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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2415 KP) rated True Stories in Books

Mar 9, 2018

This collection of 10 non-fiction stories feature stories of shipwreck and bear attack from the 1800’s, the life of Blues musician Muddy Waters, and growing up with six older brothers in Vietnam. Personally, I want to start exploring creeks like the guy who wrote the last chapter here.

I don’t normally read non-fiction, but I enjoyed all 10 of the stories here. They were entertaining, which is what it takes to keep me reading. Middle school guys will love it, and anyone looking to learn something in an entertaining fashion will enjoy it.

NOTE: I was sent an ARC of this book, but no review was requested or promised. My thoughts are my own.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/09/book-review-guys-read-5-true-stories.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated 9 to 5 (1980) in Movies

Jul 6, 2018

9 to 5 (1980)

1980 | Classics, Comedy

7.8

(17 Ratings)

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He's a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot!

One of the movies I have watched the most times in my life, I probably watched this every week when I was between the ages of 10 and 12 (showing my age here).

I watched again recently and the movies still has the magic.

If ever you want revenge or want to give it to your overbearing, jerkoff boss, this is the movie for you.

The teaming of Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton is so perfect as the three secretaries bent on revenge and Dabney Coleman rounds it out as the loser, backstabbing, chauvinist who everyone hates.

The three ladies imagine what it would be like to do him in, then through hilarious turns of events actually begin to do so.

A true comedy classic!

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Suspiria (1977) in Movies

Oct 19, 2018

Suspiria (1977)

1977 | Horror

7.9

(28 Ratings)

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The colors, the colors, the colors....

I had heard about this film most of my adult life, but had never seen until tonight.

Boy, was it worth the wait.

I would say after watching, the film is difficult to describe and must be "experienced". The plot, dialogue and acting are all secondary to the wondrous use of color, the beautiful musical score and set decoration of this visual art.

The score especially is mesmerizing and I indeed rewound a few scenes so I could hear the transfixing melody again and again.

The stylized horror has some gruesome moments, but overall fits the unraveling story well as we discover the world of the haunting ballet studio when a young American girl arrives to begin her instruction.

Any true film fan has to see this!

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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) Oct 24, 2018

It really is. Thanks for the reminder that I need to watch it again!

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Andy K (10823 KP) Oct 24, 2018

For sure. I love the classics. Even more than the new ones.

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Cumberland (1142 KP) rated Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) in Movies

Nov 6, 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

2018 | Biography, Drama, Music

8.5

(155 Ratings)

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Like but not Love

I liked this movie, but I didn't love it. Queen was before my time, so I really didn't know much about the band. The story was interesting, and I loved the attitudes of the wannabe rock stars. I think the only true downside for me was that it took Freddie way to long to realize he was being a jerk. I realize that is probably at least somewhat how things happened in real life, but it's still frustrating to watch.
My favorite part was realizing how many songs I knew throughout the movie. Going into I thought the only one I knew was we will rock you. It turns out I know most their songs. I feel like that is really a testament to how well their music has continued to stay popular over the years.