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James Dean Bradfield recommended ...For the Whole World to See by Death in Music (curated)

 
...For the Whole World to See by Death
...For the Whole World to See by Death
2009 | Rock
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"They were a black punk band from America. I love this record because it's kind of… erudite in its expression but it's fucking brutal. It's razor sharp. It's also gloriously anarchic. It's kind of punk but it's got real rock & roll lineage to it. The titles are brilliant: there's one called 'Politicians In My Eyes', another one called 'Rock-N-Roll Victim', 'Let The World Turn', 'You're A Prisoner'. It's just a real lost classic, and it's got real power. I can't remember if they're from Detroit or not - it would make sense, because so much has come out of Detroit - but it's one of those records I've just picked up and been astounded by it. I was always really good at picking up stuff in the margins of punk history, but I'd never heard anything about this band, and I love the idea that there's still stuff out there that's going to get credit after its time; that people who didn't get credit in their lifetime eventually get it if they're good enough. You can tell this band could have gone on to be utterly amazing; there's an articulacy there, a brutality there, a real rock & roll lineage, but a little off-kilter jazz edge to little bits of the playing. And the cover's absolutely lovely, it's almost like art deco Buck Rogers. It's just one of those records that's a little surprise in life; to stay in love with music, you need to have those little surprises, something that's been locked in a vault and it comes at you and it's such a surprise. And if you're ready to take on those surprises, it just shows you're still in love with the romance of music, that something's going to hit you in the middle of the eyes. And that's what this record did to me two years ago. I found it in Spillers in Cardiff, which was good because I really don't engage in the digital world - not through any kind of arch Ludditeness or anything, I just can't be arsed. So I listen to lots of radio and read lots of press and that's how I get my new records. That's why I love going to Spillers; sometimes there'll just be that bit of advice behind the counter. "Why don't you try this?" I just love that moment."

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Emma @ The Movies (1786 KP) rated Fearless (Fe@rleSS_) (2020) in Movies

Aug 18, 2020  
Fearless (Fe@rleSS_) (2020)
Fearless (Fe@rleSS_) (2020)
2020 | Animation, Comedy, Family
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
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On a whim I put this one on, computer games mixed with aliens... why not!

Miles, username Fe@rleSS_, is nearly at the end of his favourite video game, just one level stands between him and the win. The game gives him a special boost... of babies, super babies, it might not be what he expected but it's what he's got and the game is about to get a lot more real. The babies land in a ship in his backyard and his job is now intergalactic babysitter, with the added danger of a villain on their tails.

Fe@rleSS_ has a great cast of talent and the voices fit well with all the characters, but despite that there's little to help this film along. It doesn't matter how well you can perform lines what you've been given is so bland. There are some amusing moments but nothing that raised more than a small nasal exhale laugh.

The animation is nice, fun design and easy to follow, everything is just right... it really does sit exactly in the middle, not awful enough to moan about and not spectacular enough to rave about. It's not great when you start shrugging your shoulders when you talk about things.

My main issue with the film overall is the story. The idea is that something from Miles' game comes to the real world, fine, it's got the Jumanji sound to it. But in practice it doesn't look like that at all. For anyone who isn't young enough not to care about anything but the action it is entirely frustrating. There are many ways to make game life come to the real world, we see it in so many different things, so I don't understand why you wouldn't use something like that. The film makes it appear like it's all in the real world, but when you couple that with the video game aspect it doesn't make sense. The whole baby angle also doesn't make any sense, even if they are adorable.

There's a cute little message of "even dads can be superheroes", though not responsible ones who protect their kids from space battles... beyond that nothing jumped out at me at all. I'm going to be filing it under "it didn't annoy me, but I wouldn't stop and watch it if it was on."


Originally posted on: https://emmaatthemovies.blogspot.com/2020/08/fearless-movie-review.html
  
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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Jul 11, 2021  
Read an excerpt from the self-help book INCLINED ELDERS: HOW TO REBRAND AGING FOR SELF AND SOCIETY by Ramona Oliver. If you like what you read, enter the giveaway to win either a signed copy of the book or a Kindle copy on my blog!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2021/07/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-inclined.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
THIS BOOK WILL BE INVALUABLE IF YOU:

· Have a desire to continue living a purposeful life, no matter what your age.

· Are interested in learning how to maintain a positive attitude from adulthood to elderhood.

· Want to learn how to create a living legacy and serve as a role model for future generations.

WHY EMBRACE AN ATTITUDE OF INCLINE?
For the first time in history we are not only living longer, everyone has an important choice to make: commit to a meaningful, purposeful life of "Incline" as we get older or believe that a new stage – one of steady "decline" – is inevitable. What is not helping is that in the media and society in general there continues the somewhat negative connotation surrounding the concept of aging. And while, at least not now, we cannot do anything about the chronological process of becoming 60, 70, 80 years and beyond, we can change the mindset for it. Embracing change and looking at life with a keener sense of curiosity will lead to living with increased courage to live life to its fullest.

Inclined Elders is a call to action for you to opt for Incline. Not only for your personal fulfillment, but also to help fuel a social "legacy" that increases the number of positive older role models in everyday life. I have written this book to inspire, inform, and challenge you. By the time you reach the last page, I hope you will have made a new choice: to become an inspiring example of a life of Incline so our society relinquishes – once and for all – the notion that aging is synonymous with "decline," "decrepit," "senile," and "over-the-hill."

In this book over 50 men and women ranging in age from 40 to 100 share their tips and techniques on how to live a life of Incline. Their strategies are supported by scientific evidence from the fields of Positive Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology.

WHO ARE INCLINED ELDERS?
We are the women and men who have made a conscious choice to ignore society's negative mindset of "decline" and "over-the-hill" as we age. Instead we embrace a positive mindset of continuing to Incline and climb ever upwards.

Serving as vibrant role models, the Inclined Elders I spoke to for this book are leaving their own unique legacies of wisdom and inspiration for future generations. There needs to be more of us like them to effect real social change. So why not Incline too? There's an amazing view from up here. Come with us and see for yourself.
      
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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Creed (2015) in Movies

Jun 15, 2019  
Creed (2015)
Creed (2015)
2015 | Drama
8
8.3 (26 Ratings)
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Local Philadelphia retired boxing legend Rocky Balboa is persuaded by up and coming young protege and son to his former adversary and friend, Apollo Creed, to reenter the ring this time as a trainer to mentor the young man. Everyone is Rocky's life has left him at this point so he is alone working at a successful restaurant. After some hesitation, Rocky agrees to take on the training challenge.

Creed initially has desire to make a name for himself on his own terms trying to disown his father's legacy. When it is discovered who he truly is, he is forced to embrace his family's tradition in order to secure an important early fight in his career.





The film hit all the generic plot points for a movies like this with n huge surprises, but that is not a complaint. The characters are well written and the dialogue seems genuine. It's great to see Stallone resurrect the role that made him a star in 1976 with a freshness which is exuded while he takes on his new pupil.

It;s hard to believe so much time has passed since we have seen Rocky and how his life has changed in the process. He seems like a broken man having outlived all the people which meant most to him in his life.

The boxing scenes are well put together and grounded in reality having some real professionals onscreen like famous sportscasters and boxing personalities.

You are never bored while watching and thoroughly entertained by the training montages.