Tear Along the Dotted Line is more than Italian Bojack | 30 Days of TWIR #5

[@TheWeekIReview]

Welcome to Day 5 of 30 Days of TWIR, AKA the first day that is actually from a selection by all y’all. Until tomorrow morning, you can use this comments section to decide what I will review on Day 7. The most-liked suggestion when I wake up tomorrow will be locked in for Sunday, because Friday is new music release day! I’ll recap the rules here, but for a deeper explanation, check out the Announcement video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooKrpJysZ895l80 Suggestions that do not follow the rules will be ignored or even deleted: 1) One suggestion per person per video. 2) No more than three movies in a row or 22 in total. 3) Should be experience-able in under 3 hours and cost less than $15 (possibly flexible). 4) No works by credibly accused predators. The next two reviews are the the indie game Secret Little Haven and then, uh, Jennifer Hudson getting eliminated from American Idol. The full schedule is available here: theweekireview.com/events/month/2022-01/ Have at it!

[@eliopfeifauf2931]

Today's suggestion: the album: The Much Much How How and I by Cosmo Sheldrake

[@elysa4309]

Even if you are fluent in italian it might be quite hard to understand, he's talking in Roma's accent with a mix of dialect . it's like listening a scotish program.

[@Nicamon]

The problem is not the accent:it's that he"eats his words". He doesn't speak clearely,whether he speaks in Italian or in roman dialect. And when I say"he"I mean"they"...I mean *ALL* the characters he dubs!😵

[@brodericksiz625]

As a native from the north who barely had any interaction with people from Rome, I didn't find it that hard to understand. He might slur words together at times, but the context of the sentences makes even the details clear enough in my opinion

[@elysa4309]

@@brodericksiz625 is not for us Italians that have been exposed to roman dialect in other ways . Half of our language is from roman variety because of fascism. I'm talking for all the English motherthongue that never heard another way of talking Italian . It's like listening to Scottish

[@elysa4309]

@@Nicamon well even the accent and world choice that are only from Rome.

[@Nicamon]

@@elysa4309 I'm trying to reply to brodericksix625 but KZbin keeps deleting my comment!🤬💢

[@legogeneralgrievous3958]

I honestly think it sounds better in Italian, with subtitles

[@Nicamon]

Enphasis on"WITH SUBTITLES"! P.S. I'm Italian.😓

[@zxzolfo]

The first time someone outside italy is commenting this serie AFTER having done some research about it. Good.

[@Becerraproductionhaus]

I’m pretty sure the British dubber did all the voices as well but he just does a good job of making each voice different. I could tell because it really hit hard when you finally hear everyone’s “real” voice in the final episode

[@corradoriccomini4474]

Man , I'm so happy that you reviewed this marvelous animated show ! Also I'm glad that it's translated in several languages so that everyone can enjoy it without being distracted by the subtitles . ZeroCalcare has been defined as one of the last Italian intellectuals , it's an hyperbole of course but I agree to some extent . If you can find some of his works translated in English please read them ; I've never found an author that speaks to my generation (I'm born in the early '80) like he does. Big hug from Italy ! Keep up the good work

[@sebastian-yw7xg]

Can you show me any places where I can read his works?

[@TadanGirl]

Italians are very proud of the author because he's the stereotypical roman guy and he was able to birth this masterpiece.

[@manumaster1990]

"Italians are very proud of the author" this is a gross generalization.

[@TadanGirl]

@@manumaster1990 liking your own comment won’t make you right. Also, it’s a figure of speech, not a generalization.

[@phatyoshi9867]

@@manumaster1990he ain’t wrong 🤷‍♂️

[@Aldurtz]

As Zero would put it: I wanted to watch TV not have a therapy session

[@zlegochamp]

Brilliant review. I loved hearing your delivery of the review hahahaha Its great to tear along the dotted line get some more love. The show digs into you and goes so hard. This one is gonna age so well. I think the show really benefits not just from rewatching but also watching in the original Italian as well as the English dub. It's relatively short so watching both versions isn't as daunting an ask as some other longer shows.

[@aim__freakz8499]

truly amazing series!

[@RAIRAIN]

I totally agree with you on seeing too much of myself in the show. At the end I was horrified!

[@TheMan75110]

I'd like to see your review on Tick, Tick...Boom I personally am not a fan of John Larson's work of RENT, but this adaptation of his first off Broadway show really resonated with me. It really touches on some themes that I know you've talked about before from Inside and your vid on turning 30.

[@chromakeyskies4997]

I had this same experience. I almost dislike RENT but Tic Tic Boom is something else.

