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November Movie Pick: 'A Million Miles Away'

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                                   Who wouldn’t like to stay positive even when times are hard? Well, I am a little late to the party, but if you are also like me—often late—here is your cure if you feel down. I had already heard good things about the movie when I found it on my Prime Video, and sometimes it's hard to find a good movie for dinner (you know). I pressed play fast. It was such a pleasant surprise to discover this gem, a beam of light in the movie industry and on the streaming platforms lately. Here, I also try to remain positive and share this wave with whoever is reading my reviews of music, movies, books, while I express my opinions and hopes. What's the point of sharing negativity? We can complain about things in our kitchen talk, but let’s be real; sharing negativity is not cool anymore, it’s lame. So, I'm glad I can share with you that this movie is an absolute blast of good feelings. There are laughs, joy, inspiration, and just enough drama (it’s a biopi

Review of 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

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I know I shouldn't like the main characters so much, but I love them. Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, two ex-lovers who wreak havoc in every corner of this book. I know I mustn't enjoy the destruction of so many lives, but this story is so enchanting that I couldn't help myself. By the end of the book, as well as in the movie, there is a crucial moment that is so intense that I still laugh with love about it. Whenever I remember this moment from now on, I will recall it as one of the greatest moments in the history of entertainment, both in books and movies. In order not to spoil the story for those of you who are planning to dive into it, I will be careful with my excitement. But you should know that there is a cultural meaning of gossip, lies, and scheming. We all have been a part of it in one way or another. Without them, society would be something different. So, be the fly on the wall and observe the unfolding drama. I have to acknowledge that every cha