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"Yes, there was quite a controversy kicked up last year over the restoration. And while it’s not an uninteresting issue, it doesn’t distract from the gratitude we who hold Fassbinder dear feel when we hold this handsome box in our hands. This is the epic he was racing against destiny to complete; poring over the extras, you can’t help but sense that he knew it too. All of Fassbinder’s period pieces are, of course, about the Germany he lived in, the Germany I would begin visiting regularly just a few years after he’d gone, a Germany at ferocious odds with itself, arguing in the streets and in the papers and in classrooms and over dinner over what sort of country it’d make of itself, even in those later stages of starting all over again—not too long, of course, before starting all over yet again in 1989. An intense love-hate relationship with the German character, with German history and culture, and an ongoing recognition of the inextricability of the personal and the political, for better and for worse, permeate all of Fassbinder’s work; here, all that’s practically on parade. And the fireworks at the end are gruesome and gripping."

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2478 KP) rated Gone but Knot Forgotten in Books

Dec 17, 2020

What Happen to Martha’s Childhood Friend?

Martha Rose is saddened to learn of the death of her childhood friend, Harriet Oliver, and even more surprised to find that she has been named executor of her estate since she and Harriet haven’t spoken in years. Harriet’s death has been ruled natural causes, but Martha has lots of questions about the circumstances of her death. That only grows when she realizes that several items are missing from Harriet’s collection. Is there more to her death than it appears?

The mystery certainly intrigued me, and it moved forward at a steady pace. I did feel the ending was a bit abrupt, but it was suspenseful and answered all of our questions. The characters are wonderful. Martha’s quilting friends are fun, and her love life gets some interesting developments here. Quilting does factor into the mystery in a unique way, and I really enjoyed that. While the book is set during December, it isn’t a Christmas book. There’s a very good reason for it – Martha is Jewish, and I enjoyed learning a bit more about Jewish culture as I read. It’s easy to see why so many people enjoy this series; I’m glad I finally started it.

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Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Hues by Cam the Artisan in Music

Sep 2, 2019

Cam the Artisan is an up-and-coming hip-hop artist from Atlanta, Georgia. Not too long ago, he released a music video for his “Wya?!” single.

The Kevin Cruz-directed audiovisual finds Cam the Artisan performing at various locations.

Also, the music video contains cameos from fellow rising music stars David The Tragic, Pote Baby, and a slew of Atlanta cool kids.

‘Wya?!’ contains a relatable storyline, harmonious rap vocals, and melodic instrumentation scented with a contemporary rap aroma.

The likable tune is a fan favorite from Cam the Artisan’s latest album, entitled, “Hues”.

Not too long ago, Cam the Artisan released a music video for his breakthrough single, entitled, “Bliss”.

“It really shows that Sprite is at the forefront of connecting with underground artists that are shaping our culture. Being selected to be a part of Sprite Way is an amazing feeling honestly, especially being able to represent the city of Atlanta. Also, little things like this show me I’m on the right path.” – Cam the Artisan

So far, the audiovisual for “Bliss” has collected over 16,ooo+ YouTube views, and over 900,000+ streams on Spotify.

Also, the song is featured as track #16 in the curated Sprite Way playlist featuring 18 other promising hip-hop artists.