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Darth Brutus rated Elemental

Elemental 5/10

1 year, 11 months ago

Darth Brutus added 1 item to Film Diary 2023 list

29.6. Not as bad as they say, but very mediocre. I think the director said in an interview that the story really is inspired by his personal experience of being an immigrant in a foreign country and meeting his wife. Most people aren't familiar with this kind of situation, which is probably why this film isn't doing that well in the box office.

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Darth Brutus rated The Mouse and His Child (Puffin Books)

The Mouse and His Child (Puffin Books) 9/10

2 years ago

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2 years ago

Darth Brutus rated The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid 2/10

2 years ago

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2 years ago

Darth Brutus added 1 item to People I find Inspiring list

Hernan Cortes remains one of the most divisive figures in history. Whether you find him inspiring or not, his incredible adventure and the destruction of Aztec empire remains one of the more fascinating stories I have ever heard. There's really more to the story than just the cliche "bad conquistador" thing. Many natives saw Spanish as saviors from the brutal Aztec oppression and human sacrifice. Cortes didn't just kill and enslave randomly like you'd think from reading the more politically correct history books today. Instead he formed alliances with the local tribes and led the united rebels to the heart of their hated oppressor. Even after the conquest the alliances mostly remained, and the loyal native tribes and kingdoms were granted special protection and privileges in the New Spain. Cortes himself remained absolutely loyal to his king even though he could've easily formed his own mighty kingdom with his native allies.

2 years ago

Darth Brutus rated Hernán Cortés

Hernán Cortés 10/10

2 years ago

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2 years, 1 month ago

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22.5. A short and precise history of Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro. This is incredibly well written book with lots and lots of fine details that couldn't be included today, including depictions of blood rituals, cannibalism, clash of cultural values viewed from the both sides, etc. Wonderfully entertaining and informative read.

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2 years, 1 month ago

Darth Brutus rated The Conquistadors

The Conquistadors 10/10

2 years, 1 month ago

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Like many other great boxers, George Foreman came from impoverished neighborhood and had to beat impossible odds to make it to the top of the world. During his youth he was known as a man people loved to hate, a legit tough guy and monster. After years of struggle he came back and beat the odds again by winning the world championship, this time as a seasoned veteran and reborn Christian with keen interest in helping and inspiring people, especially children.

2 years, 1 month ago

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2 years, 1 month ago

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2 years, 1 month ago

Darth Brutus rated Peter Pan & Wendy

Peter Pan & Wendy 1/10

2 years, 1 month ago

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13.5. Another crappy Disney-remake. I don't even care if these are bad or not, I just want to see how they screw these things. This was predictably bad, it had all the trademark screwups, they didn't care about the lore one bit, made it all gray and boring, made Wendy another Mulan etc. Lame and boring.

2 years, 1 month ago

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