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To Catch a Killer

Emma Kavanagh

9.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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NO ONE KNOWS THE MIND OF A KILLER LIKE EMMA KAVANAGH. I've been watching you DS Alice Parr. I...

Mothergamer (1562 KP) rated Crazy Rich Asians (2018) in Movies

Jun 13, 2019

Entertaining (0 more)

Lead male character is not a good boyfriend in spots (0 more)

I did enjoy the movie for the characters and the story. The jokes were funny and I did find myself entertained. I also giggled at the aspects of the nosy aunties because my Filipino family is very much like that, always knowing your business or wanting to know. While I did like Nick, I found at times that he was rather a terrible boyfriend. For example, it seemed bad form to not tell Jessica that his family party would absolutely be a black tie affair or expecting her to be able to somehow get a ride to his house without really knowing where his family house was in another country. I know it's typical romantic comedy fare, but honestly if someone I was dating did that to me I would be pretty irritated with them. That being said, I did appreciate the movie for the engaging cast and the moments that had me smiling or laughing. It's a good, entertaining popcorn movie and has a lovely and cheerful optimism to it.

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Steve Fearon (84 KP) rated Lake Mungo (2009) in Movies

Sep 5, 2018

Lake Mungo (2009)

2009 | Horror, Mystery

6.6

(5 Ratings)

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Nice Documentary style (1 more)

Good performances in the main

Wonky Twists (1 more)

Slightly disappointing ending

Lake Mungo delivers some eerieness but outstays its welcome

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Lake Mungo is a found footage/documentary style hybrid horror movie that tells the story of a family whose 16 year old daughter drowns, but then continues to appear to her family and in footage and photographs in the local area.

Without wanting to spoiler anything, I will just say that the director manages to create a quite unsettling atmosphere, almost akin to that created in the first 3 paranormal activity movies, using CCTV footage and phone camera footage to add to the eye witness statements and interviews with the family.

The film is a little longer than it needs to be, the last section felt like it began detracting from the earlier scenes as they add a few last twists, but overall it is a well made film, with a strong sense of unease throughout.

Well worth a look if you like Paranormal Activity, and that style of film.

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Into the Deep

Aspen Winters

7.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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The Ocean hides many secrets, and my family has uncovered one of them.My name is Coralee Eldimire...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2318 KP) rated Sleep in Heavenly Pizza in Books

Dec 18, 2024 (Updated Dec 18, 2024)

Delilah’s Friends and Family are in Deep Dish

When Delilah and the staff at her restaurant cater a combined Hanukkah and Christmas dinner, Delilah is surprised to run into some family she didn’t know were in town. But the bigger surprise comes the next day when the body of one of the guests is found in a snow pile created for the snow sculpting contest. With her family and friends as the prime suspects, Delilah jumps in to clear them. But what are they hiding?

I always enjoy reading holiday books during December, and this one gave me plenty of Christmas vibes while also including Hanukkah, which was a great touch. The mystery unfolded a little differently, but still pulled me in and kept me turning the pages until I reached the logical climax. Meanwhile, the characters shine, with some nice growth for them and their relationships. There’s plenty of talk about food, and the four recipes at the end sound good. No matter when you pick up this book, you’ll find it delicious.