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Joshua Z Weinstein recommended Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) in Movies (curated)

"How do you make a movie where so little happens? Only the Coens know. They care so little about basic structure that they actually make fun of it by adding a plotline early on in which Llewyn has to rescue a cat. It’s a running joke that references a famous screenwriting technique called “save the cat,” a simple device that’s supposed to make protagonists likable. And we all know how much the Coens care about making people likable."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey in Books

Oct 5, 2020

This new historical fiction book is also biographical fiction, and it might appeal to lovers of historical fantasy, because of the paranormal elements included. "Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey" tells the story of a soldier in WWI and the homing pigeon that helped rescue his battalion. I hope you'll take a look at my #bookreview of this beautifully written novel by Kathleen Rooney on my blog now.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/08/07/perching-in-perilous-pockets/

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Peter G. (247 KP) rated Taken (2009) in Movies

Jun 24, 2019

Taken (2009)

2009 | Action, Mystery

7.9

(36 Ratings)

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Who wouldn't want a dad with a particular set of skills like Liam Neeson has.
This film moves at a great pace and is brilliant in its execution of what is simply a kidnap and rescue, its similar to John Wick for fight and weapon ballet but not as elegant.
Cant speak for the many unnecessary sequels but this one was a gem when it arrived on the scene, he will find you and he WILL kill you!

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Emma @ The Movies (1786 KP) rated 7 Days In Entebbe (2018) in Movies

Sep 25, 2019

7 Days In Entebbe (2018)

2018 | Action, Drama, International

5.5

(6 Ratings)

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Inspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, and the most daring rescue mission ever attempted.

This is a tricky one for me. There's no denying that it was a interesting, and that if felt well made. But it wasn't really for me. The fact that there were so many well known faces in it made it difficult to concentrate on the story.