Down this road
Another day, another dollar, another bill collecting caller.
Disillusioned, let down, all my heroes are junkies now.
I've been down this road, in the end it's all the same,
another day I'm getting older, another day nothing has changed.
I've been down this road, I'm wrong when I know I'm right,
hard pressed to make it better, but I got no will to fight.
26 and I'm flat broke, I've been down so long I have given up hope.
Shattered nerves anxiety, so much more than I wanted to be.
I often wonder what went wrong,
but I can't remember, it's been too long.
Think out loud things I want to change,
but I know I never will I'm gonna stay this way.
I've been down this road, in the end it's all the same,
another day I'm getting older, another day nothing has changed.
I've been down this road,
I'm wrong when I know I'm right,
hard pressed to make it better, but I got no will to...
Is this my great reward, servitude and solitude,
a lifetime of chances I have blown
I woulda coulda shoulda been so much more than I really am,
and it's nobody else's fault but my own.
Another day, another dollar, another bill collecting caller.
Disillusioned, let down, cause I'm nothing more than a fuck up now.
I've been down this road, in the end it's all the same,
another day I'm getting older, another day nothing has changed.
I've been down this road, I'm wrong when I know I'm right,
hard pressed to make it better, but I got no will to fight.
Zero down
STUMBLE AND FALL
Making a bet and I feel that I should have known better
Turning the pages so slow as I ever could
Shot shot I need a shot of persuasion right now
Let down the offer at once
'cause I'm weak and afraid to be wrong
But in time, well I need another piece of your mind
In time, and the feeling is strong and I'm riding it high
In time, well I need another piece of your mind
In time, and the feeling is strong
and I'm riding it high for you
Shaking my head so gently afraid to be simple
Waiting for you reaction, for your response
Time out, I don't need any suspension at all
Sit still, it's all for the best
'cause you stumble and fall for your love
Faking a laugh the sound is loud and annoying
Taking it back is something that can't be done
Let go, the spirits is no in the ceiling tonight
Step down and lick all my wounds
is the only thing left for me now
NO FUN AT ALL
Jack of all Trades
Give me a reason not to lash out,
because I don't see much reason now
I want to banish frauds, slay unruly sods.
Since false idol gods have nothing figured out
Nothing at all
So you've got a tale to tell,
Well how about something real?
feel free and stifle someone.
Go on and belittle someone as well.
Or but fucker yeah you'll get yours
So fill up your pockets, and watch them swell.
You could be no one, an inconsiderate bastard son.
Kiss your smile goodbye.
Kiss it all goodbye.
Hot Water Music
Original Me
Mirror, mirror,
Please believe,
Need to find myself,
All my life spent wondering,
I've been trying to hide this place of mind,
Confusion,
Illusion,
Misinterpretation,
Of the original me.
I need a sign a simple chime,
When grown kids have crossed my mind,
Followed to in the craziness,
A welcome man who rode behind,
Confusion,
Illusion,
Misinterpretation,
Of the original me.
What big thoughts you had,
I can see them in your eyes,
When you pretend to laugh,
Reflection I see,
Reminds me, of somebody like me
Tender day,
Spent to laugh,
Don't say all but the impact,
Mental prostitution,
In this universal, institution,
Confusion,
Illusion,
Misinterpretation,
Of the original me
Confession,
Aggression,
My time to end this session,
One bang and I'm free.
What big thoughts you had,
I can see them in your eyes,
When you pretend to laugh,
Reflection I see,
Reminds me, of somebody like me.
What big thoughts you had,
I can see them in your eyes,
When you pretend to laugh,
The reflection I see,
Reminds me of somebody like me.
ALL
Eurovision. I have a ritual to watch Eurovision with my friend Dina who is about to give birth in few weeks. That's the time when I have a good excuse for criticizing all kinds of horror that is possible to see on that event. Criticizing is the main purpose because it is not about songs anyway, it's about the show. It is a total circus. You can almost see bearded ladies there. You can see more girlish guys than you can even expect. All in all, I must admit that it always amuses me. DJ Bobo, what can I say!
So, Croatia did not enter the finals because the song went unnoticed. Dado looks like a small smoked salmon and that makes the singing girlie look few sizes bigger. She had a great hair do, but her voice sounded funny...she was nervous I guess. It was a Texas massacre with a chain saw. This is the 1st time since Croatia exists that we did not enter the finals. Even „Moja štikla“ did. Poor Dado, don't blame it on yourself, blame it on those who made you win at Dora!!
