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Andy K (10823 KP) created a video about Bulworth (1998) in Movies

Jan 8, 2018 (Updated Jan 8, 2018)  
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The Cop's Apology

   
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Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) created a video about For the Boys (1991) in Movies

May 25, 2019 (Updated May 26, 2019)  
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The Apology Song

   
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Andy K (10823 KP) created a video about Road to Perdition (2002) in Movies

Feb 10, 2018 (Updated Feb 10, 2018)  
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You Would Like to Apologize?

   
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Debbiereadsbook (1421 KP) rated Ravished by the Rhubarb (The Rhubarb Effect #3) in Books

Nov 25, 2024  
Ravished by the Rhubarb (The Rhubarb Effect #3)
Ravished by the Rhubarb (The Rhubarb Effect #3)
JP Sayle, Sue Brown | 2024 | LGBTQ+, Paranormal, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Apollo doesn't like custard!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

I love reading weird stuff, and this series by Sayle and Brown hit the nail on the head every time!

Apollo thinks his mate rejected him, and tries to not be in Glass' company. But Glass did NOT reject Apollo, he was just overcome by meeting his mate. In an effort to get Apollo to talk to Glass, the pair are set up on camera duty, and Glass brings a bag of things. Turns out, the pride and or the bunch of rhubarb (which has a name but I can't remember it!) was sneaky and someone swapped the contents for some more adult toys!

What I am really enjoying about these books is that while they are a lot, and I mean A LOT of fun, there is some drama here too. In this book, Apollo thinks he can't have his mate, because he doesn't like custard. And, you really need to read the other books to get what I mean by "custard" :-p

There is a way round that, and the pride comes good with their ideas to see both Apollo and Glass happy. And they get VERY happy!

Red and Gordon are next and we might find out just who wants Red and more importantly, WHY!

4 absolute fun stars

*same worded review will appear elsewhere
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Apollo 13 (1995) in Movies

Feb 24, 2018  
Apollo 13 (1995)
Apollo 13 (1995)
1995 | Action, Drama, History
7
8.5 (38 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
A touching film based on the true story of the flight of Apollo 13. A great cast all give great performances and it is well directed by Ron Howard.
  
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Kyera (8 KP) rated The Hidden Oracle in Books

Jan 31, 2018  
The Hidden Oracle
The Hidden Oracle
Rick Riordan | 2016 | Children
10
9.1 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
Another fantastic book by RR. We are introduced to our new main character in perfect fashion. "Just another meat sack." Quaint Apollo, or should I call you Lester Papadopoulos? That is an amazing name and starts the book brilliantly.

Apollo is written just as well as RR's other character. The sun God is forced into a powerless mortal body and dumped unceremoniously onto the island of Manhattan. Into a pile of trash. He must undertake a series of trials and get the Oracles back under his control or else he will remain mortal... and Lester. Accompanied by a feisty, sword-wielding street urchin and a bitey peach spirit, Apollo fights for the future. Camp Half-Blood is sparsely populated, campers are disappearing and all forms of communication are on the fritz.

The world building is just as beautifully done as the other Olympians novel. The reader is introduced to myths creatures and gods. Recommended that you read the two previous series before Trials of Apollo. There are characters (like our beloved Percy) and gods/monsters that you either meet or are mentioned in passing and it would be beneficial to at least be familiar with them.

The character development is also well-done. Apollo is his usual self-absorbed self but he also experiences some brilliant moments of humanity. You root for his success and roll your eyes at him simultaneously. Margaret, Meg for short, is his sidekick and occasional friend. Apollo doesn't like to admit that he is actually fond of the little urchin. She immediately reminded me of Megara from Disney's Hercules, sassy, cynical, questioning. The entire time that I was reading I kept expecting her to betray Apollo to the "Big Bad" but have grown fond of Apollo as well and regret her betrayal.

In case you are unfamiliar with some of the terms or gods, RR has a handy glossary at the conclusion of the book. Highly recommended, as are all of RR's novels. Great for YA reader that enjoy witty writers, well-developed characters, mythology, adventures and just general awesomeness.
  
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Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Creed (2015) in Movies

Jan 16, 2018  
Creed (2015)
Creed (2015)
2015 | Drama
7
8.3 (26 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Apollo Creeds son
The next chapter in the rocky series brings us Apollo Creeds sin who wants to be a World Champion boxer just like his dad. He enlists the famous Balboa as trainer even though he dosent want to be. Balboa offer advice but, eventually agrees even though mom tries to talk him out of it. Training sequences followed by a ending fight. I think I know this story sort of

Fun fact Michael B. Jordan really got knocked out during filiming of this movie
  
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Lee Ann (116 KP) rated The Return: A Titan Novel in Books

May 24, 2018  
The Return: A Titan Novel
The Return: A Titan Novel
Jennifer L. Armentrout | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.8 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Oh Seth! It was great to gain insight into the way Seth thinks. Loved this book, catching up with Deacon and Luke, Apollo and others. Some very funny laugh out loud comments from Josie. But, man.. Seth!
  
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Lee Ann (116 KP) rated The Return: A Titan Novel in Books

Mar 13, 2018  
The Return: A Titan Novel
The Return: A Titan Novel
Jennifer L. Armentrout | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.8 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Oh Seth! It was great to gain insight into the way Seth thinks. Loved this book, catching up with Deacon and Luke, Apollo and others. Some very funny laugh out loud comments from Josie. But, man.. Seth!
  
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Debbiereadsbook (1421 KP) rated Shadow and Light (Arizona Raptors #3) in Books

Mar 30, 2020  
Shadow and Light (Arizona Raptors #3)
Shadow and Light (Arizona Raptors #3)
RJ Scott, V.L. Locey | 2020 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
best of the three!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is book three in the Arizona Raptors series. It says that it is not a stand alone and you should read books one and two first, however, I don't think its entirely NECESSARY, but it certainly would help. I have read those two books, and they were both solid 4 star reads.

THIS one, though, is a whole different kettle of fish!

I LOVED this book!

You feel for Henry. His life has taken a turn he didn't expect. The man who was using him, almost killed him. His money is all gone, and he is living in someone else's house, mansion, all by himself. His hockey is on the line, because of the accident and his mind is on a downward spiral.

Enter Apollo.

Apollo is the best friend of Adler, the man paying for the house, who is Henry's brother's friend. Apollo is at a loose end since Adler is all loved up, and Apollo needs some sun. So Apollo goes to Arizona to look after Henry while he gets backs on his feet and back onto the ice.

Apollo is just the kind of man Henry wants, but who would want a washed up hockey player who might go blind? Apollo clearly wants Henry, but he is supposed to be going home at the end of the summer. Can he let his heart take the break?

This one is my favourite of the three, it really is.

It had me crying in places, laughing in others. Shouting at the kindle, and cheering away. I wanted to wrap Henry up in cotton wool and I wanted to smack him upside the head. Apollo too!

There are numerous references to The Harrisburg Railers players and pop ups from all the major players and team from this series. I loved that.

The relationship between Apollo and Henry is slow and sweet, and I loved that. They grow into each other, you know, as the book progresses. It's beautifully written, and gave me so many feels!

Ryker Madsen is Henry's team mate, he plays the same line (although, to be honest, I have no idea what that actually means, I just thought someone MIGHT!) and HIS book was in the Owatonna U Hockey series. I did NOT like Ryker in that book. He does redeem himself in that series somewhat, but HERE? As Henry's best friend, that kid done good! So, as a totally irrelevent point, Ryker? I forgive you!

So, my favourite of the three so far, but I know there is one more out later this year.

5 stars

**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
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