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David McK (3773 KP) rated Aliens (1986) in Movies

Jun 23, 2020 (Updated Mar 16, 2022)  
Aliens (1986)
Aliens (1986)
1986 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
9
9.0 (90 Ratings)
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The action (1 more)
Powerloader scene
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James Cameron's sequel to Ridley Scott's 'Alien', set 57 years later and turning the 'haunted-house' setup of the original into a full-blown Vietnam war movie metaphor, with the sole survivor of the Nostromo, Ellen Ripley (a career best Sigourney Weaver) rescued and woken up from hypersleep by The Company, and convinced to return to the planet where she first encountered the Xenomorph, when they suddenly lose contact with the colonists on said planets.

The Extended Edition of the movie adds even more context, with the revelation that Ripley had a daughter who has since died, to the 'found family' at the heart of the narrative - especially between Newt and Ripley herself - while Bill Paxton has the honour(?) of becoming the only actor to be killed by a Predator, an Alien and a Terminator, as one of the (initially) cocksure Colonial Marines trapped behind enemy lines.

Top it off with the iconic final act (Ripley in a Powerloader Vs the Alien Queen) and some eminently quotable lines throughout:

"Game over, man! Game Over!!"
"They mostly come at night, mostly …"
"I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure"
"Get away from her, you b..."

And we have what most surely be one of the best sequels ever. Even, in my opinion, eclipsing the original.

It's just a pity it's all downhill from here ...
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2538 KP) rated Over My Dead Blog in Books

Nov 29, 2023 (Updated Nov 29, 2023)  
Over My Dead Blog
Over My Dead Blog
Sarah E. Burr | 2023 | Mystery
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Debut I Had to Read. And I’m Glad I Did
Winnie Lark has moved to the other side of the country from her family and found a new life she loves in Copper Bay, Massachusetts, while she runs a hugely successful book blog. When her twin brother, famous actor Strider Lark, comes for a visit, Winnie is nervous since their relationship has been strained in the last few years. But she doesn’t expect him to be suspected of murder after just one night in town. A local reporter has been killed, and Strider was the last one to see her alive. Can Winnie clear him of the crime?

As a book blogger, the hook for this cozy series immediately caught my attention. I’m glad it did since I enjoyed the book. Winnie and Strider’s relationship is a strong element to the book, and I appreciated that the author made it complex. Winnie takes a little while to get a line on what is happening with the murder (she is an amateur, after all), but once she does, she then worries about proving her case, a nice change from many cozies. I loved the characters we met, especially Winnie’s relationship with her two best friends. I can’t wait to spend more time with all of the characters. I also smiled at Winnie’s cute, cozy swears. There’s a fall vibe to the October set story. This book blogger can’t help but recommend this fun debut.
  
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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Army of Darkness (1992) in Movies

May 29, 2022  
Army of Darkness (1992)
Army of Darkness (1992)
1992 | Action, Comedy, Horror
8
7.8 (25 Ratings)
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I love The Evil Dead. It's gritty, low budget, scary as fuck. I love Evil Dead 2 for its perfect marriage of horror and slapstick comedy. I love Army of Darkness for just how fucking silly it is. The original three films of this franchise all have their own identity, and stand out as very different chapters of the same story. AoD is arguably the weirdest of the bunch, dropping all of the gore in favour of a medieval gateway-horror comedy, and it works a treat, thanks in no small part to some fantastic practical effects, and of course, Bruce Campbell. Campbells physical comedy chops are one of the highlights of Evil Dead 2, and those skills are put front and centre here. There are multiple sequences that are just brazenly ridiculous, and simply wouldn't work anywhere near as well if it was any other actor in the drivers seat. His commitment to the bit is wholly admirable. The practical work looks great for the most part, especially the army of skeletons that are introduced in the final third. Some signature style from Sam Raimi occasionally butts in to remind us that this is still an Evil Dead film, and there are some memorable monster and deadite designs to keep its foot firmly in the horror genre. Above all, AoD is just a whole load of fun that knows exactly what it is. Hail to the King baby.
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Last Act in Books

Feb 16, 2024  
TL
The Last Act
Brad Parks | 2024
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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29 of 220
Book
The Last Act
By Brad Parks
⭐️⭐️

Tommy Jump is an out-of-work stage actor approached by the FBI with the role of a lifetime: Go undercover at a federal prison, impersonate a convicted felon, and befriend a fellow inmate, a disgraced banker named Mitchell Dupree, who knows the location of documents that can be used to bring down a ruthless drug cartel . . . if only he’d tell the FBI where they are.
 
The women in Tommy’s life, his fiancée and mother, tell him he’s crazy to even consider taking the part. The cartel has quickly risen to become the largest supplier of crystal meth in America. And it hasn’t done it by playing nice. Still, Tommy’s acting career has stalled, and the FBI is offering a minimum of $150,000 for a six-month gig—whether he gets the documents or not.
 
Using a false name and backstory, Tommy enters the low-security prison and begins the process of befriending Dupree. But Tommy soon realizes he’s underestimated the enormity of his task and the terrifying reach of the cartel. The FBI aren't the only ones looking for the documents, and if Tommy doesn’t play his role to perfection, it just may be his last act.

I don’t know why but this just didn’t grab me as much as it promised. It was an ok read but o found the chara lacking in any personality. Like I said it was an ok read.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2538 KP) rated Big Fat F@!k-Up in Books

Jun 12, 2025 (Updated Jun 12, 2025)  
Big Fat F@!k-Up
Big Fat F@!k-Up
Lawrence Allan | 2022 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
You’ll Be Glad You Met Jimmy Cooper
Jimmy Cooper was a cliché of a child actor, but he’s turned his life mostly around and is now a PI in LA, working freelance as well as cases for his mother’s law firm. When his latest case ends with him in a pursuit around the city, he gets another dose of fame, which leads him to some new clients. One such client is Alicia Crowley, a young woman about to get her inheritance. But she thinks someone is attempting to kill her and wants Jimmy to keep it from happening. When the prime suspect, her uncle, turns up dead, Jimmy must figure out how to keep Alicia out of jail. Is Jimmy in over his head?

Yes, the title does give a clue about the content of the book. Although I will say, it felt like it was used appropriately and not as a writing crutch. If that kind of thing doesn’t bother you, you’ll find yourself loving this book. The story takes a little time to set things up, but it never feels like it is dragging. The mystery is entertaining and reaches a logical climax. The characters are strong, especially Jimmy, who gets some great development in the book. Yet there is a nice layer of comedy, too. It’s an addictive mix that I breezed through faster than I thought I would. I’ll definitely be back for more.