In the finals I had my personal favorite: Gruzia (Georgia).
Woman was nice, song was kinda powerful although it definitely sounded familiar (something Bjorkish). No one on that contest really discovers something new, right? And then Serbia and those 3 little fat fingers up in the air!! Roses and sunshine! What were those angels in black doing holding the little Serbian girlie? Was that part of a performance or she sooo felt the pain of the song that she needed some assistance?
So, those girly guys... A Ricky Martin Belarus clone, a Turkish Justin Timberlake, Spanish David Beckham girlies in white, Swedish overflow people of unknown sex, French "Jean-Paul Gaultier made my outfit and I feel so hip" girlies, Ukraine - mitä vittua??? and UK's bad attempt to be fun. I feel so bad while I am watching this.
Some songs were decent but of all the horror I just mentioned, I cannot remember them. Maybe there was even more horror but I obviously repressed it.
Being girly or gay is totally in nowdays. Women's style is no longer interesting and guys are more aware of themselves. Women are no longer fashion police. They want to be emancipated and do everything men do. If guys proceede with this lifestyle, that will be an easy task. Gay is okay, I have no problem with it but I am worried what will be left for us girlies!! It is hard to find a decent guy since there are more women than men in the world anyway. The percentage of girly guys horridly narrows our choice. I miss those average – do not care what we put on ourselves – easygoing guys. So guys, leave your white shoes at home and go drink a few beers! Kippis!
After I've seen some of those Finnish movies I am even more amazed with those people. Lines are short and simple (ne b' ja tu prev'še kenjo) as if they read each other's minds. Why waste words if you can just make eye connectione? No small talk, if you want to say something, there's no beating about the bush. We think that they are shy. I wouldn't say that, for them it's normal to be calm because everyone around them is like that. Not showing emozione. Odd, but understandable. We're all different. I never shut up, but I can see the beauty of peace and quiet sometimes. Finnish peace and quiet stops after a certain amount of alcohol. Not shy any more. Not rude or arrogant eather, just more self esteem.
There was a scene in one movie that I saw recently and it went something like this: woman and man are eating romantic dinner in a restaurant (the film was made in 1986). He is a garbageman and she works in a supermarket but she just got kicked out. It is their second date. On the 1st one he took her to play bingo with few other senior citizens. She left. So now he asked her again. She came. They are not talking at all. Just looking at each other across the table and somking one cigarette after another. There was a moment when he made a facial move that could maybe become a smile in a near future, but it didn't. Clearly he was seducing her! Then she said something like: „What do you want from me, really?“ He was quiet. She looked at him as she was waiting for an answer. He was quiet for a moment and then he said something like: „I am Nikander, I do not want anything from anybody....I have rotten teeth and wither liver...“ Of course, this is not an authentic scene, it is just the way I remembered it. But imagine, it was actually a pickup line if we exclude the circumstances those two poor souls were under. Why would he make himself look better in her eyes? He did not say what he wants but he said what he has/hasn't to offer. So, from the start she knew where she was standing. That's honesty for ya!
I did not hear many pick up lines. I do not know if that means that I'm that bad or? Still, I do not think that guys nowdays use that, or at least not the guys I know. Still, my bearded friend loses his bounds when he comes to a foreign land and then flirts like crazy. Alcohol, what can I tell you!? Not only that, he offers translation of his lame pickup lines. He actually learned some Finnish ones which he succesfully used with an unexpectedly affirmative feedback even though he was not planning on getting any. See? Maybe pickup lines are lame and stupid but one never knows...
Here I some pretty lame pickup lines for you:
When God said, "Let there be woman," he created you.
Do you have a map? I just got lost in your eyes.
You sure have a great looking tooth. (this one is made for me!)
Falling for you would be a very short trip.
Your daddy must be a thief, because he stole the sparkle of the stars and put it in your eyes.
Do your legs hurt from running through my dreams all night?
You are the only reason why I came in here alone.
I found one simple that I liked the most: "Hi. You'll do."
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 2006, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 78 min.
Uloge: Janne Hyytiäinen (Koistinen), Maria Heiskanen (Aila), Maria Järvenhelmi (Mirja), Ilkka Koivula (Lindström), Vesa Häkli (gangster).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Koistinen je noćni čuvar helsinškog shopping centra koji živi prilično ustaljenim životom. Nema sreće niti iskustva sa ženama, iako se za njega zanima Aila, prodavačica na štandu kobasica koji Koistinen često posjećuje. Njegovu rutinu uzburkat će pojava Mirje, femme fatale neiskrenih motiva pred kojom će Koistinen odmah pokleknuti.
