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Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated The Mitchells vs The Machines (2021) in Movies

May 28, 2021

The Mitchells vs The Machines (2021)

2021 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy

8.9

(15 Ratings)

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The animation is lovely (0 more)

Just Wounderfull

It is so nice to see a different style of animation. This seems like it was sketched out then rendered in 3D. The textures are rich and the design had a bit of a Coudy With a Chancenof Meatballs vibe. The addition of animations from the lead characters imagination is used to great effect.
That is all just the looks, we also get a wonderful look at family dynamics, a reminder that no one is perfect, and not to judge yourself by some high standards.
Warm, funny and visual stunning, it is a beautifull film inside and out, and well worth a watch.

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David Schwartz recommended Cleo From 5 to 7 (Cléo de 5 à 7) (1961) in Movies (curated)

Cleo From 5 to 7 (Cléo de 5 à 7) (1961)

1961 | International, Drama

(0 Ratings)

Movie Favorite

"Agnès Varda’s New Wave masterpiece about a famous singer/fashion model who abandons her blond wig and rediscovers her identity on the streets of Paris is jam-packed with vivid detail, an expressive graphic style, and an eye for urban chaos, and is at least as engaging and inventive as Breathless and The 400 Blows. While waiting for this film to enter its rightful place in the canon of great movies, buy it now and enjoy its distinctly up-to-date sensibility. More than forty years after it was made, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a perfect movie for our times, digging beneath the surface of fashion and celebrity culture."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Girl on the Landing in Books

Oct 7, 2020

Reading Paul Torday's novel "The Girl on the Landing" makes one want to paraphrase Joseph Heller's quote from "Catch 22" to read: "Just because you're [being treated for] paranoid [schizophrenia], doesn't mean they aren't really after you". The plot here is dark, fascinating and gives one food for thought about mental illness and if some types of disturbed states might not have some basis in the outside world. Torday knows how to grab his readers, and his style is one that makes reading his books a pleasure. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/12/21/a-girl-who-is-part-mystery-part-fantasy/

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AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery in Books

Oct 28, 2020

Laugh out loud quirkiness

A big fan of this comedic duo of internetainers from their YouTube channel, this book did not fail to deliver the same humour, creativity and genius that you would expect if you watch their long running series.
I very much enjoyed the stories and pictures of this almost lifelong friendship, and the people that are close to them, mixed in with their standard quirky style silliness, from inventions to pre-written eulogies, crazy adventures, that pose on that sofa!
Its a book you can pick up, read, put down and go back to. You don't need to be a mythical beast to enjoy Rhett and Link's comedy.

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Book Divas (227 KP) rated Humankind (Invasion Day #1) in Books

Jul 12, 2019

Humankind (Invasion Day #1)

LC Morgans | 2015 | Dystopia, Science Fiction/Fantasy

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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I Was Hooked From The Start

OMG!!! This is not a typical read for me and now I'm asking; "When's the second book coming out?" I must have it! Within the first few sentences, I was hooked!

I love how even though Kyra witnessed the alien invasion and deaths she managed to overcome all obstacles by being strong-minded and working hard to achieve her goals.

The storyline starts strong and remains that way until the end. The world building is fantastic and the characters are simply outstanding and beautiful. This author's writing style is out of this world and the cover is stunning.

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AT (1676 KP) rated The Testaments (The Handmaid's Tale #2) in Books

Sep 29, 2019

I really enjoyed reading The Testaments. Margaret Atwood wrote it in the same style as The Handmaid's Tale, as it was the long-awaited sequel, however, it really had a unique voice. While it followed the general idea of what happened during The Handmaid's Tale, it was a story of other women voicing their stories 15 years later. If you are on the fence about whether or not to spend the time reading The Testaments, yes, take the time. It's a 415 page book, but it's a very smooth read that definitely makes it seem shorter. I loved finally being able to read Margaret Atwood's expansion on this story.