"The greatest female protagonist I’ve ever read. Portis is one of the most underrated under appreciated authors of the 20th century. Forget the film versions. Read the book. His book, ‘Dog Of The South,’ is also brilliant."

"Margaret Atwood is so clever and brilliant just reading her book and keeping up with it made me feel like a genius. But to engage a reader emotionally over so many different story lines is awe-inspiring."

"Beautiful and brilliant. One of my all-time favorites. Do not watch if you’re expecting a child or are opposed to the low, ever-present hum of nonspecific industrial machinery. Or do. It’s your life. Live it."

"This is the template for many films, including The Magnificent Seven. The story is a brilliant construction, and the path of the heroes is eternally inspiring. Kurosawa directs action like no other. It’s an awe-inspiring film."