Na programu: 27/04 21h, 28/04 19h
Zločin i kazna
Rikos ja rangaistus
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1983, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 93 min.
Uloge: Markku Toikka (Antti Rahikainen), Aino Seppo (Eeva Laakso), Esko Nikkari (inspektor Pennanen), Olli Tuominen (inspektor Snellman), Hannu Lauri (Heinonen).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki, Pauli Pentti (prema romanu Fjodora Mihajloviča Dostojevskog)
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Adaptacija Zločina i kazne Fjodora Dostojevskog smještena u moderno okružje Helsinkija. Antti Rahikainen bivši je student prava koji je zaposlen u klaonici. Jednoga dana ulazi u stan nekog biznismena i hladnokrvno ga ubija. Neposredno nakon toga u stan ulazi Eeva i shvativši što se dogodilo, umjesto da pozove policiju, savjetuje mu da bježi.
Na programu: 28/04 21h, 30/04 19h
Calamari Union
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1985, igrani, c/b, 35 mm, 84 min.
Uloge: Timo Eränko (Frank), Kari Heiskanen (Frank), Asmo Hurula (Frank), Sakke Järvenpää (Frank), Markku Toikka (Pekka).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Harri Laakso, Mikko Mattila, Heikki Ortamo, Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Sedamnaest muškaraca po imenu Frank i jedan koji se zove Pekka krenu na putovanje ulicama Helsinkija s konačnim ciljem u predgrađu Eira, smještenom uz more. Nakon polaska svakog od njih čeka drugačiji put; jedan ubijen, drugi nestaje... Hoće li itko stići do cilja?
Na programu: 30/04 21h, 02/05 19:30h
Sjenke u raju
Varjoja paratiisissa
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1986, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 76 min.
Uloge: Matti Pellonpää (Nikander), Kati Outinen (Ilona Rajamäki), Sakari Kuosmanen (Melartin), Esko Nikkari (Nikanderov suradnik), Kylli Köngäs (djevojka).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Kaurismäkijev treći dugometražni igrani film i ujedno prvi dio njegove “radničke trilogije” (druga dva su Ariel i Djevojka iz tvornice šibica). Glavne uloge tumače Matti Pellonpää i Kati Outinen: on je Nikander, dobrodušni smetlar kojeg stalno snalaze nevolje, a ona Ilona, blagajnica u supermarketu koju također ne prati sreća. Njih dvoje započinju romansu koja će im konačno pružiti malo nade i optimizma.
Na programu: 02/05 21h, 03/05 19:30
Hamlet se okreće biznisu
Hamlet liikemaailmassa
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1987, igrani, c/b, 35mm, 86 min.
Uloge: Pirkka-Pekka Petelius (Hamlet), Esko Salminen (Klaus), Kati Outinen (Ofelia), Elina Salo (Gertruda), Esko Nikkari (Polonije).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salmimem
Sadržaj: Kaurismäkijeva komična verzija Shakespearova Hamleta, smještena u poslovni svijet modernoga doba. Hamlet je razmaženi bogati zavodnik koji nakon smrti oca nasljeđuje mjesto u upravnom odboru kompanije koja se odlučuje prijeći na tržište gumenih patkica. Istovremeno, Hamletu se ukazuje očev duh i otkriva mu pozadinu vlastite smrti.
Na programu: 03/05 21h, 05/05 19:30
Ariel
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1988, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 73 min.
Uloge: Turo Pajala (Taisto Olavi Kasurinen), Susanna Haavisto (Irmeli Katarina Pihlaja), Matti Pellonpää (Mikkonen), Eetu Hilkamo (Riku), Erkki Pajala (rudar).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Nakon što se zatvori lokalni rudnik ugljena u kojem je dotad radio, Taisto se u sunčanim naočalama i bijelom Cadillacu zaputi u smjeru Helsinkija i boljeg života. Tek što nađe posao i useli u stan s djevojkom, dospijeva u šake policije zbog nečega što nije počinio. U zatvoru sanja o boljem životu izvan Finske, no ni nakon bijega iz zatvora ne prati ga sreća.
Na programu: 05/05 21h, 07/05 19:30
Lenjingradski kauboji idu u Ameriku
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1989, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 78 min.
