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Alicia S (193 KP) rated A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2017) in Movies
Jan 31, 2018
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Charlotte (184 KP) rated A Mirror Murder (Jan Christopher Mysteries #1) in Books
Jun 22, 2023
It's all cracking off in 1970's London!
I love Jan, she's interesting and a pretty relatable character. She takes things in her stride and isn't from the conventional housewife mould.
A Mirror Murder is well written with a great description of how London looked and the particular aromas the city had back in the 1970's...... basically grim. It does make a good backdrop for murder and budding romance though.
Perfect for an afternoon read and the best part is that it's the start of a series, I do love a series! Even more so when there's already a few more ready to read so there's no waiting for the next fix.
I love Jan, she's interesting and a pretty relatable character. She takes things in her stride and isn't from the conventional housewife mould.
A Mirror Murder is well written with a great description of how London looked and the particular aromas the city had back in the 1970's...... basically grim. It does make a good backdrop for murder and budding romance though.
Perfect for an afternoon read and the best part is that it's the start of a series, I do love a series! Even more so when there's already a few more ready to read so there's no waiting for the next fix.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated The Kite Runner in Books
Mar 9, 2018
This is the story of a friendship between two boys in 1970's Afghanistan. When something horrible happens, it affects them forever. I loved the author's second book, but I found this one lacking.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-kite-runner-by-khaled.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-kite-runner-by-khaled.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated It Follows (2015) in Movies
Sep 21, 2017
A teen flick wrapped up in a John Carpenter film
There are many elements of 1970's and 80's horror films in this modern movie. From the panning cinematography and quietness of The Shining, to the virgin aspect of Halloween and Friday 13th. In this case, they've used the idea of sex to transmit a curse hence the plot is rather thin. And while the dream like quality is always eerie, the story wasn't strong enough to warrant a good rating.
MusicCritics (472 KP) rated Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out by The Rolling Stones in Music
Oct 12, 2017
What is beyond dispute is that 1970’s Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out is certainly the best live album the Rolling Stones ever recorded. For Stones enthusiasts, this newly unearthed bounty is essential and price should be no object
Critic- Sean Murphy
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.popmatters.com/review/116608-the-rolling-stones-get-yer-ya-yas-out-40th-anniversary-deluxe-box-se/
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.popmatters.com/review/116608-the-rolling-stones-get-yer-ya-yas-out-40th-anniversary-deluxe-box-se/
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Phantoms in Books
Jul 25, 2017
Flimsy story, almost comedic
While this story was extremely engaging for its genre and content, it started off with the mystery of a psychological thriller and ended up becoming like a 1970's hammer horror. It couldn't hold itself in the end and the description of the "thing" reminded me of a Sam Raimi style boring gorefest. A bit of a disappointment after 14 hours of listening.
Peter G. (247 KP) rated Dirty Harry (1971) in Movies
Sep 6, 2019
The iconic masterpiece that cemented Eastwoods Hollywood career, and was one of the 1970's best vigilante cop movies to boot.
He shares screen time with a 357 Magnum and delivered the "Do you feel lucky, punk" phrase that has become synonymous with cop movies since.
Not the best film in Eastwoods career but one that sticks out in pop culture and is enduring.
He shares screen time with a 357 Magnum and delivered the "Do you feel lucky, punk" phrase that has become synonymous with cop movies since.
Not the best film in Eastwoods career but one that sticks out in pop culture and is enduring.
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Miguel Covarrubias (143 KP) rated Time and Again (Time, #1) in Books
Apr 30, 2019
I love time travel stories, and this one falls incredibly short for me. This was written for a 1970's audience with a 1960's mindset. It doesn't do much for 2010's sensibilities. The themes are very lacking in their strength. The ideas seem a little haphazardly put together. I didn't like the main character, the plot getting up to the time travel was quite boring, the time travel itself was a bit intriguing. The whole motivations for the entire book were a bit suspect at best.
It was enjoyable which is why I gave it 3 stars. It, by far, is not the worst time travel novel I've ever read, but it certainly isn't the best. It's clearly middle of the road.
It was enjoyable which is why I gave it 3 stars. It, by far, is not the worst time travel novel I've ever read, but it certainly isn't the best. It's clearly middle of the road.