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tapestry100 (306 KP) rated I Hate Fairyland, Vol 2: Fluff My Life in Books
Aug 2, 2017
Picking up directly where the first volume leaves off, this volume of I Hate Fairyland, with Gert now Queen of Fairyland, and that goes about as well as you'd expect. She is eventually ousted from the throne and continues her search for a way home, dragging the unfortunate Larry along the way.
While Scottie Young's writing is still funny and his art is as madcap as ever (and Jean-Francois Beaulieu's eye-popping colors are eye-popping!), this volume was far more episodic than the previous story arc, with each issue more or less playing out the same scenario each time: Gert finds a "new" way home each issue, which of course turns out not to be a way home and then she fights her way out of the situation in the usual bloodbath, end of issue. The final issue of the collection does offer an interesting post-apocalyptic view of Fairyland, but it's actually not made clear whether the series is continuing after this volume (which there will be after a short break until the monthly series picks back up again in March), so the casual reader may be confused about whether this is actually the close of the series.
I'll be picking up the next collection of the series for sure, regardless of the slight disappointment that came with this issue, because I Hate Fairyland is still one of the most original comics that I've read in a long time.
While Scottie Young's writing is still funny and his art is as madcap as ever (and Jean-Francois Beaulieu's eye-popping colors are eye-popping!), this volume was far more episodic than the previous story arc, with each issue more or less playing out the same scenario each time: Gert finds a "new" way home each issue, which of course turns out not to be a way home and then she fights her way out of the situation in the usual bloodbath, end of issue. The final issue of the collection does offer an interesting post-apocalyptic view of Fairyland, but it's actually not made clear whether the series is continuing after this volume (which there will be after a short break until the monthly series picks back up again in March), so the casual reader may be confused about whether this is actually the close of the series.
I'll be picking up the next collection of the series for sure, regardless of the slight disappointment that came with this issue, because I Hate Fairyland is still one of the most original comics that I've read in a long time.
gayga (2127 KP) rated Breakfast in America by Supertramp in Music
Feb 27, 2019
It’s da bomb!!
So many great tunes on this album. Supertramp is one of those prog rock groups that everyone knows a tune from, but couldn’t tell you the bands name.
Everyone knows the single Breakfast in America and The Logical Song nut there’s so much more to the album than just those 2 songs.
My favourite song is Take The Long Way Home, lots of harmonica and bouncy piano. The whole album is worth a nosey!
Everyone knows the single Breakfast in America and The Logical Song nut there’s so much more to the album than just those 2 songs.
My favourite song is Take The Long Way Home, lots of harmonica and bouncy piano. The whole album is worth a nosey!
Sarah (7798 KP) rated WhatsApp Messenger in Apps
Nov 3, 2017
Essential
How can you really fault WhatsApp? It has become an essential part of everyday life for anyone with a smart phone. Unless you have an iPhone and iMessage (which I don't - Android all the way), this is the only way to send and receive images and videos to friends and family for free.
You can send whatever you want, as much as you want as long as you have an Internet connection - so this app is ideal when you're off on holiday and only want to use wifi to get in touch with family back home. It automatically saves any media direct to your phone and you never have to faff around logging in and out.
Honestly can't fault it - I'd be lost without it!
You can send whatever you want, as much as you want as long as you have an Internet connection - so this app is ideal when you're off on holiday and only want to use wifi to get in touch with family back home. It automatically saves any media direct to your phone and you never have to faff around logging in and out.
Honestly can't fault it - I'd be lost without it!
AT (1676 KP) rated The Complete Chi's Sweet Home Vol. 4: Vol. 4 in Books
Oct 28, 2019
The Chi's Sweet Home series is so cute! Part 4 of the complete manga series wraps up Chi's story. Chi learns what she actually is, and gets a chance to make an important decision. Chi stays innocent and naive throughout part 4, but begins to realize how parts of her life really are with the help of her good cat friends. She still has a long way to go, but she begins to learn how to be more of a cat. She gets closer to her cat friends, but also realizes how close she is to Yohei and her human family.
Kevin Phillipson (9955 KP) rated Fighting with My Family (2019) in Movies
Feb 28, 2019 (Updated Feb 28, 2019)
The rock (2 more)
Florace Pugh
Nick frost
Been wanting to see this for long time as a fan of wwe wrestling for nearly 30 years and been a fan of Paige the wrestler since her nxt days was I disappointed no. I know this a fictonised account of her career just to make a Movie
But what movie Florence Pugh was perfect as Paige with support from nick frost and Lena Headey and Vince Vaughn as her coach. But no way can I leave out the rock he knows to make an entrance overall thumbs up from me. Now To go back home and watch the watch the original channel 4 documentary
But what movie Florence Pugh was perfect as Paige with support from nick frost and Lena Headey and Vince Vaughn as her coach. But no way can I leave out the rock he knows to make an entrance overall thumbs up from me. Now To go back home and watch the watch the original channel 4 documentary
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Jan 31, 2019
RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated The Treachery of Beautiful Things in Books
Jul 24, 2019
In the treachery of beautiful things by Ruth Frances Long the main character Jenny's brother gets "eaten" by the forest on their way home while playing music. Seven years later she goes back to the forest when she hears a piper playing music and discovers a faerie realm. There she meets Jack o' the forest and puck. They go on quests, discover many things and defeat the evil Queen Mag. There is an unexpected ending to the treachery of beautiful things and While reading this book you will feel as though you are there with them which is what defines a great book.
