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Julie Collinge (1183 KP) rated The Book Thief (2013) in Movies
Aug 9, 2019
Still cried like a baby
I had read the book before I watched the film with my daughter, so I knew what was coming up, the film is quite similar to the book, but seeing it played out instead of using your imagination gives it a whole new dimension The acting was done with great sensitivity and respect to the nature of the film.
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Bob Dylan recommended Thucydides: The War of the Peloponnesians and the Athenians in Books (curated)
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Charlie Munger recommended The Selfish Gene in Books (curated)
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Rian Johnson recommended F for Fake (1973) in Movies (curated)
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Jul 13, 2021 (Updated Jul 13, 2021)
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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Boys from Brazil (1978) in Movies
Apr 21, 2019 (Updated Apr 21, 2019)
Another adaptation of one of Levin's pulpy-but-effective thrillers, this one riffing on The Omen a bit (Gregory Peck, paedophobia, etc). Laurence Olivier discovers that Nazi mad scientist Gregory Peck is plotting the death of nearly a hundred 65-year-old men around the world, but why? Could the targets' identical sons have something to do with it?
The material is pure schlock, lifted by the presence of distinguished actors and fairly lavish production values. You could argue that the film also attempts to explore issues of nature and nature in a relatively more sophisticated fashion than most films about (spoiler alert) cloning, but the whole thing retains an air of feverish preposterousness throughout, to say nothing of the fact it is arguably in very dubious taste. That said, it's highly watchable from start to finish; definitely qualifies as a guilty pleasure, though.
The material is pure schlock, lifted by the presence of distinguished actors and fairly lavish production values. You could argue that the film also attempts to explore issues of nature and nature in a relatively more sophisticated fashion than most films about (spoiler alert) cloning, but the whole thing retains an air of feverish preposterousness throughout, to say nothing of the fact it is arguably in very dubious taste. That said, it's highly watchable from start to finish; definitely qualifies as a guilty pleasure, though.
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David McK (3245 KP) rated Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6; Witches #2) in Books
Apr 18, 2022
The Scottish Play, Discworld style!
(From the blurb):
"Witches are not by their nature gregarious, and they certainly don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have. But even she found that meddling in royal politics was a lot more difficult than certain playwrights would have you believe ... "
An early Discworld novel (only #6 in a series that has just reached the 40 mark), this is also only the second appearance of Granny Weatherwax (after Equal Rites) and, I believe, the first of Nanny Ogg or Magrat Garlick.
The plot, of course, is loosely based around that of MacBeth (or 'The Scottish Play', for those of a superstitious nature), with plenty of other Shakespearean references thrown in for good measure.
Well worth a read, but be prepared to be getting funny looks if you burst out laughing while reading it in public!
"Witches are not by their nature gregarious, and they certainly don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have. But even she found that meddling in royal politics was a lot more difficult than certain playwrights would have you believe ... "
An early Discworld novel (only #6 in a series that has just reached the 40 mark), this is also only the second appearance of Granny Weatherwax (after Equal Rites) and, I believe, the first of Nanny Ogg or Magrat Garlick.
The plot, of course, is loosely based around that of MacBeth (or 'The Scottish Play', for those of a superstitious nature), with plenty of other Shakespearean references thrown in for good measure.
Well worth a read, but be prepared to be getting funny looks if you burst out laughing while reading it in public!
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Asuna (6 KP) rated A Court of Thorns and Roses in Books
Jul 3, 2017
Brilliant detail (2 more)
She captures the changing nature of humans
Reread ability
Surprisingly un-put down able
I picked up this book because it was buy one get one half price, and I wasn't by sure initially. When I started reading this book though, I was fully invested, needing to learn more about Feyre, Tamlin and the Spring Court. Even in this fantastical setting, everything that happened was believable.
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Safe Haven (Life After War, #3) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
In the third books of the [Life After War] series we learn more about Adrian's creation [Safe Haven]. They are beginning to prepare for a fight with the Mexican slavers but they have to deal with internal conflicts as well caused by Kenn's controlling nature.
The characters continue to drive the story and the way they interact keeps the plot interesting. I am looking forward to reading book 4, [Adrian's Eagles].
The characters continue to drive the story and the way they interact keeps the plot interesting. I am looking forward to reading book 4, [Adrian's Eagles].
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Bysa (2 KP) rated I Declare: 31 Promises to Speak Over Your Life in Books
Sep 19, 2018
Inspiring. Very uplifting. I feel like buying a couple of people in my life this book. I feel a little better about life and faith in general just from reading this book. I don't typically read religious books or things of that nature because I know very little about the topics contained therein. However, I am super glad I read this. I would recommend it to every person I know.