[@PolarZehr]

Yeah it was a bit of a downer but I'd argue that it was also uplifting the way Alice retold the Prince Trip You Up story to the kids she volunteered with. How excited those kids were about the story and the life lesson that it told certainly made me feel as if some of the things I've said and done with friends and family had the same sort of impact at some point. But not explicitly knowing what that impact is, is okay as well. I'm probably rambling but overall I loved the show. EDIT: also I disagree about his anxiety about not being emotionally available and only able to help with tangible things. He was able to be there for his friends, when he could, and that's really all you can ask for in a friend. He couldn't be there sometimes but it seemed like Sarah and Secco were able to accept and fill in when Zero wasn't capable (ex. when he "ghosted" Alice). Based on how the show ends he seems to have accepted that later on down the line after reflection and Sarah telling him that people are complicated.

[@the.real.mose.milburn]

So you want something happy, eh? I'll split the difference and give you something absolutely heartwarming: Before Your Eyes, which is just one of the sweetest games I've played in recent memory. Its whole gimmick is that it uses your webcam to track your eye movements and every time you blink, you jump forward in time. I'd advise playing without this, though (and there is an option to), because having a prolonged staring contest with your monitor in order to see all the dialogue isn't exactly what you'd call fun. But the story is an absolute emotional rollercoaster, and it hits hard going in blind (i know, ironic given the game's name lol). Should take you around 2 hours to get through, and it's $10 on Steam right now.

[@TheWeekIReview]

I bought it during the big sale, actually!

[@the.real.mose.milburn]

@@TheWeekIReview Hell yeah!

[@iamthesword1180]

My suggestion is the culinary equivalent of the Northern Ireland conflict: mushy peas. They're green, divisive, and seem to have brutal consequences on some people...

[@phil6904]

Since the Good Fryery agreement, the green of the peas and the orange of the fish batter are committed to mostly peaceful co-existence

[@federicoprosdocimi9212]

Now there is the "new chapter": This World can't tear me Down!

[@Macs]

the real translation of the the original title is : This world will not make me evil

[@federicoprosdocimi9212]

@@Macs Lo so, ma all'estero hanno cambiato il titolo. Non posso certo suggerirgli il titolo con la traduzione letteraria, non lo troverebbe mai.

[@jollyhuff2938]

Hope you have a decent day. I will be recommending Nocturnal Animals.

[@Abby_wa]

Why are we hurting this man for 30 days. Watch Encanto or something.

[@alexstilldraws]

encanto isnt the best movie ever :/

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

Who TF would want watch Encanto ? Because suffering through a billion pointless songs is any better ?

[@swaderable]

Id like to see your take on manga. Since it needs to be less than 3 hours the one-shot Tokidoki might be a good fit

[@steffanhymer1285]

Chef’s Table - Volume 6 - Asma Khan. An autobiographic episode on Asma Khan. A woman who’s mother cried when she was born a second daughter and not a son. So Asma speaks of finding peace and purpose (through cooking) in spite of being unwanted due to the dowry system of her country. Where girls are only seen as a financial burden and second daughters or more as a financial bane to a family.

[@pinetinav9083]

I'm similar to Zero too

[@franklindistelzweig3728]

To lighten things up (a bit) I’d like to recommend “Greener Grass” (2019). It’s such a unique film-not only due to its comedy and almost Lynchian tension building-but as a satire of Suburbia. Perhaps you’ve already seen it but either way I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[@aeremthirteen2771]

This, and maybe two other pieces of media have truly shaped and hit me

[@glenharper4163]

My suggestion is The Empty Man horror movie.

[@exittiming2789]

I thought “The Empty Man” was original, ominous, existential and brilliantly made. So sadly overlooked

[@Votedjt2024]

I really done both tear both season episode is .very good show and best theme song

[@tonymarshall3978]

I would like to see a review of the classic British film KES (1969)

[@venahtmusic]

My suggestion is the album "Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike" by Kayo Dot. Even though the album has two collaborators (Guitar soloist and a lyricist), it was mostly recorded and performed by Toby Driver at his home. That means synths, guitars, drums, bass, vocals, mixing, everything by this one guy. The dude has an extensive catalog of music and has always struggled to find a wider audience for his music due to how "challenging" some of his music and how often he's jumping genres (prior to this album which is billed as a gothic doom metal record, the previous records were a melodramatic goth rock opera, synth based progressive rock, and 80s inspired blade runner music). Would be cool to see this album get some more attention regardless of whether or not the review is favorable. I just hope you don't find his music too obtuse on first listen.

[@PacoAbril-hw3qc]

It’s a must then. Thanks!

[@piecaruso97]

You must know that this stuff is all inspired by real places and real things that happened to the author, it's not all just fiction.

