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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated The Matrix (1999) in Movies
Mar 28, 2018
The storyline (2 more)
The Idea
Cinematic Effects
Existential Sci Fi at it's best.
A modern classic, everyone should see this once, and decide for themselves: the Red Pill or the Blue Pill.... a little bit of Trivia: All of the references to street corners (for example, Wells and Lake) are real intersections in Chicago, Illinois, The Wachowskis' hometown. The subway train has signs for "Loop," another Chicago reference.
Chicago is my hometown, and the best city in America.... but I'm Biased.
Chicago is my hometown, and the best city in America.... but I'm Biased.
The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Dealer's Choice in Tabletop Games
Mar 29, 2018
Not a great game by modern standards
This game has flaws, but it's a very simple game that was a lot of fun in it's time. I recently found a copy at a flea market and grabbed it for the memories... That said I still haven't pulled it out to play it. I'd be interested to see if it's still the same fun I had when I was a kid. Or if it just doesn't hold up. my guess is both.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Fury (2014) in Movies
Mar 1, 2018
IMHO, this is one of the best modern war movies that's been made in the past few years. It's gritty, and the battle scenes are intense. Does Jon Bernthal really have to be a d-bag in everything? At least it worked in this film. I also always like seeing Shia LaBeouf in films, though he doesn't do many anymore. Michael Pena did a great job too, but he's one of my favorite actors. Logan Lerman did great portraying his character, and you really felt the terror he must have felt. Brad Pitt was basically playing LT Aldo Raine again, but it worked.
If you want to know anything behind the modern Middle East, this is the book for you. It does such a good job finding the foundations for the current mess in that area. Most of it stems from the First World War, and this book does focus on T.E. Lawrence (AKA Lawrence of Arabia). Lawrence was one of the people responsible for leaders in the Middle East to join WW1, but then after the war, the UK, France, and the US backtracked and made a complete mess out of everything. Overall, a great book to get some background on the situation.
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Heat Wave in Books
Feb 13, 2018
A nice read with the action starting from the very first page when Marilee crashes her hot air balloon into Coles pool. I love the banter between them and there's quite a spark from the beginning but this book was written in the 80's and there is where it should have stayed. If its going to be re-released it should have had a modern revamp. This book has left me wanting... (bit like Marilee!) I'm sure if you brought it into the 'New Adult' genre it could be a 3.5 to 4 stars but sadly its a 2 for me.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) in Movies
Jun 11, 2018
Great sequel to a modern classic!
The 2nd Jurassic Park film sometimes gets a bad wrap or lost among the several sequels which have followed, but this movie was actually quite good as well.
Just the right mix of returning and new characters for more dinos to scare, chase and feast upon. Several of the action sequences keep you on the edge of your seat and keep you intrigued the whole way through.
Some say the ending was over-the-top, but I loved every minute of it. Now would be the time to rewatch.
Just the right mix of returning and new characters for more dinos to scare, chase and feast upon. Several of the action sequences keep you on the edge of your seat and keep you intrigued the whole way through.
Some say the ending was over-the-top, but I loved every minute of it. Now would be the time to rewatch.
The Craggus (360 KP) rated The Equalizer 2 (2018) in Movies
Aug 19, 2018
The Equalizer 2 (2018) may take some odd turns but evens out into a solid vigilante thriller. #Review
I’m enough of a fan of the original TV show “The Equalizer” to wish Antoine Fuqua had found a way to incorporate Stewart Copeland’s superb synth-driven theme tune into this modern reinterpretation. But my favourite part of the TV series was always the helping out of ‘the little guy’ rather than the bigger, over-arching spycraft arcs. It’s in this area that “The Equalizer 2” unexpectedly delights even as it leads to a slightly meandering story on screen... FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusEqualizer2
Day has won critical acclaim for her three previous novels and this latest offering is an astute thriller that will appeal to a wide audience. The story revolves around old friendships, social climbing and a secret that could change everything, all over the course of an evening. Day has skilfully recreated the societal norms of the twenty-first century with her profound characters, astute observations and wit, adding levity to the myriad of insecurities that plague our modern world. You do have to wait to find out exactly what happened, but Day's foray into loyalty, anxiety and friendship makes it a thrilling read.
Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Say Ooh La La - Single by Ld Donovan in Music
Jun 21, 2019
Ld Donovan is the solo project from Lo-Fi-Fnk’s very own Leo Drouugee. Not too long ago, he released a lovely electro-pop tune, entitled, “Say Ooh La La”.
‘Say Ooh La La’ showcases an infectious and bittersweet pop ode which celebrates romance.
The likable tune was influenced by everything from Prince, Lana Del Rey, and Swae Lee to Ethiopian music.
The result is a sophisticated harmony which draws on a variety of influences to produce fresh, vulnerable music.
‘Say Ooh La La’ contains a relatable storyline, ear-welcoming vocals, and groovy instrumentation flavored with electro-pop and modern dance elements.
‘Say Ooh La La’ showcases an infectious and bittersweet pop ode which celebrates romance.
The likable tune was influenced by everything from Prince, Lana Del Rey, and Swae Lee to Ethiopian music.
The result is a sophisticated harmony which draws on a variety of influences to produce fresh, vulnerable music.
‘Say Ooh La La’ contains a relatable storyline, ear-welcoming vocals, and groovy instrumentation flavored with electro-pop and modern dance elements.
Vegas (725 KP) rated Airport (1970) in Movies
Dec 17, 2018
Suspenseful (1 more)
Action
Classic disaster movie
A 70s classic disaster movie. A strong cast acts out the action based on a best selling novel.. It follows the action both in the plane and out and also adds the right amount of back story and information about the major players that actually makes you care what happens to them, and also helps balances out the suspense and action so you are not overwhelmed, which many modern action films haven't quite got quite right...
I First saw this many years ago and re watching it, unlike some things, I wasn't disappointed.
I First saw this many years ago and re watching it, unlike some things, I wasn't disappointed.
Andy K (10823 KP) Mar 28, 2018