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Barry Newman (204 KP) rated It: Chapter Two (2019) in Movies
Mar 14, 2020
I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first part, it had its moments but way overdone the cgi and just wasn’t scary.I was curious to see the second part but was put off by the 3 hour running time , but being stuck at home during a pandemic it seemed like a good excuse to catch up on long films like this.
Unfortunately I was as underwhelmed as part one, the casting for the grown up losers was pretty good and it has a powerful opening scene but the narrative was very incoherent, consisting mainly of random jump scenes and descending once again into a mess of cgi monsters. The origins of Pennywise was all very poorly done. My God did it drag in the middle as well , I found myself checking my phone on several occasions (never a sign I am enjoying a movie) and was relieved when it was over. It was at least half an hour too long and really didn’t need to be.
Unfortunately I was as underwhelmed as part one, the casting for the grown up losers was pretty good and it has a powerful opening scene but the narrative was very incoherent, consisting mainly of random jump scenes and descending once again into a mess of cgi monsters. The origins of Pennywise was all very poorly done. My God did it drag in the middle as well , I found myself checking my phone on several occasions (never a sign I am enjoying a movie) and was relieved when it was over. It was at least half an hour too long and really didn’t need to be.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated The Way Home (One-Eyed Jacks #2) in Books
Jul 12, 2018
I have to admit, I was really hesitant to pick up this book. That is one of the reasons it took me so long to finally read this. I fell in love with Cindy Gerard's Black Ops series and I was just not sure if I could make this new series work for me. Fortunately, I am really enjoying this series. "The Way Home" isn't as amazing as the Black Ops books but I think that is because I keep wanting that series back.
The characters are amazingly detailed and I love the emotion and the slight amount of angst that her characters have. The plot was definitely intriguing and it kept me truly entertained and on the edge of my seat while reading. The plot also worried me a little bit and broke me out of my (this is the way it should be) comfort zone.
This is a good book and I cannot wait to start on the next one.
The characters are amazingly detailed and I love the emotion and the slight amount of angst that her characters have. The plot was definitely intriguing and it kept me truly entertained and on the edge of my seat while reading. The plot also worried me a little bit and broke me out of my (this is the way it should be) comfort zone.
This is a good book and I cannot wait to start on the next one.
LeftSideCut (3778 KP) rated Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) in Movies
Dec 16, 2021
Let me start of by saying Spider-Man: No Way Home is a true cinematic experience. In terms of the MCU, it's a fully fledged event movie, but it's one that had the screen I was in, cheering and clapping. I haven't seen that in a long long time.
I'll keep this fairly short as to not dive into spoiler territory. NWH manages to serve as many things. It's a fantastic third entry into Jon Watts Spider-Man trilogy. It's a story that really puts Peter Parker through the mill. The last two have been very fun adventures. This one feels like it has consequences, and has much heavier plot beats than before.
It's also a unabashed love letter to the past Spider-Man film franchises, with familiar villains pouring in from all corners. The respect this film shows to the narratives and characters of the past films is air tight, whilst poking fun at sillier elements, and even a few memes that have surfaced over the years.
It's also an extremely important chapter in the wider MCU narrative, dealing with the multiverse, and essentially setting up Doctor Strange 2. Needless to say, it feels that Phase 4 is truly in full swing.
It's brimming with wonderful character moments (I definitely nearly cried), thrilling set pieces, and it's pacing sees it's hefty runtime fly by.
No Way Home is nothing short of excellent. An exciting new step for the MCU, a veritable treat for fans of the older films, and is a triumph in every sense of the word. One of those movies that I wish I could experience for the first time again.
I'll keep this fairly short as to not dive into spoiler territory. NWH manages to serve as many things. It's a fantastic third entry into Jon Watts Spider-Man trilogy. It's a story that really puts Peter Parker through the mill. The last two have been very fun adventures. This one feels like it has consequences, and has much heavier plot beats than before.
It's also a unabashed love letter to the past Spider-Man film franchises, with familiar villains pouring in from all corners. The respect this film shows to the narratives and characters of the past films is air tight, whilst poking fun at sillier elements, and even a few memes that have surfaced over the years.
It's also an extremely important chapter in the wider MCU narrative, dealing with the multiverse, and essentially setting up Doctor Strange 2. Needless to say, it feels that Phase 4 is truly in full swing.
It's brimming with wonderful character moments (I definitely nearly cried), thrilling set pieces, and it's pacing sees it's hefty runtime fly by.
No Way Home is nothing short of excellent. An exciting new step for the MCU, a veritable treat for fans of the older films, and is a triumph in every sense of the word. One of those movies that I wish I could experience for the first time again.