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David McK (3496 KP) rated The Carpet People in Books

Jun 13, 2021  
The Carpet People
The Carpet People
Terry Pratchett | 2013 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
8.0 (2 Ratings)
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In the 'Author's Note' at the start of the edition I read (published in 1992), it is explained that this novel is really a joint effort between Terry Pratchett, aged 17, and Terry Pratchett, aged 43.

It's interesting to try to spot which aspects of the books belong to which period of life: which of them from the original (published in 1971, and written by a 17 year old) and which are from the more contemporary period. While understandably not as polished as Pratchett's later works - he himself says it's not the book he would write now - it's still impressive that the basis for this work was written by a (then) 17 year old.

You never know what goes on under your feet ...
  
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Jim Broadbent recommended The Wild Bunch (1969) in Movies (curated)

 
The Wild Bunch (1969)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
1969 | Action, Drama, Western
8.3 (6 Ratings)
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"Wild Bunch, yeah. I’ve seen that as many times as I’ve seen any… it was just a great classic western. The wonderful characters — full of great character actors, you know: Warren Oates, Strother Martin, L.Q. Jones, William Holden, Robert Ryan — they’re just terrific. Just from the acting point of view, the whole shape of it was brilliant, and the story. It was violent and sexy and beautiful. And a fantastic narrative — ambitious and big. Impossible to imagine anyone doing it now, really. I’m a child of that, the Bonnie and Clyde to Raging Bull period, you know. Those are the films that heightened my interest in acting and movies and everything. But that’s the sort of classic of that period, I suppose."

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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Pale Blue Eye (2022) in Movies

Jan 8, 2023  
The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
2022 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
7
7.2 (6 Ratings)
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A Gothic period piece
I saw this billed as a period murder mystery so had to check it out especially with a great cast line up.
The production is great from locations, sets and costumes. You feel like you are there at the time.
Christian Bale plays a detective to investigate a grisly murder at the Military training base for America. He enlists the help of a cadet who would be wider know as Edgar Allen Poe.
It was a bit slow at times without a lot action wise, the middle section is drawn out too much. The plot seemed a little odd but thankfully the final scenes bring it back on track.
  
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David McK (3496 KP) rated The Royalist (William Falkland #1) in Books

Apr 18, 2022  
The Royalist (William Falkland #1)
The Royalist (William Falkland #1)
S.J. Deas | 2014
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Set during the period of the English Civil Wars, I have to say that I found this to be rather unusual in that it is not about (per se) the wars themselves: rather, it is set in the New Model Army camp over a winter period, between hostilities, with William Falkland (the Royalist of the title) plucked from his prison cell by none other than Oliver Cromwell himself and sent to investigate reports of suicides/disturbances in the camp.

Reading very much like a ECW version of a whodunnit, with the author - in the afterword - not at all shy to point out the influences of the hard-boiled detective hero/film noir of the 40s (think Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler) on this work.
  
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Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Mr. Robot - Season 1 in TV

May 18, 2017  
Mr. Robot - Season 1
Mr. Robot - Season 1
2015 | Drama
10
8.1 (18 Ratings)
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Mr Robot is probably the best TV Show to hit television period! Finally a show with a solid story, based on real world possibilities, a show brought out to the world at a perfect time; and the cast is perfect!
Critic- Matty Mudshovel
Original Score- 5 out of 5

Read Review: https://www.woodbangersentertainment.com/mr-robot-2015-tv-series-review/
  
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Movie Critics (823 KP) rated My Cousin Rachel (2017) in Movies

Jun 5, 2017  
My Cousin Rachel (2017)
My Cousin Rachel (2017)
2017 | Drama, Romance
8
6.5 (6 Ratings)
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My Cousin Rachel is filled with intrigue, excitement, seduction and deceit. Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin are superb together, creating a truly captivating dynamic and story.Beautifully crafted , My Cousin Rachel is sure to beguile and exhilarate you
Critic- Ashley Menzel
Original Score-: 8 out of 10

Read Review: http://weliveentertainment.com/welivefilm/cousin-rachel-stunning-period-piece/