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Sane New World: Taming the Mind
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'Finally -- a map for the troubled human mind. And it's funny.' - Caitlin Moran Ruby Wax - comedian,...

Griffin Dunne recommended Ace in the Hole (The Big Carnival) (1951) in Movies (curated)

J.A. Bayona recommended 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) in Movies (curated)

TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated The Gray Chamber (True Colors) in Books
Feb 24, 2021
Loved this interesting mystery!
I loved the last book I read by Grace Hitchcock "The White city" and this one definitely follows along the same lines of greatness :) I loved the main characters, and I thought them to be very relatable characters with some fun quirks. I enjoyed the flow of the story, the mystery of it, and the heart stopping suspense :) It will definitely go down as one of my favorites.
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the great characters, funny moments, and superb suspense. I highly recommend this book!
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
I loved the last book I read by Grace Hitchcock "The White city" and this one definitely follows along the same lines of greatness :) I loved the main characters, and I thought them to be very relatable characters with some fun quirks. I enjoyed the flow of the story, the mystery of it, and the heart stopping suspense :) It will definitely go down as one of my favorites.
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the great characters, funny moments, and superb suspense. I highly recommend this book!
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

Young Jean Lee recommended Dr. Strangelove (1964) in Movies (curated)

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Often Off Topic (37 KP) rated Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) in Movies
Nov 10, 2020
It's not as good as the original for the most part but it never could be, the character is too well known to have that level of anonymity ever again. But it has some absolutely cracking moments that more than makes up for it. A lot of the sequel is clearly scripted and those moments aren't as strong, although Maria Bakalova as Borat's daughter was a great addition, she's genuinely really funny. I still can't get over the fact that so much of the movie was made during lockdown in Spring, though. It's incredible really, and it'll be fascinating to relive some of those moments years later.
Full Review: https://oftenofftopic.wordpress.com/2020/10/30/borat-subsequent-moviefilm-2020/
Full Review: https://oftenofftopic.wordpress.com/2020/10/30/borat-subsequent-moviefilm-2020/

Chloe (778 KP) rated The Umbrella Academy in TV
Feb 1, 2021
Comic book (2 more)
Good characters
Good music
Miraculous ending (3 more)
Powers out of nowhere
Too clean
Too easy
Miraculous
Contains spoilers, click to show
The first season was really great, I enjoyed the storyline and characters, plus I do enjoy a good comic book adaptation. The second season was good, I enjoyed the new setting and loved the music. Some funny parts and deals with a few hard topics. However, it quickly goes downhill, the story is almost the same as the first season. We got so bored, we only really watched it because there was nothing else to do (lockdown).
The ending is silly, far too clean and sudden new powers save the day. Very melodramatic, over the top.
The ending is silly, far too clean and sudden new powers save the day. Very melodramatic, over the top.
