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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Bridge of Spies (2015) in Movies

Aug 14, 2017  
Bridge of Spies (2015)
Bridge of Spies (2015)
2015 | Drama, History, Thriller
10
8.1 (17 Ratings)
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Fabulous historical political biopic
It's easy to dismiss this as another big budget Hollywood film, however, the fact that Tom Hanks' character has to fight against the American judicial system makes it seem less like a "Make America Great Again" type of movie. Jim Donovan was a unique lawyer defending a Soviet spy, and then making an exchange for a US soldier and student stuck in East Berlin. The historical political nature of this biopic is fascinating. And while there is an element of hero worshipping, there's a good reason to love Tom Hanks.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2426 KP) rated A Farewell to Legs (Aaron Tucker Mystery #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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A Farewell to Legs (Aaron Tucker Mystery #2)
Jeffrey Cohen | 2003
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Aaron is enjoying catching up with friends at his high school reunion when Stephanie gets the call that her husband, a political activist, is murdered. The plot (and sub-plots) move along well, and I do like the characters. Unfortunately, the author is too obvious with his political leanings and he pays no attention to the passage of times. (Then again, I want to live in a world where every day is Saturday.)

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-farewell-to-legs-by-jeffrey.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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DamsonRain (94 KP) rated The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition in Podcasts

Jan 12, 2019  
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition
News & Politics
9
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
Irreverent (2 more)
Political
Honest
Political, but also enjoyable
As someone who does not live in the US, and without access to cable, I don't get to watch The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. I am insanely grateful for this podcast. Trevor Noah came to my attention some time ago as a guest on a panel show some time ago, I find him a refreshing person to listen to. The podcast is predominantly focussed on US politics, but I get to hear about things that don't necessarily make it into UK news.
  
    History 132

    History 132

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    Lectures from History 132 (US since 1865), taught at the University of Alaska Southeast, spring...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended California in Books (curated)

 
California
California
Kevin Starr | 2007 | History & Politics, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
(0 Ratings)
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"If anyone is at all interested in a book about California, what makes California unique and special, and the history of it, the political history of it and all the little details, [this is] a good book to have."

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Viggo Mortensen recommended The Republic in Books (curated)

 
The Republic
The Republic
Plato | 2003
7.3 (3 Ratings)
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"The notions we have in the United States and in other countries that function to a better or lesser degree as nation states with variations of democratic, representative government as their political systems would not exist without Plato’s work."

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