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Lands
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Now on Netflix. Godard would hate this.

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BookMaven9
I, Robot | Isaac Asimov
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ robots behaviors should not be ignored. Hence AI! A profound collection of short stories that are timeless and timely. A variable of dilemmas that ultimately become something quite terrifying. A thought provoking read of explosive ideas.

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JenlovesJT47
Annie Hall | Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman
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from Annie Hall to
Annie Banks‘ mom, we will
miss you Ms. Keaton.

Always loved her, she was a great actress and had such a beautiful smile. She reminds me of my aunt. 💔

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #DianeKeaton

Eggbeater ❤️💔❤️ 2mo
JessClark78 ❤️💔 2mo
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Itchyfeetreader How lovely 2mo
DebinHawaii Beautiful! Such a loss! 💔💔💔 2mo
dabbe So 💔 about this. Wonderful haiku to honor her. 💛💜🧡 2mo
AnnCrystal
🐝💝😢🎬🥲💝🐝.
2mo
lil1inblue 💓💓💓 2mo
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bibliothecarivs
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Random book from our personal library.

Bergman is my favorite film director. I discovered his work in 2009 when I finally borrowed The Seventh Seal from the library where I work. My reaction to that first exposure: 'WHAT IS THIS?' I've now seen about 40 of his films, collected more than 10 related books, and The Seventh Seal is one of my top 10 favorite films.

Bookwomble I love The Seventh Seal, though I don't have your dedication to Bergman's other films - that's impressive! 😀 One of my favourite singers, Scott Walker, did a fantastic tribute to Bergman's film on the opening track of his album, Scott 4. If you have time to listen, here's a link: https://youtu.be/jMUk1R_fKEA?si=HIXDWybTz7F_FrK7 If you enjoy it, I'd recommend the whole album 😊 2mo
bibliothecarivs @Bookwomble, thanks for the tip! 2mo
bibliothecarivs @Bookwomble, before this, the only Bergman-related music that I knew of was Sparks's album The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman: https://youtu.be/xT46rlqCBW8. 2mo
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Robotswithpersonality
I, Robot | Isaac Asimov
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A spectacular collection of short stories, connected by the framing device of interviewing a person who has not only been involved in robotics for decades, specifically with the largest company that produces them and knows the rocky history of earlier days, but is a robopsychologist, the person with the most insight into the thinking of robots in the face of Asimov's famous Three Laws/Rules of Robotics. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? Absolutely adored the writing, a tad bit of what I feel might be the difference in the way people spoke in the 50s vs now, and a tad bit meant to reflect the idea of people in the far future with a different lexicon, but mostly just a joy to read well done description and dialogue. Not too heavy on the hard sci fi, good banter, featuring moments that are emotionally impactful and also those of wry observation.
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Robotswithpersonality 3/? Robbie: Definitely pushed all my buttons. An emotional rollercoaster.

Runaround: Still a favourite, the only one I vaguely remembered decades later. The challenging problem it presents, the way it addresses one of the many ways that three laws wouldn't be flawless in application, the duo of scientists arguing it out, and the ending, the last line actually made me laugh.
4mo
Robotswithpersonality 4/? Reason: Two recurring characters, and a thoroughly engaging mind fuck.

Catch That Rabbit: Upping the cheeky banter between the two frustrated scientists, and the ending was a bit sillier too.

Liar!: Just tragic. Has a point, but damn.

Lost Little Robot: Tense but fascinating, sort of a mystery plot.
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Robotswithpersonality 5/? Escape!: Oh, that was sneaky. I like it!

Evidence: Just a beautiful, clever peice of work.

Evitable: To have the answer be so hopeful and yet kinda chilling at the same time, yes and no to a lurking concern in this age of emerging AI...

It's a tragedy that my local library network has so little Asimov available, but between interlibrary loans and used bookstores I'm sure I can get my hands on more, and will do so soon!
4mo
Robotswithpersonality 6/6 ⚠️Somewhat misogynist depiction of woman scientist, ableist description of one character 4mo
Bookwomble This is such a fantastic, timeless collection of stories 😊 4mo
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dabbe
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#haikuaday #haikuhive

Watched this last night. Such nostalgia. 🧡🤎💛

AmyG The best! 4mo
TheBookHippie The very best! 4mo
JenlovesJT47 I love this freaking movie and somehow made it to age 35 before watching it. Was kicking myself! ♥️♥️♥️ 4mo
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Leftcoastzen A delight! 4mo
kspenmoll Such a fabulous, fun movie! 4mo
CBee One of my favorites!! 4mo
dabbe @AmyG @TheBookHippie @JenlovesJT47 @Leftcoastzen @kspenmoll @CBee
This one has all the feels, doesn't it? 💛🧡🤎
4mo
lil1inblue I have the hardest time picking favorites, but when it comes to Rom Coms, this is the gold standard and is my favorite by far. 🥰🥰🥰 4mo
lil1inblue I love that last line. Just perfect. 😘🤌🏻 4mo
Ruthiella One of my favorite movies of all time. I can quote much of it due to repeated viewing! 4mo
dabbe @lil1inblue #ditto! 🧡🤎💛 4mo
dabbe @lil1inblue 🧡🤎💛 4mo
dabbe @Ruthiella 🧡🤎💛 4mo
AnnCrystal You captured this beautifully 👏🏼🐝👍🏼🎬🐝💝. 4mo
dabbe @AnnCrystal TY! 💛🤎🧡 4mo
DrSabrinaMoldenReads I love that movie 4mo
dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads IKR? It never gets old for me. 🧡🤎💛 4mo
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Deblovestoread
O Brother, where Art Thou? | Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
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@dabbe

Two lists of three. Les Mis is my all time favorite soundtrack but I prefer the original play cast soundtrack over the movie so here we are.

#ThreeListThursday #TLT

All invited to play. You can go to Denise‘s page for a link to a survey, comment on her post or build your own board.

Texreader I ♥️ Les Mis soundtrack! But I do prefer the movie. But I love them all. 5mo
JenlovesJT47 These are great choices!! 5mo
dabbe The actual play versions TOTALLY count! I listen to the LES MIS play soundtrack all the time. In fact, it should have been in my choices! 😱 Thanks for playing and sharing! 🖤🎶🖤 5mo
lil1inblue Superb list! 🤩🤩🤩 And Les Mis - I wore out 2 CD's listening to this in high school. 🥰 5mo
ShelleyBooksie I wore out my c.d. of Oh Brother! 5mo
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TheBookgeekFrau
I, Robot | Isaac Asimov
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Eggs A classic 🤖 6mo
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Bookish_Gal
I, Robot | Isaac Asimov
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Oh My Gosh, this is a very well worded book. The writing style tells instead of shows, which I don‘t like, yet the story itself more than makes up for it. This is comprised of short stories. While issues are also popping up with the robots, nobody seems to really care. Because of how society “needs” the robots. This is an incredible book to be reading nowadays with how robots are becoming increasingly a part of our society.

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Bookwomble
I, Robot | Isaac Asimov
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I've never been one for physical activity, especially if it's to a practical end, so to relieve me from the tedium of mowing the lawn, we got a robomower!
In best Asimovian tradition, he's been anthropomorphised, and named Ian, after letters in his serial number. 🤖
I can take no credit for setting it up, which my practically-minded son kindly did when he visited yesterday.
Book and a glass of wine in the late evening sun? Don't mind if I do 😊

Leftcoastzen 👏😁wow ! 7mo
dabbe 🤩🙌🏻🤩 7mo
Lesliereadsalot How cool! 7mo
GingerAntics Hello, Ian! 7mo
CarolynM 😂 7mo
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