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Ryan Phillippe recommended Fargo (1996) in Movies (curated)

 
Fargo (1996)
Fargo (1996)
1996 | Drama, Mystery
8.2 (25 Ratings)
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"I have to go with a Coen brothers movie, because they are my inspiration as producers, filmmakers — I want to direct soon. Again, I think that Fargo is a nearly perfect film. Visually, comedically; it manages to be tense, and it’s smart. I love the fact that it’s based on somewhat of a true story — I think that’s kind of where my interests lie, the idea of doing a true crime story that’s darkly comedic; that’s something that really appeals to me. I could name several of their films, but Fargo is the one that just… I always think about that shot in the parking lot in the snow, when he’s just trying to scrape the window off and he just loses his mind. [laughs]"

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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Fact of A Body in Books

Aug 7, 2017  
The Fact of A Body
The Fact of A Body
Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich | 2017 | Biography
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A modern day 'In Cold Blood'
This is a pretty incredibly written book about a real life murder investigation coinciding with the author's own harrowing experiences. While true crime is now a hot genre, Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich has weaved together a humane story, a backdrop of how this horrifying crime occurred not dissimilar to how Truman Capote wrote In Cold Blood. However, her own horrific story parallels the investigation giving the entire novel a whole new dimension. Recommended read indeed.
  
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Kimmic (814 KP) rated Orphan Number 8 in Books

Feb 18, 2018  
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Orphan Number 8
Kim van alkemade | 2015 | History & Politics
6
6.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Good idea for story (2 more)
Based closely on true life
Likeable characters
Story stretched out too much (1 more)
Not a fan of the jumps between, Not always obvious who and where you are
Not what I was expecting - but ok read
I did finish and enjoy this book to an extent. I read it as it's been raved about on social media and I don't think it deserved the hype. Was Good, but I skipped a lot of unnecessary detail and the end was disappointing
  
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Trackie (153 KP) rated Traffik (2018) in Movies

Jan 5, 2019  
Traffik (2018)
Traffik (2018)
2018 | Thriller
8
6.7 (7 Ratings)
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The true story behind the story (0 more)
A bit predictable (0 more)
Traffik
This is a very good film. I’m glad that I watched the film regardless of reviews I had read. I feel that it’s a very good storyline to portray as there are so many cases of trafficking in the world. It shows the double standards that exist how can police and people of authority be allowing this to be going on. Not going to spoil anything but would recommend watching
  
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Kimmic (814 KP) rated A Long Way from Home in Books

Jan 22, 2019  
A Long Way from Home
A Long Way from Home
Cathy Glass | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
It's a grueling one (0 more)
A true story of a 2 year old girl who was adopted by what appeared to be 2 loving parents who travelled half way across the world to be with her... and yet the young girl somehow ends up in foster care with Cathy Glass?

This is the story of what happened to the young girl during her time in a neglected orphanage and how it had effected her now she was in a loving home.
  
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Bubba Gee (147 KP) rated Orange Is The New Black in TV

Jun 25, 2019  
Orange Is The New Black
Orange Is The New Black
2013 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
7
7.9 (82 Ratings)
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Story, casting (0 more)
Series 5 onwards (0 more)
Good show, starting to wane now
A good story based on the book by Piper Kerman.
The first 3 seasons of this were excellent, really gritty and true to life, after this the quality waned off and became a little ridiculous, season 5 was completely ridiculous and I dread season 6.
Im actually glad its the last one.
As I said the show has given me joy to watch for the first few seasons hence the 7 rating.
  
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Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) in Movies

Jun 5, 2019  
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
2013 | Drama
8
7.8 (43 Ratings)
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Hilarious black comedy based on the true story of Jordan Belfort and his journey to riches through nefarious means.
Leo should have received the Oscar for his portrayal here as it is believable and wide ranging.
Jonah hill plays his sidekick with keen wit, but it's Matthew McConaghey's brief but powerful turn with added improvisation that stands out.