[@chromakeyskies4997]

A very happy suggestion! I've already suggested it once but: Twisted: the story of a Royal Vizier by Starkid. It's a comedy musical retelling of Aladdin from Jafar's perspective, done by a very talented small theater company. It's pretty light hearted and fully available for free on KZbin.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

It has really fun moments and songs but it's yet another trite Wicked wannabe "From the Villain's perspective" dribble, so I soured on it overtime.

[@manumaster1990]

nice video

[@Renzo117]

My suggestion is the book The Devil’s Detective. I’m not an overtly religious person, barely being a loose Hellenic Polytheist but I love explorations within the concepts of religions. This one is about a man in Hell just trying to survive when he gets chosen duties to investigate the murder of other inhabitants in Hell, since Hell is supposed to be a place of long term punishment and not simply death. While it uses Angels and Demons, it really does keep to the classic noir detective genre and the ending, in my opinion, is a great revelation.

[@killerqueenbitthedust]

Im italian and i met zero in person, im so glad people oversea can appreciate some of our more “niche” works

[@fagiolification11]

*oversea

[@killerqueenbitthedust]

@@fagiolification11 oh yes pardon

[@PokemonWalkthroughDS]

Campaign for TWIR Surf's Up (2007) *insert the one Bernie meme I am once again asking you for your support

[@thereliablesource7938]

You should talk about Alex Coville paintings.

[@exittiming2789]

Today’s suggestion: A review of Phillip Ridley’s movie “Heartless” (2009). Hope I haven’t exceeded the 3-in-a-row rule. If I did, please flog me

[@TheWeekIReview]

The rule is about what I'm doing. I won't do more than three movies in a row; so after I've committed to three movies in a row, the fourth one would be ignored... But tbh there's only been one movie selected so far! Kinda surprised but not in a bad way.

[@jaylaw2777]

Well done! J

[@TheWeekIReview]

Thanks, dude!

[@Becerraproductionhaus]

Time to review season 2!

[@Relfar2]

My albumn suggestion is Fishing For Fishies. Assuming you've not delved into King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard it'd be cool to hear your thoughts

[@timeneses]

Let's grab some ice cream later.

[@locochavo4560]

Review Violent Voyager

[@AidanSvensk]

I'm curious if TWIR has just kind of cultivated an audience of people who like depressing art? Anyway, recommendation for the day: I would love to see a review of the adorable late 90's lesbian rom-com "But I'm a Cheerleader" directed by Jamie Babbit. It is cute and sweet and what I watch when I am sad and alone at 4 am. Whatever winds up being picked I hope it is not too terribly taxing!

[@TheWeekIReview]

I mean, probably

[@raulrajendra4053]

I would like to suggest “Talk to Her” (2002) for you to review🕊

[@marocat4749]

Would that be fun without suffering and just being happy?! The series "review" with neil forrester to be meta at least season 1

[@daviddunnington6226]

Bamboozled (2000)

[@TheWeekIReview]

Read the first dang rule, man.

[@gamerguy425]

I don't think you're correct about the British dub not having the one man act, it seems like the exact same deal where he impersonates every character but the aramdillo (often very humorously poorly with the female characters) and then in the final episode when people suddenly have their own VA's it's still jarring as fuck. I mean hearing a girl actually sound like a girl and not a shitty impression or a robo voice in this universe is nuts. Great show, great review though!

[@NBNightingale]

I am once again suggesting the short story "Safari" by Jennifer Egan

[@riccardoscauri]

DAJEEE ZEROOO FORZA ROMAAAA!!

[@simoneazzoni3882]

tear along the dotted line is a really good show and i love Zerocalcare (also his new series is really good) but bojack is just incredible

[@thesos5880]

I live in northern Italy and still can’t understand a third of what he’s saying. He speaks too fast with too thick of an accent. The English equivalent would be a thick Australian accent speaking at his speed.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

And I'm from Sardinia and I couldn't get into it either. Plus, Romaneschi stereotypes are WAY too overexposed in Italian media.

[@Jzarecta]

I am confused, I bech the series, 'This world wants to tear me apart' witht he same characters, the same armadillo but with a complete different plot. With immigrants living in a building and nazi's wanting to get them off the neighborhood.

[@gabrieleconti5741]

It's the new season

[@elytist]

Italian is better

[@sarahwessels7020]

How about Isabella Rossellini's "Green p0rn0" next. It's a bunch of short films about how animals reproduce. She made a series called "Mammas" about the motherhood of animals too. Some are on youtube. Both are very fun and very weird. (In a good way, in my opinion.)

[@marocat4749]

Looks even wholesome