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David Lowery recommended Suspiria (1977) in Movies (curated)

 
Suspiria (1977)
Suspiria (1977)
1977 | Horror

"I watched this for the first time at noon on September 28th. I remember the date very well, because it was the same day my own film opened in theaters, an event far less notable to me than finally getting to lay eyes on Luca Guadagino’s remake of one of my all-time favorite horror movies. I was beside myself with excitement. The lights went down in that little subterranean screening room and it didn’t take long for the film to confound every one of my expectations. What did I think I was getting myself into? Something lithely sensual? A blend of horror and eroticism? Any male-gaze-ish expectations I might have had were thwarted early on when Madame Blanc asks Suzie Bannion what it felt like when she performed one of her famous dances. “Like fucking,” says Suzie. “A man?” Blank asks, but Suzie shakes her head. “I was thinking an animal.” Just like that, the movie slapped some sense into me, and then it proceeded to keep slapping me, harder and harder, until it ended and I didn’t know what to think anymore other than that I wanted to watch it again right away. I had to wait until Halloween night. It wasn’t enough. A friend who saw an early cut told me that it was a whole lot of movie. It surely is, and my arms aren’t being enough to hug all of it."

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The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Pretty Average
It's probably best not to take this review too seriously as I actually managed to fall asleep during this movie at two or three separate points so I'm not sure how much of it I missed!! Note to self: Do not go on a brewery tour, followed by a tasting session, just a few short hours before heading into the cinema...

That being said, I did see a fairly large chunk of the start of the movie, and towards the end, and what I saw was pretty average. The characters were average and the interaction between them all was so-so. The humour was pretty light but the story itself, particularly due to the fact that it's based on true events, was actually very good. To be honest though, I'm not sure I understand all the buzz surrounding this movie and it obviously didn't grab me enough to keep me awake either.
  
All of Me (Enhanced World Security #2)
All of Me (Enhanced World Security #2)
Victoria Sue | 2025 | LGBTQ+, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
ALL OF ME is the second book in the Enhanced World Security series and follows on some months after the end of One Step Sideways so I absolutely recommend you read them in order! Shae is recovering slowly, Drake is still trying to avoid him, and everyone else is watching from the sidelines.

This was such a twisty-turny story I had to take my time, which I loved. Honestly, these men. You know already that Shae had a rough time of it growing up, but you get the full story of Drake's childhood too, and let me tell you, it's not pretty. Drake's concerns about him and Shae are valid, the same as Shae's about Drake, but I was rooting for them from the start. Add in Tammy, Maxie, Moira, Albert, Joe, and all the others, and I was sold.

This was an amazing story and a great addition to the series. I still need to read the first series, but I now want to even more. You don't have to have read those to enjoy these though. Take my word for it. Absolutely fantastic and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 19, 2025
  
A Game of Thrones
A Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.8 (87 Ratings)
Book Rating
Let me say first that, this is not at all the kind of book that I usually find myself drawn too. I had seen previews for the series on HBO & thought it looked good. I hesitated for a long while on whether to read it or not & decided that while I was on vacation I would read it. (I was advised to wait because you need to concentrate on the book in order to keep all the characters straight, which is VERY true!)
Now I wish I'd read it when I first got the urge. It is SOOOO incredibly well written. The characters are all so different, but so well fleshed out that you can picture them without much trouble. There are a great deal of them & it does take a hundred pages or so to get a handle on them. But, if you stick with it I know you will be pleasantly surprised & glad that you toughed out the first few chapters.
The story is haunting & beautiful. I loathe reviews that spoil the plot so I will not even begin to tackle it here. I could go on all day about it with all its twists & turns. Suffice it to say, I will be picking up the 2nd in the series as soon as I'm done typing here!
Take the risk, don't let the sheer size of the book intimidate you! You will not be disappointed.
  
Woman On The Hills - Single by Isaac Dunbar
Woman On The Hills - Single by Isaac Dunbar
2019
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Album Rating
Isaac Dunbar is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter and producer from Barnstable, Massachusetts. Not too long ago, he released a lovely pop tune, entitled, “woman on the hills”.

“She told me to take the whole world by the throat. Boy, you have something no one else has got. You’ve got that perfect smile. Yeah, it makes the boys and girls run for miles. Click, click, boom, be ready soon. You’ve got a photo shoot at two with the girl who made you who you are.” – lyrics

“woman on the hills” tells an interesting tale of a young guy who drives alone in his car to a new location in town. Eventually, he ends up in a park, where he encounters a woman who piqued his interest.

‘woman on the hills’ will be featured on Isaac’s Dunbar’s upcoming EP. The likable tune contains a dreamy storyline, pleasing vocals, and silky-smooth instrumentation flavored with a commercial pop aroma.

From conception to production, Isaac Dunbar’s artistry shines on ‘woman on the hills’, which wraps listeners in a blanket of emotion as Dunbar’s old soul shines through in his storytelling.

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/isaac-dunbar-woman-on-the-hills/
  
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Natalie (23 KP) rated The Wire in TV

Nov 13, 2017  
The Wire
The Wire
2002 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Character portrayal and development (2 more)
Griitty realism
Great plot developments
Probably the best TV show to ever exist (and that's not an overstatement)
The Wire is the one TV show I will recommend to anyone who will give me five minutes to talk about TV shows. The show's take on the issues affecting the slums of Baltimore is outstanding and cleverly developed into a complex but always engaging narrative. David Simon's real-life experience with the issue he portrays shows through and the use of actors - sometimes non-actors picked off the street - really heightens the realism. Absolutely mesmerising.
  
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
2017 | Drama, Mystery
Great cast, fresh retelling (0 more)
A little laboured in places (0 more)
Beautiful cinematography
Stellar cast from diverse backgrounds really added depth to the characters and pulled together to breathe new life into an already very familiar story.

Kenneth Branagh did an excellent turn as director for this film with beautiful scenery shots and tight edits.


His Piorrot was unexpectedly excellent (David Sachet has spoiled me for all other Piorrot), offering a very human take on the detective without losing any of his steel.


If I had one criticism, the film felt very long and slightly laboured, but overall was a stunning film.