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Michael
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A books📚, films🎬, photography📸, music🎶, and knowledge📖 lover from Malta (Europe). I’m always happy to follow back and get to know people 😊.
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Gripping, stylish, intelligent!

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Gripping, stylish, intelligent.
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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A terrifically honest and heartfelt portrayal of a unique musical icon! Unmissable!

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November 4, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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I really enjoyed watching ‘The Martian’ (2015)! The science feels real, and the story keeps you utterly hooked. Highly recommended!☺️

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October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Dan Brown at its best... a great read!

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October 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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I absolutely loved One Battle After Another (2025)! What an amazing film!

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October 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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'The Body' (2001) is such a controversial, intelligent and thought-provoking movie. It has a brilliant plot about faith, doubt, politics and how fragile belief can be when it’s challenged!

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October 21, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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Watching 'Lord of War' (2005) felt like peering into a moral abyss. Cage’s charm made the horror of arms trading even more convincing, since he played the role with unsettling realism and conviction.

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Watching 'Lord of War' (2005) felt like peering into a moral abyss. Cage’s charm made the horror of arms trading even more convincing, since he played the role with unsettling realism and conviction.
October 19, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Set against the rich and turbulent backdrop of Bavaria, Germany, 'Memories of Recurrent Echoes' by Anton Sammut spans an entire century, from 1890 to 1990. With heart-stopping drama and powerful characters, it is a tour de force of historical fiction.

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Set against the rich and turbulent backdrop of Bavaria, Germany, 'Memories of Recurrent Echoes' by Anton Sammut spans an entire century, from 1890 to 1990. With heart-stopping drama and powerful characters, it is a tour de force of historical fiction.
October 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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One of my favorite sci-fi movies ever, especially for the themes it covers! Its exploration of human consciousness and potential is mind-bending.

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One of my favorite sci-fi movies ever, especially for the themes it covers! Its exploration of human consciousness and potential is mind-bending.
October 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Flight (2012) is an amazing movie, that I really enjoyed rewatching since it has such a great actor and plot 😊!

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An amazing movie, that I really enjoyed rewatching since it has such a great actor and plot 😊!
September 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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In my opinion, Spy Game’s (2001) suspense, strategy, and—most of all—the magnetic chemistry between Robert Redford and Brad Pitt is what gives this film that extra ‘edge’!

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In my opinion, Spy Game’s (2001) suspense, strategy, and—most of all—the magnetic chemistry between Robert Redford and Brad Pitt is what gives this film that extra ‘edge’!
August 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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This great quote is a daily reminder to self and all of us 😊🌻☀️💛: Take a deep breath, stay grateful, and remember—even the smallest step forward is progress.

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Be happy, not because everything is perfect, but because you can see the good in everything. 🌻☀️💛
August 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) — one of my favorite spy movies ever! Adapted from John le Carré’s brilliant novel, is, in my opinion, a masterclass in espionage. Gary Oldman’s George Smiley navigates betrayal and secrecy in a tense, cerebral thriller where nothing is as it seems. #cinema #movies
August 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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This is one of my favourite quotes from the brilliant author Anton Sammut, taken from his historical novel Memories of Recurrent Echoes. In my opinion, this masterpiece is a must-read for all historical fiction aficionados!

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'Beyond Man's knowing truth lies another truth unconquered' by Anton Sammut
August 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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“Rome wasn’t just a city—it was a living memory, carved in stone and whispered through fountains.”

― Anton Sammut, The Heirs of the Lost Legacy: A Modern Odyssey in a Forgotten Past

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August 3, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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“Raphael painted not just with colour, but with code—each brushstroke concealing a secret yearning to be understood.”

― Anton Sammut, The Heirs of the Lost Legacy: A Modern Odyssey in a Forgotten Past

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“Raphael painted not just with colour, but with code—each brushstroke concealing a secret yearning to be understood.” ― Anton Sammut, The Heirs of the Lost Legacy: A Modern Odyssey in a Forgotten Past
August 3, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael)
(March 28 or April 6, 1483)

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Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael) (March 28 or April 6, 1483) #RaphaelArt #RenaissanceMaster #ItalianRenaissance #RaphaelGenius #ArtHistory #HighRenaissance #RaphaelPaintings #ArtisticBrilliance
August 3, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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This quote always makes me reflect on what it means to be human. It captures the essence of 'Memories of Recurrent Echoes', Anton Sammut’s @antonsammut.bsky.social unforgettable historical fiction novel—a powerful reflection on love, sacrifice, and the courage to endure.

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This quote always makes me reflect on what it means to be human. It captures essence of 'Memories of Recurrent Echoes', Anton Sammut’s @antonsammut.bsky.social unforgettable historical fiction novel—a powerful reflection on love, sacrifice, and the courage to endure. #BookSky #Books #MustRead #love
June 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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'Sleepers' (1996) is a gripping legal drama starring Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, and Robert De Niro. The film explores childhood trauma, 'justice', and revenge with emotional weight and powerful performances. A haunting, unforgettable story.
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Sleepers (1996) is a gripping legal drama starring Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, and Robert De Niro. The film explores childhood trauma, 'justice', and revenge with emotional weight and powerful performances. A haunting, unforgettable story. #movies #filmsky#moviesky#Cinema#Film #FilmCommunity #films
June 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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'The Phoenician Scheme' (2025) is a delightful, Wes Anderson-esque gem. From its distinct visual style to its quirky characters and original storytelling, I enjoyed every second of it. I’ll rewatch it an infinite number of times!!!! (◕‿◕)
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June 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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June 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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“Smallfoot” (2018) is one of my favourite animated films. 😊 Its main themes of questioning inherited erroneous beliefs and daring to see things differently are an important reminder that echoes far beyond its snowy mountain setting! 👣❄️🗻
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“Smallfoot” (2018) is one of my favourite animated films. 😊 Its main themes of questioning inherited erroneous beliefs and daring to see things differently are an important reminder that echoes far beyond its snowy mountain setting! 👣❄️🗻 #Animation #Smallfoot #Cinema
June 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel is an artfully delightful and quirky film. Centered on the adventures of the charismatic concierge Gustave H. and his protégé Zero, it blends comedy, mystery, and melancholic warmth with Anderson’s trademark style. ( ◕‿◕)
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June 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. - Mark Twain

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All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. - Mark Twain #MarkTwain #Wit #QuoteOfTheDay #IconicQuotes #IronyAlert #Quotes #Humour #SuccessTips #ClassicHumour #LifeAdvice #CleverQuotes
June 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Power, my young friends, is nothing but fear in disguise. Those who seek power do so because they are afraid — afraid of their own insignificance, afraid of losing control, afraid of facing the truth about themselves.

Quoted from: The Heirs of the Lost Legacy, Anton Sammut @antonsammut.bsky.social
Power, my young friends, is nothing but fear in disguise. Those who seek power do so because they are afraid — afraid of their own insignificance, afraid of losing control, afraid of facing the truth about themselves. Quoted from: The Heirs of the Lost Legacy, Anton Sammut @antonsammut.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM