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Sarah (7798 KP) created a video about track Wildfire by John Mayer in Paradise Valley by John Mayer in Music
Mar 2, 2018
Glyllin (8 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in Video Games
Dec 15, 2020
Be a Viking (2 more)
Intriguing Story
Combat feels good
Bugs (2 more)
Limited Weapons
Wildlife not accurate to the time period in England
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about track God's Problem Child - (featuring Leon Russell/Tony Joe White/Jamey Johnson) (with Jamey Johnson, Leon Russell, Tony Joe White) by Willie Nelson in God's Problem Child by Willie Nelson in Music
Oct 15, 2017 (Updated Oct 16, 2017)
Dean (6921 KP) rated Wind River (2017) in Movies
Sep 10, 2017 (Updated Feb 25, 2019)
A thriller that packs a punch
A good and at times violent thriller as a wildlife ranger and young Fbi agent team up to track down a killer. Quite slow paced for the first half of the film with a lot of character development. Ultimately a satisfying thriller with a gripping finale.
Ducklady (1174 KP) rated Virunga (2014) in Movies
Jan 15, 2020
Heart breaking
A powerful documentary detailing the protection of Congos national park, Virunga. A film that exposes the corruption of the British oil company SOCO and the state of the country's political system. The dedication of the park rangers in protecting the wildlife is inspiring. This is a definite tear jerker, but a must see
Awix (3310 KP) rated The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971) in Movies
May 25, 2020
Playful, technically impressive and possibly very influential wildlife documentary. Scientist Nils Hellstrom, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), MS (Master of Science), and WF (Wholly Fictitious), expresses his fears for the future of the human race, believing we are likely to be outcompeted by insects in every respect. Startling and occasionally grisly clips showing the lives of insects and other arthropods illustrate his thesis in great detail.
Well, Hellstrom (or more accurately writer David Seltzer, who went on to script The Omen twice) isn't a great biologist (he refers to insects as a species rather than a class), but the photography in the film is great and Lawrence Pressman's well-judged performance adds a lot to the impression the film makes: it's tongue in cheek, but still thought-provoking. As a gimmick to make people watch a wildlife documentary, it's an interesting one; you can sense echoes of this film's innovative use of music and narrative to add drama in many much more respectable nature documentaries (most of David Attenborough's blockbuster series, for instance). An oddity, but a good one.
Well, Hellstrom (or more accurately writer David Seltzer, who went on to script The Omen twice) isn't a great biologist (he refers to insects as a species rather than a class), but the photography in the film is great and Lawrence Pressman's well-judged performance adds a lot to the impression the film makes: it's tongue in cheek, but still thought-provoking. As a gimmick to make people watch a wildlife documentary, it's an interesting one; you can sense echoes of this film's innovative use of music and narrative to add drama in many much more respectable nature documentaries (most of David Attenborough's blockbuster series, for instance). An oddity, but a good one.
ClareR (5577 KP) rated Light Over Liskeard in Books
Jan 31, 2024
I should have felt sad when the inevitable happened at the end of this book, but I really didn’t.
Q, the main character in Light Over Liskeard, has been preparing for this event from the first page. He knows that the collapse of society will happen, just not when.
Q is a man who has never had to do anything for himself, but in order to prepare, he learns how to build, grow and work with others with the help of his very capable neighbours.
It’s a fascinating landscape, mixing the familiarity of Cornwall with the unfamiliar wildlife: lynxes, aurochs, wolves and more. I loved the sound of them all. Whilst it’s sad that no one really sees them (because they all live in their convenient, encapsulated, electronic worlds), the lack of visitors is probably why the wildlife thrives.
This is full of observations on: modern life and how it’s not as great as it’s cracked up to be; the beauty of nature; and the importance of relationships and human connection. And ultimately what I read Louis de Bernières for: his fascinating, quirky characters. I loved them all!
Q, the main character in Light Over Liskeard, has been preparing for this event from the first page. He knows that the collapse of society will happen, just not when.
Q is a man who has never had to do anything for himself, but in order to prepare, he learns how to build, grow and work with others with the help of his very capable neighbours.
It’s a fascinating landscape, mixing the familiarity of Cornwall with the unfamiliar wildlife: lynxes, aurochs, wolves and more. I loved the sound of them all. Whilst it’s sad that no one really sees them (because they all live in their convenient, encapsulated, electronic worlds), the lack of visitors is probably why the wildlife thrives.
This is full of observations on: modern life and how it’s not as great as it’s cracked up to be; the beauty of nature; and the importance of relationships and human connection. And ultimately what I read Louis de Bernières for: his fascinating, quirky characters. I loved them all!
Anders Holm recommended Scary Monsters by David Bowie in Music (curated)
Sonofdel (6251 KP) rated the Xbox One version of Abzu in Video Games
Jun 5, 2019
beautiful underwater scenery (2 more)
good graphics
very educational message
What a cool idea
Well i tried this game not knowing what to expect and i was pleasantly surprised. Its basically an underwater adventure similar to RIME in the way you have to solve puzzles to advance. The graphics are breath taking and the interaction with the underwater wildlife is both educational and fascinating. Apart from a couple of areas with things you have to avoid its a smooth, flowing game that is very relaxing and enjoyable. I would give this a try if you love slow paced adventure games.
Emma (229 KP) rated The Librarian in Books
Mar 12, 2021
This was the latest book that was picked for my book club, and it was the best one from that group that I have had for a long while.
I connected with the main character Sylvia from the very first chapter, her love of reading resonated with me. And I enjoyed following her journey of starting a new job, and making new friends. This book also appealed to me because of the wildlife references in it, another hobby of mine.
I wouldn't say it's a book with an exceptionally in depth story, but it's a nice easy reading, feel good book, with a nice ending to it.
I will be reading more by this author if I come across them.
I connected with the main character Sylvia from the very first chapter, her love of reading resonated with me. And I enjoyed following her journey of starting a new job, and making new friends. This book also appealed to me because of the wildlife references in it, another hobby of mine.
I wouldn't say it's a book with an exceptionally in depth story, but it's a nice easy reading, feel good book, with a nice ending to it.
I will be reading more by this author if I come across them.