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Thundercat recommended Issues by Korn in Music (curated)

 
Issues by Korn
Issues by Korn
1999 | Metal
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"Emo steez. I was a little emo kid. It's one of those things where, again, notably realising when somebody does something different – and Fieldy definitely played his instrument different than any bass player I'd heard before. I could tie this to Marvel and everything again, like Todd McFarlane did the cover of the album Follow The Leader and the video for 'Freak On A Leash', and he was also a Marvel artist at the time. It was a bit iconic for me, from Follow the Leader to Issues. That's all I was at school; at one point I went through a hard-ass Korn phase where I was just like, 'I only listen to Korn.' I didn't want to play bass like Fieldy because I didn't I totally understand why it wasn't always very melodic or harmonic, but a lot of the choices that they made when it came to progressions and stuff like that were insane, also, and it was something that drew me in. Every now and again I run into them, and we're not friends, but we're associates to the degree of where we recognise each other. I literally just got a chance to see them at a show and we sat and talked, but I haven't ever told them that like they were a big part of my growing years as an artist and as a bass player. Yeah, Issues is still one of my favourite Korn albums."

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Lessons In Chemistry
Lessons In Chemistry
Bonnie Garmus | 2022 | Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I loved this - every page of it. And to think I’d held off reading it because everyone was saying how good it was (I don’t even understand my own logic sometimes!). Actually, I think I was worried I wouldn’t like it. No need to be concerned though!

There’s a serious theme behind the laugh out loud moments. Elizabeth Zott is a single parent and what’s more, she was never married. And to add insult to injury, she wants to work as an actual scientist - a chemist (believe me, I live in a house of scientists, and it’s a serious business!). And she’s a very good scientist.

The 1950’s were no time to have a career if you were female. The general feeling I get from this, is that they (the men) wanted women to look pretty, pop out babies and do the cooking and cleaning. I think I may be the antithesis of the 1950’s woman…

I loved Elizabeth Zott. She’s funny, intelligent, and she takes no nonsense. I’ve seen reviews where people say she’s clearly autistic, but I’m not so sure. Elizabeth had a difficult childhood, a hard time at university, and she’s constantly having to prove herself. I don’t know as I’d feel too chipper in her shoes.

But I laughed a lot. Her daughter is charming, her friends are the best, and the dog is clearly the star of the show!
Highly recommended.
  
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
1986 | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Great Popcorn Movie
I've enjoyed this movie since I was a kid and I own a copy of it. I like watching it fairly often. It's campy, but fun with a lot of great one liners from Kurt Russell. The story is interesting and the fight scenes are entertaining. Sure, it looks a little dated, but it's still a great popcorn movie with the right mix of comedy and action.
  
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In Some Other Life
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Kennedy's life was just odd? I feel like this would be a high school required reading or something. Then you should write a paper on how a decision could have gone in a different direction. Which funnily enough was in the story ( no that's not a word, but I like it). In the end it was happy and you thought about your decisions but beyond that I really wasn't impressed.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Monsters (2010) in Movies

Feb 17, 2018  
Monsters (2010)
Monsters (2010)
2010 | Drama, Horror, International
5
6.3 (11 Ratings)
Movie Rating
When I heard of this I expected something along the line of Cloverfield, The Mist. It does have a bit in common with those, but there isn't a lot of action in this or many scenes with the creatures, which was a disappointment. It's still a good film, very character driven with some good set pieces. I would have preferred a bit more focus on the Monsters though.
  
The Greatest Showman (2017)
The Greatest Showman (2017)
2017 | Drama, Musical
Beautiful movie
I wanted to watch this after learning that it was based off of a true story. Even if you don't care for musicals, this has a pretty good storyline and, of course, great actors to support it. I could have done without a couple of the songs but there were a couple I thought were actually great. All in all, it's a beautiful movie and I'd watch it again.
  
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Deborah (162 KP) created a post in Bookworms

Dec 18, 2018  
How many books do people read in a year? I see people who think they are doing well if they manage one a month - sometimes I can do that in a day :-) Obviously our circumstances are all different but a day without any reading is a day wasted for me! I've averaged about 15 books per month so far this year. Yes, I do eat them for breakfast!
  
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Deborah (162 KP) Dec 18, 2018

Yes, Real Life is a nuisance when you're in the middle of a really good book!

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Midge (525 KP) Dec 19, 2018

I generally read one or two books a week depending on whether they are novels, novellas or easy reads, or not.

Silence (Hush, Hush, #3)
Silence (Hush, Hush, #3)
Becca Fitzpatrick | 2011 | Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
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9.3 (8 Ratings)
Book Rating
I found this read to be very thrilling and action-packed. I was worried it would be a lot of "filler" stuff to make the read longer, but I was pleasantly suprised to find each chapter riveting. I found myself wondering what would happen next in Nora and Patch's story when I was away working or someplace I wasn't able to continue reading. It was unbelievably hard to set this book down. I cannot wait for the next installment! I have already pre-ordered it and cannot wait for it to get here so I can see what happens next!

The entire series or "saga" is a magnificent piece of work. I found the story to be inspiring and it held a great many of life's lessons within it. I really enjoy when a fiction or fanrasy writers incorporate meaning and intertwine it throughout their books.

Absolutely awesome.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) created a post

Nov 21, 2017  
In other news, I finally caved in and bought a Kindle today! Amazon have knocked £30 off and I couldn't resist...?