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Elisabeth Moss recommended Sweet Smell of Success (1957) in Movies (curated)

 
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
1957 | Drama, Film-Noir
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"Another movie I’m going to give you is the same thing. I mean, it’s just that the writing is unbelievable, and that’s Sweet Smell of Success. It was a movie I discovered a little bit later, like maybe in my teens. And that was another move that I was just like, “Jesus, the writing on this thing, it’s unbelievable.” The one-liners are so smart, you know? I loved movies like Sunset Boulevard and I loved the kind of Hitchcock films and all of these kind of things and then I saw Sweet Smell of Success and I was like, “Oooh, this is a little bit naughtier,” you know what I mean? There’s something a little bit darker about that movie. The performances in it are so priceless. It was a little bit more of a leap in the cinematography, I think, than maybe those of, like, Sunset Boulevard or something. The lighting, it was very harsh. They were doing things with the cinematography that I was like, “Ooh, this is naughty,” like, “You’re not supposed to do that.” You know?"

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Merissa (12436 KP) rated Race the Darkness (Fatal Dreams #1) in Books

May 4, 2021  
Race the Darkness (Fatal Dreams #1)
Race the Darkness (Fatal Dreams #1)
Abbie Roads | 2016 | Paranormal, Romance, Thriller
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Race the Darkness is a dark, paranormal, romance, suspense story, filled with connections, legends, and "bad stuff" that you wouldn't wish on anyone. Xander is our main male - an as*hole by his own admission. The trouble is, I can completely understand why he behaves the way he does. Even with his attitude, he wormed his way into my heart, and I only wanted the best for him. Isleen is almost ethereal, and not just because of her physical appearance.

This story is gripping from the very beginning, and it is hard to believe that this is Abbie Roads' debut novel! Exceedingly well written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt the reading flow. Race the Darkness flows so well, building up at certain points, before coming gently down, and then building up again.

I have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone who wants a slightly darker read, with plenty of 'character'. Absolutely wonderful.

* I received this book from The Book Garden / NetGalley in return for a fair and honest review. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
  
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Tracy (238 KP) rated Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5) in Books

Oct 12, 2020  
Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5)
Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5)
Stephenie Meyer | 2020 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
7.2 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Edward is darker than he’s portrayed in the 1st book. (1 more)
Stephanie Meyer is a much better writer than when she first started. I’d say that this is well written.
Edward is a prude (7 more)
I can’t tell if my boredom with the book was because I’ve moved on from this story emotionally, or if I just didn’t find Edward’s version of things compelling enough to care.
I almost dnf’ed it.
Wtf with that ugly cover?! I know why they used a pomegranate (it’s explained in the book) but it’s a bad choice IMO.
This book came too late. If this had come out at the height of the series popularity, I think I would have loved it. But it’s been what, 15 years?
It’s ridiculous that Edward is such a whiny, brooding virgin. His self righteousness about it is a huge turn off. What a d-bag
Can Rosalie just be written out of the series or something? Let her get eaten by a bear
I don’t love these characters anymore.
It turns out Edward is more boring and clingy than Bella
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Cellar (Beast House Chronicles #1) in Books

May 6, 2020  
The Cellar (Beast House Chronicles #1)
The Cellar (Beast House Chronicles #1)
Richard Laymon | 1990 | Contemporary, Horror, Thriller
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Visitors flock to see the Beast House with its blood-soaked corridors and creaky doors. Armed with video camcorders, these poor sould enter the forbidden house, never to return. The deeper they go into the house, the darker their nightmares become. Don't even think about going into the cellar.




Ok so I’m not sure about this at all!! The last book I read of laymon I really enjoyed but this one was hard to stomach! The character of Roy made my stomach turn and I find his exploits were way to graphic for me! So why didn’t I just stop there? Honestly I’m not entirely sure! I was compelled to keep reading and in all honesty what little we got about the beast and the crazy windowless house was kinda cool and had so much potential. Yet I find myself not wanting to ever pick this book up again! However I do want to continue with the series see where it goes. So I think it will take some time to read the second one although it’s in front of me.