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Andy K (10821 KP) rated Die Hard (1988) in Movies

May 23, 2018

Die Hard (1988)

1988 | Action

8.9

(78 Ratings)

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Could there be a better action movie? Don't think so...

When you first heard about Bruce Willis being in an action movie, your first thought had to be "Oh, no! Not the star of Moonlighting" and "Blind Date"! Kind of similar to Michael Keaton in Batman or Heath Ledger as The Joker.

The movie is one of a very few that helped define the modern action genre and propelled Bruce Willis to the complete dickhead he is today ?. He is very believable as John McClane, the everyman who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The cat and mouse he eventually plays with the common thieves led by the menacing, perfect Alan Rickman has hardly been equaled.

The sequels eventually got a little (or a lot) stale, but the first film is an action classic and one of my faves!

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The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) May 24, 2018

you didn't mention that it's a Christmas film!

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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Sam and Emma in Books

Jun 18, 2018

Sam and Emma by Donald Nelsen is a cute story with a simple yet direct message. The message simply is; we are different. We live different lives, live in different places, eat different foods, and look different. While we are all different, it is important to accept all the differences.

This is a story about Sam and dog and Emma the cat. Sam is is kind dog who wanted to get to know about others. Emma was proud and while she is the one who wanted to go on the adventure was unaccepting.

This is a book about accepting others for who they are. The illustrations are simple but convey the message clearly. I would love to have this book in my classroom to teach about understanding and welcoming all views and thoughts.

I received a copy of this book from Dover Publications via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Loz Hughes (80 KP) rated Hannibal - Season 1 in TV

Jul 14, 2018

The plot lines (4 more)

Hannibal's portrayal

Wills character acting

The depth of the story

The length of some of the deception

Sometimes it can be a bit too gory and macabre for my stomach. (0 more)

A fantastic tv series

This is a fantastic series for anyone interested in crime, psychopaths, sociopaths and the Hannibal book series.
Im generally a self proclaimed wuss and cant watch horror or psychological thrillers and while this series wouldnt be classed as those sometimes the murders really turned my stomach but the acting is superb and the character builds are great. It really adds to the book series and although im quite squeamish with some of it, I will keep watching the following series because I am fascinated with the relationship between Hannibal and Will. Its like a big game of cat and mouse but the mouse is really a wolf in sheeps clothing ?

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Merissa (11805 KP) rated Spellbound (Magic in Manhattan #1) in Books

Aug 1, 2019

Spellbound (Magic in Manhattan #1)

Allie Therin | 2019 | LGBTQ+, Science Fiction/Fantasy

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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Spellbound (Magic in Manhattan #1) by Allie Therin

SPELLBOUND is the first book in the Magic in Manhattan series, and I seriously can't wait for book two!

Set in the 1920's, you get a front seat to all that involves--Speakeasy's, prohibition, mobsters, Germans. It's all here, and gives you an insight into what life might have been like.

Rory and Arthur make for a perfect couple! I loved Rory's sass and his spitting alley cat fight. Arthur is the big softie with an even bigger heart, who just wants to help.

With a great cast of characters, this story was gripping from the very start. The pacing is smooth, there were no plot holes I fell through, and the world building is outstanding.

With humour, sass, peril, and betrayal, this book had it all for me. Highly recommended, and when is book two coming out? Absolutely brilliant.