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MaddiE DawsoN
- 16 hours ago
- 2 min
Movie Suggestion #36: Drive (2011)
Ryan Gosling Drive (2011) Available on: Netflix, Prime Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes One word review: Turbulent! IMDB: 7.8 Did you know? The name of the protagonist is never divulged in the movie. Drive is an action thriller drama, probably an inspiration to Baby Driver (2017). The movie involves heists, cars, love and action, all of which I had seen in the other film as well. Both the films have so much in common that you can't help remembering the other film when you are watc
MaddiE DawsoN
- a day ago
- 2 min
Movie Suggestion #35: The Others (2001)
The Others (2001) Available on: Netflix Runtime: 1hour 44 minutes One word review: Transfixing! IMDB: 7.6 Did you know? The Others is actually a Spanish film made in English language. The Others is a riveting and suspenseful horror movie that keeps us engrossed until the very end. The movie is filled with hidden surprises, giving you a hint of what's story is about as it progress. Although the genre is horror, the story is highly oriented towards a suspenseful screenplay rath
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Journal #8: Rocked Off at Shivagange Hill!
Travel Log #3 A Little Adventure in Shivagange Hill Altitude: 804m Surmounted on: 28th February Sunday 2021 A demanding yet easy-peasy trek... Alright! Finally, after certain futile attempts to get to Shivangange Hill, the trip was confirmed for a Sunday along with one of my friends. Apparently, we took a short drive in car, starting early morning around 6 a.m. from Bangalore and reached the spot on time by 8:30 a.m. There were a few lessons that we had learnt on this short d
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Book Review #29: The Caves Of Steel
Isaac Asimov The Caves Of Steel Publisher: HarperVoyager Pages: 256 One word review: Meticulous! Did you know? Isaac Asimov has written over 500 books and is considered to be one of the best sci-fi writers along side Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein. The Caves Of Steel is a science fiction novel narrating an impeccable detective story. This is the first book in the Robot Series* (see below) which consists of four books in total. And this is the first work of Isaac Asimov
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Movie Suggestion #34: Meet the Parents (2000)
Robert De Niro | Ben Stiller Meet the Parents (2000) Available on: Netflix Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes One word review: Chortling! IMDB: 7 Did you know? Robert De Niro was cast into the role in Meet the Parents after his impressive performance in Analyze This. Meet the Parents is a comedy film starring Hollywood superstars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the lead roles. The movie is an out-and-out entertainer that leaves you laughing out loud. Favorite lines: Well, they say
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Book Review #28: The Hidden Pool
Ruskin Bond's The Hidden Pool Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Pages: 78 One word review: Poignant! So, my second read in chronology from Ruskin Bond, The Hidden Pool is a piquant drama, a short story. The story narrates the life moments of three boys while they are together. The narration is trademark Ruskin Bond style; emotional and rustic leaving us with heavy hearts at the end of the story. Favorite lines from Book: Anil, Anil Kumar! Kumar means prince, but of course I am not
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Movie Suggestion #33: The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
Matt Damon The Adjustment Bureau (2011) Available on: Netflix Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes One word review: Vehement! IMDB: 7 Did you know? The Adjustment Bureau was supposed to have a different ending wherein one of the suspenseful character would be revealed. The Adjustment Bureau is a science fiction romance. So, it's the same old love story but with a spoonful of suspense added in the form of science fiction and this combination makes the movie entertaining and piquant. Fav
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Journal #7: Trekkin @ Kudremukh, My First!
