The 10 longest novels ever written - Shortlist
WEBJun 6, 2018 — We list below the ten longest, most epic novels ever created. Naturally, opinion is sometimes divided on how exactly to measure length - pages, words, or even characters, so it’s an approximate guide - however, if you ever manage to get all the way through even one of these, you have our eternal respect. 10. Ponniyin Selvan/The Son of …
The 13 most dangerous men in the world right now - Shortlist
WEBNov 28, 2016 — Who: Semion Mogilevich – Ukranian-born crime boss believed to be the "boss of bosses" of most Russian Mafia syndicates in the world, who operates without borders. Where: Russia. What he wants: Money and power. What he does: Drug trafficking, trading nuclear material, contract murders, and international prostitution.
The 45 most powerful literary quotes of all time - Shortlist
WEBSep 11, 2023 — The most powerful literary quotes from famous books, poems and plays have the ability to stop you in your tracks. Whether you're hunting for the perfect sentiment to use in a speech or hoping to discover a bit of inspiration to get you through a difficult time, we highly recommend leafing through some of the greatest creative works of art.
Best movies of the 2000s: 39 best films of the 2000s, ranked
WEBFeb 24, 2023 — Return of the King won all 11 Oscar it was nominated for, putting it level with Ben Hur and Titanic. Giant battles, spellbinding storylines and heroic figures - Return Of The King had it all. Plus, the word “the” is in the title an impressive four times. Quite an achievement. Image Credit: New Line Cinema.
Science has named the 10 most handsome men in the world
WEBJul 28, 2017 — George Clooney. Shocker! Other scientifically handsome men included Brat Pitt, Harry Styles, Idris Elba and Zayn Malik, as if we needed science to tell us that. Ryan Gosling has the most scientifically handsome nose, apparently, with Harry Styles taking the top spot for eyes and chin and David Beckham beating everyone else for “the most ...
The best Oasis songs of all time, ranked - Shortlist
WEBAug 27, 2024 — 2. Don’t Look Back in Anger. Listen now on Amazon. 1996. Writer: Noel Gallagher. Few Oasis songs show off Gallagher’s John Lennon obsession more than Don’t Look Back in Anger. From the mellotron strings to the Imagine-indebted piano intro and the round glasses Noel wears in the music video, it’s all there to see.
The best 70s movies: the 43 best movies of the 1970s - Shortlist
WEBNov 8, 2023 — After Jaws showcased just what mainstream audiences were looking for in the 70s, George Lucas took the idea of a blockbuster one step further. He decided to create a franchise. In the original, and arguably best, of his ground-breaking space operas, Lucas perfectly sets up a thrilling and totally unique universe that was like nothing cinemagoers had ever seen up until that point.
The 20 greatest martial arts stars of all time, ranked - Shortlist
WEBJul 21, 2022 — 5. Tony Jaa. The heir to Bruce Lee’s throne forgoes wires and stunt doubles, giving his fight scenes a bruising ultra-realism. Raised in rural Thailand, Jaa watched martial arts movies, practised in his father’s rice paddy and eventually mastered taekwondo, muay thai, aikido, krabi krabong, judo and jiu-jitsu.
Best Sega Mega Drive games, ranked: all-time Genesis greats
WEBFeb 17, 2023 — Best Mega Drive games. 1. Streets of Rage II. Buy the cart at Amazon. Release date: 1992. Yes, Streets of Rage was good - really good. Its sequel gave the title a killer edge: more moves, including individual specials, physical handicaps to overcome and balance out, and the lethal katana. Best fact: The original Japanese tightly doesn't muck ...
The 53 best book-to-film adaptations ever, ranked - Shortlist
WEBOct 26, 2021 — The best book-to-film adaptations ever. 1. The Godfather (Mario Puzo) Buy the Godfather trilogy at Amazon. 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.