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David McK (3906 KP) rated Logan (2017) in Movies
Jan 24, 2019 (Updated Jan 21, 2022)
Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart's last(?) (or so they say) outing as Wolverine and Professor Xavier respectively, this is a violent and bloody R-rated stand-alone that owes more to classic Westerns (in particular Shane) than to any of the other X-men movies to date.
Very loosely based in the Old Man Logan graphic novels, in that it follows an aging Wolverine in a future society following an undisclosed disaster, with that about all it takes from those stories.
Very loosely based in the Old Man Logan graphic novels, in that it follows an aging Wolverine in a future society following an undisclosed disaster, with that about all it takes from those stories.
The Stone Cradle: One Woman's Search for the Truth Beyond Everyday Reality
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In this gripping true-life memoir, Patrice Chaplin returns to the ancient city of secrets, Girona -...
Robert Simpson -- Composer: Essays, Interviews, Recollections
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Robert Simpson (1921-1997) was a composer whose thinking was sometimes alarmingly uncompromising. In...
101 Top Techniques for Artists: Step-by-step Art Projects from Over a Hundred International Artists
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Created by the Society for All Artists (SAA), the world's largest and most influential art society,...
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Finding Jake in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Oh my goodness. This book is just wow. It is so authentic and so heartbreaking. It speaks to the desire of our society to make snap judgements based on the media. It is about a school shooting, yes, but it is about so much more...family, heartbreak, love, loss, heroism. This was a great read despite the fact that I ugly cried for the last 5 chapters or so. This is one of those books that is going to stay with me for a loonngggg time.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated I Am Not Your Negro (2017) in Movies
Jul 26, 2017
Lyrical look at America's racialised society
James Baldwin was truly an inspirational artist and author in American history. He puts forward very bluntly the issues that the country faces in terms of it's attitude towards black bodies as the body is political. It's rather depressing that after 50 years the US still has not addressed these issues. It's a haunting and poetic documentary. His line about how black people are 'castrated' throughout the country just in different ways is deeply honest and deeply disturbing.
Auburn (57 KP) rated Ruthless Magic (Conspiracy of Magic, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2019
The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter in this glorious book about what someone would do to save themselves and others. Multiple POV make it a unique story delving deeper into each person's personal story as well as together.
I thoroughly enjoyed the magic and they way it had to be sung. The fact that society knows about magic and those who are legacies have a shoe in to keep their magic was realistic. I just want to see this world come alive on a big screen!
I thoroughly enjoyed the magic and they way it had to be sung. The fact that society knows about magic and those who are legacies have a shoe in to keep their magic was realistic. I just want to see this world come alive on a big screen!
Dean (6927 KP) rated Eyes Wide Shut (1999) in Movies
Feb 24, 2018
A well known film for many reasons, the cast, director and the sex scenes. It's quite a simple story but deals with complex issues and emotions. Once it gets into the whole secret society stage it becomes unnerving and more of a thriller, or does it? You're left to make what of it you will which might bother some viewers. Very well shot, the score is simple but has great effect and with a talented cast. So definitely worth seeing and Nicole looks stunning as always.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Game Players in Books
Jul 22, 2018
This is an intense and enthralling read with sharp contrasts between the innocence of youth and the dark underbelly of society. It is unique in that it centres around a group of 6 young children enjoying the freedom of childhood until they naively become embroiled in something that will change their lives forever.
Well written, great pace, fantastic characters and a complex plot makes this book a must read.
Thanks to the publisher, Bloodhound Books, via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Well written, great pace, fantastic characters and a complex plot makes this book a must read.
Thanks to the publisher, Bloodhound Books, via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
In some ways I agreed with Russell with certain things, but there were things I did not agree with. He did make me think about our roles in our society, social media, and even how we now interact with each other. Many do like to blame others for their problems, many do like to deflect when they are to blame, many don’t know how to say I am sorry and be sincere about it. Like, I said this book will get you to thinking.