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The Craggus (360 KP) rated Cold Pursuit (2019) in Movies
Mar 5, 2019
Cold Pursuit (2019) isn't worth following
Hardly the frozen “Taken” we were promised by the marketing, this remake of the director’s own 2014 film "Kraftidioten" has moments of sublime black humour but is too disjointed, derivative and haphazard to do justice to its cast or premise...
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FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusColdPursuit
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Rodin's Lover in Books
Oct 5, 2020
This beautifully rendered story is about Camille Claudel, the woman who inspired and challenged Auguste Rodin's talent and emotions, with a level of passion and genius all her own. Read my review of this amazing historical fiction novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/11/04/the-cast-and-curse-of-genius/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated White Tiger on Snow Mountain in Books
Oct 7, 2020
In this collection of 13 deeply personal short stories, David Gordon delves into both the absurd and the intense sides of being just what he is, a writer. Read my review of this lovely compilation of short stories here http://drchazan.blogspot.com/2014/09/stories-that-reveal-much-but-say-little.html
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Instructions for a Heatwave in Books
Oct 7, 2020
O'Farrell once again proves that she's a master of character development. The tenuous relationships of this family unfold like a flower coming into bloom, and is certainly well worth the read. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/08/10/steaming-open-a-familys-pandoras-box/
Sztokman's extremely compelling study of the growing worldwide phenomenon of the marginalization of women uses Israel as its test case to prove how religious fundamentalism is more insidious than we can imagine. Read my review of this excellent book here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/09/16/the-masters-of-misogyny/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Cutting Room in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Just so you know, this book isn't about motion picture film editing, it is about crime, pornography, erotica, sex, and money with a mystery thrown in for good measure. You can read my full review of this book here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/11/22/a-slice-of-glasgows-darker-corners/
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Neighbors (2014) in Movies
Oct 5, 2017
Playing the regular family man once again, Rogen's comic credentials are well known at this point but his shtick is as funny as ever, with Byrne proving to be an excellent foil.
Critic- Amon Warmann
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.cine-vue.com/2014/05/film-review-bad-neighbours.html
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.cine-vue.com/2014/05/film-review-bad-neighbours.html
MusicCritics (472 KP) rated Hndrxx by Future in Music
Jun 28, 2017
HNDRXX is Future’s most glossy effort since 2014’s Honest, but has received marginally less criticism than that breakthrough effort, with listeners and pundits praising its expansive production and Future’s melodic emoting
Critic- Preezy
Original Scor: 8 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2017/03/future-hndrxx-album-review/
Original Scor: 8 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2017/03/future-hndrxx-album-review/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Perfect Mother in Books
Oct 7, 2020
What would you do if your daughter were half a world away and accused of murder? Could you be the perfect mother, supportive and believing, even when things don't add up? Read my review of this mystery/character study novel, here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/11/18/a-mother-and-a-mystery/