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The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
2004 | Action, Drama, Mystery
Too cold to go out
A disaster movie that takes on fu ride. We have seen volcano's hurricanes, tornado's,Tsunami's and even the earth's core stop. Now we have to deal with the oceans currents stopping and causing a new ice age. With any disaster movie there is death,suspense and a hero or two. This provides all three but with a twist. we don't stop the disaster. One reason why I like this movie. How they survive that's for you to see
  
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Amethyst Eyes: The Legend Comes to Life
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The second book of [Amethyst Eyes] by [Debbie Brown] continues the story of Tommy as he comes to terms with who he is. The story picks up three years after the first ended. I liked how the events on Earth that were considered critical could truly be identified as the Japanese Tsunami. I do not know if there will be another books since this one came to a resolution but as we all know one resolution always leads to a new story.
  
Why did I keep reading?
The answer is because clearly, I'm a bit masochistic. I have a strong opinion that while the occasional footnote is appropriate, if you use too many, you need to edit what you are writing. Gurwitch doesn't just use them a little too much; on each page of the book there was at least one, if not two of three.
Realistically, I also couldn't relate to much of her stories, which only made it more difficult to continue reading.
  
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Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) Sep 14, 2018

I am currently reading this. I'm on the second Massacre Island chapter. The first couple of chapters were not relatable nor enjoyable but reading about the previous generations of her family and their questionable life choices, careers, and hobbies was somewhat entertaining. I'll probably continue reading the book depending on how the next couple of chapters pan out. But it certainly isn't the best collection of essays/memoirs I've ever read.

Wonder Woman (2017)
Wonder Woman (2017)
2017 | Action, Fantasy, War
To be honest, the first time I saw WW, I was honestly disappointed; my expectations were clearly set too high. The second time I saw, I enjoyed it far more as I knew what to expect and was able to enjoy the movie for what it was. DC must be ecstatic that WW did well. I can't imagine they could have kept their cinematic universe running for much longer if this had been a dud like the previous three movies.
  
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Hocus Pocus (1993)
1993 | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
90's nostalgia, good, but cheesy special effects (0 more)
cringey, but cute. (0 more)
Classic Halloween Disney Movie
This movie is so good. If you like movies that give you 90's nostalgia with all little bit of tame creepiness, This movie is for you. The three witches are so hilarious, and the child acting isn't half-bad. Yes, it is sometimes cringy, but if you like those old cringy Disney Channel kind of movies, I definitely recommend you give this a watch.
  
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AC/DC: Album by Album
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A comprehensive guide to AC/DC, the author Martin Popoff has succeeded in producing yet another work that is both engaging to the occasional listener of the group as well as the more hardened fan. Accompanied with images from throughout the group's long history, there is plenty to look at and read as well as having on your shelf or coffee table to reference during those late night "discussions" with friends over a drink or three. Recommended for the fan.
  
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
2019 | Animation
The weakest of the three, but still great!
While I absolutely loved the first two films, this one disappointed me a bit, but I still liked it a lot. Can't really put my finger on why though. Maybe it was the weak villain or the weaker story. The movie is still fun, funny & visually spectacular. Much better than the choppy Spider-Verse animation. It seems like this may be the last in the series, so I'm kinda bummed about that.
  
Captain Marvel (2019)
Captain Marvel (2019)
2019 | Action, Adventure
Good plotline (1 more)
CGI is amazing.
Seemed slightly rushed at points (0 more)
Woman power
While watching this movie, I was smiling and laughing at the humour throughout it. It promoted women as not the weak party among superheroes.
At the time I thought it might have been slightly rushed to finish and give it the ending the audience wanted but I can't complain because I've seen it three times in the cinema on the week it was showing.

I highly recommend this movie.
  
Unlucky 13 (Women’s Murder Club, #13)
Unlucky 13 (Women’s Murder Club, #13)
James Patterson | 2014 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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8.6 (10 Ratings)
Book Rating
With Lindsay tracking a stomach bomber, Cindy follows up on a lead to a killer that got away. Meanwhile, Yuki is getting married.

This series is wildly uneven, but this is one of the better ones. Three plots make things a bit rushed at the end, and Claire becomes sidelined for much of the book, but it had me turning pages.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/05/book-review-unlucky-13-by-james.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Airport (1970) in Movies

Mar 17, 2018  
Airport (1970)
Airport (1970)
1970 | Action, Drama, Mystery
The first of the Airport disaster films. I remember seeing most of them on Sunday afternoons on TV as a young kid. Big budget blockbusters for the time with an all star cast! I think there were three sequels in the end Airport '75, '77 and '79 concorde! Check them out, still pretty good films and few disaster films about planes have been made since to this standard.
Not too mention it inspired two of the funniest spoof films (Airplane) as well!