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A man called otto (2022)
A man called otto (2022)
2022 | Comedy
8
7.5 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Tom hanks (1 more)
Mariana trevino
Idiots
First cinema visit of 2023 this one will have u grabbing a hankie it gets sad tearful the usual great performance from Tom and the cast as well I didn’t realise before I went into the movie that it would deal with mental heath and sucide as a subject matter especially with Tom hanks in the lead role but the movie handles both carefully. Overall good start to the year
  
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Frank Black recommended Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen in Music (curated)

 
Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
1982 | Folk, Singer-Songwriter
7.6 (5 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"I have a daughter who is six next week. I played her some Bruce Springsteen. She's really into sad songs. I played her 'The River' and she really locked into that song [Black suddenly starts singing, doing an amazing impression of The Boss]. She asked: ‘Is this a sad song? I like the sad songs.’ She really likes Bruce Springsteen. I really liked this record, and I downloaded it for our kitchen listening. I really got into some of the other tracks. 'State Trooper' is so great, so minimalist. It’s fucking two chords and a few words. It’s the most and the best example of that Bruce Springsteen song where he’s the character of a down and out desperate guy. And it isn't going to get any better. I’ve got into listening to Suicide. I didn’t realise that Bruce Springsteen covered a Suicide song. It made sense he’d get into the vibe of the song. It’s a song called 'Dream Baby Dream'. Suicide are so good at the psycho-rock’n’roll-landscape. Even though Bruce is not trying to be ironic, I think that Bruce Springsteen is trying to retain some primal instincts while being a modern guy on the street with a story to tell. Bruce Springsteen gets a lot of bad press because people like his songs so much. I’m OK when someone I really like does something I’m not totally into. I’m not worried. I still have the records I really love. If they’re really going to go to the top of the mountain, they can’t be there all the time."

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Wishful Drinking
Wishful Drinking
Carrie Fisher | 2009 | Biography
9
7.5 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Actually quite sad reading it post-death
This is almost a bittersweet memoir about the great Carrie Fisher who battled mental health issues, substance abuse, and being brought up in a slightly dysfunctional family. It is witty, snarky and sarcastic despite all the upheavals. It begins with her experience with electroshock therapy and her subsequent loss of memories. The book is also short and filled with interesting images from her life, so it's a treat to read.
  
End Game: A Dirty Money Novel
End Game: A Dirty Money Novel
Lisa Renee Jones | 2018 | Romance
10
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
fantastic read
OMG what a fantastic book, I love this series, each book was as gripping as the last. Very sad to see this series end but it ended in a fantastic way. This book is full of suspense and intrigue as well as continuing the amazing love story of the characters. I can't wait to read more from this amazing author in the future.


I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Triple Frontier (2019)
Triple Frontier (2019)
2019 | Action, Adventure, Crime
Military action (1 more)
Nice scenarios
The story is something already heard of (1 more)
Dialogues often without a point
Sad Ben.
Just finished. An ok action movie if you like the sort. 5 ex members of the special forces willing to take down a Narcos boss and Rob his money. I didn't have high expectations for this movie so I enjoyed it enough. The story is weak but does what it needs to do. The cast is all right.
  
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AquaWoman (37 KP) rated Dumbo (2019) in Movies

Jun 10, 2019  
Dumbo (2019)
Dumbo (2019)
2019 | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Great Casting (1 more)
Fantastic Special Effects
A bit different from the original film (0 more)
When I See An Elephant Fly
Going into the theatres to watch Dumbo, I wasnt sure if I was going to like it or not. Growing up, and being a huge fan of the original I had high hopes. I wasn't disappointed. The special effects were stunning and the casting choices were great. It was more sad than the original film, so be prepared for bringing tissues.
  
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Find His Way Home
Nell Iris | 2017
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was wonderful.. i was surprised at how this all went down to be honest.. i felt so many sad times with them.. and at the same time so many happy times.. these two together were wonderful.. and at the same time horrible.. lol.. in the end they finally became who they both needed to be as people apart and together. it was very well written and i enjoyed it and im glad i got to review it
  
Kate Shugak and Liam Campbell, in one book! Kate and Mutt, outside the Park! This is a fun addition to both series, well worth reading. I don't think it would work as well for someone new to either one, because references to former characters would go over their heads. For a fan of both series, like me, it's a delightful treat. There is a very sad bit near the end, but I can't say more without getting into spoilers.
  
The Affair - Season 4
The Affair - Season 4
2018 | Drama
Back to form here in the 4th series as the families attempt a fresh start, but the personalities involved, and their failings, move with them and similar things happen. Some real heart-wrenching moments as the cast deal with loss, tragedy and upset in more extreme ways than before.
A real sad final few episodes but excellently delivered. One major issue left open at the end, if there is no 5th series to address it I may well riot.
  
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Jamie (57 KP) rated Fall on Your Knees in Books

Nov 28, 2018  
Fall on Your Knees
Fall on Your Knees
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Another book that I devoured while down on my knees. My sister Joy loaned me this book to read while on bed rest. A sad story of sisters and parents that weren't all there. Though Francec was not the upmost behaved child, her heart concerning her niece/sister Lilly was there, even with the dark family secrets, that no little girl should possess. A great read, if you want drama in your life, that isn't your own...