Runnin' with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen
Noel Monk and Joe Layden
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The manager who shepherded Van Halen from obscurity to rock stardom goes behind the scenes to tell...
No Limits: The Will to Succeed
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Michael Phelps is one of the greatest competitors the world has ever seen. From teen sensation in...
China Towns: Asian Cooking from Around the World in 100 Recipes
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In Western countries, the Chinese food eaten in restaurants is often a far cry from the dishes...
The Husband Criteria (The Lorings #3)
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London 1817 The primary aim of every young lady embarking on the Spring frenzy that is the Season...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2163 KP) rated Becoming Superman in Books
Aug 10, 2019
I picked up this book because I am an obsessive Babylon 5 fan. Those picking it up for lots of Hollywood behind the scenes stories will be disappoint, although we do get some in the second half. Instead, it is more a story of his family, their secrets, and how they impacted his life. At times, it is a hard read. JMS’s life for his first 20 plus years was not easy or fun. But, ultimately, this is a story of triumph as he works to overcome his baggage. It is a powerful story that proves where you start doesn’t have to be where you finish if you are willing to take responsibility for yourself, your actions, and your choices, something we need more of in our society today. I think this book will change my view of Babylon 5 the next time I watch it, something I need to do soon as I think knowing the man behind the story will make some things mean more and be even more powerful. This is not light reading, but it is powerful reading and worth the time spent in the book.
Stars in Dior: From Screen to Streets
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A love letter to the cinema from the House of Dior, featuring legendary screen actresses in...
Southern Today (21 KP) rated Pathfinder (2007) in Movies
Dec 26, 2017
Okay, I enjoyed this film but
A) it was very gorey
B) while the time line is linear because the environment is constantly changing it gets a little hard to follow
C)I see why this film, to my knowledge, wasn’t very popular when it came out in 2007. The pacing isn’t great for the average TV goer.
I am also unsure about how they portrayed vikings in this movie. Would they bring horses with them? Would they go to this extent when trying to settle a place by killing everyone and not taking any slaves?
The plot line was interesting if a bit slow, and if you enjoy fight scenes this could be a good movie for you.
Guinness World Records Blockbusters: 2017
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Roll out the red carpet for Guinness World Records 2017: BLOCKBUSTERS! It's virtually exploding with...
Kristina (502 KP) rated One Taste of You in Books
Dec 7, 2020
Two Weeks in the Midday Sun: A Cannes Notebook
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A paragon of cinema criticism for decades, Roger Ebert--with his humor, sagacity, and no-nonsense...