Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
Movie
Cosmic Entity, Galactus who consumes planets to sustain his life force, sends his herald, the Silver...
Bob Mann (459 KP) rated Litte Fires Everywhere in TV
Aug 23, 2020
This is an outstanding drama in the mould of Big Little Lies, and equally supported by an outstanding cast. Kerry Washington is Emmy nominated and justly so. But equally impressive is the young cast, particularly Lexi Underwood as Pearl and Megan Stott, who has a magnetic screen presence as Izzy and who I would predict great things for.
It’s a script that buzzes with uncomfortable racial tensions in these days of Black Lives Matters, and is gripping to the end.
I just hope that - unlike Westworld - they call it a day with this one perfect series.
Watch it!!
Cars 3 (2017)
Movie Watch
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of...
Ray (2004)
Movie Watch
Jamie Foxx stars as the one-of-a-kind innovator of soul who beat impossible odds to become a music...
Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated Django Unchained (2012) in Movies
May 14, 2020
I don't know. I just didn't really like this film. I didn't hate it. I just don't really care for it.
How To Get Away With Murder - Season 4
TV Season Watch
Season 4 of this drama series opens with Annalise (Viola Davis) and the Keating Four still coping...
The Perfect Mother
Book
Vanity Fair calls it one of the most anticipated books of the summer. Soon to be a major motion...
suspense fiction thriller
Vegas (725 KP) rated Litte Fires Everywhere in TV
Aug 7, 2020
It started quite slowly, and I almost gave up on it after the first episode, which, as with all of the episodes felt a lot longer than it was.
However, I persevered, and am glad I did.
The story progressed at quite a slow speed but it was a pace that suited it, the ups and downs of all of the characters and the changes to their lives are handled in a way to draw you into their lives without feeling rushed...
The two leading ladies Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon are fantastic, playing the two mothers in such a way that you never know which person is in the right or wrong, and who to side with, both win you over at different points of the story and their backstory flashbacks are equally well handled by the actresses who played their younger versions and give you a real sense of how they became what they are now.
The supporting cast are equally strong from Joshua Jackson as Witherspoon's husband, to the five children of the main characters there isn't a weak performance.
A powerful and moving story examining relationships, lies, sexuality, and loyalties there is a lot to take in, it's not an easy series to binge watch quickly, I had to do it only a couple of episodes at a time, but I highly recommend watching it, just don't expect laughs and an easy time...
It also has a great soundtrack which is also a bonus...
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Little Fires Everywhere in Books
Mar 19, 2020
I'm not sure there's much I can say about this popular book that hasn't been said before. I'm often hesitant to read hyped books, fearing a letdown, but I really enjoyed this one. It's mesmerizing, drawing you into Shaker Heights, as one event keeps leading to another, things unfolding before your eyes. Disaster, you know, is waiting right around the corner.
Ng flirts constantly with the idea of being different--Pearl, for instance, isn't sure she likes being different--and loves spending time with the Richardson kids, who seem so average and normal. There are others who are scared of being different. We see different ideas of conformity. And the thread of fires--big and small--real and metaphorical--throughout the entire novel. Ng is an excellent writer; I was really impressed with how everything tied together. She captures the everyday moments so well.
The whole book was incredibly compelling; I had not realized that there was a mystery element to this one, as Elena digs into Mia's past. I was fascinated, and I loved how real each of the characters seemed. The four Richardson kids are unique in their own way, and of course, Mia, Elena, and Pearl are quite captivating. The world-building and storytelling here is amazing.
Overall, this book is just fascinating. I was hooked from the beginning and awed by the excellent writing, as well. I'm extremely curious how this will translate to tv (and what liberties they will take with the story). 4.5 stars.