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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated The Stuff (1985) in Movies

Oct 1, 2020

The Stuff (1985)

1985 | Horror, Sci-Fi

6.9

(10 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Here we have an 80s horror that looks cheap, has a crappy sound mix, involves questionable acting from all involved, a lot of shots that feel like corners were cut, and a ridiculous premise, and it's pretty damn glorious.

The Stuff is wonderful low budget horror. The practical effects are brilliant, and the dialogue is so damn stupid. It's vintage Larry Cohen in short.

The only actual criticisms I have involves Paul Sorvino's character. Even in an over the top cheese fest such as this, his character is severely out of place, and the general fun of the film takes a bit of a dive when he's introduced, casual racism and all. Also, the ending sort of appears from no where.
Any other criticisms are good-bad criticisms. For example, a lot of the dialogue seems improvised, and it's awkward as fuck, but kind of adds to the overall quirkiness of this insane killer dessert B-Movie.

The Stuff is great. Also looks legit tasty.

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Peter Shephard (2822 KP) rated Cards Against Humanity in Tabletop Games

May 29, 2020

Cards Against Humanity

2009 | Adult, Card Game, Humor, Party Game, Print & Play

8.2

(114 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

Finding what actually makes friends laugh Dont have to have a drink to make it funny (but it helps) (0 more)

Some of the combos/cards need to be censored for some audiences (e.g. personal/family issues) (0 more)

Wonderfully wicked

Depending on the audience, this game will make or break the evening. Among most friends, and even family, it will be brilliantly horrible fun; sometimes, some of the cards need to be removed for certain situations - we've had to censor one game for a specific subject matter for a specific family member. This doesnt detract from the game, just needs a little forethought.

The game itself is both simple and brilliant, but pay attention to the age restrictions!! I cant imagine many 15 or 16 year olds playing this with family members!! (Although it would probably be hilarious with friends)

This is one of the games we regularly play when we are at friends houses, and often with a drink or two. Very good, and very wrong, fun!

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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Faceless in Books

Apr 15, 2020

Faceless

Martina Cole | 2020 | Crime, Thriller

9.0

(2 Ratings)

Book Rating

Eleven years ago Marie Carter was convicted of killing her two best friends. And she's paid the price. Now she is being released from prison. It's time to go home. But life has moved on, and Marie has nowhere to go. Her parents have disowned her; her friends have abandoned her; even her kids don't want to know. But some people out there are watching her, following her every move - they know that Marie Carter wants retribution . . .

Been a while since I read a Martina Cole and I forgot how brutal her books can be. Bringing so much mayhem into her characters lives. She has to be one of my favourite authors she makes everything hit home and so real. Your heart was lost to Marie from the start and the strong feelings you develop along the way reading this is like a rollercoaster. Only issue I felt it a bit drawn out in the middle but still a brilliant book.