Travel Log #2 Kudremukh Peak Altitude: 1892m Surmounted on: 20th February Saturday 2021 The day I became an Orophile... So, a plan to Shivangange Hills was wrecked and in turn replaced with a blessing in disguise, a trek to Kudremukh. A fortuitous call from my friend brought me the opportunity to trek this beautiful and scenic mountain. It was decided in a matter of seconds thanks to the well planned itinerary available provided by Bangalore Mountaineering Club (https://www.b
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Movie Suggestion #32: O Brother, What Art Thou? (2000)
George Clooney O Brother, What Art Thou? (2000) Available on: Netflix Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes One word review: Allegorical! IMDB: 7.7 O Brother What Art Thou? is a musical comedy period drama film about three incorrigible miscreants' adventures to get their lives back to track. The movie is short with 107 minutes of runtime and is packed with mellifluous western folk music and lighthearted humor. Favorite Movie Quotes: Well, I don't want Fop, goddamn it! I'm a Dapper Dan m
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Book Review #27: Rendezvous With Rama
Arthur C. Clarke Rendezvous With Rama Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Pages: 254 One word review: Celestial! Did you know? Ever since Arthur Clarke moved to Sri Lanka in 1956, he lived in the country until his death in 2008. Rendezvous With Rama is a science fiction suspense novel written by one of the most popular science fiction authors Arthur C. Clarke. The highly acclaimed Hollywood movie 2001: A Space Odyssey was his prodigious creation. Rendezvous With Rama is the fir
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Short Story #4: Origins
Read previous chapter here. 4 "We have reached Commander. Year 447 million!" "Very well. Begin scan for identifying potential species." "Yes Commander. Scanning for primitive apes." "Jason what if we do not find the potential candidates?" "We will scan other planets, other solar systems and other galaxies. We will scan the whole universe till we die Lisa. But I am optimistic. This is our world. The world in which our children will flourish" "Commander, the scan is complete. T
MaddiE DawsoN
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Movie Suggestion #31: Instant Family (2018)
Mark Wahlberg Instant Family (2018) Available on: Netflix Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes One word review: Hilarious! IMDB: 7.3 Did you know? Director Sean Anders real life events are the inspirations for Instant Family. Instant Family is comedy drama that is scintillating throughout it's runtime. As the name goes, it's complete family movie jam-packed with uproarious laughters. Sean Anders is renowned for his comedy movies and this film is yet another comedy hit. Favorite Movie Q
MaddiE DawsoN
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Journal #5: Time and Task Management!
How can you manage your time and tasks? Alright! Let's get straight to the point. Some of us are early birds and the others are owls. So, decide who you are before you decide to manage yourself. Furthermore, when it comes to making your day-to-day life productive or more effective, we need to manage two things - time and task. I am going to give an overview on how we could manager time and tasks in our life. Identify your SAP Time is an essential and critical tool that we hav
MaddiE DawsoN
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Short Story #4: Origins
Read previous chapter here. 3 "Three... Two... One... And there she goes... Impact in 30 seconds" "Atmosphere and thermal scanner?" "Yes Commander. We are tracking live. Impact in 25 seconds" "You sure one asteroid is enough Martin?" "According to my calculations, this asteroid, about 17 kilometers in diameter is perfectly shaped to cause a collision and release approximately 500 zettajoules of energy into the atmosphere, enough to cause a catastrophe that will wipe out more
MaddiE DawsoN
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Short Story #4: Origins
Read previous chapter here. 2 "Yes, It seems primitive reptiles in this planet has evolved into larger lifeforms which would eventually wipe out any kind of primates. It is impossible for primates to coexist with these species." "Are they that dangerous? Give me a live feed Martin" "Live feed on the main screen Commander" "Incredible! Out of nowhere we are run into a Blue Marble in the White Galaxy but only to find out that it is occupied by giant reptiles." "They are widespr
MaddiE DawsoN
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Book Review #26: Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five or The Children's Crusade Publisher: Vintage Pages: 177 One word review: Transfixing! Did you know? Echolalia is a psychotic disorder wherein the person repeats phrases or words of another person. It is also a symptom of various mental disorders. Slaughterhouse-Five or The Children's Crusade is a Science fiction - War - Drama novel that takes you to a multitude of places along with the protagonist. The narration is idiosyncratic and will blow your mind awa
MaddiE DawsoN
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Book Review #25: The Secret Adversary
Agatha Christie #2 The Secret Adversary A Tommy & Tuppence Mystery Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 324 One word review: Bemusing! Did you know? Tommy & Tuppence characters are introduced in this novel and go on to appear in three more novels of Agatha Christie. The Secret Adversary is the second novel from Agatha Christie and is a murder mystery genre similar to most of her other novels. The story is intricate and well written. It keeps you in the edge of your seat till the
MaddiE DawsoN
- Jan 22
- 3 min
Novella #2: 2100
12. THE DREAM LINK Read First Chapter here. Read Previous Chapter here. Previously on 2100: Rod met with Dr. Richards and was discussing about his dreams. Year: 2100 7th Tuesday July, 07:07 p.m. The Doctor started narrating his dreams. "Well, it was during the alpha testing timeline of Elysian Tab initially. I was using one of the prototypes and you appeared in one of those dreams. I think I still have those dreams stored in my systems. Let me check." The Doctor took his Smar
MaddiE DawsoN
- Jan 19
- 3 min
Novella #2: 2100
11. DREAM AND IT'S SYMBOLS Read First Chapter here. Read Previous Chapter here. Previously on 2100: Rod had booked an appointment to meet with Dr. Richard and was at his office. Year: 2100 7th Tuesday July, 07:01 p.m. "Incredible! Even I wanted to meet you because I've been seeing you in my dreams regularly Doctor", responded Rod to the Doctor's astonishing remark. Dr. Richard was still flummoxed at having seen Rod for the first time in his waking life. He had never known Rod
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