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Dave Bautista recommended La La Land (2016) in Movies (curated)

 
La La Land (2016)
La La Land (2016)
2016 | Comedy, Drama, Musical

"Just for sh–s and giggles, I want to pick a recent one, but you just never know until years go by whether movies stand up. You love them at first, and you love them the first five times, but 10 years down the line, will you still not be able to switch the channel if this film comes on? I don’t know, but I’m going to pick one, my favorite film of last year. I’m going to say La La Land. I recently worked with Adam Siegel, who was one of the producers. I worked with him on a film called Hotel Artemis, and we have had this conversation, and he asked me what I loved about it. This was the first time I really pinpointed it. I didn’t go when it first came out, because I just didn’t have any interest — musical, just not my thing, I just don’t. So I didn’t really want to go see it. Then it was re-released after the Golden Globes, and I was like, “I’ve got to go see what the hype is all about.” I went and saw it, and I sat in the theater by myself, thinking, “This is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time.” What it was, was that it made me feel like Hollywood was romantic again. I don’t feel that when I go out there. What I feel like now is that it’s a town full of people who want to be on reality shows. It made me feel like old Hollywood. It just made me feel romantic, like this is what I love about films. There was just something very romantic about that film, and just I love it. Then the music is incredible. What I really, really love about it is it’s just completely unpredictable, because up until the very end of that film, I had no idea how it was going to end, and I love that. That is so hard to do nowadays, just to keep people guessing right up to the last two minutes of the film. Like, it’s almost impossible. They did it, and not only did it, but in a magical, exciting way. I just love that movie. And some of the shots, I mean, just technically, some of the shots were amazing. Like, I still don’t know how the hell they did that shot in the pool. When I saw it, I couldn’t believe it, and I just thought and thought and thought, and was trying to figure out how the hell they shot that."

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The Game (1997)
The Game (1997)
1997 | Mystery
The twists (0 more)
The twists (0 more)
Between Se7en and Fight Club, David Fincher directed this forgotten thriller with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. I love how the game starts very subdued and gradually builds in intensity throughout the film. The ending is really good the first time you see it; however, if you start to think about it too much, you start to question if it was really plausible.

Still highly recommended.
  
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J.K. Rowling | 2016 | Children
6
9.0 (247 Ratings)
Book Rating
Details!!! The amazing lengths J.K. Rowling goes to to bring us a good story is amazing. (0 more)
The length is daunting at first glance but totally worth it. (0 more)
Love this book!!!
As one of the books that really begins to develop the getting older aspect of the characters we have now known for years it does an amazing job of defining them and it only encourages your commitment to the series.
  
CI
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This story continues where the first book left off and I must say that I have fallen head over heels in love with the continuing story line. Superbly crafted, well written with characters that pull you in quickly and keep you wanting more. This is truly a beautiful and moving story. You cannot pass this book up as you will be missing out on the ride of your life!
  
National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
2007 | Action
8
6.9 (12 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Good puzzles linked to history (0 more)
Good sequel
More of the same in this big budget sequel. Most of the original cast return for the 2nd outing. This time they set out looking for the lost city of gold. The action takes place over America, to Paris and London as well. If you liked the first or treasure hunt films you'll love this. There may well be a 3rd?
  
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams | 2017 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
8.5 (187 Ratings)
Book Rating
One of my all time favourites
I first read this book about 30 years ago and it had a lasting impression on teenage me! I loved the ‘out there’ sense of humour and hadn’t read anything like it before. I have read it since as an adult and I still loved it. I love the fact that it manages to pick up so many different aspects of the human persona.
  
Assassin's Apprentice
Assassin's Apprentice
Robin Hobb | 1995 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.9 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
Excellent Fantasy Series
I love Robin Hobb's books because they are all amazing. The Assassin's Apprentice is the first book in The Farseer trilogy and it's an excellent series. This is the book that starts it all and it is interesting with complex characters and wonderful storytelling. It's an excellent fantasy series and she has later books that involve more adventures with Fitz and the Fool that are equally brilliant.
  
Cruis'n World
Cruis'n World
Racing
The music is repetitive and almost maddening. (0 more)
Cruisin' World was one of the first N64 games I ever played and fell in love with. Originally found in the arcade, the N64 version offers a bit more challenge and more cars having completed races in the Championship mode. The graphics are very bright. There are tons of loops and turns which can make it more challenging and a bit nerve-wracking.
  
Threat of Danger
Threat of Danger
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the second book in this series by this author. This is a romantic thriller read, which will keep you hooked till the last page. This story is full of angst, mystery and love. Amazing characters, which you just like from the first page. I can't wait to read more from this amazing author in the future.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
Tiny Pieces
Tiny Pieces
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a second chance romance story. This story will hook you from the first page, keeping you reading till the end. This is a very well written story which is heartbreaking. Amazing characters you will fall in love with as you read. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

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