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Nothing Wee About Me!
Nothing Wee About Me!
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A magical tale of female championship
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Nothing Wee About Me is a magical tale of one girl's power of imagination and self-confidence. The story follows the main character, Liesel as she visits her Grandma Rose. She takes her grandmother's ladle and goes on an adventure, this adventure leads her to an island that is inhabited by pirates. On this island, there is an active volcano and Liesel is determined to save the day. So she does just that, but it is only a temporary fix.

However, there are multiple of obstacles that get in her way such as a dragon that is guarding a castle. All throughout this little book, Liesel is called a "wee girl" and questioned by everyone. Liesel is confident in herself and what her capabilities are. Her use of a ladle is a bit of a symbolism towards reclaiming the stereotype against women. But Grandma Rose's dismissive attitude towards Liesel's confidence suggests that Liesel's choice isn't that radical.

The text doesn't really tell the story but it rather shows it with soft, sketchy illustrations that support the text with visual information. There are only three human characters while the rest of the characters are animals. Nothing Wee About Me! is a fun and easy read that makes for a great picture book about championing girl power.
  
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CHILLFILTR (46 KP) rated An Invitation To Her's by Her's in Music

Jun 5, 2019 (Updated Jun 5, 2019)  
An Invitation To Her's by Her's
An Invitation To Her's by Her's
2018 | Indie
8
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Album Rating
https://chillfiltr.com/blog/2018/8/21/hers-under-wraps
                            

With a melodic hook split between the electric bass, guitar, and glockenspiel, this song immediately oozes confidence. It has a deliciously crisp low-end and some really interesting dynamics of range, and depth. The vocals, and more importantly, melodic sensibility, have just a hint of Rufus Wainwright, and that effortless command of a Broadway-Kerouac hybrid under cover of groove.

Beneath it all, the clean and natural sound of an acoustic drum set shines through, and the warmth of the bass and kick drum are enough to keep you cozy on a winter's night. It's all about that rhythm section.
  
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Awix (3310 KP) rated La Ley del Deseo (Law of Desire) (1987) in Movies

Apr 2, 2020 (Updated Apr 2, 2020)  
La Ley del Deseo (Law of Desire) (1987)
La Ley del Deseo (Law of Desire) (1987)
1987 | Drama, Thriller
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Almodovar's sixth movie is the one that brought him properly to international attention, but it's clear that his distinctive style was already well-developed by this point: there is the same skilful combination of suspense-movie tropes with sometimes-outrageous melodrama, and a sense of narrative playfulness.



Very strong performances from Antonio Banderas and Carmen Maura in particular, although the script seems to lack some of the deftness and confidence Almodovar would show in later movies - the shift from relationship drama to thriller isn't quite as well handled as one could hope for, and some elements of the story really do strain credibility. Nevertheless, an accomplished and engaging movie.