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Lee (2222 KP) rated The Big Sick (2017) in Movies
Jul 25, 2017
Pretty Average
It's probably best not to take this review too seriously as I actually managed to fall asleep during this movie at two or three separate points so I'm not sure how much of it I missed!! Note to self: Do not go on a brewery tour, followed by a tasting session, just a few short hours before heading into the cinema...
That being said, I did see a fairly large chunk of the start of the movie, and towards the end, and what I saw was pretty average. The characters were average and the interaction between them all was so-so. The humour was pretty light but the story itself, particularly due to the fact that it's based on true events, was actually very good. To be honest though, I'm not sure I understand all the buzz surrounding this movie and it obviously didn't grab me enough to keep me awake either.
That being said, I did see a fairly large chunk of the start of the movie, and towards the end, and what I saw was pretty average. The characters were average and the interaction between them all was so-so. The humour was pretty light but the story itself, particularly due to the fact that it's based on true events, was actually very good. To be honest though, I'm not sure I understand all the buzz surrounding this movie and it obviously didn't grab me enough to keep me awake either.
Glossolalia; or don't scream it on the mountain
Book
“My name is Ineluki. I come from past the mountains and ice. It took me many days to reach here....
Fantasy
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated A Game of Thrones in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Let me say first that, this is not at all the kind of book that I usually find myself drawn too. I had seen previews for the series on HBO & thought it looked good. I hesitated for a long while on whether to read it or not & decided that while I was on vacation I would read it. (I was advised to wait because you need to concentrate on the book in order to keep all the characters straight, which is VERY true!)
Now I wish I'd read it when I first got the urge. It is SOOOO incredibly well written. The characters are all so different, but so well fleshed out that you can picture them without much trouble. There are a great deal of them & it does take a hundred pages or so to get a handle on them. But, if you stick with it I know you will be pleasantly surprised & glad that you toughed out the first few chapters.
The story is haunting & beautiful. I loathe reviews that spoil the plot so I will not even begin to tackle it here. I could go on all day about it with all its twists & turns. Suffice it to say, I will be picking up the 2nd in the series as soon as I'm done typing here!
Take the risk, don't let the sheer size of the book intimidate you! You will not be disappointed.
Now I wish I'd read it when I first got the urge. It is SOOOO incredibly well written. The characters are all so different, but so well fleshed out that you can picture them without much trouble. There are a great deal of them & it does take a hundred pages or so to get a handle on them. But, if you stick with it I know you will be pleasantly surprised & glad that you toughed out the first few chapters.
The story is haunting & beautiful. I loathe reviews that spoil the plot so I will not even begin to tackle it here. I could go on all day about it with all its twists & turns. Suffice it to say, I will be picking up the 2nd in the series as soon as I'm done typing here!
Take the risk, don't let the sheer size of the book intimidate you! You will not be disappointed.
Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Woman On The Hills - Single by Isaac Dunbar in Music
Jun 17, 2019
Isaac Dunbar is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter and producer from Barnstable, Massachusetts. Not too long ago, he released a lovely pop tune, entitled, “woman on the hills”.
“She told me to take the whole world by the throat. Boy, you have something no one else has got. You’ve got that perfect smile. Yeah, it makes the boys and girls run for miles. Click, click, boom, be ready soon. You’ve got a photo shoot at two with the girl who made you who you are.” – lyrics
“woman on the hills” tells an interesting tale of a young guy who drives alone in his car to a new location in town. Eventually, he ends up in a park, where he encounters a woman who piqued his interest.
‘woman on the hills’ will be featured on Isaac’s Dunbar’s upcoming EP. The likable tune contains a dreamy storyline, pleasing vocals, and silky-smooth instrumentation flavored with a commercial pop aroma.
