Book description
One of the "Best Books of 2020" by NPR's Book ConciergeYour Favorite Movies, Re-Watched New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author Lindy West was once the in-house movie critic for Seattle's alternative newsweekly The Stranger, where she covered film with brutal honesty and giddy irreverence. In Shit, Actually, Lindy returns to those roots, re-examining beloved and iconic movies from the past 40 years with an eye toward the big questions of our time: Is Twilight the horniest movie in history? Why do the zebras in The Lion King trust Mufasa-WHO IS A LION-to look out for their best interests? Why did anyone bother making any more movies after The Fugitive achieved perfection? And, my god, why don't any of the women in Love, Actually ever fucking talk? ? From Forrest Gump, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and Bad Boys II, to Face/Off, Top Gun, and The Notebook, Lindy combines her razor-sharp wit and trademark humor with a genuine adoration for nostalgic trash to shed new critical light on some of our defining cultural touchstones-the stories we've long been telling ourselves about who we are. At once outrageously funny and piercingly incisive, Shit, Actually reminds us to pause and ask, "How does this movie hold up?", all while teaching us how to laugh at the things we love without ever letting them or ourselves off the hook.Shit, Actually is a love letter and a break-up note all in one: to the films that shaped us and the ones that ruined us. More often than not, Lindy finds, they're one and the same.
Arsenic Coo
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Dandelion
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Rooster
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QuantumQuill
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Round Kick Boomer
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Knuckles
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NightWonka
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Undergrad Split
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Iron Butterfly
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Toxic-oxide
ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Leaf Assassin
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Knock Out Star
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Trash Sling
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. ποΈ Basking in the sun with an audiobook β relaxation meets storytelling paradise! βοΈπ Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Darth 44
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Frenzy
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Wrangler Jim
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Nutmeg Riot
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Chapstick
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences.
Combo Saw
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Natural Mess
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience