Carlo Cavagna

Carlo Cavagna

Agrees with the Tomatometer 75% of the time.

Biography:
A few years ago, frustrated by the daily grind of working as a surly government troglodyte, Carlo began pestering his friends with unsolicited e-mailed critiques of movies he had seen. With a surfeit of reviews clogging his hard drive and no Web experience whatsoever, Carlo eventually decided that the only thing to do was to create a film criticism site. With the assistance of Dreamweaver, a book on how to use Dreamweaver, and a couple reluctant friends, AboutFilm.com was born in March 1999. AboutCultFilm.com, administered by Marc Slanger, followed in 2000. AboutFilmBoards.com, the AboutFilm community site, was launched in 2002. At present, Carlo aspires to recognition as a great hegemon of cinematic critique, but has instead found his niche as a shifty-eyed site administrator. Composing diatribes in his ratty paper-lined lair, Carlo expends great energy quixotically scheming to topple the bloated ranks of the Hollywood hierarchy. Not possessed of a lengthy attention span, however, Carlo can instead often be found consuming unhealthy quantities of cheese. Carlo has been a member of the Online Film Critics Society since June 2000.
Publications:
AboutFilm.com
Critics' Group:
Online Film Critics Society
Total Reviews:
384
Total QuickRatings:
52
Location:
Marina del Rey, CA

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Wah-Wah (2006) " The inimitable Richard E. Grant discusses career highlights and lowlights, as well as the new film based on his own life, WAH-WAH." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Jun 17, 2006
Fierce People (2005) " After Hours star Griffin Dunne discusses his career as an actor, producer, and director, and his new film Fierce People." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Jun 3, 2006
The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) " Writer/director Mary Harron discusses the making of the film, Bettie Page's strange life, and casting blonde Gretchen Mol in the title role." — AboutFilm.com
Posted May 17, 2006
The World's Fastest Indian (2005) " The director talks about making the film and how Hopkins and he managed to become friends after their notorious feud on the set of THE BOUNTY." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Apr 16, 2006
Manderlay (2006) " Bryce Dallas Howard talks about working with Lars Von Trier, the film's political dimensions, and how surprised she was when she saw the final cut." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Apr 16, 2006
The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) " Gretchen Mol speaks about her performance in The Notorious Bettie Page and the iconic pinup." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Apr 14, 2006
The World's Fastest Indian (2005) " Hopkins talks about his new film, his relationship with director Roger Donaldson, and how he doesn't like to think about acting." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Feb 5, 2006
Brokeback Mountain (2005) " Ang Lee talks about Brokeback Mountain, his observations about the American West, and how The Hulk almost made him quit the movie business." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Dec 24, 2005
Brokeback Mountain (2005) " Jake Gyllenhaal discusses Brokeback Mountain, Jarhead, and his amazing year." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Dec 24, 2005
The Ice Harvest (2005) " John Cusack talks about making The Ice Harvest, playing ambiguous characters, and how he doesn't really believe in genre labels." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Dec 6, 2005
The Ice Harvest (2005) " Connie Nielsen: The Danish-born Gladiator star talks about femme fatales, feeling sexy, and her new film, The Ice Harvest." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Dec 3, 2005
The Constant Gardener (2005) " Director Fernando Meirelles discusses the film's political issues, shooting on location in Kenya, and that rumor he told Nicole Kidman she was too old to be in his film." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Oct 23, 2005
The Devil's Rejects (2005) " Rob Zombie discusses his career as a film director, his inspirations, and his extensive knowledge of film history. He's not so scary in person." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Aug 14, 2005
The Devil's Rejects (2005) " Cast interviews with Sid Haig, Ken Foree, Bill Moseley & Sheri Moon Zombie." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Aug 3, 2005
Happy Endings (2005) " Don Roos talks about Happy Endings, describes how to create “likeable” characters, and speculates where Christina Ricci's Didi from The Opposite of Sex is today." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Aug 2, 2005
Downfall (Der Untergang) (2004) " The star & director discuss making the film, German responsibility toward the subject of Hitler, and criticism that the film “humanizes” the Führer." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Mar 5, 2005
Ong-Bak (Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior) (2005) " No computer graphics, no stunt doubles, no strings attached: Future martial arts superstar Tony Jaa talks about his debut feature Ong-Bak, and how he got his start." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Feb 17, 2005
Hotel Rwanda (2004) " Sophie Okonedo talks about HOTEL RWANDA, Stephen Frears, making the transition from stage to film, and kicking butt with Charlize Theron in AEON FLUX." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Dec 19, 2004
Around the Bend (2004) " Lucas discusses working with Christopher Walken, his relationship with his father, and some unusual experiences during the making of SESSION 9." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Nov 27, 2004
Around the Bend (2004) " Christopher Walken fences genially with reporters, discussing career and audience expectations, as well as his new film, Around the Bend." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Nov 21, 2004
Vanity Fair (2004) " Indian director Mira Nair defends her new film against criticism and talks about her boundless passion for film." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Sep 25, 2004
We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004) " Interviews: Naomi Watts & Laura Dern. The women of WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE talk about relationships and careers." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Sep 18, 2004
Ricordati di me, (Remember Me, My Love) (2004) " The director of The Last Kiss talks about his latest film Remember Me My Love, the differences between working in Europe and America, and the state of Italian cinema." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Aug 26, 2004
We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004) " Ruffalo talks about bringing We Don't Live Here Anymore to the screen, his roles on Eternal Sunshine and Collateral, and shedding the shiftless stoner typecast." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Aug 20, 2004
The Door in the Floor (2004) " Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger, and Jon Foster talk about THE DOOR IN THE FLOOR, their acting styles, and working with director Tod Williams." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Jul 21, 2004
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) " Profile and Interview: Kate Winslet. Kate Winslet returns to the spotlight with an American accent and blue hair in the mindbending Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." — AboutFilm.com
Posted May 19, 2004
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) " Interview: Meet Joel, the protagonist of ETERNAL SUNSHINE. He is quiet and introverted. He is needy and lovesick. He is Jim Carrey." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Apr 10, 2004
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) " Interview: Elijah Wood discusses working on ETERNAL SUNSHINE, what the film means to him, and his plans to launch an independent record label." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Apr 10, 2004
Noi the Albino (Nói albínói) (2003) " Interviews: One-on-one with star Tómas Lemarquis, plus Q&A with director Dagur Kári." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Apr 9, 2004
Monster (2004) " Charlize Theron discusses her remarkable transformation. Plus, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, and Patty Jenkins share their impressions of Theron's award-winning performance." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Feb 28, 2004
Girl With a Pearl Earring (2004) " Profile & Interview: Scarlett Johansson. A nominee for two Golden Globes, Johansson discusses the film, starring opposite older men, and who keeps her head on straight." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Feb 9, 2004
Girl With a Pearl Earring (2004) " Profile & Interview: Colin Firth. The actor discusses his latest film and whether he prefers Renée Zellwegger when she's "a bit squishier." But he doesn't think he is a star." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Feb 9, 2004
Elephant (2003) " Writer/director Gus Van Sant and executive producer Diane Keaton discuss their controversial look at violence in American high schools." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Nov 14, 2003
The Magdalene Sisters (2003) " Profile & Interview: PETER MULLAN. The talented Scottish actor's latest directorial effort, The Magdalene Sisters, is winning prizes and upsetting the Vatican. A lot." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Oct 19, 2003
American Splendor (2003) " Profile and interview: Paul Giamatti" — AboutFilm.com
Posted Oct 10, 2003
Dirty Pretty Things (2003) " Profile and Interview: Audrey Tautou" — AboutFilm.com
Posted Aug 28, 2003
Swimming Pool (2003) " PROFILE AND INTERVIEW: Ludivine Sagnier" — AboutFilm.com
Posted Jul 8, 2003
The Hard Word (2003) " Profile and interview: GUY PEARCE" — AboutFilm.com
Posted Jun 27, 2003
New Suit (2005) " Jordan Bridges and Marisa Coughlan are the counter-intuitive leading duo in NEW SUIT, a bright new comedy about Tinsel Town. [Article and interviews]" — AboutFilm.com
Posted May 9, 2003
Down and Out With the Dolls (2003) " A true independent filmmaker, Kurt Voss talks about the making of DOWN AND OUT WITH THE DOLLS and SUGAR TOWN, and goes over his career directing rock n' roll movies and drawing paychecks in the low-budget action genre." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Mar 27, 2003
The Safety of Objects (2001) " A DISCUSSION OF OBJECTS: Cast members Dermot Mulroney, Mary Kay Place, Moira Kelly, and Jessica Campbell discuss the making and meaning of their new film." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Mar 27, 2003
Dark Blue (2003) " "Oh, the Inanity!" DARK BLUE tackles police corruption and morality amid the Rodney King riots. At the press junket, journalists investigate fashion designers, nudity clauses, and why Kurt doesn't marry Goldie." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Mar 7, 2003
Sonny (2002) " Nicolas Cage answers questions on topics ranging from his directorial debut, SONNY, to his action movies. But he won't talk about the tabloids." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Feb 23, 2003
The Pianist (2002) " INTERVIEW: Stars Adrien Brody and Thomas Kretschmann discuss Roman Polanski's new film." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Jan 1, 2003
The Grey Zone (2002) " "This Is Not a Movie About the Holocaust": Director Tim Blake Nelson and stars Mira Sorvino and David Arquette visit The Grey Zone" — AboutFilm.com
Posted Nov 24, 2002
Auto Focus (2002) " Men Behaving Badly: The directors and stars of AUTO FOCUS and ROGER DODGER discuss their new films." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Nov 20, 2002
Roger Dodger (2002) " Men Behaving Badly: The directors and stars of AUTO FOCUS and ROGER DODGER discuss their new films." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Nov 20, 2002
Amy's O (Amy's Orgasm) (Why Love Doesn't Work) (2002) " Women in Control: Writer/directors Sandra Nettelbeck and Julie Davis talk about their new films, MOSTLY MARTHA and AMY'S ORGASM" — AboutFilm.com
Posted Sep 19, 2002
Mostly Martha (Bella Martha) (2001) " Women in Control: Writer/directors Sandra Nettelbeck and Julie Davis talk about their new films, MOSTLY MARTHA and AMY'S ORGASM" — AboutFilm.com
Posted Sep 19, 2002
Das Experiment (The Experiment) (2001) " Das Interviews: Star Moritz Bleibtreu and Director Oliver Hirschbiegel talk one-on-one about their new film." — AboutFilm.com
Posted Sep 10, 2002
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