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Amanda (30 KP) rated Chains (Seeds of America, #1) in Books
Jun 21, 2018
I just finished this work last night and I thought it was good, but I didn't think it was the greatest. I wasn't even particularly compelled to see if my library had the second work for check out (I usually avoid reading series, because then I feel inclined to read the entire series).
There were parts of the story that made me cringe in horror. There were parts that made me sad. The work moved me, but not enough to feel immediately compelled to find the second book. I placed it on hold, so I do aim to read it eventually just because...
I guess I was excited to read this book, but then got my hands on it and didn't see where all the hype was.
There were parts of the story that made me cringe in horror. There were parts that made me sad. The work moved me, but not enough to feel immediately compelled to find the second book. I placed it on hold, so I do aim to read it eventually just because...
I guess I was excited to read this book, but then got my hands on it and didn't see where all the hype was.
Erika (17789 KP) rated The Little Drummer Girl in TV
Dec 9, 2018
When it was announced that Little Drummer Girl was going to be adapted, directed by Park Chan-Wook, starring Alexander Skarsgård, I was so completely excited. Park Chan-Wook's Stoker is one of my favorite films, and Skarsgård is always good.
I feel like there was a high bar set by The Night Manager, another Le Carre adaptation, and this fell way below it. Every few minutes, my friend and I compared them... Little Drummer Girl was just boring. I feel like they could have easily updated it, since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is still alive and well.
Skarsgård essentially played the same character as when he lost his memory as Eric in True Blood. I like Florence Pugh, but her character was just flat for me.
I feel like there was a high bar set by The Night Manager, another Le Carre adaptation, and this fell way below it. Every few minutes, my friend and I compared them... Little Drummer Girl was just boring. I feel like they could have easily updated it, since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is still alive and well.
Skarsgård essentially played the same character as when he lost his memory as Eric in True Blood. I like Florence Pugh, but her character was just flat for me.
Vegas (725 KP) rated Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) in Movies
Mar 28, 2020
A family film that still has a feel good feel to it...
A trainee witch is looking after a group of children in wartime Britain when her final lesson in witchcraft doesn't arrive... What follows is a search for the final spell on a magical bed... Trying to stop a German invasion and a fair bit of singing and dancing...
Angela Lansbury stars, in a role far removed from the character that she would later become famous for and puts in a great performance as the novice witch...
A live action and cartoon film that works really well when the two bend together, and is just the sort of film to bring a smile when things are getting you down...
Angela Lansbury stars, in a role far removed from the character that she would later become famous for and puts in a great performance as the novice witch...
A live action and cartoon film that works really well when the two bend together, and is just the sort of film to bring a smile when things are getting you down...
The New Vegetarian
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This is Book of the Year 2016 in the Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. This modern vegetarian bible...
Mindfulness For Students
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Life can be tough. With so many decisions to make at such a critical time, it’s easy to feel...
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Those We Left Behind (DCI Serena Flanagan, #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I havent read any of Stuart Nevilles books before but I have heard good things so was pleased when I was sent an ecopy of Those We Left Behind from NetGalley and the Publisher - Random House UK / Vintage Publishing, in return for an honest review and I certainly wasn't disappointed.
My review can be found on my blog - http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/those-we-left-behind-by-stuart-neville.html - please feel free to stop by :)
My review can be found on my blog - http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/those-we-left-behind-by-stuart-neville.html - please feel free to stop by :)
Andy K (10827 KP) rated The Descent (2005) in Movies
Apr 16, 2018 (Updated Apr 16, 2018)
Claustrophobic paranoia!
Just thinking this film about young girls who decide it would be a good idea to traverse the depths of deep, unexplored caves gives me a knot in my gullet. The most compelling aspect of this film is the uneasiness you feel as the girls go deeper and deeper beneath the earth not knowing what they will encounter.
The set up is definitely better than the delivery, but a creepy horror tale worth recommending nonetheless.
The set up is definitely better than the delivery, but a creepy horror tale worth recommending nonetheless.
Chloe (514 KP) rated The Umbrella Academy in TV
Mar 5, 2019
Can't wait for the next season
This show had well developed characters who each had there own back story which really impressed me as it's something I feel only the best shows manage to do. This is one for people who prefer gore and/or superheroes.
I can't say much more without giving a way the plot but it's a series constantly full of surprises and trust me you will be surprised!!
I can't say much more without giving a way the plot but it's a series constantly full of surprises and trust me you will be surprised!!
Dean (6927 KP) rated I Feel Pretty (2018) in Movies
Mar 26, 2019
Reasonable feel good comedy
The trailer for this looked ok so I thought I'd check it out. Quite similar to Shallow Hal in many respects as a curvy girl gets a knock to the head and suddenly thinks she looks like a super model. While not hilarious there are a few laughs along the way. I think the critic's missed the point that confidence is attractive and people should worry less about looking like a photoshop model.
Peter G. (247 KP) rated Cargo (2017) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
Not a huge fan of Martin Freeman but he is great in this little movie about a family just trying to survive a strange virus that puts people into a zombie like state, cinematography is very good and you generally feel for him as he falls victim to the virus then struggles to re home his young daughter before he "turns"
Solid performances from the many small name actors, we need more like this from Netflix.
Solid performances from the many small name actors, we need more like this from Netflix.