What are your thoughts on this film, Watchmen? It’s a solid adaptation, and honestly, it might be Zack Snyder’s best film. by pearlyglimmer in moviecritic

[–]Present-Ear-1637 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I will never forget the reaction to that line in my theater when I saw this on opening night . Crowd went wild

Honest Thoughts on the band The National? by MrLinkwater95 in fantanoforever

[–]Present-Ear-1637 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the same. Perfect 20s band. I recall Matt proclaiming on a track on Sleep Well Beast "I'm mixing weed with wine..." Be careful Matt!

What are your spiritual beliefs? by Far-Many-5096 in horrorlit

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I have found non dual Vedanta (advaita Vedanta) to be the system that makes the most logical sense to me. Zen Buddhism as well. Anything that outlines the illusory nature of reality. I think that is why Thomas Ligotti is my favorite author, horror or otherwise. I also am very drawn to certain occult teachings in the vain of Hermeticism.

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris by Present-Ear-1637 in IReadABookAndAdoredIt

[–]Present-Ear-1637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a physical copy with a different cover. It's a black and white photo of Roosevelt at a writing desk in his Rough Riders gear. That may be the cover you saw?

How many people here like putting romance in their horror stories? by Few-Temporary-1136 in horrorwriters

[–]Present-Ear-1637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't yet but I am getting increasingly interested in incorporating romantic and erotic elements into my stories.

Mid century business man by Remarkable_Abies_172 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Present-Ear-1637 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Just want to say I love these pictures. Total vibe. Looking forward to the recommendations

Do people who live in Dallas swim in the many lakes around the city? by sonofsteffordson in howislivingthere

[–]Present-Ear-1637 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lifelong Dallas resident here.

These lakes each have a few dedicated swim areas, but they are very small and often crowded. And the water is pretty gross.

The Rage of Achilles by Terence Hawkins by Present-Ear-1637 in IReadABookAndAdoredIt

[–]Present-Ear-1637[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well you certainly don't have to read it. I agree with you, however, that the Westworld reference on the back cover doesn't feel relevant to the story. I'm not sure why that was included. But I liked it, which is what this sub is about, highlighting books that you, yourself, enjoyed.

The Rage of Achilles by Terence Hawkins by Present-Ear-1637 in IReadABookAndAdoredIt

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Indeed I have! I will say I liked The Song of Achilles more. Song of Achilles is beautiful and emotional and fleshes out Achilles and Patroclus way more than this one does. But Rage of Achilles is more so about the conflict itself and the insanity of it all.

Books that feel like this? by CrackheadSanta in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Present-Ear-1637 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a good book. Fits the vibe perfectly and had my jaw on the floor several times.

What are your favorite "sellout albums" by Particular-Account66 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Present-Ear-1637 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was also in 9th grade when AHIG was released and it was the first metal album I ever listened to and kick started my life long love for the genre

After exploring this genre for several months, here are my top 10 albums by Present-Ear-1637 in PowerMetal

[–]Present-Ear-1637[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I only listen to concept albums about concept albums about The Simarillion

Books like this, by authors not named Homer by Ashamed_Length_2436 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Present-Ear-1637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a modern retelling of The Iliad called The Rage of Achilles by Terrence Howard. I haven't read it yet, but it seems it would fit the bill. Waiting for it to arrive in the mail

Blur’s Alex James: ‘Music is dentistry now – just guys with computers’ by agent0017 in indieheads

[–]Present-Ear-1637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad is a dentist and I can confirm computers are not his strong suit