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Guy Pearce recommended Gallipoli (1981) in Movies (curated)

 
Gallipoli (1981)
Gallipoli (1981)
1981 | International, Drama
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"One of my favorite directors is Peter Weir, and a film that I watched recently of his is Gallipoli — Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, as well as a bunch of other great Australian actors. I think that film for me is this incredible combination of the brutality of war and yet the sensitivity of the human spirit, and I think Mel Gibson is absolutely electric and fantastic in that film, but I think Mark Lee is utterly heartbreaking. His almost non-sexual personality and spirit is so engaging and sensitive that the film, and the combination with his performance, the energy of the film, and then the music in that film really — I think music is a really important aspect in film, and, as you know, you can play Yakety Sax over a scene, or you can play something from Morricone over a scene, and the scene will then have a completely different meaning and feel. That’s an extreme example, but if music is done well in a movie, it can turn anything, even a three dimensional performance — it can make it turn more three dimensional because it enhances what is meant to be there. I think that the music used in Gallipoli is just utterly heartbreaking. Really, really heartbreaking and beautiful."

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Becca Major (96 KP) rated Spirit Circle in Books

Apr 14, 2018  
Spirit Circle
Spirit Circle
Satoshi Mizukami | 2016 | Comics & Graphic Novels, Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Stellar plot (3 more)
Engaging mystery
Well rounded characters
Good ending
Absolutely amazing!
"Spirit Circle" is an amazing manga that pairs characters that are well rounded and have interesting motivations with a story that is genuinely engaging. The main characters Fuuta and Kouko are dynamic and sympathetic, while not overpowering the side characters. Additionally, the manga isn't overstuffed with the traditional tropes that you would expect to find in an adventure. The art is beautiful and fits the mood perfectly.

Overall, it's just an amazing read and I would highly recommend it if you are into a good mystery.
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Papillon (1973) in Movies

May 24, 2018  
Papillon (1973)
Papillon (1973)
1973 | Classics, Crime, Drama
10
8.2 (17 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Remake bah!
I know there is a new version of this film coming out soon and I'm not happy about it. The same way I wasn't happy about The Beguiled remake (which was horrible), some movies are better untouched.

This might be my favorite Steve McQueen film or at least his best acting performance (maybe The Sand Pebbles?) Everyone should watch this prison film and also the triumph of the human spirit.

Dustin Hoffman is also great as well as the great filming locations. They augment the story and make it more believable.

Highly recommended.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2514 KP) rated Duck the Halls (Meg Langslow, #16) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
Duck the Halls (Meg Langslow, #16)
Duck the Halls (Meg Langslow, #16)
Donna Andrews | 2013
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
With the town churches being overrun by a series of pranks, Meg is called in to organize a schedule so all the Christmas concerts and services can still go on as planned. But who is behind the pranks? And why have things escalated to murder?

This is a second Christmas entry in the Meg series, and it was purely delightful. I finished it on Christmas Eve, and it helped put me in the Christmas spirit, yes even with murder involved.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/12/book-review-duck-halls-by-donna-andrews.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.