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Doctor Sleep (2019)
Doctor Sleep (2019)
2019 | Horror
Originally, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to see this film. I'm not a huge fan of horror, but I am a fan of Kubrick's The Shining. I'm not a huge fan of Stephen King, his writing style is obnoxious to me.
Anyway, I had no idea as to what to expect out of this film. While it was long, it was nicely paced, and I was never bored. I thought Euan McGregor was a great Danny. The story line was interesting, and I liked the new characters introduced.
My favorite part was the end, when they returned to the Overlook.
Also, with the way it was shot, you could tell the director was a huge fan of Kubrick's film. The overhead shots were a good choice.
Overall, I really enjoyed the film. BUT, seriously, the recurring lady in the bathtub freaked me out for a few days and I made sure my shower curtain was drawn all of the way back.
  
Black Panther (2018)
Black Panther (2018)
2018 | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Obviously I've seen this film a bunch of times, but this last watch I looked at it from a political point of view and it showed the movie in a whole new light. I had to watch it most recently for a class and it really made me think about how much I didn't like T'Challa through most of it. I think he has great intentions but I think Killmonger does too. His methods are just flawed. It's really interesting, though, to see a film play more with the idea of a protagonist not being 100% good or an antagonist be 100% bad. I definitely felt for both Killmonger and T'Challa and I understand where they're coming from.

Other than that, I thoroughly love this film. I think Shuri is an incredible character and Winston Duke is a phenomenal actor. I'm really excited to see what the second one looks like and where they will take us next.
  
I have previously read one of Christobel’s novels - The Crooked House - which although I enjoyed I found it a confusing read and I felt the same way about The Loving Husband although there was less enjoyment with this one.

Full review on my blog - <a href="https://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/the-loving-husband-by-christobel-kent.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
  
A Man Called Ove
A Man Called Ove
Fredrik Backman | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.8 (28 Ratings)
Book Rating
I’ll be honest, it took me a few chapters to get in to this book. Once I did, I was hooked! Ove reminds me of my grandpa so much!! And that ending, I cried like a baby. You leave this book wishing that you had a neighbor like Ove living on your street. What an amazing, well written, real life character.
  
The Martian (2015)
The Martian (2015)
2015 | Sci-Fi
It wasn't a perfect adaption, but I still liked it, nonetheless. I had a problem with Jessica Chastain (but, I have problems with her in every movie that has her in it), she was wooden. Matt Damon did well as Watney, and the other supporting characters were great.
The BEST thing I overheard in the movie theater was 'is this a true story?'
  
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Stripped Down
Jade Allen | 2017
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great book I couldn't put it down, I was engrossed from page 1. Loved the plot, and characters, but my favorite is Jax. Jax is a Mechanic by day and stripper by night. Love this steamy read, I will definitely be reading more books by Jade Allen.
  
King of Scars
King of Scars
Leigh Bardugo | 2019 | Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Obsessed with anything/everything Barsugo touches
I won this book from a smashbox give away, and I was SO EXCITED. when it showed up it was a hardcover and not a paper back and the story line is so much better than I thought. I love the Grishaverse and how we are getting back with the characters from the original trilogy.
  
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Auburn (57 KP) rated As Old As Time in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
As Old As Time
As Old As Time
Liz Braswell | 2016 | Mystery
8
8.7 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
This story is published by Disney and has the Disney feel. I loved the contrasting between hearing about Belle's parents and how everything came to be. It really completes the story. I can't recommend this book more for anyone who loves a classic with a twist. On that note I think I may reread it just for a feel good book!
  
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The ErDoodles Show (17 KP) created a post

Mar 31, 2018  
New NXT North American championship design and match part 1:

I just uploaded a new video and I was going to do a full video but my footage cut off when I was recording so I have to do a second video.Sorry about that but I'll let you know when part 2 is up after I'm done recording:


     
The Walking Dead - A TellTale Games Series: Season 1
The Walking Dead - A TellTale Games Series: Season 1
2014 | Role-Playing
Really enjoyed this game from the start. The story is immersive and whilst there were a couple of characters I didn't care for, I found myself really drawn into each individual persons story. I live that each decision effects the rest of the game and because of that this is a game I will go back to a good few times.