My Weekly Books and Films Update
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This post that covers the last three weeks as I am doing some catchup after returning from vacation last week. Had a lovely time in Singapore and Bali and picked up some books from each for my souvenirs.
Happy things:
1. Turkey time with friends and family
2. Catching up on sleep
3. Sharing stories
Bought:
by Balli Kaur Jaswal
-Contemporary Fiction, Singapore
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GOT this in Singapore which was recommended at BooksActually bookstore.
by Eka Kurniawan
-Historical, Magical Realism, Bali
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GOT this in Ubud, Bali which was recommended at Periplus bookstore.
by Malcolm Scott
-Social conditions, Bali
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GOT this at the Bali airport which was recommended at Periplus bookstore.
My Journey of Hope
by Valerie Barlow
-Memoir
courtesy of the author -Thanks!
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GOT this as a gift after meeting and lunching with Valerie. She's so cool!
For Review:
by Nicole Blades
-Women's Fiction
courtesy of Wunderkind -Thanks!
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by Will Damron
narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
-Fantasy, YA, Scotland
courtesy of Forte Business Consulting -Thanks!
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OTHER things (kinda book-related):
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This week's prompt: What's your immediate feeling when entering a bookstore, as compared to how you feel when entering a department store?
(submitted by Maria @ A Night's Dream of Books)
LOVE looking at every nook and cranny in a bookstore to see what all it there.
AND watched: on DVD
Director/Adaptation: Roger Michell
Based on the novel by: Daphne Du Maurier
Stars: Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Holliday Grainger
-Drama, Mystery, Romance | imdb | my rating: 5
A young Englishman plots revenge against his late cousin's mysterious, beautiful wife, believing her responsible for his death. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.
For Fall Film challenge bonus round: seven. game of thrones. Iain Glen
Loved the time period and setting is presented. I liked how the cousin Rachel kept me off balance. I gotta re-watch this.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Screenplay: Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan
Based on news article: Jon Ronson
Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Fassbender
-Comedy, Drama, Music | imdb | my rating: 4
Jon, a young wanna-be musician, discovers he's bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.
For Fall Film challenge bonus round: twenty. true detective. Travis Hammer
Travis Hammer appears briefly as a tree surgeon. I was not sure what I was getting into with this movie as the big paper-mâché head gives off a campy vibe. But this was a surprisingly good film. And Michael Fassbender and Maggie Gyllenhaal sing!
Director/Screenplay: Mary Harron
Screenplay: Guinevere Turner
Based on the novel: Bret Easton Ellis
Starring: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux
-Crime, Drama | imdb | my rating: 5
A wealthy New York investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.
For Fall Film challenge bonus round: thirteen. ally mcbeal. Justin Theroux
Does well in capturing the decadent 80s with a synth and pop soundtrack that buffers the doings of a psycho killer. Ick.
Director/Writer: Brian Helgeland
Stars: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell
-Action, Adventure, Romance | imdb | my rating: 5
After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.
For Fall Film challenge bonus round: six. firefly. Alan Tudyk
Renaissance times with a modern beat made this highly entertaining tale.
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Screenplay: Hossein Amini
Based on book: James Sallis
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston
-Crime, Drama | imdb | my rating: 5
A mysterious Hollywood stuntman and mechanic moonlights as a getaway driver and finds himself in trouble when he helps out his neighbor.
For Fall Film challenge bonus round: eighteen. rizzoli and isles. Tina Huang
A bit of the gritty side of L.A. that wears you down. Ryan Gosling's character does some fast and fancy driving on L.A. streets - what a concept ;-)
AND watched: on airplane
Director/Writer: James Gunn
Based on comic by: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana
-Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | imdb | my rating: 4
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage.
For Fall Film challenge bonus round: eleven. knight rider. David Hasselhoff.
Fun sequel with more backstory. Kid Groot was adorable.
Director/Writer: Edgar Wright
Stars: Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm
-Action, Crime, Music | imdb | my rating: 4
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
For Fall Film challenge bonus round: four. downton abbey. Lily James
In for a sweet ride which includes a blaring soundtrack.
Director: Hyung Hyup Kim
Stars: Je-Moon Yoon, So-Min Jung, Il-hwa Lee
-Comedy, Drama, Family, South Korea | imdb | my rating: 5
In this the daughter used to spend time with her father when she was a child but when she grew up her relation with his father became weak ...suddenly a new twist came in their life which caused them to understand each other again...with this new twist many things happen...
CUTE freaky friday-like family comedy.
Director/Writer: Deok-Soo Kim
Stars: Ye-won Kang, Chae-Ah Han
-Action, Comedy, South Korea | imdb | my rating: 5
Jang Young-Sil (Kang Ye-Won) barely lands a job at the NSA (National Security Agency). She is hired as a contract worker to write positive comments for the NSA. Na Jung-An (Han Chae-Ah) is a detective who often uses foul language. They carry out an infiltration operation to recover money that was stolen from her boss in a voice phishing scheme.
COOL look into the work situation for women in South Korea.
* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently
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