable, could become one. From a profit point of view it makes total sense and honestly, although everything has it' s pros and cons, I rather like this trend. I like the whole world building that comes along with a franchise. I also like the fact that it enables filmmakers to use the full potential of what a certain fictional universe has to offer by being able to fully explore and open the characters and ideas that come along with it.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Geeks
Four 'Star Wars' Memories That Have Helped to Define Me as a Person and a Film Fan
To me, Star Wars defines why I love movies. Firstly, of course, it's the escapism, which diving into such a vast, detailed and fascinating fictional universe offers. However, and perhaps more importantly, it's also the way it works as this mirror for real life moral struggles and emotions in general. You see, there is something special or refreshing about seeing these relatable themes and moments unfold in a setting, which is so far away from reality, and yet, they still feel real.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Futurism
'You Either Die a Hero or Live Long Enough to See Yourself Become the Villain' — 3 Different TV Shows That Did Not Know When to Quit
TV - still the "go to" format when one really wants to explore a fictional universe in depth. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the right moment when to stop exploring.
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Geeks
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