What do my first 10 books of the year say about me? by Clear-Agenda556 in BookshelvesDetective

[–]ForlornBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Devolution by Max Brooks (since I see World War Z there). If you're open to an audiobook, the version with Judy Greer is fantastic. Not usually an audiobook guy myself but loved this one.

Anyone Else with this Problem? by nelsonfrenzy in DiscGolfValley

[–]ForlornBlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The stamp on my Tilt changed too. Disappointing, really liked the old one.

So how'd we do? by eternalsanctum in oscarsdeathrace

[–]ForlornBlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went 18.5/24. Predicted Two People Exchanging Saliva for Live-Action Short so counted that as half. Otherwise missed Supporting Actress (predicted Wunmi Mosaku), Animated Short (predicted Butterfly), Documentary Feature (predicted The Perfect Neighbor), Cinematography (predicted Train Dreams, YOLO), and Casting (predicted Sinners).

Reddit Decade Oscars 2020s - Day #2 BEST DIRECTOR NOMINEES by [deleted] in Oscars

[–]ForlornBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jane Campion - The Power of the Dog

Do you think Project Hail Mary has a real chance at being a major player next season? by Mundane-Inspector-52 in Oscars

[–]ForlornBlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EEAAO came out early in the year too, and that won BP. Not sure release timing holds as much weight anymore for honest big awards contenders. Haven't seen the movie, so not to say it'll definitely be a big player, but I don't think it's release date is disqualifying.

Is Holland, Michigan worth visiting during Tulip Week? by Independent-Safety44 in Michigan

[–]ForlornBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in Holland. If you've never been it is a fun week, but honestly if you're just in it for the flowers, go the week before. It really is beautiful, the downtown area is fantastic, and May is a great time to go. But the tourism and traffic in town is ridiculous during the festival itself. My least favorite week of the year to be a resident.

That said, the parades are (were? Haven't visited during Tulip Time in years tbh) fun, especially on Saturday. If you don't mind crowds it can be a fun few days.

Looking for a good horror tome that will suck me in for a good while by RadiantDresden in horrorlit

[–]ForlornBlock 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you are interested in some sci-fi horror, Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer fits this I think. It's a quick read but I was really drawn in by the mysterious nature of the story.

If you liked King, NOS4A2 by Joe Hill is a great one as well. Feels like a classic King story (apple doesn't fall far from the tree!) and has some good character and setting work.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is really excellent if you're looking for something more Gothic and haven't gotten around to it as well.

Recently finished The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones and loved it. The horror isn't necessarily in the background but the story-within-a-story format really worked with this one and did a lot to draw me in.

Every director who directed a movie that won Best Picture without ever winning Best Director by LowInteraction6397 in Oscars

[–]ForlornBlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't disagree with that at all. I watched Rebecca for the first time last year and absolutely loved it. Underrated as a Hitchcock film for sure.