Ross (3284 KP) rated Abducted in Plain Sight (2017) in Movies
Mar 4, 2019
The first half of this documentary brilliantly shows how a series of truly weird decisions by the family allowed a manipulative, charismatic man to gradually isolate their daughter from them and allow him to abduct her. There are some moments when you can't help but shout "WTF" (the full version) at the TV.
The second half continues this theme but I felt like I was past the point of disbelief and stupid decision upon stupid decision had left me numb to it.
The story is sensitively told, by the family themselves (and at times by "B", the abductor in his own words). While their actions are clearly stupid and irresponsible, their thought processes are clearly explained and they admit themselves how stupid they were. The family come across as a lovely, sensitive, emotional group that went through a terrible time in the mid-70s.
Some unpleasant sections when it gets into the detail of the abduction, which serve as a real wake-up after the somewhat comedic elements leading up to the abduction.
La Granja de Zenón
Education and Entertainment
App
"Las Canciones de la Granja" ahora se llama "La Granja de Zenon" "¡La llave para abrir el cofre de...
My Little Pony: Best Pet
Book and Education
App
Rainbow Dash always knows what she wants—faster, cooler and higher! But is this what you should...
Matthew McConaughey: The Biography
Book
Matthew McConaughey is a Hollywood star with an Oscar to his name and the world at his feet. Growing...
Time's Convert
8.0
Rate It
Book
From the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, soon to be a major...
Charlie Cobra Reviews (1840 KP) rated Manifest in TV
Jul 7, 2020
The passengers and crew aboard Montego Air Flight 828 from Jamaica to New York City are shocked to learn that when they experienced a brief period of severe turbulence over five and a half years have passed. The National Security Agency informs them that during the time they were presumed dead. As the passengers realize their lives and loved ones are not the same as they were before, they also begin experiencing strange visions and hearing voices guiding them about events yet to occur.
This show was very intriguing and got me hooked from the first episode. The cast is great and they are all very good actors even the children. It's a decent mix of supernatural mystery with drama, and it kept that way through the first season. It has a very compelling premise and kept me along for the ride but I didn't really like the whole drama part of it too much. Seemed to much like a soap opera to me. Also sometimes it feels like it doesn't do enough to push itself further plot wise and stagnated in certain episodes or through characters actions. Still pretty interesting and worth a watch if it peeked your interest. I give it a 6/10.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2393 KP) rated Sprinkles of Suspicion in Books
Jun 4, 2020
Between the Orange County, California, setting and the culinary cozy hook, I couldn’t pass this book up. As always, I enjoyed seeing the action taking place in areas I recognized even if I don’t know them super well. This book works in many ways like a TV pilot, readjusting Emory’s life as well as giving us a murder to solve. The murder got overshadowed a bit at times, but I always found the book compelling to read. There are several good surprises and twists to the mystery. The ending was a little weak, but it does answer all of our questions. I certainly sympathized with Emory since she comes across as very trusting, something that creates problems when your life becomes a mystery. I did feel her family was a little too self-absorbed. I’m sure it was supposed to be funny, but I found it more annoying. The 11 recipes at the end include some Western themed dishes as well as a couple of delicious sounding cupcakes. All told, this is a fun series debut that will leave you wondering just where cupcakes and murder will take Emory next.
Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West
Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher
5.0
Rate It
Book
The must-have companion to Bill O'Reilly's historic series Legends and Lies: The Real West, a...
Wild West History
Arbor Day Can Be Deadly
8.0
Rate It
Book
He came to stay out of trouble. But when a new friendship pulls him deep into danger, can he make it...
Aerobics Can Be Deadly
10.0
Rate It
Book
When this odd couple signs up to be extras in a fitness video, it's lights, camera... murder. Sho...