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Peter G. (247 KP) rated American History X (1998) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
Powerful and poinient study of hate and racism with a redemptive role for Ed Norton who put himself through rigorous physical training to play the role of violent neo-nazi Derek Vinyard.
Norton plays the role with quite a frightening realism and tone and his journey to redemption is a very rough readjustment.
His brother who idolises him cannot quite understand the transition..still a very relevant movie today as it was in 1998.
Norton plays the role with quite a frightening realism and tone and his journey to redemption is a very rough readjustment.
His brother who idolises him cannot quite understand the transition..still a very relevant movie today as it was in 1998.
Sean Baker recommended Naked (1993) in Movies (curated)
Dominic Monaghan recommended Kes (1969) in Movies (curated)
Tom Wolfe recommended Studs Lonigan in Books (curated)
Reservation Blues
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The life of Spokane Indian Thomas Builds-the-Fire irrevocably changes when blues legend Robert...
Native American Spokane magical realism
Dean (6925 KP) rated All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) in Movies
Jan 15, 2023
Very cinematic (1 more)
Realistic battle scenes
The German 1917
Spotted this on Netflix and saw good reviews so tried it out. Didn't realise it was a German film but the dubbed audio wasn't distracting.
It's a great film, the battle scenes are up there with @1917 (2020) and @Saving Private Ryan (1998) in terms of scope and realism. One of the best World War One films. Check it out.
It's a great film, the battle scenes are up there with @1917 (2020) and @Saving Private Ryan (1998) in terms of scope and realism. One of the best World War One films. Check it out.
Popular Geopolitics and Nation Branding in the Post-Soviet Realm
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This seminal book explores the complex relationship between popular geopolitics and nation branding...
Dean (6925 KP) rated End of Watch (2012) in Movies
Oct 14, 2017
Great cast (1 more)
Raw and gritty action
Brilliant cop drama
A great buddy cop drama that has a real dramatic level of realism. It's largely the story of a pair of cops on duty in a tough part of L.A as seen through their bodycams, squad car dashboard and other cctv footage. The acting is spot on and the finale will have you on the edge of your seat. One of the best of it's genre I've seen in years!
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Vegetarian: A Novel in Books
Sep 13, 2017
Incredibly creative and disturbing look at transformation
Han Kang is an absolute gem in terms of creative writing and The Vegetarian does not disappoint. It's difficult to explain without completely spoiling the plot but it consists of a woman becoming vegetarian and her subsequent 'transformation'.
The beautiful imagery and the graphic details about mental health is unique, and at times the insanity of the novel resembles Kafka's Metamorphosis. It is definitely in that league of magical realism.
The beautiful imagery and the graphic details about mental health is unique, and at times the insanity of the novel resembles Kafka's Metamorphosis. It is definitely in that league of magical realism.