Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Escape from New York (1981) in Movies
Feb 10, 2021
The plot: In 1997, a major war between the United States and the Soviet Union is concluding, and the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a giant maximum security prison. When Air Force One is hijacked and crashes into the island, the president (Donald Pleasence) is taken hostage by a group of inmates. Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell), a former Special Forces soldier turned criminal, is recruited to retrieve the president in exchange for his own freedom.
The cast is full of people who have or will work will john carpenter. Kurt Russell, Nick Castle, Tom Atkins, Donald Pleaseance, Jamie Lee Curtis and Nancy Stephens all in this film.
Its a excellent movie.
Danny Trejo recommended Animal Factory (2000) in Movies (curated)
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Safe House in Books
Oct 12, 2019
Charlie is trying to re-build her life after having spent time in prison; she buys a run down cottage in a small Cornish village and although she tries to keep herself to herself whilst renovating, she starts to become involved in village life and developing friendships amongst the residents but she soon begins to feel uneasy and things start to happen.
With a plausible story line, complex, well developed and interesting characters, a great setting culminating in a thrilling conclusion, this is an enjoyable read.
My thanks go to Random House UK, Vintage Publishing via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Drew Degree (22 KP) rated The Wrong Missy (2020) in Movies
Jun 14, 2020
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