From conception to production, Isaac Dunbar’s artistry shines on ‘woman on the hills’, which wraps listeners in a blanket of emotion as Dunbar’s old soul shines through in his storytelling.
https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/isaac-dunbar-woman-on-the-hills/
“She told me to take the whole world by the throat. Boy, you have something no one else has got. You’ve got that perfect smile. Yeah, it makes the boys and girls run for miles. Click, click, boom, be ready soon. You’ve got a photo shoot at two with the girl who made you who you are.” – lyrics
“woman on the hills” tells an interesting tale of a young guy who drives alone in his car to a new location in town. Eventually, he ends up in a park, where he encounters a woman who piqued his interest.
‘woman on the hills’ will be featured on Isaac’s Dunbar’s upcoming EP. The likable tune contains a dreamy storyline, pleasing vocals, and silky-smooth instrumentation flavored with a commercial pop aroma.
From conception to production, Isaac Dunbar’s artistry shines on ‘woman on the hills’, which wraps listeners in a blanket of emotion as Dunbar’s old soul shines through in his storytelling.
https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/isaac-dunbar-woman-on-the-hills/
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Character portrayal and development (2 more)
Griitty realism
Great plot developments
Probably the best TV show to ever exist (and that's not an overstatement)
The Wire is the one TV show I will recommend to anyone who will give me five minutes to talk about TV shows. The show's take on the issues affecting the slums of Baltimore is outstanding and cleverly developed into a complex but always engaging narrative. David Simon's real-life experience with the issue he portrays shows through and the use of actors - sometimes non-actors picked off the street - really heightens the realism. Absolutely mesmerising.
Nikki Pugh (2 KP) rated Murder on the Orient Express (2017) in Movies
Nov 19, 2017
Beautiful cinematography
Stellar cast from diverse backgrounds really added depth to the characters and pulled together to breathe new life into an already very familiar story.
Kenneth Branagh did an excellent turn as director for this film with beautiful scenery shots and tight edits.
His Piorrot was unexpectedly excellent (David Sachet has spoiled me for all other Piorrot), offering a very human take on the detective without losing any of his steel.
If I had one criticism, the film felt very long and slightly laboured, but overall was a stunning film.
Kenneth Branagh did an excellent turn as director for this film with beautiful scenery shots and tight edits.
His Piorrot was unexpectedly excellent (David Sachet has spoiled me for all other Piorrot), offering a very human take on the detective without losing any of his steel.
If I had one criticism, the film felt very long and slightly laboured, but overall was a stunning film.
BethZ (6 KP) rated The Secret Mother in Books
Dec 25, 2017
Tessa Markham is a mess. She lost her son during birth and it ruined her marriage to her husband, Scott. How can she cope with all her loss? One rainy night she returns home to find a little boy sitting at her kitchen counter all alone. How did he get there?
After calling the police, things quickly take a turn on Tessa and she must fight to find out why the boy appeared in her house and what his connection is to her.
This story had me gripped from the first sentence. Shalini Boland did it again with this story!
After calling the police, things quickly take a turn on Tessa and she must fight to find out why the boy appeared in her house and what his connection is to her.
This story had me gripped from the first sentence. Shalini Boland did it again with this story!
Tron (26 KP) rated The Complete Grimm Chronicles (The Grimm Chronicles Box Set) in Books
May 15, 2017
Great, strong, teen female role model (2 more)
Fresh take on the fairy tales
Characters you really fall in love with and root for
I couldn't put this book down.
I wish this book had been around 10 years ago. It is so rare to find a book with such a strong teen female lead that doesn't end up completely centred around teen love/lust. I loved Briar rabbit and the writing was compelling enough to bring me to tears at the more intense parts of the story. It's a great read that I couldn't put down.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) in Movies
Jul 30, 2017
Some great action scenes (2 more)
Cool new characters
Links well to the older films
Deja vu
It's great to see a Star Wars film back on the big screen. It has plenty of action, a good mix of new characters with some old favourites. The Sfx and battle scenes are great. The only disappointment for me, without giving too much away, was that it seemed to take key plotlines and scenes almost straight from the original 3 films and reused them again. Still it's a fun entertaining film and well made to keep the fans happy.