Book & Film Reviews

House M. D. Do you like it?

Dokk — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:25:59 GMT

There are a lot of seials and movies about medicine, but ther's only one, that people all over the world knows. It's bout House M. D. But what do you think about it? Does it interesting for you? What are your opinion? Let' share our thoughts about this interesting movie!

Japanese moives moved me

ecopsy — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:15:46 GMT

Yesterday I watched another Japanese moive which moved me. It's an old film, the title is 'Collage of our lives' which was produced in 2003. I don't konw if it's being moved, it's just the feeling of being haunted, the pictures linger in my mind and wouldn't go. I've watched moives from many cultrues, including many Chinese moives. I really wonder why they just choose to introduce such a moive at such a belated time. American moives take my eyes; Chinese moives are very superficial, they really have the face and nerve to bring them to international film festivals!!! Japapnese movies take my mind and heart. The one echoes with this film is also a Japanese moive whose name I can't remember because I...

Which is your favourite movie??

-Annalisa- — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:25:07 GMT

Which is your favourite movie?? And why??

your favourite actor or actress

blueclown — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:26:53 GMT

yeah , I have read many of your posts , but most of them are about your favourite films . What about actors and actresses ?

WHAT IS YOUR MOST UNFORGETTABLE MOVIE LINE?

Intelligent Freak — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:26:53 GMT

So, as stated, what is your favorite movie line? And please write down from what movie you've heard it. One of mine is "With great power comes responsibility" --- Spiderman (his uncle) Ciao, IF

Mrs. Frisby and the rats of Nimh

maverick88 — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:26:53 GMT

Hi all In a few days I'll have a test about "Mrs. Frisby and the rats of Nimh" (book) and unfortunately I didn't manage to read it. If someone has any useful link that can help me (summary\any useful info.) please put it here Thanks

Recommend me a few books...

akstylish — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:24:16 GMT

...that are ideal for improving spoken English. I'm aware reading in combination with speaking is the best bet. The problem is I have severe social anxiety and am nearly isolated from outside world. Ironically my internet addiction is the only thing that keeps my English from getting even worse. So I desperately need books that meets the following requirements: 1. Relatively easy to read 2. Full of humors and informal expressions, specifically those whose formal counterparts are awkward to use in conversations

For those of you who own a Kindle

akstylish — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:31:25 GMT

I'm thinking about getting one. Is it worth the price in terms of interface, durability, battery life, screen brightness, font size, etc.? Would you advise against relying on it too much?

What is the best book from this selection?

Brandon_R — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:47:01 GMT

Choosing Civility by P.M. Forni Gifted Hands by Ben Carson Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny by Hill Harper The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny by Hill Harper Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Persig Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach By best i mean:

Macbeth

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:21:39 GMT

Is Macbeth really the wimp in the story? He after all is the one that provides Lady Macbeth with doubt.. Which leads to the question of whether Lady Macbeth is the true villian in the story? (If she is a villian or just an ambitious woman) another question Could it be that the story of Macbeth is not about ambition but about fear? Macbeth's actions after his first murder are after all driven by fear of someone finding out...

Ideas for a reading group?

BRS — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:56:14 GMT

Hi, Some of my students want to have an informal reading group this summer. Do you have any ideas for books that might work well for this kind of group? I'm looking for something that is beyond basic English but without overly complex English that would make it difficult or discouraging to non-native readers. They are... intermediate and advanced ESL students at a US college males and females 18-50 years old motivated to continue learning English outside of a formal class. The students aren't sure what they want to read, so I'm going to make a list of possibilities they can research and then choose from. Maybe you have some suggestions that I can add to the list. Thanks for you ideas! Brenan

Problem with classic novels

akstylish — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:16:36 GMT

How am I supposed to tell whether an expression in the book is used in conversations or obsolete?

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Ant_222 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:49:03 GMT

Hello, all I am trying to remember a movie I saw when I was about ten years old. It's based on the Jules Verne novel. The "journey" starts as a wager wherein a subterrene should go a certain way in a certain period of time. During their journey, the crew find themselves in an underground world inhabited with people and dinosaurs, where most of the movie takes place. In the end, the subterrene gets back onto the surface in a graveyard. IIRC, one of the lead actors is Tony Curtis. Does anyone remember the movie? Thanks in advance, Anton

The Grapes of Wrath

Mythical Lady — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:26:53 GMT

Hi there, Has anyone read ' the Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck?? My American friend gave it to me as a present. Since then, I'm trying to read it. But actually it's a little boring !!. Can you imagine I' m now on page141and it has passed three weeks since I began reading it?? I dont why, may be because of the language. The word are writtten as people pronuonce them. Maybe here lies the problem. I am trying to interpret what the characters of the novel are saying. e.g somepin means something ..kin means can ... etc. It comes to mind to ask: Are People in America speaking the same way??? What do you think about the novel? Do you recommend me to contiune reading it? Hope to see replies.. Thanks anyway..

please tell me the name of this cartoon series

Jackson6612 — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:26:53 GMT

Hi, Many years ago when I was a kid I used to watch cartoon series in which there were two bears who were airplane pilots. One bear was small and other one was grown up. I have seen that cartoon series in hindi so I don't know exact names of those bears. I still remember that there was a villain who was airplane pirate. Please let me know the name of this series because I have many fond memories of this series. Sincerely, vijay

Unforgettable story

hopey — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:48:24 GMT

Unforgettable story Hi everybody :) Sometimes we read a story and don`t forget its events,characters and content. It affects us and our feelings or it teaches us some lessons in life.. Can everyone tell us about his or her unforgettable story :) For me, I have read some stories that are magnificent and unforgettable. The last one was " Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom. This story attracts me from the beginning. The writer`s technique in narrating is interesting. The relationship between the writer and his teacher( the main character) and the life`s lessons that were given through this story are amazing , impressive and touching.. what about you?

Fenglu — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:26:53 GMT

What's the meaning of "Ross came as doodie"? see context at: http://friends.tktv.net/Episodes8/quotes/6.html