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Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.4 (38 Ratings)
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Fabulous retelling of Norse mythology
Neil Gaiman is a genius and his version of Norse mythology is riveting and exciting. It seems to be an important part of our modern culture again so it is only natural that Gaiman brings it back to the forefront. Epic and interesting.
  
The Emperor's Soul
The Emperor's Soul
Brandon Sanderson | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Another Cosmere world, another unusual magic system. I think this was about the right length for an interesting foray into Eastern culture and mysticalising (not a word) ancient artworks and skills.
A really enjoyable short read, though I don't see it contributing more to the Cosmere as a whole.
  
The Substance of Style
The Substance of Style
Virginia Postrel | 2003 | Architecture & Design, Education
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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The Substance of Style is a fantastic look at how aesthetics and style has changed and shifted out culture in the past century. It's a wonderful and in-depth look at just how much our current civilization relies on it. A truly great book to read and very insightful.
  
The Bad Batch (2016)
The Bad Batch (2016)
2016 | Drama
Keanu Reeves, outfitted to resemble a disco era porn star, delivers a mid-movie monologue about the bad batch being the not good enough, not smart enough flotsam no one wants.
Critic- Culture Crypt
Original Score- 50 out of 100

Read Review : http://culturecrypt.com/movie-reviews/the-bad-batch-2016
  
The Confusion Of Languages
The Confusion Of Languages
Siobhan Fallon | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
One of my favourite things in The Confusion of Languages were the vivid descriptions of life in Jordan for the locals, their societal norms and values and the culture in general.
Critic- Siobhan Fallon
Original Score- 5 out of 5

Read Review: http://www.bookerworm.com/reviews/128-the-confusion-of-languages.html
  
Annabelle: Creation  (2017)
Annabelle: Creation (2017)
2017 | Horror
“Annabelle: Creation” follows a formula, yet does so with fearsome flair. Put expectations on “popcorn” and its domino line of expertly crafted illusions culminates in a crash of devilishly crowd-pleasing shrieks.
Critic- Culture Crypt
Original Score: 60 out of 100

Read Review: http://culturecrypt.com/movie-reviews/annabelle-creation-2017
  
Patron Saints of Pop-Culture
Patron Saints of Pop-Culture
Society & Culture, TV & Film
10
7.8 (4 Ratings)
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Concise and fair opinions on shows (1 more)
The show seems targeted to all ages
Nothing really... it's all great (0 more)
A Fair Shake
This dynamic duo seems to mesh well with each other while they give fair reviews of all things pop culture. With over 100 episodes, there's a ton to listen to!
  
Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan
Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan
Rem Koolhaas | 2015 | History & Politics
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"A cultural analysis and breakdown of Manhattan specifically, and the physical attributes as well as social needs that defined New York’s iconic and exportable look. The culture of congestion, by now largely surpassed by Asian and South American cities, defines Manhattanism as the goal for the contemporary city… in 1978."

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Breaking Open the Head:  A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism
Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism
Daniel Pinchbeck | 2003 | Contemporary, Education, Mind, Body & Spiritual
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I stumbled upon this book in my college library years ago; this narrative/ethnography of shamanic culture juxtaposed with our modern society's obsession with being "woke" gave me a new perspective on MANY things, and even caused me to switch my major to Anthropology so I could keep reading this stuff.
  
Greatest Hits by Culture Club
Greatest Hits by Culture Club
2005 | Pop
(0 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"I first song I remember loving had to be ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?’ by Culture Club and so I guess I figured out I was an emo pretty early on in my life! But I really just connected with that song when I was a kid. For one, I was taken back by this man’s look, is that a girl or a boy? I was intrigued at that moment, but the song itself is a really good song. A lot of Culture Club’s music had sort of a reggae feel to it and at that point I had never heard reggae music and it sort of felt other-worldly in a way."

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