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Phil Leader (619 KP) rated Invitation to Poetry in Books

Nov 15, 2019

Invitation to Poetry

Mihai Brinas | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Poetry is one of those things that requires a rare talent to do well. Like a work of art a poem must transcend it's physical representation and excite the subconscious. This collection of short poems illustrates that perfectly.

A great anthology to dip into now and again, each poem demands an emotional response from the reader. Even when the actual subject matter may be obscure, the feelings and power behind the words is clear.

This is definitely worth reading and reflecting on, even if you are not usually interested in poetry

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J Elizabeth Klug (21 KP) rated Our Brothers Grimmest in Books

Dec 14, 2019

Our Brothers Grimmest

Eric C. Wilder | 2013 | Humor & Comedy

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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An absurd collection of tabloid-style articles that marries folklore, fairytales, and nursery rhymes with the issues of everyday life. From Rumplestiltskin being indicted for the straw-to-gold scandal to the sibling drama of the three little pigs, with headlines such as “Game-Changing Name Change for Rumplestiltskin” and “Wolf Suing Pigs for Injuries Sustained” you’re sure to be entertained.

As a lifelong fan of classic fairytales, I found myself laughing out loud as beloved characters were used to mock and poke fun at real-world issues.

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David Betteridge (327 KP) rated 6 Underground (2019) in Movies

Feb 29, 2020

6 Underground (2019)

2019 | Action, Thriller

6.9

(35 Ratings)

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Ryan Reynolds (1 more)

Action sequences

Cliche (2 more)

Massive suspension of believe

Some very poor acting

Confusion

So I watched 6 Underground as soon as it came out on Netflix, however I found out straight away, that it was a film guilty of misleading you in the trailers. As much as I loved the action sequences and always enjoy Ryan Reynolds I can decide if this was a half decent action film or just a collection of action film cliches thrown together in a montage with a Ryan Reynolds monologue playing over the top!