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Rod Lurie recommended The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) in Movies (curated)

 
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
1974 | Action, Drama, Mystery
7.8 (5 Ratings)
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"And the final film, since you limited me to a mere five… that’s always the biggest battle, not what will be number one, but what will be the last film on a short list, because, you know, I would want to throw Pan’s Labyrinth on there, or City of God, or Annie Hall, or Crimes and Misdemeanors. What I’m gonna put on is The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three. You want to throw on your list something that is perhaps would be contrarian, or would be unusual. But to me, it’s the most entertaining crime film that I have ever seen. In a movie like that, involvement is the most significant aspect in determining whether or not it’s successful. And you’re simply involved in this movie. It doesn’t have one movie star. There’s nobody particularly handsome or heroic in the film. You’re dealing with Walter Matthau and Marty Balsam and Robert Shaw. To me, it’s a delight. It’s interesting because a remake of it is gonna be coming out, I believe next year. I don’t begrudge them. I think it’s an absolutely appropriate film to remake. As good as it was, it can be given a modern sensibility that can appeal to modern audiences."

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    The Fall

    Albert Camus

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    A philosophical novel described by fellow existentialist Sartre as 'perhaps the most beautiful and...

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2464 KP) rated A Grave Deception in Books

Dec 10, 2025  
A Grave Deception
A Grave Deception
Connie Berry | 2025 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Murder Past and Present
Kate Hamilton has found a murder from centuries ago. An archeological group from a college is working in an area nearby, and they’ve found a very well-preserved body. Kate and Ivor are brought in to investigate the items found with the body. The owner of the property where the find was made is very curious and asks Kate to try to find out who this woman was. But that is complicated when a modern-day murder also takes place. Kate is well positioned to figure out what is happening. Can she piece together clues to solve the modern mystery as well?

The characters are the draw for me with this series, and I enjoyed getting to see Kate and Tom’s relationship continue to evolve. Several of the other regulars were also present, which was nice. The plot did get derailed briefly a time or two for me, but those who enjoy British history and antiques will enjoy those detours more than I did. Overall, the plot kept me engaged and lead to a logical climax. And I learned something about history and antiques along the way. Fans of the series will be delighted with this new entry.
  
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ClareR (6054 KP) rated Home Fire in Books

Nov 15, 2017  
Home Fire
Home Fire
Kamila Shamsie | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.0 (4 Ratings)
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An interesting view of Islamophobia and muslims living in the UK.
The story of a Muslim family living in London, persecuted by the ghost of their jihadi father. Narrated by five protagonists, who express five different views on today's attitudes of being Muslim in a western country: (non) respect towards religions, the traditional vs modern, what it means to be a Muslim in today's world, and in particular, it's the story of stigmatisation. An interesting, topical story that shows our diverse world, and how we MUST look at what is causing radicalisation.
One of my books of the year.
  
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Perry Larkin (8 KP) rated American Gods - Season 1 in TV

Dec 12, 2017  
American Gods - Season 1
American Gods - Season 1
2017 | Drama
8
8.1 (56 Ratings)
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I'm still not sure what I watched. Honestly, I only watched it for Kristen Chenoweth and was sad I had to wait until the finale to find her, but I suppose that alone was worth it. I am very pleasantly surprised by Gillian Anderson's turn as Media, even though it took awhile to understand her character, as it becomes evolved it is a fun take on modern media. I feel like I might have to watch the whole show a few more times to fully grasp what happened, and I do look forward to season 2 to see where things go.
  
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alex (68 KP) rated Oryx and Crake (Madd Addam #1) in Books

Jul 13, 2017  
Oryx and Crake (Madd Addam #1)
Oryx and Crake (Madd Addam #1)
Margaret Atwood | 2004 | Fiction & Poetry
9
7.9 (11 Ratings)
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Great story and plot (1 more)
Unique combination of emotion and science
Almost too close for comfort
The first book in one of my favourite trilogy's. I love this series and its ability to make short jumps in scientific advancement from where we are currently to the potential of what we might become. The scientific basis of this series brings up very modern issues regarding ethics regarding both human and non-human life. A series that makes you reflect on decisions you make as an individual and as a human existing on earth. Thought provoking, never shying away from 'taboo' subjects