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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Hot Spot (1990) in Movies

Dec 24, 2018 (Updated Jan 22, 2019)  
The Hot Spot (1990)
The Hot Spot (1990)
1990 | Drama, Mystery
7
7.3 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
A good attempt at a film noir by Dennis Hopper. It's a little slow to begin with, but soon there are plenty of twists along the way. Things heat up when a drifter passes through a small town and sets off a chain of events which will change many lives. This film has a few themes running through it, hot women, American classic cars and some cool Jazz tunes as well. Doesn't seem to be on TV much, catch it when you can.
  
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Erik Larson recommended Agent Running in the Field in Books (curated)

 
Agent Running in the Field
Agent Running in the Field
John Le Carre | 2019 | Mystery
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"’ve always been a big fan of le Carré’s books, ever since I read his 1968 novel, A Small Town in Germany, and I was quick to buy this, his latest. Anything I write here would constitute a spoiler, but suffice it to say it’s about spies, mid-life malaise, and a Europe on the verge of transformation. Let me just tease to the fact that there is an element of this book that readers disgusted with contemporary politics will find extremely satisfying."

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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated S-Town in Podcasts

May 22, 2019  
S-Town
S-Town
Society & Culture
8
8.5 (21 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
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Not what was expected (may disappoint crime buffs) but worth sticking with (0 more)
An unexpected emotional ride.
As a fan of the Serial and This American Life podcasts I jumped on this podcast from the same makers. I love true crime and the initial hype around this sounded like it was going to be an investigative reporting adventure into a town where a rich boys murder had been covered up. However over the course of the podcast it changed into something quite unique.

Focusing on the person who initially contacted this American Life, John McLemore, it’s based in the small town of Woodstock and gives a stark look into the world of small town Alabama.. We get to know John well, he’s a horologist (clock maker / repairer - it was the new word of the week for me) who seems to be pretty well known in the industry for his restoration skills. John is an amazing character and as the podcast takes a dramatic change of direction we end up getting sucked into his story which is moving and full of lessons on living in a place you don’t feel you fit in.

It was an emotional ride and if you like This American Life, this is like an episode on steroids and then some.