Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Day
Earthling Scum, "Getta Bloomin' Move On (The Self Preservation Society)" via iTunes (T.L.A.M.)

Commentary: If you've seen only the '00s ("Aughts") American "remake" of The Italian Job, let me recommend to you the '60s "original" British film The Italian Job. I type "remake" & "original" because I do not agree that the newer film is really a remake of the original. The two motion pictures share in common a title & the plot elements of a heist targeting a large quantity of gold & a getaway involving artful motoring in contemporary-to-the-film Minis. But they differ completely in tone & underlying philosophy: the American film is a straightforward yarn about revenge & honor among thieves (which is not a criticism, I like it quite a bit); the British film is a rather more complicated tale of nationalism, while still being a fanciful romp. As such, I heartily recommend the '60s British The Italian Job to all & sundry, even those who have not seen the '00s American film of the same name.

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