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Daisy Jones & the Six
Daisy Jones & the Six
Taylor Jenkins Reid | 2019 | Fiction & Poetry
Writing (3 more)
Characters
The writers format.
The music....even though it doesn't exist
One of the best Behind the Music's and it's for a fictional band
I loved absolutely everything about this book!
As someone who was raised on 70s music my entire life I have to say Daisy Jones and The Six just captured the era so perfect from the clothes to the attitudes to the music everything was just perfect about this book I'm kind of bummed that I didn't go with the audiobook cuz I've heard so many great things about it even though I'm not an audiobook fan I might just have to give it a listen.
The characters really just stole the entire story each one of them had such a distinct personality and I loved that you got hear each one of their story's in a way but Daisy Jones really was the show steeler and just really sounded like such a cool person really bummed that she's not actually real.
I was really show me where e on how the book was set up but honestly I grew up watching Behind the Music with my dad a lot and the book really just felt like watching an episode.

And honestly the most tragic part of the book is that the album wasn't real.
  
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BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) Apr 7, 2019

Same here I use to love watching behind the music when I was young and this had the feeling down perfect. Well I can't say I liked every character I was definitely invested in every character! I actually really hope there is no sequal it was perfect as it was.

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Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) Apr 7, 2019

I know. It is perfect. But it's hard to let go of the characters. There's so much left to say.

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Sapphire Jane Sawkins (3 KP) rated The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs in Video Games

Jan 28, 2018 (Updated Jan 28, 2018)  
The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs
The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs
2017 | Simulation
I would like to start by saying that I am probably too old to be playing this game anyway, however the Sims is a part of my childhood that I am not willing to give up just yet.
I was very excited for this to get released as I have 2 dogs (real life ones) and what more could you want than to have virtual ones too. I was looking forward to finally completing my virtual family and making it as close to my real one as possible.
I think this game would be great if you hadn't already played Sims 3 Pets. In this version you can't controll your pet, you can interact with them in a way that you can train them to do things, however you cannot use them as you would any other member of the family. This makes it hard to see their needs and therefore makes having a pet a bit of a chore.
This expansion pack does have many great additions, like a new neighbourhood and new decorations and clothes etc. which do add to the game and make it more interesting.
Overall, I think if you are new to the Sims and have come in at The Sims 4, this expansion pack is great. However if you have played previous versions it can be quite disappointing.
  
Best in Show (2000)
Best in Show (2000)
2000 | Comedy
Hilarious Mockumentary
I can't tell you the funny lines that exist in Best In Show. I can't tell you because there are too many to count. I was hoping to get a good laugh, but was pleasantly surprised by just how hilarious the film was.


Best In Show is a mockumentary around the largest dog show of the year and the people that compete. My only complaint was that it teetered a bit at the ending. A little less lingering and it would have been just fine.

The dialogue is perfect. It's crisp and full of zings forcing you to hang on to every word. The characters that make up this film are over-the-top funny, yet real at the same time. Their stories and backstories are well-done giving you a reason to root for their success or failure. The success of these characters stems from how much people actually love their dogs and how much people are willing to do for them in real life. Definitely translates well. While it should feel appalling to watch, there's a part of you that gets it.


There is always something happening to keep you entertained throughout. From the opening scene (great start) to hilarious moments with Harlan (Christopher Guest) and his hound Hubert, you're left with a multitude of reasons to laugh. I give Best In Show an 89.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Quiz in TV

Apr 21, 2020  
Quiz
Quiz
2020 | Drama
Very entertaining
I've grown up watching Who Wants to be a Millionaire although I have to admit the detail behind the Charles Ingram cheating scandal passed me by. I knew of it but that was it, so I found this show to be not only entertaining but informative too.

As far as tv dramas go, this is very entertaining. The 3 episodes are just enough to tell the story without being overly long and the whole scandal itself is an intriguing tale. I never knew the origins of the show or the real detail behind the scandal (like the brother being involved), so I found this to be fascinating and it was very well made. There's a great cast in this too, Matthew Macfayden is wonderful as the almost dim witted Ingram and he's ably supported by the rest of the cast. The star of the show though is definitely Michael Sheen as Chris Tarrant. He's an absolute hoot and looks like he's having so much fun. It's just a shame that he isn't in this more, although understandable considering the story isnt about him.

Overall this is a very entertaining retelling of a true story and whilst the outcome is rather frustrating (as in real life), it's a lot of fun and has a great nostalgic feel.