Coolest characters in literature: 40 greatest book characters
Jun 18, 2022 · 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.
Literature's greatest opening paragraphs - the best opening
Aug 28, 2023 · It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all …
The 20 greatest martial arts stars of all time, ranked - Shortlist
Jul 21, 2022 · With Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings set to bring kung-fu back to the big screen and Cobra Kai doing a fantastic job of showcasing karate on the small screen, and all ready to go into its third season, we thought it was high time we rated the greatest martial arts stars of all time.
The 53 best book-to-film adaptations ever, ranked - Shortlist
Oct 26, 2021 · Film: 1972 Director: Francis Ford Coppola Mario Puzo himself assisted on the screenplay for Coppola’s classic. Unsurprisingly, therefore, the film stays faithful to the manner and quality of the book.
The best Amazon Prime series (January 2025): Prime Video
Jan 3, 2025 · The beauty of Amazon Prime - and Netflix - is that these platforms breathe life into previously dead shows, like The Expanse. It's a show about what happens when humans colonise the solar system (spoiler: it ain’t great).
Best hip hop albums of all time: 50 classic hip-hop albums revealed
Nov 9, 2023 · It's the perfect time to celebrate the best hip hop albums and the best rap albums of all time. In 2023, hip-hop hit the grand old age of 50. It began with a birthday party in the recreation room of an apartment building, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, in the west Bronx, New York City, hosted by Clive Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herc.
The best NOW TV shows (January 2025): the best Sky series
Jan 6, 2025 · The entire eight seasons of Game of Thrones are on NOW and you should get watching before setting off on the House of the Dragon journey. Game of Thrones was the biggest thing on TV for years, focusing on the warring factions in Westeros that are all after one thing: to ascend the iron throne.
The best Haruki Murakami books of all time, ranked - Shortlist
Nov 5, 2024 · The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle represents arguably the ultimate Murakami. Through reading Murakami, you’ll learn about some of the surreal subjects he loves - vanishing cats, sexual enthralment, and mystifying women - all of which feature greatly here.
Best Spotify playlists: from easy-listening to celebrity curations
Feb 22, 2023 · There's much more to Spotify playlists than Discover Weekly and your annual listening round-up. Spotify makes some great genre playlists, handy if you want to try out something you might not normally listen to.
The best Rated R movies from the last 20 years - Shortlist
Sep 3, 2024 · Quentin Tarantino's revisionist take on WWII is an absolute joy. From the note-perfect opening scene, which lays the foundations for the blend of tension and humour that follows (for all the praise for Tarantino’s dialogue, those scenes where less is said are among his best), to the batshit cinema showdown, it's unhinged filmmaking at its best.