Books and Movies

**CUSP82** · 01-25-2021

Originally Posted by ProjectMagnum

I thought the thread was about books and movies.

If so, "Blackout" by Candace Owens was a pretty good book.

Sure it is but some have to throw in a political swipe or two and if it's thrown someone has to take a swing.
I'm just waiting for someone to say the last book they read was the Bible. That should get a bunch of peoples panties in a twist.

**ProjectMagnum** · 01-26-2021

I like hockey rules. Even the refs give a minute or two to brawl. I feel like the Bible along with all religious texts and scriptures is a lifelong read.

I'm currently reading Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations".

**BigRooster** · 01-27-2021

Originally Posted by CUSP82

Sure it is but some have to throw in a political swipe or two and if it's thrown someone has to take a swing.
I'm just waiting for someone to say the last book they read was the Bible. That should get a bunch of peoples panties in a twist.

I've read it and still read it. Yeah, I'm an extremist. I also have a few instruments of black powder projectiles. I have white knuckle syndrome figuratively.

**Fizzby2233** · 03-07-2021

Just finished "Rebel Souls" Fascinating account of the bohemian group of authors, actors and poets the used to meet at Pfaffs saloon in New York shortly before the Civil War. Walt Whitman and Edwin Booth were part of the group. This is about these young artists developing into the people they would be as they journeyed through the hard times of being a poor artist and then dealing with the war and the aftermath. Mark Twain, Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne are also involved with the group of bohemians in various way as time passes. Really excellent slice of cultural and political history. Highly recommended.

**arlos** · 03-07-2021

I really liked "The Kingkiller Chronicle" which is a trilogy but the last book hasn't been released and it's feeling like he might pull a Goerge R.R. Martin...

As for movies I just binge watched the Mandolorian and really enjoyed it. I'm a fan of Chan-wook Park's vengeance trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, and Lady Vengeance.

During the lock-down I went through Fukuyama's "The Origins of Political Order." Interesting multidisciplinary approach to political history.

**southernprince** · 03-07-2021

I've watched many great movies during the pandemic. Just to name a few:
-Harakiri
-Jackie Brown (Tarantino)
-Climax
-Underground
-Pusher 1&2

I haven't finished any books in a while. I've been reading a psychology book since last summer.

**Party** · 03-07-2021

Lol. Worked my way thru ‘Wanda Vision”. Not sure what to say.

**arlos** · 03-07-2021

Originally Posted by southernprince

-Harakiri

Nice. The original or the remake?

I went through a samurai phase during the pandemic. "Twilight Samurai" was pretty good.

**southernprince** · 03-08-2021

Originally Posted by arlos

Nice. The original or the remake?

I went through a samurai phase during the pandemic. "Twilight Samurai" was pretty good.

The original. It blew my mind. By the way, the movies you mentioned are also in my watchlist. Except Oldboy, which I have watched. Amazing film.

I'll see if I can find the movie. Thank you.

**arlos** · 03-08-2021

Originally Posted by southernprince

The original. It blew my mind. By the way, the movies you mentioned are also in my watchlist. Except Oldboy, which I have watched. Amazing film.

I'll see if I can find the movie. Thank you.

I liked both but in my opinion the original is a must watch. The cinematography and pacing is unmatched.

Takashi Miike directed the remake. He's known for his over the top gore. I respect him and his movies but I'm not a fan. He also did the remake of Zatoichi, the blind samurai, which I didn't like. I'm a huge fan of the original movies and series. I highly recommend giving one of them a try.

I watch the orignal Harakiri from time to time because it's such a powerful and sad story.