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Rei's Ecclectic CD Rack

Nirvana: Nevermind
Listening to Nirvana in my teen days would be my refuge from contained juvenile angst and hatred. (****)
Various Artists: So Amazing...An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross
Loved tracks like Superstar, Dance With My Father, So Amazing and Creepin'...A great tribute. Hope Luther's singing in heaven. (****)
John Legend: Get Lifted
Great fresh Rn'B crooning! Loved the songs So High and Ordinary People (****)
R.E.M.: Automatic For The People
original superb style, indulging lyrics, a legacy album from my fave REM! (****)
The Wallflowers: Bringing Down The Horse
The best country / rock album! Eleven worthy tracks to listen with sense and nostalgia. (****)
Robbie Williams: The Ego Has Landed
The best album of Williams. Full of anger and soul. (****)
Josh Groban: Closer
A highly recommended pop / classical vocal performance! (***)
Third Eye Blind: Third Eye Blind
A great alternative album and a fresh start for a newbie band. (***)
Michael Jackson: Dangerous
Go away with the controversies. Michael's still a legend! (***)
Norah Jones: Come Away With Me
Smooth and heavenly jazzy voice of Norah Jones.. (****)
Oasis: What's The Story Morning Glory
Superb rock alternative album from my fave Brit band. It's one of the greatest record of the 21st millenium and a certified gold classic of the 90s. (*****)
Various Artists: A Walk To Remember Soundtrack
Soothing music from Switchfoot, Jonathan Foreman and Mandy Moore plus groovy dance tune from Toploader! (****)
John Mayer: Room For Squares
Feel-good realities of life crooning from Mr. Mayer! (****)

My Greatest Movies of All Time

A Walk in the Clouds (1995)
I loved the vineyard landscape of this movie!
As Good As It Gets (1997)
Witty and light romatic comedy with touches of Jack Nicholson's infectious character.
Big Fish (2004)
The best fantasy tear-jerker movie from Tim Burton.
Braveheart (1995)
Freedom!
Cinema Paradiso (1990)
This poignant story reflects my personality as a film lover.
Forrest Gump (1994)
Tom Hanks is the best actor of all times.
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Psychological war movie in its Stanley Kublick tradition!
Life Is Beautiful (1998)
Roberto is a great clown and the movie is Original. A light holocaust movie at its finest.
Lost In Translation (2003)
Lots of critics dubbed this a their most boring movie. I dunno why I love it. It's a very sensible film. Maybe, I'm a boring person.
Misery (1990)
I read the book, I watched the film...Kathy Bates is the scariest villainess of all time.
Moulin Rouge (2001)
Hilarious, moving, and entertaining performances from Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. The best musical ever.
My Sassy Girl (2001)
Cheesy kimchi-movie..loved it.
Psycho (1960)
Remember "the shower scene"...nothing has ever matched the impact of the real thing! Hitchcock movie at its best.
Reality Bites (1994)
Winona Ryder, Winona Ryder and Winona Ryder. Do I need to say more?
So Close (2003)
A great emotional Korean action movie I've seen in years! Two thumbs up.
The Lion King (1994)
The best animated movie. Two thumbs up Simba!
Titanic (1997)
A great love story, gigantic in production and worthy of 12 Oscars.

Rei's Recommended Read

Anne Rice: The Tale Of The Body Thief
Gripping thriller from the Vampire Chronicles. (****)
Michael Cunningham: The Hours: A Novel
Bombarded me with tales of abandonment, torment, depression, untold love...but written with compassion. (****)
Nick Hornby: A Long Way Down
They discovered each other on their long way jump! Nice read. (****)
Paulo Coelho: Veronika Decides To Die
Very straight, insightful and brave. Coelho writes so simple and vivid with honesty. (****)
Irvine Welsh: Trainspotting
Choose life, choose a job...choose a fucking big television.. (*****)
Ayn Rand: The Fountainhead
Every architect should read this book. (*****)