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Movie Metropolis (309 KP) rated Halloween (1978) in Movies
Jun 10, 2019
The oldest film on my list, John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece was the film that began my enjoyment of the slasher genre.
And by enjoyment, I of course mean sitting with my hands in front of my eyes for the majority of the run-time. This seventies film set the standard for the genre with its incredible mix of horror, teenage angst and obviously that iconic tune.
Jamie Lee Curtis became the scream queen of the period and Michael Myers was the antagonist that made you check your wardrobes before going to bed – or was that just me?
It still gives me chills to this day. Sure, it’s been impersonated, remade and has about 100 sequels to its name, but that doesn’t tarnish the memory of one of the greatest horror films ever made.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2017/07/08/films-that-influenced-me-adam-brannon-2/
And by enjoyment, I of course mean sitting with my hands in front of my eyes for the majority of the run-time. This seventies film set the standard for the genre with its incredible mix of horror, teenage angst and obviously that iconic tune.
Jamie Lee Curtis became the scream queen of the period and Michael Myers was the antagonist that made you check your wardrobes before going to bed – or was that just me?
It still gives me chills to this day. Sure, it’s been impersonated, remade and has about 100 sequels to its name, but that doesn’t tarnish the memory of one of the greatest horror films ever made.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2017/07/08/films-that-influenced-me-adam-brannon-2/
Beckie Shelton (40 KP) rated Ring on Her Finger in Books
Feb 8, 2018
I received a e copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Amanda St. Claire awakes to find she has unintentionally married rich playboy Blake Worthington in Vegas, an event she has no memory of,, with plans in place for Africa the last thing Amanda wants is a partnership with a boy she has loathed for the past 4 years of college an annulment is the answer.Blake has had feelings for Amanda for a long time he had his chance a few years ago and blew it and knows now his time has run out to act if he wants Mandy for himself.What follows is the ups and downs of a relationship where opinions are changed (with a lot of time and effort on Blake's part)and two young adults fall head over heels and eventually get their HEA. a sweet clean read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Amanda St. Claire awakes to find she has unintentionally married rich playboy Blake Worthington in Vegas, an event she has no memory of,, with plans in place for Africa the last thing Amanda wants is a partnership with a boy she has loathed for the past 4 years of college an annulment is the answer.Blake has had feelings for Amanda for a long time he had his chance a few years ago and blew it and knows now his time has run out to act if he wants Mandy for himself.What follows is the ups and downs of a relationship where opinions are changed (with a lot of time and effort on Blake's part)and two young adults fall head over heels and eventually get their HEA. a sweet clean read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Zuky the BookBum (15 KP) rated A Season Of Eden in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Lol, remember when I read books like this? I read this back in 2014.
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Please erase this from my memory! I found this to be slow, drab and boring. Where was the excitement, the thrill, the sex?! I was led to believe, by the book description, that this was an erotic book about a love affair between teacher and student, however when I got round to reading it, it was more like a very close awkward friendship between teacher and student.
Eden is a superficial, over dramatic, self obsessed character with no real teenage girl qualities about her and Mr Christian is just a weak man who falls in love with the most beautiful girl in school, what a shocker.
Conversations are short and unrealistic and lots of scenes are overly long and not needed to progress the plot at all. I regret spending my money on this.
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Please erase this from my memory! I found this to be slow, drab and boring. Where was the excitement, the thrill, the sex?! I was led to believe, by the book description, that this was an erotic book about a love affair between teacher and student, however when I got round to reading it, it was more like a very close awkward friendship between teacher and student.
Eden is a superficial, over dramatic, self obsessed character with no real teenage girl qualities about her and Mr Christian is just a weak man who falls in love with the most beautiful girl in school, what a shocker.
Conversations are short and unrealistic and lots of scenes are overly long and not needed to progress the plot at all. I regret spending my money on this.
Awix (3310 KP) rated A Simple Favor (2018) in Movies
Oct 11, 2018
Competently made and very well-cast suspense drama (kind of). 'Ordinary person' single mother and vlogger Stephanie (Kendrick) ends up becoming besties with dangerously glamorous and enigmatic fellow parent (Lively); when her new pal vanishes, Stephanie decides that something suspicious may have taken place...
Very very much in the same vein as Gone Girl, to the extent that people would probably have been screaming knock-off had this film not also functioned as a rather effective black comedy - you may be wondering what a light comedian like Kendrick is doing fronting a thriller directed by a comedy specialist like Paul Feig; well, this is the reason why. This may also be the reason why the film is cheerily up-front about how far-fetched its own plot is. Not the kind of movie that really lingers in the memory, but nicely put-together and fun while you're watching it.
Very very much in the same vein as Gone Girl, to the extent that people would probably have been screaming knock-off had this film not also functioned as a rather effective black comedy - you may be wondering what a light comedian like Kendrick is doing fronting a thriller directed by a comedy specialist like Paul Feig; well, this is the reason why. This may also be the reason why the film is cheerily up-front about how far-fetched its own plot is. Not the kind of movie that really lingers in the memory, but nicely put-together and fun while you're watching it.
Smoorgan (8 KP) rated Apple iPad in Tech
Oct 21, 2018
Sleek (2 more)
Lightweight
Amazing battery life
Using mine to type this review now, my iPad Pro has been the best tablet ive found to use to date. Not only has it got access to the App Store with a great range off apps, but the cloud memory is reliable and secure. The battery life I have found to hold well and not deteriorate since I brought it nearly a year ago. Though it takes a while to charge, and I usually put it on overnight, it then lasts almost all day with constant use on social media, video steaming and internet browsing. The Apple Pencil that pairs with the IPad pro also enhances its uses by broadening the user ability for fine detail in the aspect of creative design and intricate detail.
I wouldn’t return to any other brand than apple for my phone and tablet technology.
I wouldn’t return to any other brand than apple for my phone and tablet technology.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) in Movies
Nov 18, 2019
The gang is all here
I love this movie, i have seen it about five times. The animation is fantasic, the story is excellent, the charcters look great. Everything about this movie is excellent.
The plot: All is well at Mossy Bottom Farm, except for the fact that the animals will do anything to get out of work. So, Shaun the sheep and his scheming friends devise a plan to put their master to sleep. However, the ruse backfires when the poor farmer finds himself transported to the big city, having lost his memory. Now, it's up to Sean, Timmy the lamb, Shirley the ewe and the rest of the gang to travel to the metropolis and get him back, while not landing in even more trouble themselves.
Its really funny, adventurious, has a message, and overall a phenomenal movie and cant wait until the sequel.
A must watch movie.
The plot: All is well at Mossy Bottom Farm, except for the fact that the animals will do anything to get out of work. So, Shaun the sheep and his scheming friends devise a plan to put their master to sleep. However, the ruse backfires when the poor farmer finds himself transported to the big city, having lost his memory. Now, it's up to Sean, Timmy the lamb, Shirley the ewe and the rest of the gang to travel to the metropolis and get him back, while not landing in even more trouble themselves.
Its really funny, adventurious, has a message, and overall a phenomenal movie and cant wait until the sequel.
A must watch movie.
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