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MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Dark Places (2015) in Movies
May 18, 2018
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Mediocre adaptation from a book by Gillian Flynn. I couldn't fathom Theron's character, Libby. Yes she was young when the murders happened but she seems so detached and unemotional about what happened she just didn't seem believable to me. Also, by the end of the film I still didn't understand why she lied about the evidence she gave, why had she never visited her brother in prison when they seemed quite close when they were young, DNA and fingerprint testing was around in 1985 so how come this was not used or further tested in the intervening years re the gun and the neck of the sister? More holes than a sieve!
kirstyth (0 KP) rated No Such Thing As A Fish in Podcasts
Jan 30, 2018
Absolute favourite podcast
I absolutely love this podcast! It's funny and interesting and makes me think a lot about the world. I regularly listen to it on long trips or even as something to drift off to sleep listening to.
The only possible negative thing I could say is that while the occasional explicit content doesn't bother me, I have a 12 year old brother I'd love to recommend it to, but sometimes I feel some of the content in some episodes isn't appropriate, and it's difficult to tell which ones without listening to it first and making note.
The only possible negative thing I could say is that while the occasional explicit content doesn't bother me, I have a 12 year old brother I'd love to recommend it to, but sometimes I feel some of the content in some episodes isn't appropriate, and it's difficult to tell which ones without listening to it first and making note.
The Bob-Whites go with Miss Trask to visit her brother only to learn a legend of a vanishing pirate and that the family inn has become the victim of some vicious sabotage. Can Trixie figure out what is happening?
Another fun book in the series. Trixie and Mart’s fighting is worse than normal, and that does bother me. However, all seven of the Bob-Whites get to go, and the mystery is decent with some fun twists and clues along the way. A definitely must read for fans of the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-review-mystery-of-ghostly-galleon.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Another fun book in the series. Trixie and Mart’s fighting is worse than normal, and that does bother me. However, all seven of the Bob-Whites get to go, and the mystery is decent with some fun twists and clues along the way. A definitely must read for fans of the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-review-mystery-of-ghostly-galleon.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Snatched (2017) in Movies
Mar 20, 2018
Just plain bad
I'm starting to wonder if Trainwreck was a one hit wonder for Amy Schumer. This film is absolutely terrible. It doesn't start off well as it introduces Amy's character as such a detestable self obsessed person that you have no interest in her wellbeing and really can't stand her. So her development over the space of the film is wasted. There's barely anything truly funny in this film, most of it is just cringingly bad. The only decent scenes are those with the brother and the US state department agent, but sadly those are few and far between.
The only good thing about this film is it's thankfully short running time.
The only good thing about this film is it's thankfully short running time.
Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated All Signs Point to Murder (Zodiac Mystery #2) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
After attending her old friend Genevas wedding, Julia becomes embroiled in a terrible family tragedy. Genevas younger sister is killed the night of the wedding, and her brother-in-law may be to blame. Was it an accident, or something more sinister? Julia is determined to find out before the strain of the situation tears her friends family apart. Julia uses both her brain and her astrological charts to help her track down a killer. Full of suspects and secrets, All Signs Point to Murder is a quick-paced, suspenseful, and entertaining mystery.
NOTE: I was provided with a free copy of this book by Netgalley. All thoughts or opinions expressed are my own.
NOTE: I was provided with a free copy of this book by Netgalley. All thoughts or opinions expressed are my own.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2340 KP) rated Fairest of All (Whatever After, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Abby and her brother Jonah make a shocking discovery when the mirror in the basement of their new house sucks them through and they find themselves in the woods. When they keep Snow White from eating the poisoned apple, they must find a way to fix her story and make it home.
This was a short but delightful story that anyone looking for an early chapter book will appreciate. A twist or two along the way even surprised me. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.
I won this book in a contest.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/02/book-review-fairest-of-all-by-saran.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This was a short but delightful story that anyone looking for an early chapter book will appreciate. A twist or two along the way even surprised me. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.
I won this book in a contest.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/02/book-review-fairest-of-all-by-saran.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Goldenarrow74 (10 KP) rated Deadpool (2016) in Movies
Jun 3, 2018
Freddy Krueger and a topographical map of Utah
My 11 year old son is so chuffed that im letting him see this - his friend has an older brother so often gets to see 15 certificates. But nobody has seen Deadpool yet in his circle so he’ll deffo get some Kudos of his own.
I know that the violence and swearing won’t offend/inspire/distress him to copy anything.
Unless he learns to reheal and shoot like Mr Pool.
I know that the violence and swearing won’t offend/inspire/distress him to copy anything.
Unless he learns to reheal and shoot like Mr Pool.
Nickg24 (492 KP) rated Don't Let Go (2019) in Movies
Dec 20, 2019
Save me and I'll save you
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This is a real mind bending,brain teasing movie that I wasnt to sure about after reading some negative reviews but I'm glad I ignored them as this was a great little film.
A Los Angeles detective discovers his brother,sister in law and niece gunned down and murder.A little while after he starts getting phone calls from his dead niece,how can she still be alive?.After a while he realises that she is calling from the past and the murders havent happened yet.Can he help prevent them from happening at all.
This was a clever little film,not the usual stuff you expect from blumhouse pictures.Definitely worth watching.
A Los Angeles detective discovers his brother,sister in law and niece gunned down and murder.A little while after he starts getting phone calls from his dead niece,how can she still be alive?.After a while he realises that she is calling from the past and the murders havent happened yet.Can he help prevent them from happening at all.
This was a clever little film,not the usual stuff you expect from blumhouse pictures.Definitely worth watching.
David McK (3557 KP) rated Sherlock Holmes: The Voice of Treason in Books
Apr 12, 2020
At first, I must admit, I wondered what a Sherlock Holmes story that had not been written by Arthur Conan Doyle would be like.
And then I listened to this.
Set in the 'traditional' Sherlock Holmes setting of late in Queen Victoria's reign (in this case, after Reichenbach Falls) - instead of the more contemporary setting popularised by TVs Sherlock - this did take me a bit to get into.
However, it is impeccably produced and acted - even if it relies quite heavily on flashbacks - taking in such key characters as Sherlock himself, Dr Watson, Sherlock's brother Mycroft and Professor Moriarty, in a mystery around the kidnapping of the Queen!
(I was never taught that in school …)
And then I listened to this.
Set in the 'traditional' Sherlock Holmes setting of late in Queen Victoria's reign (in this case, after Reichenbach Falls) - instead of the more contemporary setting popularised by TVs Sherlock - this did take me a bit to get into.
However, it is impeccably produced and acted - even if it relies quite heavily on flashbacks - taking in such key characters as Sherlock himself, Dr Watson, Sherlock's brother Mycroft and Professor Moriarty, in a mystery around the kidnapping of the Queen!
(I was never taught that in school …)
You Really Got Me: The Story of The Kinks
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The Kinks are the quintessential British sixties band, revered for an incredible series of classic...