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The Hateful Eight
What I love about Tarantino is that, despite his love for gratuitous blood and gore and overtly racist—and this time misogynistic—dialogue, he’s a subversive genius. It’s like he’s going around violently flipping tables (ALL THE REVENGE) in order to reveal the larger issue hidden underneath (slavery in Django Unchained is the most obvious example), but his…
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Quoted: Magical Thinking
Mrs. Ames told us that the men from the van wanted to use some of us in their commercial. “Not all of you, now. Only some of you. They’re going to have to choose.” Instantly the students began raising their hands. Except for me. Some voice inside me said, “Don’t do it. It’s beneath you.” Instead, I…
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Look how pretty!
In Manitoba, February always meant snow and sweaters and hot chocolate. In Victoria it means flowers and sandals and open windows. I love it here.
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Quoted: The Great Gatsby
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
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Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
I heart Ronan. These books are just fantastic. And Stiefvater’s prose never ceases to impress. Another for no. 2 on my challenge.
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Our Shared Shelf
Emma Watson is so cool that she started a feminist book club. It's official – 'Our Shared Shelf' is up and running. First book – My life on the road. https://t.co/nVWNPy21za — Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) January 7, 2016 [From TIME] The 25-year-old actress explained her inspiration for the club in an introductory message on the group…
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Deadpool
So. Much. Hilarity. From opening credits to closing, Deadpool was riotously funny, wickedly inappropriate, and unexpectedly sentimental. My favourite (PG-13) line: “Funny I only ever see the two of you [at X-Mansion]. It’s like the studio can’t afford another X-Man.”
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Song of the Sea
What an exquisite movie. Not only is the animation absolutely gorgeous, the story is adorable, entertaining, and beautifully Irish. A children’s movie for all ages.
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The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
Thoughts Thank heavens the second book was as good as the first. I would have been mighty disappointed were it not. What a lovely scene between Blue and Noah. I did not expect Adam Parrish to be such an enigma, but I’m looking forward to learning even more about his sacrifice. For a boy who never lies, Ronan Lynch…
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The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Stiefvater is really a fantastic writer. Her striking prose and a compelling plot alone make The Raven Boys a worthy read, but I was most intrigued by the bonds between the four Aglionby boys. They’re a brotherhood—constantly fighting for and against one another, always within the confines of respect, loyalty, trust, and solidarity. They rely and depend…
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