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{4.5/5} “Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.” Dune by Frank Herbert, published in 1965 Paul moves with his family to a new planet, Arrakis. The Emperor has decided that Paul’s father Duke Leto Atreides should […]
{4.5/5} “‘Wait, you’re real. You’re a real person!’ ‘Oh, that’s the sweetest thing anybody’s said to me all day.’” In Your Eyes, released in 2014 Dylan works at a car wash in New Mexico. Rebecca is the wife of a doctor in New Hampshire. They share a unique connection. They can sometimes see through each […]
{4.5/5} “Paddle your own canoe.” Nick Offerman: American Ham, released in 2014 Nick Offerman is very funny on Parks and Recreation and he’s similarly funny in this stand-up comedy show. He titles his performance “10 Tips for a Prosperous Life” and he does indeed provide some useful advice. He’s also hilarious. And he sings some […]
{4.5/5} “If he starts whistling, I’ll smash his face in.” Snow White and the Huntsman, released in 2012 After Snow White’s mother dies, her father marries a mysterious woman named Ravenna. Ravenna kills the king and imprisons Snow White. When she finds out that Snow White can defeat her, she orders her to be brought […]
{3.5/5} “How can you’ve lived for so long and still not get it? This self obsession is a waste of living. It could be spent in surviving things, appreciating nature, nurturing kindness and friendship, and dancing. You have been pretty lucky in love, though, if I may say so.” Only Lovers Left Alive, released in […]
{4/5} “Knowledge determines destiny.” Frequencies aka OXV: The Manual, released in 2013 Zak likes Marie but he’s low frequency and she’s high frequency. They can’t even spend more than a minute together without something happening like luggage falling out of an airplane going overhead. But Zak is determined to do whatever it takes to increase […]
{5/5} “It’s an awful truth that suffering can deepen us, give a greater lustre to our colours, a richer resonance to our words. That is, if it doesn’t destroy us, if it doesn’t burn away the optimism and the spirit, the capacity for visions, and the respect for simple yet indispensable things.” The Queen of […]
{3.5/5} “There are two types of people in the world, Kim. Those who like real coffee, and those who like froufrou drinks with ridiculous names.” If I Stay, released in 2014 Mia’s parents are rock and rollers but she prefers classical music — and plays the cello. When Mia is in a car crash she […]
{4/5} “Uh, yeah, and don’t even get me started about Oedipus. Let’s just say you do not want to be at his house over the holidays. It’s awkward.” Mr. Peabody & Sherman, released in 2014 Mr. Peabody is a dog who talks, adopts a boy named Sherman, and invents a time machine. Mr. Peabody and […]
{2/5} “The Koreans bought the church back, so we had to move across the street… to 22 Jump Street.” 22 Jump Street, released in 2014 Schmidt and Jenko are cops who are undercover at a university where they’re investigating the source of a dangerous new drug. They’re being drawn apart, Jenko towards football and Schmidt […]