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by a_contemplative_life
Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Let The Right One In (Film)
Topic: Icelandic movie poster
Replies: 4
Views: 15701

Re: Icelandic movie poster

Charming and horrific at the same time. Bravo!
by a_contemplative_life
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:45 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Meanwhile in Sweden...
Replies: 425
Views: 155384

Re: Meanwhile in Sweden...

Sailing boat rescued by the Götheborg https://www.gotheborg.se/news/rescue-of-sailing-boat/ I can only imagine the thrill of, in 1023, having a merchant ship from the East India Company of the XVIII century come to the rescue. The pictures are amazing. That would almost make losing your rudder wort...
by a_contemplative_life
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Last DVD/Movie you bought or watched?
Replies: 3371
Views: 775085

Re: Last DVD/Movie you bought or watched?

Anyone up for watching Last Voyage of the Demeter ? Based on a chapter from Bram Stoker’s Dracula, "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" will focus on a crew on a merchant ship traveling from Carpathia to London. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FgUUO9Ztd0 Back to the unvarnished basics, I see. Looks in...
by a_contemplative_life
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Last book(s) you read?
Replies: 941
Views: 230274

Re: Last book(s) you read?

Army of Evil - a History of the SS, by Adrian Weale (2012)

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by a_contemplative_life
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Last book(s) you read?
Replies: 941
Views: 230274

Re: Last book(s) you read?

I'm afraid to ask but I will ... how was Invasion of the Body Snatchers? ... Are you, um, still feeling yourself? Any story/film that deals with the stealing or eradication/replacement of one's identity is always super-creepy, IMHO. In my opinion, the Invasion of the Body Snatchers novel was not as...
by a_contemplative_life
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: Let The Right One In (Novel)
Topic: Do you think Oskar might regret his decision in life?
Replies: 10
Views: 17052

Re: Do you think Oskar might regret his decision in life?

The question presupposes that the urge to reconnect with his parents occurs after he's been turned. If that were the case, would it not be doubly cruel to them to know that not only did he abandon the parent-child relationship, but he's also chosen to become a blood-sucking monster? Parental love & ...
by a_contemplative_life
Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:54 am
Forum: Media
Topic: Sommaren 1985 - A review
Replies: 1
Views: 8306

Re: Sommaren 1985 - A review

Thanks for this review. It's been a while since I've tackled any new JAL books. I may need to check this one out!
by a_contemplative_life
Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:50 am
Forum: Let The Right One In (Film)
Topic: For Those of You Who Want to Keep Eli Close to Your Heart
Replies: 18
Views: 17978

Re: For Those of You Who Want to Keep Eli Close to Your Heart

Saw this eBay posting while looking for a hardbound copy of the novel . . . lol http://cgi.ebay.com/Let-the-Right-One-in-Vampire-charm-necklace_W0QQitemZ200445365874QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2eab798e72#ht_1800wt_1167 What was this? Well, it was 13 years ago, and, um...now I can...
by a_contemplative_life
Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Last DVD/Movie you bought or watched?
Replies: 3371
Views: 775085

Re: Last DVD/Movie you bought or watched?

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My son couldn't take it and stopped watching halfway through. But, being the man I am, I toughed it out 'til the end! :D
by a_contemplative_life
Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:15 pm
Forum: Let The Right One In (Television Series)
Topic: Let the Right One In - E01 (Review - Potential Spoilers)
Replies: 10
Views: 15318

Re: Let the Right One In - E01 (Review - Potential Spoilers)

I'm excited about the TV series. Will have to track it down and watch.

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