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Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated Collision 2012: Obama vs. Romney and the Future of Elections in America in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Glad I read this. The author provides an entertaining and informative look at what went on behind the scenes in the many, <i>many</i> months leading up to the 2012 Presidential election. It is fascinating to learn exactly what the candidates and their advisers were thinking when they decided to take various actions throughout the campaign. It is also impressive that there is little, if any, bias apparent throughout. This is a must read for anyone that follows politics at all.
Liz Phair recommended The Emperor of Scent in Books (curated)
Erika (17788 KP) rated Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation in Books
May 17, 2018
So, this was billed as the 'behind-the-scenes' look at the war between Sega and Nintendo. Now, I'm not sure where all of the invented conversations came from, but they struck me as odd. I imagine they were made up... Which you can't really do for something billed as non-fiction.
It was an interesting story, and shows very much why Sega is non-existent, why Nintendo keeps hanging on, and Sony that surpassed them.
It was an interesting story, and shows very much why Sega is non-existent, why Nintendo keeps hanging on, and Sony that surpassed them.
Dean (6921 KP) rated The Cabin in the Woods (2012) in Movies
Aug 18, 2017 (Updated Jun 5, 2020)
Good cast (2 more)
Quite funny
Something different from most Horror films
Cool original Horror film
A decent twist to the old creepy cabin in the woods genre. It led to an unusual feel to the film though, it wasn't like watching a slasher film as you know something else is going on behind the scenes. It has a fair bit of dark humour to it as well. The twist does make for a more interesting film, so at least it tried something different.
The Craggus (360 KP) rated Fantastic Four (2015) in Movies
Apr 24, 2019
We're pretty much dining on ashes at this point, but here's my #review of Fantastic Four (2015)...
It’s pretty much impossible to comment on Josh Trank’s “Fantastic Four” without reflecting on and acknowledging the behind the scenes troubles which plagued the movie, as they directly impact the finished product. It’s riddled with problems in the story, structure and pacing while the characterisation is all over the place, squandering some of Marvel’s finest characters and yet…I didn’t flat out hate it....
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusFF2015
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusFF2015
Dean (6921 KP) rated Darkest Hour (2017) in Movies
Jan 16, 2018
Gary Oldman's performance (1 more)
Fascinating story
Powerful
A very interesting film about Churchill during the Darkest hour. He was hastedly put in place as prime minister, had a King who doubted him and his own war cabinet wanted to explore peace talks as the Germans advance on Dunkirk.
Gary Oldman will surely win the best Actor award at the Oscars for his amazing performance. This peek behind the scenes in the war rooms and Churchill in general at such an important point in the war is fascinating.
Gary Oldman will surely win the best Actor award at the Oscars for his amazing performance. This peek behind the scenes in the war rooms and Churchill in general at such an important point in the war is fascinating.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Enemies of the State (The Executive Office #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2021
3.5 stars
I liked the idea behind the story but it didn't quite have the emotion in it that I like for my mm romances. I didn't get pulled into the story and feel the characters emotions myself.
It was definitely something different with the president falling for a Secret Service agent and I really did like that about it. It has some prominent political moments and some good action scenes but I'm not sure if I've been drawn into the series enough to continue it.
I liked the idea behind the story but it didn't quite have the emotion in it that I like for my mm romances. I didn't get pulled into the story and feel the characters emotions myself.
It was definitely something different with the president falling for a Secret Service agent and I really did like that about it. It has some prominent political moments and some good action scenes but I'm not sure if I've been drawn into the series enough to continue it.
Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated I Was There Too in Podcasts
Jan 11, 2018
A peek behind the scenes of some of Hollywood's biggest movies
This is an awesome idea for a podcast and gives some fantastic insight into some of the most iconic movies of all time. The guests are always interesting and the stories that are told are fantastic to hear. The only negative to this show is that it uploads pretty irregularly. So, if you want to keep up with the show on a regular basis, it can be difficult to keep track.
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Lady Clementine in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Some women prefer to stay behind the scenes to help the men they marry achieve greatness. Others put themselves at their husband's side, and sometimes even move to the center stage in their own right. You will find out which kind of woman Clementine Churchill was in the biographical, historical, women's fiction novel “Lady Clementine” by Marie Benedict, and my #bookreview of this recently released book on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/01/10/more-daring-than-darling/
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Eeeeeeh!
Okay, sorry, but I never thought my wish would be granted for this book and I'm so thrilled I got to read it!
Alien is one of my all-time favorite movies and this book is an absolute treat to read.
It's a great behind the scenes look with wonderful pictures and illustrations!
Eeeeeeh!
Okay, sorry, but I never thought my wish would be granted for this book and I'm so thrilled I got to read it!
Alien is one of my all-time favorite movies and this book is an absolute treat to read.
It's a great behind the scenes look with wonderful pictures and illustrations!