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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2452 KP) rated Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs in Books
Mar 9, 2018
This delightful picture book finds shows the dangers of walking into a strange house. What if Goldilocks wandered into a trap instead of the house of the three bears? It's filled with humor that those familiar with the original story will find delightful. I couldn't stop grinning as I read it.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-review-goldilcoks-and-three.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-review-goldilcoks-and-three.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Let Me In (2010) in Movies
Feb 13, 2018 (Updated Feb 13, 2018)
Decent Remake
It's a good story and film, I saw the Swedish version first, so kinda spoils any surprises, as it is a scene for scene re-work. In fact I'd say some of the key scenes were better in the original version. Why they added some dodgy cgi in places is anyones guess? Have to say Chloe Moretz is one to watch for the future, great young actress.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Hills Run Red (2009) in Movies
Mar 15, 2018
A must watch for Slasher fans
An above average straight to DVD slasher. Surprised could have done ok at the cinema. A creepy looking killer, good location, quite a few familiar faces in the cast including William Sadler! Quite gory in places, the story is original if very far fetched. A mix of 8mm, Scream and Wrong turn. Better than most recent slasher films I've seen.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated Roots in TV
Mar 17, 2018
The modern standard for a TV mini-series. The original Roots was compelling in every way.
The acting and production values were first rate, but the story is what kept you engaged and coming back for more.
The brutality and inhumanity of slavery will never be repeated at this level and all of us should learn the lessons of treating each other with respect and dignity.
The acting and production values were first rate, but the story is what kept you engaged and coming back for more.
The brutality and inhumanity of slavery will never be repeated at this level and all of us should learn the lessons of treating each other with respect and dignity.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story in Books
Jul 12, 2018
Wow, this was a beautiful graphic novel. I fell in love with the illustration. The sepia tones with the red highlights were beautiful.
This is a good companion graphic novel to "Interview with the Vampire". I found myself fascinated with the illustrations and the quotes from the original novel. I'm glad that I bought the hardcover novel because it is going to be a book that I'm going to show off.
This is a good companion graphic novel to "Interview with the Vampire". I found myself fascinated with the illustrations and the quotes from the original novel. I'm glad that I bought the hardcover novel because it is going to be a book that I'm going to show off.
Tina Bevan (79 KP) rated It (2017) in Movies
Jul 19, 2018
Eve Oxspring (14 KP) rated This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity, #1) in Books
Aug 24, 2018
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This is such an original idea. The novel is set in a post apocalypse of sorts, where violent acts create physical monsters that terrorise a divided city. I've never read anything like it before; it was brilliantly written, and left me wanting more from the characters (I'm just starting on the sequel, and can't wait to see what August and Kate are up to now!).
Dean (6927 KP) rated Prom Night (2008) in Movies
Aug 30, 2018 (Updated Aug 31, 2018)
Firstly no way is this a remake of the original 1980 slasher. They are both called Prom Night and that is it, the stories are totally different! The other problem is this is classed as a horror but only a PG-13?! Pretty straight forward slasher stuff, not scary or gory but done on a big budget. Watch the 80's one it was only just slightly better!
Joelene Marie (28 KP) rated All the Birds in the Sky in Books
Oct 1, 2018
Beautifully written and completely original yet not so far fetched as to be totally unbelievable. Character driven and focused on the relationships between them as well as between humans and nature. I couldn't put it down and read it in one day unfortunately, as it was one of those rare and magical stories that I never wanted to end. I hope to see a sequel in the future. Highly recommended!!