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David McK (3372 KP) rated Moriarty: The Devil's Game in Books
Sep 22, 2024 (Updated Sep 22, 2024)
Moriarty, the Napoleon of crime.
Sherlock Holms arch-nemesis.
But what if Moriarty was actually an innocent man and Sherlock a ruthless narcissist who just happens to have some very (very) good PR?
That's pretty much the basis for this audio-drama, which starts with Moriarty developing an equation to tell the future' before being framed for the death of his fiancee, sentenced to death himself, meets Col Sebastian Moran in Newgate, escapes from the same and goes on the run in the criminal underworld of Victorian London in an effort to clear his name.
The result, I found, was surprisingly enjoyable, with loads of 'call-backs' to the Arthur Conan Doyle stories point which it is based (albeit from a different point of view) and numerous characters from the same.
I think I'll be listening to season 2 no too far in the future ...
Sherlock Holms arch-nemesis.
But what if Moriarty was actually an innocent man and Sherlock a ruthless narcissist who just happens to have some very (very) good PR?
That's pretty much the basis for this audio-drama, which starts with Moriarty developing an equation to tell the future' before being framed for the death of his fiancee, sentenced to death himself, meets Col Sebastian Moran in Newgate, escapes from the same and goes on the run in the criminal underworld of Victorian London in an effort to clear his name.
The result, I found, was surprisingly enjoyable, with loads of 'call-backs' to the Arthur Conan Doyle stories point which it is based (albeit from a different point of view) and numerous characters from the same.
I think I'll be listening to season 2 no too far in the future ...
Ross (3284 KP) rated Fear the Walking Dead - Season 1 in TV
Sep 21, 2017
Very much the poor cousin to TWD, this series chronicles the world while the outbreak is happening (for me one of the best parts of TWD is that it moved beyond that aspect which has been done to death). It is interesting to see the walkers being dealt with at a different stage of decay and in a different setting (urban California) but it is not a patch on TWD.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Long Shot (2017) in Movies
Oct 12, 2017
A great twist in this true crime documentary
A remarkable and intriguing true crime documentary slightly different to the usual Netflix films. For one, there are moments of optimism, and an incredible twist that exonerates this young father from the murder of a 16 year old witness. He was in the firing line for the death penalty, but something rather crazy happens so it's totally worth the watch.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated The Girl With All the Gifts (2017) in Movies
Aug 24, 2017
Underwhelming
The problem with this is that zombie films have been done to death. Yes it gives another take on the zombie genre and has some unique features, but ultimately it still feels lacking in originality. Paddy Considine and Glenn Close are fantastic actors but they feel a little underused in this. And the ending is just silly. Sadly this is just an average watchable zombie film that is completely forgettable.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Selfless (2015) in Movies
Jun 15, 2019
Great!
This was a really really good movie. I love Ryan Reynolds and he doesn't disappoint in this one, either. This film was full of intense action, wonderful acting and remarkable storytelling. A very thought provoking, intriguing tale about life and death, second chances and redemption. It had a couple of good twists and turns(and one or two predictable parts). This one is really REALLY worth a watch!
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated Death On the Flop (Poker, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Belinda Cooley is in Vegas with her twin brother. Her brother is going to play in a poker tournament, but before it begins, he vanishes. Belinda must take his place to find him. Fun characters but it stretched credibility too much for me to give it a higher rating.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-death-on-flop-by-jackie.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-death-on-flop-by-jackie.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated The Puzzle Lady vs. The Sudoku Lady (Puzzle Lady #11) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Cora Felton meets her Japanese counterpart as a mysterious death happens in town. Now it's a race for honor to solve the crime. There's plenty of humor in this book, and the story is pretty good. But the characters are getting stale, especially Dennis. Enjoyable, but most for the fans.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-puzzle-lady-vs-sudoku-lady.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-puzzle-lady-vs-sudoku-lady.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated Christietown (A Cece Caruso Mystery, #4) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Cece's latest biography subject is Agatha Christie. But instead of beefing up the section on Agatha's real life disappearance, she's investigating the mysterious death of someone at the Agatha themed community Christietown. Slow at times as the book follows other things in Cece's life, but a fun addition to the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-christietown-by-susan-kandel.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-christietown-by-susan-kandel.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Kevin Phillipson (10017 KP) rated Halloween II (1981) in Movies
Jul 15, 2018
Jamie lee curtis (1 more)
Donald pleasence
Probably the better of the sequels not as good as the orignal but close. Follows on straight from the ending of the first filmvwith michael myers going on killing spree in a hospital to get to jamie lee curtis character with donald pleasences doctor loomis the only one who can stop him plenty of gorie death scenes to make horror fans happy. Thumbs up
Alicia S (193 KP) rated Monsters in the Dark (Monsters in the Dark, #1-3) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
Incredible.. I've only read one book before I would have considered "dark erotica" but after just finishing Pepper Winters Monsters in the Dark trilogy, my god I want more!? The story of Tess and Q completely messed with my head... the abuse, fear, power... eventually transforming into such love, a bond so tight, not even death could separate them. Beautifully written, I loved the connection & the feeling of true belonging.