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Haven’t seen the Handmaid series, but years ago I saw the film version, maybe that’s what put me off. Despite the all-star cast (Faye Dunaway), directing by German New Wave’s Volker Schlöndorff (The Tin Drum), and screenplay by Harold Pinter (Nobel), I didn’t find it memorable. Might be interesting if you compared the novel, film and series here.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099731/

I am a fan of Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro, though, as I suppose everyone is.

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I’m so glad that Bolsonaro is gone - for now! Your remarks on polarisation ion social media are wise. And for what it’s worth I think it is fine to be a moralist from time to time - issues of rights and respect are moral issues. We need to defend them. Thank you!

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