James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Dogman (2018) in Movies
Jan 27, 2020
Excellant and original film which has you rooting for the underdog.
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Nov 20, 2020
Lena Dunham recommended Dead Ringers (1988) in Movies (curated)
Lena Dunham recommended Straw Dogs (2011) in Movies (curated)
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second Chances: A Novel in Books
Oct 7, 2020
George, Dan and Lizzie are all vulnerable characters: whilst Dan and Lizzie seem to suffer in silence, George is happy to let the world know how angry he is. The comedy element of the novel comes from George, but you can see the grief of the sudden loss of his wife behind his bluster and foul language.
Dan is a counsellor with OCD, which he keeps largely hidden. The only person he seems to socialise with is his cousin, Luke, who he goes running and dog walking with. And that’s his life: work, Luke, Fitz (his dog). Dan has a secret, and I think to begin with, it’s a secret even from himself.
Lizzie is another complex character. There’s a lot going on with her: she’s in a women’s refuge with her young son and won’t talk about what happened to her. She seems to be punishing herself about a mistake she believes she has made. And it’s a bit of an “Oh wow!!” moment when that reveal comes along.
This book had me laughing out loud and having a bit of a weep in equal measure. It’s an emotional book. I really, really enjoyed it, and would definitely recommend it.
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole for serialising this.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Oliver & Company (1988) in Movies
Mar 12, 2020
The plot: In this animated update of the classic "Oliver Twist" tale, Oliver (Joey Lawrence) is an orphaned kitten taken in by a gang of thieving dogs, led by cavalier canine Dodger (Billy Joel) and owned by down-and-out pickpocket Fagin (Dom DeLuise). While pulling a job in the streets of New York City, Oliver winds up being adopted by a rich girl, Jenny (Natalie Gregory), and landing on easy street. But through a series of events, a loan shark threatens the peaceful new arrangement.
This is one of the weirdest cast ever. You have Joey Lawerence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin and Bette Midler. Such a weird cast.
Other than that, its a good movie.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Legacy of the Puppy: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list
Dec 7, 2017
From Monty Don’s best-selling guide to gardening principles to peeking into the plots of the rich and famous, there’s much to enjoy:
The Secret Gardeners: Britain's Creatives Reveal Their Private Sanctuaries
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The Secret Gardeners is a captivating photographic portrait of the private gardening passions of 25...
The Thoughtful Gardener: An Intelligent Approach to Garden Design
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Winter Gardens: Reinventing the Season
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Cedric Pollet is the author / photographer of the acclaimed book Bark: An Intimate Look at the...
Head Gardeners
Ambra Edwards and Charlie Hopkinson
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What is Britain's greatest contribution to world culture? Ambra Edwards suggests it is the garden....
Beth Chatto's Shade Garden: Shade-Loving Plants for Year-Round Interest
Beth Chatto and Steven Wooster
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First published as Beth Chatto's Woodland Garden by Cassell in 2002, this Pimpernel Classic edition...
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