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Rene Redzepi recommended Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly in Books (curated)
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated Mean Girls (2004) in Movies
Oct 22, 2018
Love it
I have always enjoyed this movie, and its fun to introduce it to other people. The high school cliques and drama are so over the top its hilarious. This film is a great part of pop culture that is often quoted or made into memes. A large reason for its popularity is because while it is funny and fun to watch, it also has some solid life lessons about being yourself and being kind to others.
Sismidngt (3 KP) rated Do Zombies Dream of Undead Sheep?: A Neuroscientific View of the Zombie Brain in Books
Jun 30, 2017
science (1 more)
zombies
Pure neuroscience!
This book is a fantastic view into the neuroscience behind zombies. It explains the how's, whys, and reasons that this pop culture monster could exist.
This is not watered down. If neuroscience is not your thing you won't enjoy this book. It uses highly technical jargon that might confuse people not versed in this topic.
With that said I enjoyed this book. It had the right amount of braiiins to keep me satisfied.
This is not watered down. If neuroscience is not your thing you won't enjoy this book. It uses highly technical jargon that might confuse people not versed in this topic.
With that said I enjoyed this book. It had the right amount of braiiins to keep me satisfied.
Jennifer Poe Mazey (2 KP) rated Ready Player One (2018) in Movies
Feb 26, 2019
Surprisingly amazing!
My whole family watched this movie and loved it. The concept was well developed, and the visual effects were joyful to watch. My husband and I loved all the old pop culture references, while my 11 year old loved the things he could identify. This movie flowed so well that we were shocked that 110 minutes had passed so quickly.
Since seeing this movie my son has started reading the book, which is amazing, as he hates reading.
Since seeing this movie my son has started reading the book, which is amazing, as he hates reading.
Caitlyn Ould (6 KP) rated Love, Simon (2018) in Movies
Jan 21, 2019
Love in a good form
I loved the book that this movie is based on so, so much. It was one of the best books that I read in 2018 along with it's sequel Leah on the Offbeat. And this was one of the best movies that I saw in 2018. The acting is superb and it's so relevant to today's society and culture with the pop culture references of Harry Potter, Brendon Urie, and even a Hamilton Easter Egg which I enjoyed. It also touches your heart and has a lot of themes to do with family at the very core and learning to let people see you for who you really are
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Black Mirror - Season 2 in TV
Aug 28, 2017
This is by far the strongest and best series so far of Black Mirror. As always, each episode is a dark and intriguing tale of technology, social media and pop culture. The Waldo episode is probably the weakest out of the 4, but even that is still good. There's a fantastic cast with Domhall Gleeson, Hayley Atwell, Jon Hamm and Rafe Spall and some brilliant storylines. The Christmas episode is by far my favourite, and a welcome change to the usual sickeningly sweet Christmas shows.
Loz Hughes (80 KP) rated Ready Player One (2018) in Movies
Aug 14, 2018
Gamers (2 more)
Movie and pop culture references
Soundtrack
A movie about gamers in a virtual world.
A film about gamers in a virtual world, I was gonna love this film from the start being a gamer and reality escapist myself. It didnt disappoint.
Now I just cant wait for this kind of technology to hit the masses and I will then be in bliss. Or should i say Oasis ;).
Also enjoyed it that much I bought it on dvd today.
Now I just cant wait for this kind of technology to hit the masses and I will then be in bliss. Or should i say Oasis ;).
Also enjoyed it that much I bought it on dvd today.
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated The Boss Baby (2017) in Movies
Apr 14, 2017
Cutesy but boring
Critic review by Tom Huddleston - Timeout
Read full review: https://www.timeout.com/london/film/the-boss-baby
‘The Boss Baby’ is one of those snarky, post ‘Shrek’ cartoons that desperately wants to appeal to parents as well as kids, but its snappy, pop-culture-referencing script feels workshopped to death (there’s a running joke about Gandalf that’s bafflingly unfunny). Undemanding kids might get a kick out of its jazzy, restless visual style and poo jokes, but grown-ups may well find themselves taking some impromptu nap time.
Read full review: https://www.timeout.com/london/film/the-boss-baby
‘The Boss Baby’ is one of those snarky, post ‘Shrek’ cartoons that desperately wants to appeal to parents as well as kids, but its snappy, pop-culture-referencing script feels workshopped to death (there’s a running joke about Gandalf that’s bafflingly unfunny). Undemanding kids might get a kick out of its jazzy, restless visual style and poo jokes, but grown-ups may well find themselves taking some impromptu nap time.
Elizabeth (1521 KP) rated Fifty Shames of Earl Grey in Books
Apr 24, 2019
This book is to Fifty Shades as Spaceballs is to Star Wars and Scary Movie is to Scream. It is a witty, satirical look at the Fifty Shades trilogy with plenty of Twilight references thrown in for good measure. If you are among the readers that didn't take Fifty Shades too seriously to begin with, then you will love this book. A light, entertaining read with loads of fun 80's pop culture references that will keep you laughing from beginning to end.
Looking forward to reading the sequel, Fifty Shames in Space.
Looking forward to reading the sequel, Fifty Shames in Space.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain in Books
Jan 18, 2018
A book that covers awkward and uncomfortable topics such as race, gender, and pop culture with enough humor to take off the edge, Phoebe Robinson is an unapologetic feminist with something to say. If it makes you uncomfortable, good. Her words are something that need to be read and taken seriously even as she makes them humorous. I value her wisdom and experiences because it something that will never occur to me. It’s hard for me to saying anything else beyond everyone needs to read this book, especially those who need their minds opened.