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Dean (6927 KP) rated Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) in Movies

Aug 31, 2019  
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
2018 | Thriller
7
7.6 (36 Ratings)
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Great cast (1 more)
Cool 60's soundtrack
A classy Thriller
Finally got to see this on Sky cinema as I missed it at the cinema. This is a very good thriller. It has a very strong ensemble cast line up, Jeff Bridges stands out. A bi-state Motel, which has long seen better days, is the backdrop as a group of strangers check in, all with something to hide.
The Motel set adds a cool and quirky location and the soundtrack is great. As the reasons for each of them being there unfold we get a slick, stylish thriller with a slight noir touch to it. You don't even notice the long run time, which is always a good sign the story has you hooked in. The ending maybe stopped it from being a classic for me but it's still a highly enjoyable film.
  
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Danielle (103 KP) rated Bates Motel in TV

Feb 22, 2019  
Bates Motel
Bates Motel
2013 | Drama
6
8.1 (33 Ratings)
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I enjoyed this show and somewhat binged it. However it did seem to drag after a while. I was disappointed with the ending and the things leading up to the end. The main charcater, Norman, is played by the good doctor so it was weird to watch this then go and watch good doctor which is unrelated to bates motel lol.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2232 KP) rated A Very Woodsy Murder in Books

Jul 25, 2024 (Updated Jul 25, 2024)  
A Very Woodsy Murder
A Very Woodsy Murder
Ellen Byron | 2024 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A Sitcom Writer’s Death Isn’t a Laughing Matter
Dee Stern is looking for something new after her career as a sitcom writer declines. When she spots the Golden Motel outside of Majestic National Park, she buys it with her best friend, Jeff Cornetta. Their first guest is Michael Adam Baker, a former co-worker from Dee’s sitcom writing days. She’s less than happy to see him again. But then he’s murdered. With Dee and Jeff both on the suspect list and all reservations cancelling because of the news, Dee has to figure out what happened to save her livelihood. Can she do it?

While the motel and the areas where the action takes place are all fictional, anyone familiar with the Sierra Nevada mountains will pick up on the inspiration for the setting. Between that and the motel itself, I was completely charmed and wanted to go visit in real life. The characters we meet are a bit eccentric even for a cozy but also just as delightful. Dee’s background as a sitcom writer provides some good laughs and adds to how Dee views the events. The mystery sets itself up well so it can really get going once Michael is killed. I was hooked and surprised by the logical conclusion. While not a full-blown culinary cozy, there are a couple of recipes at the end. I was utterly charmed by this debut and am already booking my return visit.
  
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Kate (493 KP) rated The Siren's Call in Books

Oct 19, 2020  
The Siren's Call
The Siren's Call
Abigail Keam | 2015 | Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I didn't like this book as much as the first or second book. It felt a bit samey but this could be because the stories all have a similar theme. The characters from the first and second book are in this book and it does revolve around the motel. The author tried to add some action into the book but I was really feeling it. I also got annoyed with Mike's daughter (who was in all 3 books) - she was just troublesome in this book. Overall it was a good series.