Uloge: Matti Pellonpää (Vladimir, menadžer), Sakke Järvenpää, Heikki Keskinen, Pimme Korhonen.
Scenarij: Sakke Järvenpää, Aki Kaurismäki, Mato Valtonen
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Film ceste u kojem pratimo Lenjingradske kauboje, osmeročlanu (doduše, jedan gitarist je zapravo smrznuto truplo) skupinu finskih glazbenika koji sa svojim menadžerom odluče otići u Ameriku i tamo započeti glazbenu karijeru. Očekujući slavu i bogatstvo u obećanoj zemlji, odmah po dolasku kupe stari Cadillac (cameo uloga Jima Jarmuscha kao prodavača) i započnu turneju po američkim gradićima.
Na programu: 07/05 21h, 08/05 19:30
Djevojka iz tvornice šibica
Tulitikkutehtaan tyttö
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1990, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 68 min.
Uloge: Kati Outinen (Iiris), Elina Salo (majka), Esko Nikkari (očuh), Vesa Vierikko (Aarne), Reijo Taipale (pjevač).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Treći dio Kaurismäkijeve “radničke trilogije”, snimljen nakon Sjenki u raju (Varjoja paratiisissa, 1986) i filma Ariel (1988). Glavni lik je Iiris, radnica na pokretnoj traci u tvornici šibica koja živi sa strogim i hladnim roditeljima. Njezinu sivu svakodnevicu prekinut će nova crvena haljina i kratki ljubavni susret, no kada joj nade opet bivaju slomljene, odlučuje da je vrijeme za osvetu...
Na programu: 11/05 19:30, 12/05 21h
Unajmio sam plaćenog ubojicu
I Hired a Contract Killer
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1990, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 79 min.
Uloge: Jean-Pierre Léaud (Henri Boulanger), Margi Clarke (Margaret), Kenneth Colley (ubojica), T. R. Bowen (šef odjela), Imogen Claire (tajnica).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Usamljeni francuski emigrant Henri, žrtva privatizacije, biva poslan u mirovinu dobivši pritom na dar lažni zlatni sat. Očajan, neuspješno pokušava počiniti samoubojstvo pa unajmljuje plaćenog ubojicu i naručuje vlastito ubojstvo. Zbog toga podiže svu svoju ušteđevinu i dok čeka vlastito ubojstvo, upoznaje cvjećarku Margaret i zaljubljuje se…
Na programu: 12/05 19:30, 14/05 21h
Boemski život
La vie de boheme
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1992, igrani, c/b, 35 mm, 100 min.
Uloge: Matti Pellonpää (Rodolfo), André Wilms (Marcel), Kari Väänänen (Schaunard), Evelyne Didi (Mimi), Christine Murillo (Musette).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki (prema romanu Scenes de la vie de boheme Henria Murgera)
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Radnja filma smještena je u Pariz gdje žive trojica boema: pjesnik bez izdavača Marcel, albanski slikar bez vize Rodolfo i postmodernistički kompozitor Schaunard. U stalnom siromaštvu i na rubu gladi, njih trojica primorana su na snalažljivost i međusobno pomaganje kako bi opstali. U tim uvjetima neće biti lako ostvariti ljubav nakon što Marcel upozna Musette, a Rodolfo Mimi.
Na programu: 14/05 19h, 15/05 21h
Čuvaj rubac, Tatjana
Pidä huivista kiinni, Tatjana
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1994, igrani, c/b, 35 mm, 60 min.
Uloge: Kati Outinen (Tatjana), Matti Pellonpää (Reino), Kirsi Tykkyläinen (Klavdia), Mato Valtonen (Valto), Elina Salo (repcionerka).
Scenarij: Sakke Järvenpää, Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Dvojica prijatelja, automehaničar alkoholičar Reino i ovisnik o kavi Valto koji je netom pobjegao od svoje dominantne majke krenu na vožnju autom. Putem pokupe dvije autostopistice, mršavu Estonku Tatjanu i krupniju Ruskinju Klaudiju koje, usprkos jezičnoj barijeri, pokazuju interes prema njima. No, nespretni i zastrašeni Valto i Reino jednostavno ne znaju kako im pristupiti...
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1994, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 94 min.
Uloge: Matti Pellonpää (Mojsije/Vladimir), Lenjingradski kauboji: Twist-Twist Erkinharju, Ben Granfelt, Sakke Järvenpää, Jore Marjaranta....
