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Kirsty Marie Allen (0 KP) rated The Haunting of Hill House in TV

Jan 5, 2019

Plot is twisting and turning and provides for a consistent and ever guessing tale of tragedy and despair (0 more)

Cast can be wooden at times and on occassion the story lines do not intertwine as consistently as in the book. (0 more)

Amazing Whirlwind Ride From Start to End

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This is one of the most honestly thrill seeking adaptations I have seen for a long time. I am a big lover of original novel based stories and when these stories are made into on screen adaptations, it is easy for things to go terribly wrong and the story to become lost within flashy CGI ect. This is one of the best TV shows I have watched for a long time, to be honest I binged watch it within 3 days. The crew and cast of 'The Haunting of Hill House' created a modern day masterpiece whilst staying true to the original paper back.

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Preacher - Season 1

8.5 (15 Ratings) Rate It

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Fulfilling a promise to his deceased father, one-time outlaw Jesse Custer returns home to West Texas...

My Rock; My Refuge: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms (US Title: the Songs of Jesus)

Timothy Keller

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New York pastor Timothy Keller is known for his ability to connect a deep understanding of the Bible...

Courting the People: Public Interest Litigation in Post-Emergency India

Anuj Bhuwania

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Based on empirical research, this book shows how public interest litigation (PIL) grants the...

Aer Lingus

Travel and Shopping

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Description Aer Lingus is proud to offer an all-new exciting and personal mobile experience. Plan...

Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Venom (2018) in Movies

Nov 27, 2018

Venom (2018)

2018 | Action, Sci-Fi

7.4

(150 Ratings)

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Mixed emotions

I recently got an Amazon firestick and caught this movie that way. The acting, cinematography and effects were good but the story was a little disappointing. It completely altered the origins of Venom. Being a comic fan, that didn't go unnoticed. It would have been fine if the whole movie wasn't based on a character from the comics. If I didn't know who Venom was and the characters involved, I'd give this a better rating. However, this is a popular iconic character from the Spiderman lore and doesn't even mention the webslinger or take place in the same city. If you don't care about all that, but like adventure movies, you'll still enjoy this one. Not the greatest comic book movie adaptation, but still an entertaining movie. Worth a watch.

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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot in Books

Jan 15, 2018

I will be the first to admit that I am not a big fan of Bill O'Reilly's views on many things, but there is no arguing that he can write an excellent book. This is the second of his "Killing" series that I've read, the first being Killing Jesus. They were both wonderful & so easy to lose yourself in.
This particular book made me forget that I was reading about actual events. I was so immersed in the story. JFK & Jackie are fascinating people & their life together makes them all the more intriguing. This book isn't just about the assassination, but the years, months, & days leading up to that fateful day in November. Both for the Kennedy family & the Oswalds. I found myself at times, thinking, "No don't do that." Or, "Yes, listen to your gut & your advisors & cancel that trip." Almost hoping that somehow it would turn out differently, but knowing full well how it was going to end.
Despite knowing the end before even cracking the book open, I was hooked from the very first word. It is rare to read a non-fiction book that reads like a spy novel & political thriller. That's what makes the reader forget that the events really happened. It doesn't falter into all the conspiracy theories or speculation on the events leading up to it. It is remarkably well researched & based on the countless records, videos, transcripts, & documents from the era. This is a must read for anyone, even if you aren't fascinated with the Kennedys as I was.

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Erika (17789 KP) rated Good Omens in TV

Jun 2, 2019

Good Omens

2019 | Comedy, Sci-Fi

8.3

(72 Ratings)

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David Tennant (1 more)

Michael Sheen

I'm not a huge fan of Neil Gaiman (or a fan at all), and I was kind of meh on the novel this is based on. But, when I saw David Tennant and Michael Sheen were cast, I was interested. On a whim, I ended up starting the series last night, and wanted to stay up all night to finish, but didn't.
I liked the series way more than the book itself. I was hooked, and Sheen and Tennant were perfect in their roles. The humor was good, and the casting for the other characters was strong too. Jon Hamm as Gabriel was my other favorite.
Of course, with any TV show, the CGI was shoddy, but it kind of seems like the norm to me. Overall, I'm glad Amazon produced this miniseries, and I may have to watch it again.