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A fun comic to flip through, Spanish artist Ricardo Cavolo muses on one hundred and one films and what they mean to him, similar to his previous work 101 Artists to Listen to Before You Die. It’s easy to see when Cavolo grew up, judging by the number of ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s movies he lists, with more than 75% coming out post 1980. His list is basically personal, with little discussion of the movies themselves. The film list itself isn’t that surprising, really, with not much unfamiliar to someone who's looked at, say, the AFI list of best movies, but the real reason to check this out is Cavolo’s lovely illustrations for each of his chosen films.
Cavolo’s art style is colorful and vibrant, with a mystical, outsider style, depicting all his characters with double or triple eyes, and little flames of passion sprouting from iconic film scenes. His handwritten notes can be a bit hard to read at times, with crossing outs and cramped words, but also give the work a personal feel, as though you’re really reading an acquaintance's recommendations. While I might be able to throw together a list of my favorite movies, it wouldn’t have the visual aplomb Cavolo brings to the book.
Cavolo’s art style is colorful and vibrant, with a mystical, outsider style, depicting all his characters with double or triple eyes, and little flames of passion sprouting from iconic film scenes. His handwritten notes can be a bit hard to read at times, with crossing outs and cramped words, but also give the work a personal feel, as though you’re really reading an acquaintance's recommendations. While I might be able to throw together a list of my favorite movies, it wouldn’t have the visual aplomb Cavolo brings to the book.
feministfaereads87's review
I picked this up on a whim because I always ask people about their favorite movies. I feel like it tells me something about that person, like I'm seeing a part of their soul-a part of what makes them them.
I didn't know some of the movies Ricardo Cavolo mentioned, which was gratifying and humbling. It helps you release that there's so much you haven't experienced/don't know. His own life seems like a movie, probably because it's so different from my own.
I loved the artwork in the book. It was a refreshing style that isn't popular, and it was obvious how much a part of his life it was. I could feel his effort and dedication in the drawings.
I also enjoyed his commentary about the movies, especially for the ones I had seen.
His blurb about the Harry Potter movies hit right home for me.
I didn't know some of the movies Ricardo Cavolo mentioned, which was gratifying and humbling. It helps you release that there's so much you haven't experienced/don't know. His own life seems like a movie, probably because it's so different from my own.
I loved the artwork in the book. It was a refreshing style that isn't popular, and it was obvious how much a part of his life it was. I could feel his effort and dedication in the drawings.
I also enjoyed his commentary about the movies, especially for the ones I had seen.
His blurb about the Harry Potter movies hit right home for me.
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