Tuesday, September 1, 2015

15 Things We Know About The New "Macbeth" Movie So Far

All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king (OF MY PANTS) hereafter!

Michael Fassbender is going to make a sexy, sexy Macbeth.

Michael Fassbender is going to make a sexy, sexy Macbeth.

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Like, GUYS. So fine and fair a man I have not seen.

Like, GUYS. So fine and fair a man I have not seen.

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And as far as capturing Macbeth's inner conflict, Fassbender is bringing it.

And as far as capturing Macbeth's inner conflict, Fassbender is bringing it.

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Marion Cotillard is going to kick ass as Lady Macbeth.

Marion Cotillard is going to kick ass as Lady Macbeth.

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"James Bond" Author Sparks Outrage For Calling Idris Elba "Too Street"

“For me, Idris Elba is a bit too rough to play the part. It’s not a colour issue. I think he is probably a bit too ‘street’ for Bond.”

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Neither is Horowitz impressed with the favourite to take over from Daniel Craig.

'Idris Elba is a terrific actor, but I can think of other black actors who would do it better.'

He names Adrian Lester, star of Hustle.

"For me, Idris Elba is a bit too rough to play the part. It's not a colour issue. I think he is probably a bit too 'street' for Bond. Is it a question of being suave? Yeah."


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Here Are Characters Of "Harry Potter" As Minimalist Drawings

“Accio Simplify!”

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It’s 1 September: Prepare for the feels.

So, it's 1 September, and as any dedicated Harry Potter fan will know, the Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross at 11am.

So, it's 1 September, and as any dedicated Harry Potter fan will know, the Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross at 11am.

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And while Harry, Ron, and Hermione may have left Hogwarts years ago, the second generation of the Potter-Weasley clan is just about to take over...

And while Harry, Ron, and Hermione may have left Hogwarts years ago, the second generation of the Potter-Weasley clan is just about to take over...

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19 Way Too Real Nightmares All Writers Have

“I hate writing, I love having written.” - Dorothy Parker, and also you

Sitting in front of a blank page and feeling nothing.

Sitting in front of a blank page and feeling nothing.

...Except panic and low-key despair.

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Legitimately not being sure if what you've written came from you or was something you'd read before.

Legitimately not being sure if what you've written came from you or was something you'd read before.

"This is too good. Did I really do this?"

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Sharing your writing with other people.

Sharing your writing with other people.

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...And, then, the torture of having to watch people AS they read your work.

...And, then, the torture of having to watch people AS they read your work.

"Is that a smile of approval? Or do they grin to keep from weeping?"

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This Baby Loves Books So Much He Cries Every Time One Of Them Ends

There is no sadder phrase in the english language than “the end.”

We all know the feeling of mourning the end of a really good book. For this little guy, that feeling is SO real, every time.

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This little smarty loves a good story.

This little smarty loves a good story.

Can we pause one moment here to appreciate the fact that he is wearing a shirt that says "the snuggle is real?" ❤️‍❤️‍❤️‍

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But when the book ends? Heartbreak.

But when the book ends? Heartbreak.

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The only cure is more reading.

The only cure is more reading.

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People Review Men's Dating Advice Books

“People say, why do we need feminism? Just give them this book.”

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"Goodbye, I am moving to space!"

"Goodbye, I am moving to space!"

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11 Reasons Terry Pratchett Is A Literary Genius

“Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can.”

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Many writers are excellent world builders; it's sort of a requirement in good fantasy literature. Terry Pratchett, however, ranks among the best. Discworld is engrossingly sprawling and feels real — just like in our world, there are laws governing Discworld that make it feel less like pure fantasy and more like a land we all missed out on being born in through sheer chance.

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Despite how complex and intricate Discworld is, the books are accessible to any new reader — because you can pick up any of them and dive right in. Imagine trying to do that with Game of Thrones or The Lord of the Rings (both excellent series that I adore).

If you like to have your chronology in order, some devoted readers have created a map that suggests starting points and reading order.


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