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Kevin Phillipson (9943 KP) rated Joker (2019) in Movies
Oct 10, 2019
Joaquin phoenix (1 more)
Robert de Nero
Juat watched at the cinema thought it was rather good watching one man's desent into madness while society around burns around from corruption and greed Joaquin phoenix plays the Joker just right he makes u want to route for him both laugh and cry. With support from the likes of Robert de Nero which made think of a similar movie which De Nero did king of comedy. Anyway hod phoenix should get a Oscar nomination for his performance
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The White Tiger in Books
Jul 28, 2017
Frustrating and irritating
This story while being completely politically incorrect, as someone of Indian descent, I can say there are some home truths. No doubt corruption is rampant in India, however, I don't think Aravind Adiga has the right to sit on his middle class Oxford educated pedestal and lecture the working class masses for their aspirations. This should have been written from a naval gazing perspective, in the circles that Adiga is more familiar with.
Slightly astounded that this won the Man Booker Prize.
Slightly astounded that this won the Man Booker Prize.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Making A Murderer - Season 1 in TV
Aug 5, 2017
Not all the information is used so it may be slightly inaccurate (1 more)
Now a bit outdated after recent changes to Brendan Dassey's conviction
Incredible series, extremely well produced
While it is apparent there are documents left out of this series, it has been masterfully put together by the documentary's director. A true crime series following convicted criminal Steven Avery and possible misconduct and corruption claims against the federal government, it is absolutely gripping from start to finish. Definitely recommended.
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated Peppermint (2018) in Movies
Sep 9, 2018
Bad a**
This movie follows a woman seeking revenge for the deaths of her husband and daughter. She first trusts the system to find justice, but after corruption allows the individuals responsible to walk free she takes matters into her own hands.
This is a great movie with lots of action. She's constantly taking out gang members, and she has the police and the gang chasing her throughout the movie. The movie also challenges the viewer to question whether or not her actions are acceptable.
This is a great movie with lots of action. She's constantly taking out gang members, and she has the police and the gang chasing her throughout the movie. The movie also challenges the viewer to question whether or not her actions are acceptable.
Dean (6921 KP) rated Line of Duty - Season 1 in TV
Sep 27, 2019
Some good actors (1 more)
Plenty of twists
Interesting cop drama
After recently watching Bodyguard I'd thought I'd check this out as it was written by the same person. I've heard great reviews about this for a while, good to see all 4 series available on Netflix. This is a short 5 episode series that mainly follows the Police anti-corruption team. There are plenty of twists and action along the way as the stakes get higher. If you have missed it so far check it out.
Ross (3282 KP) rated Squeeze Me in Books
Oct 13, 2020
It's hard to satirise the most absurd president in history
I received a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am quite a big fan of Carl Hiaasen, having discovered his quirky corrupt Floridian crime novels as a recommendation for fans of Chris Brookmyre. His books are filled with pollution, government corruption, and bizarre things happening to extreme characters.
Squeeze Me follows the strange disappearance of a rich old fan of the president (who isn't explicitly named but is a bulky chap who likes a tanning bed and has a younger, more attractive wife) at one of her many charity balls near her winter Florida home. Coincidentally, pest control expert Angie Armstrong is asked to dispose of a large, engorged python from the property. There then follows a rollicking tale of cover-ups, dodgy gangsters, racial intolerance, extra-marital affairs and murder, and a small appearance from everyone's favourite governor-turned-hobo-eco-terrorist.
This book is fairly typical of Hiaasen, with all the different characters crossing paths through unlikely events and plots. However, his books are famed for their extreme, unbelievable bad guys: the hoods hired to do a corrupt supposedly honest businessman/government official's dirty work. We have had someone in the past whose hand was bitten off and replaced with a weed-whacker, someone who was hooked on steroids and raped by a dolphin etc. This book is sadly lacking of such characters, as all the bad guys are fairly textbook thugs or criminals.
Also, Hiaasen readers are used to the unbelievable corruption at the hands of government officials, but when the real life president is so corrupt and unethical, any such corruption will struggle in comparison to the real thing. The president is more of a bumbling oaf who hires one man purely to service his sunbeds, another as a body double to test them out before he uses them. His racial hatred of non-North Americans is present, but becomes a small part of his character here.
This is a book about the bizarre adulation towards the president in those who are in his outer inner circle and clamouring for his attention, and the industry that builds up around them.
It is a little bit of a letdown from Hiaasen's best work, but still a great crime and corruption caper.
