The 45 most powerful literary quotes of all time - Shortlist
WEBSep 11, 2023 · The most powerful literary quotes from famous books, poems and plays have the ability to stop you in your tracks. Whether you're hunting for the perfect sentiment to use in a speech or hoping to discover a bit of inspiration to get you through a difficult time, we highly recommend leafing through some of the greatest creative works of art.
Coolest characters in literature: 40 greatest book characters
WEBJun 18, 2022 · Coolest characters in literature. 1. Roland Deschain (The Dark Tower) Buy the book on Amazon. Author: Stephen King. A gunslingin’ renegade is obviously going to be irredeemably cool. And so it is with Roland Deschain. Arguably Stephen King’s greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types.
The best Rated R movies from the last 20 years - Shortlist
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The best 18-rated movies of the last 20 years. 1. The Departed (2006) Infernal Affairs, the Hong Kong film on which this is based, somehow escaped with a 15 rating but Departed, a Best Picture Oscar winner, with its ‘hey, give someone else a chance’ cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg went all-out.
The 30 greatest literary detectives of all time: best literary ...
WEBJan 30, 2020 · Let’s call for that most shadowy and exciting of literary creations – the crime-solving, riddle-repairing, mystery-mending sleuth... the greatest literary detectives of all time. From Sherlock Holmes to Kurt Wallander, by way of Sam Spade and Miss Marple, these characters have brightened up literature for decades.
The best Amazon Prime series (September 2024): Prime Video
WEBSep 4, 2024 · 8. Good Omens. Stream now (Amazon Prime Video) Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s fantastic book Good Omens gets the TV treatment, thanks to a joint production between the BBC and Amazon Studios. The result is a superb six-part series with one of the best acting pairing seen on TV in recent years.
Science has named the 10 most handsome men in the world
WEBJul 28, 2017 · George Clooney. Shocker! Other scientifically handsome men included Brat Pitt, Harry Styles, Idris Elba and Zayn Malik, as if we needed science to tell us that. Ryan Gosling has the most scientifically handsome nose, apparently, with Harry Styles taking the top spot for eyes and chin and David Beckham beating everyone else for “the most ...
Best movies of the 2000s: 39 best films of the 2000s, ranked
WEBFeb 24, 2023 · Return of the King won all 11 Oscar it was nominated for, putting it level with Ben Hur and Titanic. Giant battles, spellbinding storylines and heroic figures - Return Of The King had it all. Plus, the word “the” is in the title an impressive four times. Quite an achievement. Image Credit: New Line Cinema.
The 13 most dangerous men in the world right now - Shortlist
WEBNov 28, 2016 · Who: Semion Mogilevich – Ukranian-born crime boss believed to be the "boss of bosses" of most Russian Mafia syndicates in the world, who operates without borders. Where: Russia. What he wants: Money and power. What he does: Drug trafficking, trading nuclear material, contract murders, and international prostitution.
The 20 greatest martial arts stars of all time, ranked - Shortlist
WEBJul 21, 2022 · 5. Tony Jaa. The heir to Bruce Lee’s throne forgoes wires and stunt doubles, giving his fight scenes a bruising ultra-realism. Raised in rural Thailand, Jaa watched martial arts movies, practised in his father’s rice paddy and eventually mastered taekwondo, muay thai, aikido, krabi krabong, judo and jiu-jitsu.
The greatest villains of literature: best literary villains revealed
WEBApr 4, 2022 · Scheming to disrupt the Wolf Pack and claim the life of young Mowgli, this evil tiger will stop at nothing to obtain his prey. A tough upbringing is no excuse you know (his Dad was probably quite nice). 2. Judge Holden (Blood Meridian) Judge Holden is, apparently, a real, historical figure, though evidence is minimal.