The 45 most powerful literary quotes of all time - Shortlist
Sep 11, 2023 · Year: 1990. “Before the moon I am, what a woman is, a woman of power, a woman’s power, deeper than the roots of trees, deeper than the roots of islands, older than the Making, older than the moon.”. 4. 6. 44. Borderlands / La Frontera: The New Mestiza. Buy now from Amazon. Author: Gloria E. Anzaldúa. Year: 1987.
The best Rated R movies from the last 20 years - Shortlist
Sep 3, 2024 · The best 18-rated movies of the last 20 years. 1. The Departed (2006) Infernal Affairs, the Hong Kong film on which this is based, somehow escaped with a 15 rating but Departed, a Best Picture Oscar winner, with its ‘hey, give someone else a chance’ cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg went all-out.
Coolest characters in literature: 40 greatest book characters
Jun 18, 2022 · Coolest characters in literature. 1. Roland Deschain (The Dark Tower) Buy the book on Amazon. Author: Stephen King. A gunslingin’ renegade is obviously going to be irredeemably cool. And so it is with Roland Deschain. Arguably Stephen King’s greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types.
The best Amazon Prime series (November 2024): Prime Video
Oct 12, 2024 · 3. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. Stream now (Amazon Prime Video) The Jack Ryan series of movies, those starring Harrison Ford at least, were a lot of fun. While a prequel movie with Chris Pine stumbled, this alternate TV take is well worth a watch. John Krasinski is effortless as Ryan, a CIA analyst forced into the field.
Science has named the 10 most handsome men in the world
Jul 28, 2017 · George Clooney. Shocker! Other scientifically handsome men included Brat Pitt, Harry Styles, Idris Elba and Zayn Malik, as if we needed science to tell us that. Ryan Gosling has the most scientifically handsome nose, apparently, with Harry Styles taking the top spot for eyes and chin and David Beckham beating everyone else for “the most ...
The best graphic novels for adults: 21 amazing adult comics
Jan 23, 2023 · Best graphic novels for adults. 1. Watchmen. View now at Amazon. Published by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987, Watchmen is one of the most popular, as well as award-winning, graphic novels in history. Although it was published over the course of two years, you can now get your hands on a single volume edition.
The 53 best book-to-film adaptations ever, ranked - Shortlist
Oct 26, 2021 · The best book-to-film adaptations ever. 1. The Godfather (Mario Puzo) Buy the Godfather trilogy at Amazon. Film: 1972. Director: Francis Ford Coppola. Mario Puzo himself assisted on the screenplay for Coppola’s classic. Unsurprisingly, therefore, the film stays faithful to the manner and quality of the book.
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Feb 22, 2023 · Ocean’s multitude of influences shine through in his music, and when you see a journey from Noname to Lou Reed and from Gil Scott-Heron to George Michael, the direction he takes on albums Blonde and Channel Orange begins to make a bit more sense. 24. 6. 3. Lorde – Homemade Dynamite.
Best crime dramas on Netflix: great detective series to watch
Sep 11, 2024 · Stream now (Netflix) Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area is a fantastic spin-off to the Money Heist franchise, focusing on a heist in Korea which is inspired by what happened in Spain. While it doesn't quite retain the same slickness of the main show, it's a great setting for a heist. Image Credit: Netflix. 6.
The best rock songs of all time: amazing rock tracks - Shortlist
May 22, 2024 · 218. 4. Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix. This 1967 track cemented Hendrix as one of the best guitar players of all time, the riff using his signature chord was a world away from the slower first single Hey Joe. Purple Haze is a love song of sorts, filled with (sometimes misheard) lyrics packed with provocative imagery.