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Cliffwood, NJ, United States
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Publishing/production pro. I read alot. 90% of my brain is song lyrics.

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The Rhythm Section (2019)
Movies
The Rhythm Section (2019)
5.2 (9 Ratings)
The Invisible Man (2020)
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The Invisible Man (2020)
7.5 (45 Ratings)
The Hunt (2020)
Movies
The Hunt (2020)
7.4 (26 Ratings)
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)
Movies
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)
7.0 (65 Ratings)
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
8.6 (39 Ratings)
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
TV
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
8.6 (5 Ratings)
Spenser Confidential (2020)
Movies
Spenser Confidential (2020)
7.1 (18 Ratings)
The Wife Who Knew Too Much
Books
The Wife Who Knew Too Much
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Horror Stories: A Memoir by Liz Phair
Books
Horror Stories: A Memoir by Liz Phair
5.0 (1 Ratings)
The New Husband
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The New Husband
7.7 (3 Ratings)
Joker (2019)
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Joker (2019)
8.5 (147 Ratings)
You Are Not Alone
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You Are Not Alone
7.6 (5 Ratings)
Ford v Ferrari (aka Le Mans '66) (2019)
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Ford v Ferrari (aka Le Mans '66) (2019)
8.6 (39 Ratings)
The Rise of Magicks (Chronicles of The One #3)
Books
The Rise of Magicks (Chronicles of The One #3)
5.5 (2 Ratings)
6 Underground (2019)
Movies
6 Underground (2019)
6.9 (35 Ratings)
The Kitchen (2019)
Movies
The Kitchen (2019)
6.1 (18 Ratings)
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated The Rhythm Section (2019) in Movies

Apr 27, 2020  
The Rhythm Section (2019)
The Rhythm Section (2019)
2019 | Action, Drama, Mystery
4
5.2 (9 Ratings)
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The best parts are in the trailer.
Literally.
I wanted this to be good. It just wasn't. Blake Lively was fine. Jude Law was fine. The story, however, not so much. Dragged a bit as well. 👎
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated The Invisible Man (2020) in Movies

Mar 30, 2020 (Updated Mar 30, 2020)  
The Invisible Man (2020)
The Invisible Man (2020)
2020 | Horror, Sci-Fi
9
7.5 (45 Ratings)
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As another reviewer pointed out ( @Dean, I believe), this immediately reminded me of @Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) - but that makes sense as they're both about controlling, abusive husbands.

I never really cared one way or the other about Elisabeth Moss, however having enjoyed her performance in @The Kitchen (2019), I was very much looking forward to seeing what she could do with this movie - and she did not disappoint; she was entirely believable as the terrified, battered wife. And it was SO FRUSTRATING when other characters didn't believe her.

The concept is terrifying when you think about it - that an abuser has figured out how to be invisible in order to continue the abuse? *shudder* That alone is horror enough.
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated The Hunt (2020) in Movies

Mar 30, 2020  
The Hunt (2020)
The Hunt (2020)
2020 | Action, Horror, Thriller
9
7.4 (26 Ratings)
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I really, really enjoyed this movie. Unfortunately, in these dark times, I have zero problem believing the humans hunting humans concept.

Betty Gilpin can do no wrong. She is AMAZING here. 👏👏
Super dark humor throughout, really well done.
VERY violent - though if you didn't expect violence going into a film called "The Hunt," I don't know what to tell you.
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) in Movies

Mar 30, 2020  
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)
2020 | Action, Adventure, Crime
8
7.0 (65 Ratings)
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This movie was so much fun. A wild ride from start to finish. The jumpy storytelling didn't really bother me, because I imagine that's what it's like inside Harley Quinn's brain. 😁 Margot Robbie is delightful. Rosie Perez is slightly annoying, as she is in everything she's in, IMO. And they really didn't need to pound into our heads over and over again that Harley and the Joker broke up and she's on her revenge tour. We got it.
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Mar 12, 2020  
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark in Podcasts

Mar 12, 2020  
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Comedy
9
8.6 (39 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
This was the first podcast I listened to when I decided "hey, maybe I'll give podcasts a shot," and I was immediately hooked. The stories are interesting, and I enjoy the way the hosts relate them. And speaking of the hosts: Karen and Georgia are HILARIOUS, and 100% the kind of women I'd want to have a drink with.
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist in TV

Mar 10, 2020 (Updated Mar 10, 2020)  
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
2020 | Comedy, Musical
9
8.6 (5 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
Surprisingly delightful!
Though I have loved musical TV shows in the past (Glee, Smash, etc.), I was very iffy about this show when I first heard about it, was still iffy as I was getting ready to record the first episode on my DVR. I've now watched 5 episodes, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. It's completely different from everything else I'm currently watching - refreshingly so.

However, this is no lighthearted comedic musical show. No, this show hits you right in the heart with some absolutely gut-wrenching emotional numbers. They deal with some very heavy subject matter (suicide, debilitating neurological disease, depression) in a beautiful way, and I have found myself tearing up more than once in the first 5 episodes. The first time Zoey's dad sings to her? BAWLING. 😭

The beauty of this show, though, is in the switch from emotional/sad to happy/fun and back again. You know the songs. The humor is spot-on and will make you literally laugh out loud at times. The actors are all terrific, particularly Lauren Graham and Peter Gallagher - and I'll admit I don't think I knew that either one of them could sing prior to this. Jane Levy is adorable and the perfect actress for this role. Alex Newell, as Zoey's trans neighbor, Mo, is simultaneously hilarious and inspiring.

I truly hope NBC renews this show. I'm in for the long haul. 🎵
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated Spenser Confidential (2020) in Movies

Mar 10, 2020 (Updated Mar 10, 2020)  
Spenser Confidential (2020)
Spenser Confidential (2020)
2020 | Action, Crime, Drama
8
7.1 (18 Ratings)
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Post Malone....why? (1 more)
The title.
Well this was 100% better than I thought it would be. A ton of action, some decent humor, and a plot that actually made sense. They definitely left it open for a second installment, which I'll happily watch.

I have only two complaints.
1. The title really didn't do it any favors. It's better than its title. Perhaps they'll fix that with the second installment I'm assuming will happen, instead of doing something like "Spenser Confidential 2: Even More Confidential."
2. I do not like Post Malone. Like at all. I've never been a fan of his music, and I feel like I always want to punch him in the face. I cringed every time he was on screen.
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