Shtisel

 

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Shtisel  was a welcome surprise. I never thought I'd like it but wanted to check it out and I was instantly hooked. It was good to the last drop. 

The Dragon Republic

 

The Dragon Republic is a good novel but for some reason I can't connect with these series. Nothing wrong with them and I actually like the writer's style (and am happy that she is trying her hand in historical fiction) however I could not connect.

Persuasion

 

Persuasion   it was so so so good that I have finished it in a day. 

Believe Me

 Believe Me  This one turned out to be so bad that I actually enjoyed it. Nothing wrong with the storytelling and writing but the premise is so out there (not supernatural). 

Shadow And Bone

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Shadow And Bone    I loved it. Loved it. It is such a good adaptation and I really liked the actors, the costumes, the whole art direction. Everything about it fits very well and I'm looking forward to the next season. 

The Change - Up

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The Change - Up   it is just not worth it. Every joke fell flat. 

Jodhaa Akbar

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Jodhaa Akbar  it was not as good this second time. And I did not even like it that much the first time. 

Black Rose

 

Black Rose  I liked it more than I thought I would. There is a reason Ms. Roberts is a best selling author, I suppose, she is a good storyteller and I really liked the main character. And I don't know anything about gardening so it was not that part for me but if you do then give it a go. 

The Rhythm Section

 

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The Rhythm Section is mediocre. 

Sky Rojo

 

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Sky Rojo well, turn your brain off, suspend your disbelief and dive in. I would have liked the story to be over but I see that this one is infected with the second season enfermedad. 

The Hunting Party

 

The Hunting Party is very entertaining and I had a good time listening to it. I have a fondness for pov storytelling and liked this much more than I would have otherwise. 

Sword of Destiny

Sword of Destiny is the third Witcher book I have read and is my favorite so far. It is a collection of short stories but they are somehow linked to each other. I'm looking forward to the next one. 

Chinatown

 

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Chinatown is a mean film. I don't think I want to re-watch it again.

the Truth

 

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The Truth is a little slice of life film and I like those. That certain Kore-eda touch was there too and I loved Catherine Deneuve in this. What a great actress!!!

Notes of A Crocodile

Notes of A Crocodile turned out to be full of angst of young LGBTQ+ people. I think it was a mistake to get it on audio (not that the performance was bad, it was ok), I would have liked it better if I read it in written format. It was a struggle to complete reading but I did.

Valley of The Dolls

 

Valley of The Dolls moved from retro to classic but it has a certain matter of fact prose that does not satisfy the literary hunger, however it is good storytelling with interesting characters who wandered on paths unexpected by me. 

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Anna  turned out to be a fun film with not believable action scenes. Female actors can be great in action (for instance Atomic Blonde, similarly has a female spy in the lead role has great and believable action scenes, not here): 

In The Fade

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In The Fade   well if would have been a fine film if not for one GLARING plot hole that unraveled the whole story for me. Diane Kruger though, is fantastic in this role. 

King of Staten Island

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King of Staten Island was more emotional than I thought it would be. The film benefits from the likable on screen presence of its lead. 

Spider's Web

 Spider's Web is ok. I liked A Killer's Mind better. 

Sound of Metal

 

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Sound of Metal  I was reluctant to watch since I don't like the lead actor. Well I still don't like him but his performance was excellent, excellent (yeah double excellent). Tears were shed throughout. 

The Yinyang Master

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The Yinyang Master   well I liked this better than the previous Yinyang Master. The actors were better, the art direction was better and I liked the story more. 

Nuh Tepesi

 

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Nuh Tepesi güzeldi. Özellikle Haluk Bilginer çok çok iyi oynamış.

Confessions A Secret Diary

 

Confessions A Secret Diary is a fun read but the erotic parts felt too clinical somehow. 

The High Note

 

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The High Note turned out to be a nice regular film. I liked it. I like Dakota Johnson for no particular reason. 

Long Shot

 

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Long Shot was just as good the second time. 

The Forgotten Garden

The Forgotten Garden   I like Ms. Morton style and this novel suited me very well. I also would like to heap Ms. Caroline Lee for her excellent, top notch narration. 

What Happens To My Family?

 

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What Happens To My Family   is just what I needed. A 53 episodes of South Korean drama that made me laugh and cry. 

The Cutting Room

 

The Cutting Room turned out to be an unexpected delight. It is a mystery but with mood, atmosphere and a different lead character (whom I liked a lot) surrounded by people I was interested to read about. There is nothing like the feeling when you discover a writer to your own heart. 

Matilda

 

Matilda   I wonder why I have not read this one earlier. It was great and I loved it.