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Baywatch (2017)
Baywatch (2017)
2017 | Action, Comedy, Crime
made another generation interested about orginal (0 more)
It ruined my one of my favorite childhood TV shows (0 more)
Goodbye to my childhood
The beauty of original Baytwatch was it corney but feel good because it didn't take itself to seriously. The film however tryed to corneyby taking away from the feel good or openly focusing on the corney aspect and trying to make them dramatic. Unfortunely it just didn't work.
  
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Mekkin B. (122 KP) is asking for a recommendation

Sep 14, 2017 (Updated Sep 14, 2017)  
Recommend Me
I got to see the original Rosetta stone the other day. It's truly an amazing artifact that unlocked so much knowledge that might otherwise have been lost.

In that spirit, I'd love to hear from you: What is your favorite book/movie/TV show that has been translated from another language? (Dubbing and subtitles are both acceptable).

Mine are currently One Hundred Years of Solitude and Njáls saga.
     
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) Sep 14, 2017

Books are altogether another behemoth as most have been translated into other languages. Authors such as Albert Camus, Franz Kafka, Jean Paul Sartre, Dostoevsky, Gunther Grass, Han Kang, Rousseau, Christine de Pizan...it's endless ?

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Goddess in the Stacks (553 KP) Sep 14, 2017 (Updated Sep 14, 2017)

The Hangman's Daughter series, by Oliver Pötzsch, is one of my favorite translations. Originally published in German, I believe. I read them a few years ago - the first one here: https://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/the-hangmans-daughter-by-oliver-potzsch/
and the next three several months later: https://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/book-review-the-dark-monk-the-beggar-king-and-the-poisoned-pilgrim/

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Erika (17789 KP) rated Jane Eyre in Books

Sep 16, 2017  
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë, Stevie Davies | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.1 (57 Ratings)
Book Rating
When I was first obligated to read this novel, I absolutely hated it. I couldn't understand why it was one of my mother's favorite books. I have nightmares about being questioned numerous times about the symbolism of red in the beginning still. When I had to re-read it for a British novel seminar while studying abroad in a gothic manor, I totally dug it. Jane Eyre is strong, and independent.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) Oct 10, 2017

I remember the red room so well! Still haunted by it 😅

The Big Bang Theory  - Season 1
The Big Bang Theory - Season 1
2007 | Comedy
Nerdy jokes (0 more)
Laugh track (0 more)
This is my new favorite show
Yeah, I am a little behind the times. Im only on season 5 but this show cracks me up. It’s rare to find a show with intelligent humor. I am constantly having to look things up so that I understand what they are talking about. I love a show that makes me learn. And Mayim Bialik is hilarious!
  
The Beatles (White Album) by The Beatles
The Beatles (White Album) by The Beatles
1968 | Pop, Rock
10
9.0 (14 Ratings)
Album Rating
It's the freaking White Album end of.

How do you even review such an iconic album from one of the most iconic bands in history?

Do they have better albums? Arguably Yes, but that doesn't take away from the White Album it has some of my all time favorite Beatles songs and all in all it's just not only a damn good album but it's a fun one to listen to.
  
Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1)
Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1)
Susan Ee | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.6 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really loved Angelfall the story is unique and I really loved all the characters. Ee really has a way writing her characters that they are gritty and real plus her female characters especially Penryn was definitely my favorite she was such a bad ass and I just wanted her to kick everyone's ass!

Also I was so happy to finally come across a book without instalove thank you Ee!
  
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
2019 | Sci-Fi, Thriller
One of the Best Marvel Films
Wow. I was blown away by the scale and the size of Endgame. This movie had so many things that it needed to do and it managed to do a very good job with it. The payoff of this film from all of the other films that have come before this was spectacular. Go watch. It will be a favorite of mine.
  
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AquaWoman (37 KP) rated Castle in TV

Jun 11, 2019  
Castle
Castle
2009 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Good casting (2 more)
Great writing
Good chemistry amongst the cast
I really am ruggedly handsome, aren't I?
One of my all time favorite shows. This show should have never ended. I love the smart quips, and the chemistry that the cast had together. At least when the show ended it didn't leave any gaps and made me happy. Who doesn't like ruggedly handsome Rick Castle? I know I sure do :)
  
The concept of the Sensation Comics featuring Wonder Woman is great to get new fans. They're not part of the ongoing story, you don't have to read every single issue to know what exactly is going on. Each issue is written and illustrated by different people, which keeps it varied.
Still, there wasn't a stand-out story. My favorite out of the bunch was the one by Gail Simone.
  
The Misadventures of Two reluctant Zombie Hunters (Vol.1)
The Misadventures of Two reluctant Zombie Hunters (Vol.1)
Rhavensfyre | 2015 | Dystopia, LGBTQ+
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was full of sarcasm and snark. Therefore I loved it. The main characters did not have a hero complex at all like most zombie type books. The Rules made me laugh. KL was my favorite because I just want to be like her. I am glad I got this recommendation or I may never have found this book and author. I will be reading more, including Vol. 2.