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Movie Critics (823 KP) rated City Of Ghosts (2017) in Movies
May 31, 2017
The footage is brutal and often hard to watch (the executions are horrifying and the indoctrination of children is plain sinister). The film excels at portraying the danger the reporters face and the value of the information they get out of the country.
Critic- Jorge Ignacio Castillo
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.thecanadiancrew.com/reviews/2017/4/29/hot-docs-film-festival-day-3-city-of-ghosts-shiners
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.thecanadiancrew.com/reviews/2017/4/29/hot-docs-film-festival-day-3-city-of-ghosts-shiners
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated First Plane Home in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Everyone has events that they can use to track life's milestones. In his novel [First Plane Home] [Jon Tait] tells the life of Andy through Scotland's World Cup chances. This well written novel shows what growing up in a country going through some changes is like. The hope of young Andy becomes the cynicism of a teenager and all throughout there is Scotland's football team and their never give up attitude.
Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated The Yellow Birds in Books
May 10, 2018
There are some books that you read that make you feel like you are watching a movie. There are others that make you feel you are right there a part of the action. The Yellow Birds makes you feel like you are there and it's a scary place to be.
I now have an even greater appreciation of all that our service men and women do to protect our country.
I now have an even greater appreciation of all that our service men and women do to protect our country.
Kirk Bage (1775 KP) rated The Creek Drank the Cradle by Iron & Wine in Music
Jul 3, 2020 (Updated Jul 3, 2020)
Before hipsters were really a thing, this mellow music man was setting a new genre all of his own. Quiet, whispered lyrics, a dreamy feel, and a melancholy whimsy, that makes you want to brew a herbal tea and sit on the porch as the sun goes down. As good lyrically as musically, almost every half decent alt-folk and alt-country act since this album owes it a debt.
Anthony Bourdain recommended Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture in Books (curated)
Adam Carolla recommended track Dust Down A Country Road by John Hiatt in Walk On by John Hiatt in Music (curated)
Ross (3282 KP) rated Stardust by Willie Nelson in Music
May 29, 2020
Rolling Stone's 260th greatest album of all time
Mediocre country-lite cover versions. Some familiar (All of Me, Unchained Melody), some not. Generally quite a sombre feel to the album, especially in the likes of Don't Get Around Much Any More. Also Nelson's way over over-pronouncing "s" sounds gets annoying quickly and reminds me of this character from Scottish sketch show Chewin The Fat:
Ross (3282 KP) rated All Killer, No Filler: The Anthology by Jerry Lee Lewis in Music
Jun 1, 2020
Rolling Stone's 245th greatest album of all time
Unsettling collection of songs from one of the stars of rock and roll. While his big hits are all here, there is a jarring change in style throughout the album as it includes some of his later country music releases. Not a great listen due to its inconsistency, it is hard to see how any fans of either style would be satisfied.
James Dean Bradfield recommended Steeltown by Big Country in Music (curated)
Darren (1599 KP) rated Lost In Translation (2003) in Movies
Sep 26, 2019
Characters – Bob Harris is a faded movie star that can still gain a large pay check by starring in commercials, which is why he is in Tokyo, he is feeling lonely because his wife and children haven’t travelled once again, he does offer Charlotte advice about enjoying her life, but not rushing into anything. Charlotte is in Tokyo because of her husband’s work, this sees her feeling lonely as he is always work and she doesn’t know anybody else in the city, she makes friends with Bob as they start to experience the city together, she opens up about her struggle about finding her own calling in life. While Jon is the husband to Charlotte, we don’t really learn to much about him other than he is working.
Performances – The performance revolve around Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray, they are both wonderful to watch as they show us just how talent they pair can be either alone or as a pair on the screen.
Story – The story follows two people from different worlds in America that are lost in Japan, only to find each other to keep each other company during their time in Tokyo. The story dives into the idea that being in a new country can be isolating and you will need to learn to find somebody new to help them enjoy their time in the country, it does show you can find somebody new could give you a conversation you aren’t able to with friends in your life.
Settings – The film uses the setting of Tokyo which shows just how difficult it can be to find yourself in a country where you have never visited.
Scene of the Movie – Karaoke
That Moment That Annoyed Me – It is just slow.
Final Thoughts – This is a life drama that shows us just how important communication is to the everyday life in a new country.
Overall: Just a life drama.
Performances – The performance revolve around Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray, they are both wonderful to watch as they show us just how talent they pair can be either alone or as a pair on the screen.
Story – The story follows two people from different worlds in America that are lost in Japan, only to find each other to keep each other company during their time in Tokyo. The story dives into the idea that being in a new country can be isolating and you will need to learn to find somebody new to help them enjoy their time in the country, it does show you can find somebody new could give you a conversation you aren’t able to with friends in your life.
Settings – The film uses the setting of Tokyo which shows just how difficult it can be to find yourself in a country where you have never visited.
Scene of the Movie – Karaoke
That Moment That Annoyed Me – It is just slow.
Final Thoughts – This is a life drama that shows us just how important communication is to the everyday life in a new country.
Overall: Just a life drama.