
Rodney Barnes (472 KP) rated The Incredible Hulk (2008) in Movies
Feb 15, 2021

The Elements in Action by Theodore Gray
Reference and Education
App
‘One of my favorite science-based apps...The Elements in Action is easy to navigate and...

Early reading kids books - reading toddler games
Games and Education
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From creators of ABC Games featured by the Guardian! Turn your iPad or iPhone into a fun learning...

Glinda of Oz
Book
Peace, prosperity, and happiness are the rule in the marvelous Land of Oz, but in a faraway corner...

Navigating the Stars (Sentinels of the Galaxy Book 1)
Book
“The answer is no, Lyra,” my mother utters her favorite—I swear—phrase. No means I have...

The Wolf in the Whale
Book
'IMAGINATIVE AND COMPELLING' Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters Series THERE IS A VERY OLD...
Historical Fiction Mythology

Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated Coco (2017) in Movies
Dec 11, 2017
Little Miguel loves music. He has to sneak away to watch old recordings of his favorite musician Ernesto de la Cruz because the rest of his family thinks music is a curse. Following a mysterious chain of events (don't want to ruin it for you), Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead and must somehow find a way to get home before its too late.
The colors. Oh man, the colors. Vibrant, popping off the screen. It screams life even during the scenes in the Land of the Dead. This is one film I wish I would have seen in IMAX. The colors add an amazing pop, from the spirit animals to the city landscapes at night, making this one of the most beautiful animated films I have seen.
The colors alone are just a small touch to the overall creativity and originality behind Coco. The Land of the Dead is loaded with sights to behold, some you might miss if you blink. The attention to detail is spectacular from the cool bridge that guides the dead to the Land of the Living to the colorful spirit animals. I've seen a lot of movies and I haven't seen anything like this.
Not only are the visuals amazing, but the music holds its own as well, driving the entire story in an entertaining and powerful way. There are a lot of touching moments that revolve around the soundtrack. There will be musical numbers that make you laugh while others leave you with more of a somber feel. Maybe I cried a little. Maybe I didn't. You'll never know for sure. One thing I can say is this movie was about as touching as any I have seen this year.
Disney/Pixar is known for leaving you with a great message and Coco is no exception. Miguel was willing to follow his dreams at all costs, even if it cost him his life. How many of us can say the same? Another phenomenal job by Pixar. I give the film a 96.

Color by Numbers - Princesses
Games and Education
App
Let your young artist color in these enchanting princesses and heroines from here favorite stories...

Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated Now You See Her in Books
May 10, 2018
James Patterson has long been one of my favorite authors. I love how quickly I can get through his books and how enthralling the story usually is. I plan on listening to all of JP's standalone books through audio this year. I've gotten caught up with all the Women's Murder Club books and hope to continue to stay on top of those.
What really struck me about this book was Nina's ability to keep the secret for so long. For 17 years no one knew about her past or that she was even hiding in the first place. Her firm decides to take on some pro bono work with other firms in the city in a effort to exonerate people on death row. The first case she is assigned is quite personal as she is quite sure that the person who is in jail for the crime should not be. I wondered the whole time if she would be able to get through the case without having to reveal her true identity or if the past she left behind was going to come back and haunt her and her daughter forever. I great listen for this James Patterson book.
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