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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2163 KP) rated The Secret of the Mansion (Trixie Belden #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Meet Trixie, Honey, and Jim as the trio form a friendship and hunt for the treasure that is supposed to be in Jim's great uncle's old house.
This is a very favorite series from childhood on, and I just love meeting the characters again for the first time. They aren't quite themselves yet, and can be annoying as a result. Just know they grow stronger from their friendships by the next in the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-secret-of-mansion-by-julie.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This is a very favorite series from childhood on, and I just love meeting the characters again for the first time. They aren't quite themselves yet, and can be annoying as a result. Just know they grow stronger from their friendships by the next in the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-secret-of-mansion-by-julie.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
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Mar 18, 2018
Erika (17788 KP) rated Gringo (2018) in Movies
Mar 15, 2018 (Updated Mar 15, 2018)
I didn't know if this movie was going to be completely terrible, or completely hilarious. It was mostly hilarious. For starters, the cast was stacked. I love Charlize Theron in everything, and her character was a boss, and my favorite scene in the movie is when she's giving herself a pep talk in the car. David Oyelowo was so funny as Harold and he was so charming. Joel Edgerton was the perfect d-bag. I completely forgot Sharlto Copley was in this movie until he showed up, and his character was one of my favorites.
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Labyrinth (1986) in Movies
Mar 27, 2018
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Jennifer Connelly
Creepy Dark Crystal-esque Nostalgia with an Alice in Bowie-land feel.
I'm not going to say this film is great, it's actually just ok, but like Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Connelly seems to make everything a little bit better. My adolescent self will tell you much much better. The puppet work is fantastic, and of course it is with Jim Henson at the helm. Most people don't know this but it was a commercial flop. But since then has become a cult favorite, which is where it should be.
Connie (244 KP) rated Evil Apples: Dirty as ____. in Apps
Jun 14, 2018
Okay but not amazing
I like being able to play whenever I want, but there are a lot of people who either quit or get disconnected. Maybe I don't like this as much because I don't know the people involved, or maybe I just can't get into it. I don't know. It has promise, but I wish the games were bigger. Only playing with 3-5 people and then having 1 or 2 of them quit takes the fun out of it mostly. It's still promising, but definitely not my favorite.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Mad Men - Season 1 in TV
Jun 3, 2018
Mad Men is one of the first and only series I binge-watched. The first episode had me sucked in, after Don Draper's work day, for him to walk into his suburban home with the family that you didn't know existed until the last few minutes. It was so good, and I was hooked. I think that this season was probably the best, and gave us the gift that is Betty Draper shooting the birds in her nightgown. The costumes were period perfect, and Peggy was definitely my favorite female character.
lyeelia (1 KP) rated Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in Tech
May 29, 2018
I switched from android to iPhone and the Galaxy Note 8 marks my switch back. The phone is quick to load, and it just works wonderfully all around. I like the way the phone looks and fits in my hand. It's easy to use and there are a ton of neat tricks and apps that can be used with the S Pen, which is easily my favorite thing about this phone.
I've recommended it to several of my friends already and I don't think I'll ever go back to iPhone.
I've recommended it to several of my friends already and I don't think I'll ever go back to iPhone.
Amanda (30 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps
Jun 18, 2018
Best App to Track Reading & Personal Library Management
This is by far one of my favorite apps on my phone. I love using the app to keep track of books that I have read and books that I own. I also love the integration that the app has with my Kindle. It makes it easy for me to keep track of the books I have read and also to find new books that I am interested in. If you are a reader, you need to be on Goodreads.
Caity Cavanaugh (2 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps
Jun 18, 2018
Book works paradise
I love using Goodreads to keep track of all the different books I read. It is my favorite app, not just for setting and tracking goals, but for finding new authors, discovering new genres, and figuring out where a series starts. It has saved me hours and money by telling me in what order a series goes, as well as little inbetween stories to read. I love how simple and user friendly it is, and that you can sync it with your kindle
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Stephen King's 'Thinner' (1996) in Movies
Jun 19, 2018
Thinner... Lizard... Pimples?
This is one of those movies that I can watch over and over. But let me be honest I really could watch the scenes with Joe Mantegna over and over. He is so good as Richie Ginelli in this movie. His stereo-typed portrayal of a mob boss is spot on and so much fun to watch. He is my favorite part of this movie and I can watch his performance several times ina row.
All that being said it is a good movie and the ending is terrific.
All that being said it is a good movie and the ending is terrific.