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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2440 KP) rated The Miser's Dream (An Eli Marks Mystery #3) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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The Miser's Dream (An Eli Marks Mystery #3)
John Gaspard | 2015
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
When Eli Marks looks into the projection booth of the theater next door late one night, the last thing he expects to see if the projectionist dead on the floor of the locked booth. Against his will, he finds himself involved in the case and interviewing the eccentric suspects. But which of them is a killer? And how did they pull off the crime?

This is a wonderful mystery with the added locked room element. I had no clue where the book was going, but I couldn’t believe I didn’t figure it out when the clues and killer were presented at the end. The eccentric cast of suspects are fun, and the series regulars are great as always. Eli’s job as a magician is a great hook that makes this series stand out from the others.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/05/book-review-misers-dream-by-john.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated HeroQuest in Tabletop Games

Apr 4, 2018  
HeroQuest
HeroQuest
1989 | Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
10
8.6 (7 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
The original and best. HeroQuest is such a gentle, yet thrilling entry into the world of RPGs, where simple dice throwing, teamwork and spell casting can allow a team to pit their strength against pre-designed quests. A vast array of furniture, special tiles, doors and evil creatures are waiting to be put on the board when you enter the room, but be prepared to have to search for traps, secret doors and pitfalls or you won't get far. One player acts as Dungeon Master, the rest pick their characters (barbarian, dwarf, wizard or elf), each with their own skills and abilities.
Dice rolling was as simple as skulls or shields - beat the enemy's roll (allowing for handicaps) to defeat them and move on.
  
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KatyShubo (75 KP) rated The Truman Show (1998) in Movies

Jan 6, 2019  
The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show (1998)
1998 | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
2
8.0 (59 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
My only highlight is the ending because so feared it would never come (0 more)
Jim Carrey (2 more)
The acting
The so called comedy
I don’t understand why people love this
There are some films that are heralded as special within film culture, most of these are deserved but this film is not deserving of the love shown.
Jim Carey is beyond abysmal in this movie, from his vocal delivery to his odd facial expressions, there is no saving grace from him in the movie.

An interesting premise but unfortunately something that could be groundbreaking becomes derived and pointless.

I’m sad I can’t enjoy this movie but unfortunately unless this movie is remade the Truman Show needs to be axed and visit Room 101 for crimes against good films.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Knives Out (2019) in Movies

Nov 28, 2019  
Knives Out (2019)
Knives Out (2019)
2019 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
7
8.3 (84 Ratings)
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Great cast (0 more)
Not as much humour as I was expecting (1 more)
Craig's accent at times
Fun whodunit?
A fun quirky Whodunit? with a big cast and dash of humour, along with some red herrings. Make this an enjoyable film for those who like a murder mystery.
It was a little light on the humour side overall, so not as much of a comedy as I thought it would be. As for the Whodunit side of things the family members all have their motives but from quite early on there isn't a great deal of mystery in the plot. It finishes strongly thankfully with a typical drawing room summing up.
Overall a fun film for fans of the genre without really testing the grey cells of many sleuth viewers.
  
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Kirk Bage (1775 KP) rated 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) in Movies

Mar 3, 2020  
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
1954 | Adventure, Drama, Family
8
7.6 (14 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
In an attempt to make room for his production work, and to off-set his type-casting as hard nosed dramatic anti-heroes, Douglas took on a lighter supporting role in this adventure film, opposite James Mason as Captain Nemo. Stripy shirted Ned Land was no less macho than we had come to expect of him, but there was a degree of fun hitherto unseen in his career to date. Shot in Technicolor, with the grandeur of Cinemascope, it brought a whole new audience to his work, that may have previously avoided the gritty melodramas he was associated with. Many remember Douglas as the most exciting part of the film, as his insatiable energy dominates the mild style of Mason and eats up the screen.