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All He Ever Wanted
All He Ever Wanted
Anita Shreve | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry, Romance
6
6.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
A story of one man's obsession with a woman who wanted something else. Unfortunately, I found this book to be a touch too sterile for my taste, lacking in humour and devoid of the historical connections I expect to find in period fiction. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/07/22/i-wanted-a-bit-more/
  
The Avengers (2012)
The Avengers (2012)
2012 | Action, Sci-Fi
This, I think, was my first Marvel movie experience and spawned what has turned into somewhat of a superhero obsession. It's not the best Marvel film I've seen, but as a superhero ensemble film, it holds up well against other Avengers films and over DC ensembles. Easy to follow even without prior background of Marvel characters. It's helpful, but you can follow along without.
  
Nightcrawler (2014)
Nightcrawler (2014)
2014 | Drama, Mystery
"Jake Gyllenhaal takes creepiness to a whole new level here in Nightcrawler. Nightcrawler is a well made and executed story of one man's obsession to get the very best video shots at accident/crime scenes just after (and while) they happen. Possibly Gyllenhaal's best performance to date, with great support from Riz Ahmed. Although I found the ending slightly disappointing, this really is a must see movie!"
  
The Perfect Girlfriend
The Perfect Girlfriend
Karen Hamilton | 2019 | Thriller
9
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
If you ever wanted to know the beginnings of the bunny-boiler, this is it! This is a thrilling novel of obsession, relationships and self-awareness. The twists and turns are magnetic and the overall feel is that of equal parts dread and anticipation. This is a book that really makes you wonder, how far is too far and blurs the line forever. I could not put it down!
  
Libby, by OverDrive
Libby, by OverDrive
Book, Entertainment
10
8.2 (26 Ratings)
App Rating
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Used every day
Audio books, podcasts, and music are what get me through the workday. As a writer I'm a huge consumer of books, libby helps to keep that obsession affordable. My local library usually stocks the latest and greatest audio books. Though the wait times are not ideal, it's still worth it to use the app.
  
Ingrid Goes West (2017)
Ingrid Goes West (2017)
2017 | Comedy
Could have been better
I feel this film got its wires crossed a little. Billed as a dark comedy, there's little to laugh at. It would have been better going down the thriller route a bit more. Kinda like single white female with a social media update. Scarily accurate in the obsession some have with social media. The ending was rather weak as well. Although overall an interesting film.
  
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I have been waiting for this wonderfully compassionate book for years and didn't even realize it.

So much obsession over Ripper mythology and so many people treat Mary Ann, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary Jane like they were somehow deserving of their tragic fates.

I feel this book is a very important read.
  
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Douglas Hart recommended If.... (1968) in Movies (curated)

 
If.... (1968)
If.... (1968)
1968 | Drama
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"This film was an obsession among the four of us in the Psychocandy-era Jesus and Mary Chain, so much so that we would quote lines of dialogue to each other: “The thing I hate about you, Rowntree, is the way you give Coca-Cola to your scum and your best Teddy bear to Oxfam, and expect us to lick your frigid fingers for the rest of your frigid life.”"

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Lena Dunham recommended Of Human Bondage in Books (curated)

 
Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
W. Somerset Maugham | 2000 | Fiction & Poetry
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"I read this when my first boyfriend broke up with me and wept across three continents—weeping seems to be a theme today. The protagonist is one of those assholes who thinks he’s going to ‘save’ a sex worker (the politics are rough), but the obsession and abandonment shit is on point. Then I bragged to my college English teacher and he was like ‘oh, that’s a lesser British novel.’ Whoops!"

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Cruella (2021)
Cruella (2021)
2021 | Comedy, Crime
10
8.0 (24 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Amazing origin story!
I loved this film. Emma Stone plays an amazing evil genius and I love that Cruella has always been into fashion. Explains her obsession with it in the original animation. I also like the subtle nods to the original like Anita and Pongo and Perdita! Adding the extra twist of Lost family and death makes it so much better! Really amazing and would definitely watch again!