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Shakespeare Songs by Deller Consort
Shakespeare Songs by Deller Consort
1967 | Vocal
(0 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"Probably the most famous countertenor of the 20th century – unless you count Frankie Valli – was the wonderful Alfred Deller, a major figure in the revival of original performance techniques for early and Baroque music. When I was a child we had this album,so I grew up thinking everyone knew and loved 'Where The Bee Sucks' and 'We Be Soldiers Three'. The liner notes, at least on the CD version, are woefully inadequate (who wrote what? when? for which play? Did Henry VIII really write 'Greensleeves'?) but the music is lovely. "

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Austin Garrick recommended The Killers (1964) in Movies (curated)

 
The Killers (1964)
The Killers (1964)
1964 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"The father of a good friend of mine back in Canada used to own a video store in the VHS days. Once it closed down, he let me pick from a bunch of leftover, discarded movies nobody else wanted, which led me to my VHS copy of this that I still own (with Ronald Reagan on the cover!). Though they’re both great, I prefer this 1964 version to the 1946 version, largely due to its unique focus on the story through the hit men themselves (though I’ve never read Hemingway’s original story)."

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Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
2021 | Animation, Comedy, Sport
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4.9 (9 Ratings)
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LeBron James
Toon squad
Just watched can't believe I'm the only so far on smashbomb to rate this movie so far anyway the movie as I've seen both space jams I would say I prefer the original jam over this one. Not sure about LeBron James acting ability jury still out there but I can't fault his basketball abilities second to none could have done with a cameo from Michael Jordan almost get one but spoilers. Anyway if u got kids take they will probably enjoy more than adults
  

"Over the years I’ve collected dozens of how-to and instruction manuals for knitting techniques, but Stitch ‘n Bitch is the one knitting book I come back to time-and-time again. Written by the cofounder of the third-wave feminist magazine BUST, the pages are filled with puns and simple to follow patterns including a skull and crossbone sweater, and the original pussy hat. This was the book that finally helped me learn to fix my mistakes, instead of frantically undoing hours of work. A must have for any practical knitting library."

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Cinderella (2015)
Cinderella (2015)
2015 | Family, Romance, Sci-Fi
8
7.9 (37 Ratings)
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Wasn't sure I'd actually seen it but was roped into watching it and turns out I had...

A live action adaptation of another disney classic that seemingly went unnoticed probably due to lack of advertising.

Unlike more recently released L.I.A's, 2015's Cinderella was kept closer to the original story and was both fun & rather well grounded with with it's emotional input.

Although there have been many other versions of the Disney tale, this is personally the best to date.
  
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019)
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019)
2019 | Adventure, Family
Surprisingly fun
Went to see the movie today with the kids and was instantly surprised by how not bad it was! Some rather funny references to the original cartoon, without being too corny or annoying. The actress that played Dora did a great job and the supporting cast were entertaining enough. The husband and I were taken by surprised at how much we laughed at certain points. The fact that swiper was real character was a bit too bizarre for me though, it didn't add to the movie and even the kids looked confused.
  
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Nickg24 (492 KP) rated Bodyguard in TV

Sep 10, 2019  
Bodyguard
Bodyguard
2018 | Drama, Thriller
Richard Madden (1 more)
Action Sequences
So finally got round to one of the most talked about shows of last year.I was expecting good things from it as it was from the same guy who created one of my favourite shows line of duty and it didn't disappoint.

A really taunt twisty thriller that had some great acting from richard madden and keeley hawes and some explosive action scenes.You could say the storyline wasnt anything highly original but it kept you guessing right till the very end.

Hopefully there will be a series 2 some time soon.
  
The Passengers
The Passengers
John Marrs | 2019 | Contemporary, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
8
9.3 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
This novel is in every way original, thrilling and compelling. The issues of morality, ethics, politics and self-interest come across clearly and are thought about long after the book has been read. The fact that this novel can accomplish all that while delivering a truly interesting and plausible concept in a page turner is nothing short of genius. While the character development may be a little one dimensional and the writing stilted and trite at times the plot propels this story forward much like an uncontrollable self-driving car.
  
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
2019 | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
What is not to love??
Another amazing PIXAR animation.
Toy Story 4 is an amazing add on to the Toy Story Franchise.

Starring all the original characters, plus lots of new faces, Toy Story 4 brings the best film in the series.

Since being 9/10 years old, Toy Story has been a favourite, and now that I am a Mum of 3, it is a go-to family night movie which we all love.
Popular with all ages, it will have you laughing and crying. The emotion is real.
  
Wild Wild Country - Season 1
Wild Wild Country - Season 1
2018 | Crime, Documentary
This is a pretty interesting documentary about a religious (?) sect that followed Indian Guru, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, 'invading' a small town in the middle of nowhere in Oregon. It showed both parties, interviewing the original residents, and the members of the sect. This made the documentary watchable, at least for me.
The most entertaining and slightly deranged person interview was Sheela, who served as Bhagwan's personal secretary. This lady was convicted of poisoning a town, and arming the sect like a military.
Worth a watch, and it's relatively short.