Scenarij: Sakke Järvenpää, Aki Kaurismäki, Mato Valtonen
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Nastavak filma Lenjingradski kauboji idu u Ameriku, u kojem pratimo njihov povratak iz Meksika natrag u Rusiju. Početni glazbeni uspjeh koji su ostvarili, prekinut je nakon upoznavanja sa lokalnim specijalitetom: tequilom. Dio benda koji nije pobila tequila, nastavio je životariti dok se konačno nisu odlučili za odlazak na gažu u Coney Island. Tamo susreću svog menadžera koji se prozvao Mojsijem!
Na programu: 16/05 19h, 17/05 21h
Total Balalaika Show
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1994, dokumentarni (glazbeni), boja, 35 mm, 54 min.
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Heikki Ortamo
Sadržaj: Prikaz koncerta održanog pred 70 000 ljudi na glavnom trgu Helsinkija u lipnju 1993. godine, na kojem su nastupili Lenjingradski kauboji zajedno sa članovima glazbeno plesnog ansambla Crvena armija izvodeći rock'n'roll klasike i ruske narodne pjesme poput Happy Together (The Turtles), Delilah (Tom Jones), Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (Bob Dylan), Finlandia, Volga Boatmen...
Na programu: 17/05 19h, 18/05 21h /font>
Plutajući oblaci
Kauas pilvet karkaavat
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1996, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 96 min.
Uloge: Kati Outinen (Ilona), Kari Väänänen (Lauri), Elina Salo (Rouva Sjöholm), Sakari Kuosmanen (Melartin) ,Markku Peltola (Lajunen).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Ilona je konobarica u restoranu, a njezin muž Lauri vozač tramvaja. Iako su nedavno izgubili dijete, oboje se doimaju pomireni sa životom i sretni. Istovremeno oboje ostaju bez posla, te su primorani na svakodnevnu potragu za bilo kakvim novim poslom. Nove okolnosti stavit će njihov brak na kušnju.
Na programu: 18/05 19h, 19/05 21h
Juha
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 1999, igrani, c/b, 35 mm, 78 min.
Uloge: Sakari Kuosmanen (Juha), Kati Outinen (Marja), André Wilms (Shemeikka), Markku Peltola (Autonkuljettaja), Elina Salo (Shemeikkanova sestra).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki (prema romanu Juhani Ahe)
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Svojevrsna Kaurismäkijeva posveta eri nijemog filma u čijem je središtu ljubavni trokut žene i dvojice muškaraca. Sretni brak farmera Juhe i njegove supruge Marje biva narušen dolaskom gradskog zavodnika i prevaranta Shemeikke…
Na programu: 2007-05-19; 2007-05-21;
Čovjek bez prošlosti
Mies vailla menneisyyttä
Režija: Kaurismäki, Aki (Olavi), 2002, igrani, boja, 35 mm, 97 min.
Uloge: Markku Peltola (M), Kati Outinen (Irma), Juhani Niemelä (Nieminen), Kaija Pakarinen (Kaisa Nieminen), Sakari Kuosmanen (Anttila).
Scenarij: Aki Kaurismäki
Fotografija: Timo Salminen
Sadržaj: Tek što pristigne u Helsinki, sredovječnog M. opljačkaju i brutalno pretuku nakon čega dobije amneziju. Ne sjećajući se ničega, šeće ulicama i pokušava izgraditi novi život među beskućnicima i ostalim društveno nevidljivim skupinama. Nominiran za Oscara u kategoriji najboljeg stranog filma 2002. godine i dobitnik nagrade žirija te nagrade za najbolji glumicu (Kati Outinen) na filmskom festivalu u Cannesu.
Na programu: 21/05 19h, 21/05 21h
Kiitos Laura!
Leningrad Cowboys go America
Leningrad Cowboys concert - Zagreb, TVORNICA 01/06/07
After I've seen some of those Finnish movies I am even more amazed with those people. Lines are short and simple (ne b' ja tu prev'še kenjo) as if they read each other's minds. Why waste words if you can just make eye connectione? No small talk, if you want to say something, there's no beating about the bush. We think that they are shy. I wouldn't say that, for them it's normal to be calm because everyone around them is like that. Not showing emozione. Odd, but understandable. We're all different. I never shut up, but I can see the beauty of peace and quiet sometimes. Finnish peace and quiet stops after a certain amount of alcohol. Not shy any more. Not rude or arrogant eather, just more self esteem. 
