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Nathan Silver recommended Mamma Roma (1962) in Movies (curated)

 
Mamma Roma (1962)
Mamma Roma (1962)
1962 | International, Drama
(0 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"Pasolini’s movies leave my brain black and blue, but this one in particular. A mother’s love may be infinite but its effect on a child’s reality is limited, and this movie shows that all too well . . ."

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The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
1939 | Fantasy, Musical

"The Wizard of Oz, the witch was always haunting me, the green witch, the Wicked Witch of the West, so Wizard of Oz was also a huge impact film in my childhood, as well as Pinocchio."

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Ready to Die: The Remaster by The Notorious BIG
Ready to Die: The Remaster by The Notorious BIG
1994 | Rhythm And Blues
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"When this dropped in the clubs it went OFF!! I must have had it on repeat for a whole year and still listen to it regularly. Biggie's flow and Faith Evans vocal went together so well"

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Marina Abramovic recommended Just Kids in Books (curated)

 
Just Kids
Just Kids
Patti Smith | 2014 | Biography
8.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"Patti Smith’s Just Kids was a huge inspiration for me. While reading it, I was so nostalgic about the simplicity and innocence of the art scene in the ’70s, which I think she portrayed really well."

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 1997 | Children, Young Adult (YA)
8
9.2 (174 Ratings)
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Rowling's first foray into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, is simple, but a wonderfully delicious time. Well written and very interesting, we are delightfully introduced to a new world that we have never seen before!
  
Monster-in-Law (2005)
Monster-in-Law (2005)
2005 | Comedy, Romance
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8.0 (7 Ratings)
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This was not the movie I expected it to be. I don't think it holds together very well and feels like a collection of skits as opposed to a cohesive film. Would not watch it again.
  
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The Nightmare Dance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to the cover of the book - the look on the little boy's face is haunting. What threat is he? What happened to him? Who is the man behind the machine gun and why? This book provides an explanation.

I don't think you could ever describe this book as enjoyable or a thrilling read because of the nature of its content, however it was well written and well researched although I am no expert.

Full review - http://haziegaze.blogspot.co.uk/
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Escape in Books

Jul 25, 2017  
Escape
Escape
C.L. Taylor | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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While nothing new, it is well executed
The structure of this jam-packed, fast paced novel is well-laid out, moving from the protagonist's voice to a mysterious person continuously. While the enigmatic chapters were less than mysterious, as I figured out who it was near the beginning, it is clear and not too overdone. It is sad as there are many mothers treated this way especially through the systems, not believed and thought of as unfit. Hence it seems realistic with a sense of tension throughout