I am quite a big fan of Carl Hiaasen, having discovered his quirky corrupt Floridian crime novels as a recommendation for fans of Chris Brookmyre. His books are filled with pollution, government corruption, and bizarre things happening to extreme characters.
Squeeze Me follows the strange disappearance of a rich old fan of the president (who isn't explicitly named but is a bulky chap who likes a tanning bed and has a younger, more attractive wife) at one of her many charity balls near her winter Florida home. Coincidentally, pest control expert Angie Armstrong is asked to dispose of a large, engorged python from the property. There then follows a rollicking tale of cover-ups, dodgy gangsters, racial intolerance, extra-marital affairs and murder, and a small appearance from everyone's favourite governor-turned-hobo-eco-terrorist.
This book is fairly typical of Hiaasen, with all the different characters crossing paths through unlikely events and plots. However, his books are famed for their extreme, unbelievable bad guys: the hoods hired to do a corrupt supposedly honest businessman/government official's dirty work. We have had someone in the past whose hand was bitten off and replaced with a weed-whacker, someone who was hooked on steroids and raped by a dolphin etc. This book is sadly lacking of such characters, as all the bad guys are fairly textbook thugs or criminals.
Also, Hiaasen readers are used to the unbelievable corruption at the hands of government officials, but when the real life president is so corrupt and unethical, any such corruption will struggle in comparison to the real thing. The president is more of a bumbling oaf who hires one man purely to service his sunbeds, another as a body double to test them out before he uses them. His racial hatred of non-North Americans is present, but becomes a small part of his character here.
This is a book about the bizarre adulation towards the president in those who are in his outer inner circle and clamouring for his attention, and the industry that builds up around them.
It is a little bit of a letdown from Hiaasen's best work, but still a great crime and corruption caper.
The Craggus (360 KP) rated Sorry to Bother You (2018) in Movies
Dec 6, 2018
Sorry To Bother You (2018) has nothing to apologise for. #Review
Boots Riley’s absurdist, pitch-black satire may just end up becoming one of the most important and resonant films of our time. Not because its concerned particularly with the topical venality of Trumpism and the ongoing corruption of western political discourse but because it looks beyond these deplorable but ultimately transient phases at the bigger societal picture and savages the superficiality of a social media-driven world sleepwalking into a voluntary corporatocracy....
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusSTBY
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusSTBY
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Hitler's Secret in Books
May 31, 2020
Exhilarating
Pace. This book has it, the most brilliant, non stop, don't put the book down pace. Despite finding WW2 fascinating I never thought of liking a spy thriller set then but actually it worked incredibly. Imagine being an enemy in an evil fascist state full of vile nazis and corruption, it is tense from start to finish, never letting up easing off. It will have your heart racing and reading just one more chapter every time. Extraordinarily exhilarating, Hitlers Secret is better than Bond.
Ross (3282 KP) rated Before They are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two in Books
Nov 29, 2017
The story continues as Glokta travels to defend the far off empire state of Dagoska from siege (and further rooting out corruption along the way) and the band of travellers head to the edge of the world. The best of the action takes place in the North where the empire is looking to teach the savage Northman a lesson - something that does not go well as a large, poorly prepared army meet a smaller collection of epic warriors afraid of nothing.
Definitely book 2 of a trilogy, this book keeps the story moving along, allows some of the characters to develop but with a little let down at the end.
Definitely book 2 of a trilogy, this book keeps the story moving along, allows some of the characters to develop but with a little let down at the end.
Amber Tucker (13 KP) rated House of Ravens (The Nightfall Chronicles, #2) in Books
Jan 9, 2018
Hopefully you have read Book 1 Court of Nightfall, it explains how far our lead heroine has come.
Scarlett is living a double life. Infiltrating the organization from the inside to bring corruption to its knees, she walks a fine line. Nightfall is the inner Scarlett let out to mete Justice. With a demanding schedule as a new Initiate she tries to balance training and her classes to move up in the ranks and saving innocents in their time of need.
Tears and Laughter, Warm Fuzzy Feelings and Heartache. You will feel those and more in this book. Can't wait to read Book 3!!!
Scarlett is living a double life. Infiltrating the organization from the inside to bring corruption to its knees, she walks a fine line. Nightfall is the inner Scarlett let out to mete Justice. With a demanding schedule as a new Initiate she tries to balance training and her classes to move up in the ranks and saving innocents in their time of need.
Tears and Laughter, Warm Fuzzy Feelings and Heartache. You will feel those and more in this book. Can't wait to read Book 3!!!