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Andy K (10821 KP) created a video about The Devil's Rejects (2005) in Movies
Jun 16, 2019 (Updated Jun 17, 2019)
David McK (3169 KP) rated Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4) in Books
Oct 30, 2022
As a character, Granny Weatherwax first appeared in the third Discworld novel Equal Rites, which was about, well, Equal Rights for both sexes. She then re-appeared (and beacem the unofficial head of her coven) in both Wyrd Sisters (where the broad outline of the plot bears a striking resemblance to certain Scottish play) and Witches Abroad (fairytales as you've never heard them before!). This is thus the fourth Discworld novel to include her as a main character, this time taking its inspiration from another Shakespeare play: A Midsummers night dream.
In this, and unlike the Elves of most comtemporary literature (Elves = good), the Elvish race are a foe to be reckoned with! This quote from about half-way through sums it up:
'Elves are wonderful. They provoke wonder.
Elves are marvellous. They cause marvels.
Elves are fantastic. They creat fantasies.
Elves are glamorous. They project glamour.
Elves are enchanting. They weave enchantment.
Elves are terrific. They beget terror.
The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake ...
No-one ever said Elves are nice.
Elves are bad.'
In this, and unlike the Elves of most comtemporary literature (Elves = good), the Elvish race are a foe to be reckoned with! This quote from about half-way through sums it up:
'Elves are wonderful. They provoke wonder.
Elves are marvellous. They cause marvels.
Elves are fantastic. They creat fantasies.
Elves are glamorous. They project glamour.
Elves are enchanting. They weave enchantment.
Elves are terrific. They beget terror.
The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake ...
No-one ever said Elves are nice.
Elves are bad.'
Liz Baldwin (1 KP) rated The Christmas Chronicles (2018) in Movies
Dec 2, 2018
Britt Smith (36 KP) rated Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4) in Books
Mar 11, 2018
F*** Elves
My absolute favorite of the Witches series. Seriously, there is so much awesome in this book, you have to do yourself a favor and read. Pratchett's take on faeries and elves echoes back to the respect once given to them that kept people from enchanted places. Of course, in true STP fashion, there's also quite a bit of fun along the way.
Chayu (810 KP) rated The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) in Movies
Aug 31, 2019
Perfect
We get to see a talking dragon, which is a bonus. We get to see more great actors. See more elves and humans. Oh, and don't get me started on the fighting scenes, especially when elves are involved. That river scene, when a character was jumping on heads, was epic. Re-watched that specific scene at least 30 times. It was just that good.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about track Elvis is in the Freezer by Ratboys in GN by Ratboys in Music
Jan 2, 2018
Lisa Marie (5 KP) rated The Christmas Chronicles (2018) in Movies
Dec 28, 2018
Santa and he elves are bad*ss (1 more)
Kurt and Goldie
Surprised!
Contains spoilers, click to show
I watched this as part of my 25 days of Christmas movies. It was a pleasant surprise of adventure and Christmas spirit. The Elves would be my favorite characters. They totally kicked butt. The jail scene is fun. As soon as it was over I recommended it to all my friends. It's on my top 5 list.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about Bright (2017) in Movies
Oct 21, 2017 (Updated Oct 22, 2017)
