Awix (3310 KP) rated Judy (2019) in Movies
Oct 9, 2019 (Updated Oct 9, 2019)
Full-on give-me-an-Oscar performance by Zellweger, and as a piece of impersonation it's very impressive; perhaps it works so well because Garland was one of those people so hollowed out by the demands of the entertainment business and their own talent that they only really had any kind of identity when they were performing. Consistently tragic, as you would expect - I ended up feeling quite angry on Garland's behalf, which I didn't expect, and there are some unexpectedly moving moments. Well put together and nicely played, it covers all the basics but doesn't really excel in any department.
Identification and Control of Common Weeds: Volume 1
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This book introduces readers to nearly 600 common weeds. In addition to essential information, each...
Circle of Thieves (Legends of Dimmingwood #3)
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In the wake of a painful betrayal, Ilan abandons her friends among the river people to return to the...
The Daylight War (The Demon Cycle #3)
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Continuing the impressive debut fantasy series from author Peter V. Brett, The DAYLIGHT WAR is book...
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Jaws 3 (1983) in Movies
May 11, 2022
The special effects are so awful that they are part of movie legend in this day and age. I must admit to only watching the standard version, but there's a huge part of me that wants to see this in 3-D, just for those shitty effects to hit different. Everything about this entry is corny and cheap to be honest, but its premise is pretty fun. The idea of people getting stuck in SeaWorld with a gigantic shark on the loose suits the overall tone, and the cast embrace the stupidness of it all, even Dennis Quaid doing a weird Han Solo impression for the whole runtime.
Jaws 3 is inherently shite, but I would absolutely watch it again, just for the weird slow motion shot near the end where the shark breaks through that window at 0.2 mph. Chefs kiss.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Children of Berlin in Books
Jun 25, 2023
Leah and Magda grew up as best friends but their friendship is put to the ultimate test when the monster that was Hitler came to power and everything changed.
The story is told from both Leah's and Magda's perspectives; Leah's from her memories and Magda's in letter form. I have to admit that I preferred Leah's story as Magda's was a little repetitive and 'wordy' however it did show how easy it was for people to be brainwashed and to take a path in their lives that has far reaching and devastating consequences for them and those they love.
The Children of Berlin is a gripping and powerful story of love, loss, bravery and forgiveness and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to those who enjoy this genre and many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this book.
The Psychology of Screenwriting: Theory and Practice
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The Psychology of Screenwriting is more than an interesting book on the theory and practice of...
The Veranda (Lavander Shores #3)
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Donovan Carlisle helps countless people in Lavender Shores with his skills as a therapist. It seems,...
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Never in Books
Jul 10, 2022
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Never
By Ken Follet
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A stolen US army drone.
A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert.
A secret stash of deadly chemicals.
Each is a threat to global stability. Each can be overcome with only the highest levels of diplomacy. But when those in charge disagree and refuse to back down, an international chain reaction kicks off with potentially catastrophic consequences: a world edging closer to war . . .
Now three people must work with the utmost skill to stop that from happening:
A spy working undercover with jihadis.
A brilliant Chinese spymaster.
A US president beleaguered by a populist rival for the next election.
The only question is – in a game of brinksmanship, can the inevitable ever be stopped?
This took longer than It usually does for me to finish a Ken Follet I did enjoy the book and find it quite current with everything going on in the world at the minute. It was good but I don’t know something was missing for me. I liked the way he worked in those little relationships with certain characters I think those are what actually made the book likeable. I really wanted to love this and be giving it full 5 stars such a shame it fell a little flat.
Debbiereadsbook (1608 KP) rated Shifter Woods: Growl (Esposito County Shifters #3) in Books
Jan 18, 2023
This is a short, slotting into the series after book 3, I think. (I'm a little puzzled by the listings on some sites about the order!) I've not read those, and I'll come back to that shortly. I didn't think I missed anything by not reading them, though, and so I would say this can be read as a stand alone.
I liked this, a lot. It gives you an insight into Esposito County, and the people who live in it.
It;s steamy and smexy. It's dark and dangerous. It's only short but packs a punch! I loved the twist with the magic spell that was shielding Marco, and what that was doing just a tad too well!
Going back to not reading the other books. I didn't feel I missed anything, and you know I'm all about sharing my book feelings, but what I am left with is a NEED to read those books. Not because I missed anything, but because I want to read everyone else's story!
So, my KU shelf needs clearing for those books 🙂
4 solid stars
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