Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright
Book
People are flocking to Ghastly-Gorm Hall from far and wide to compete in Lord Goth's Literary...
Killer's Moon (1978)
Movie
Four lunatics escape from a cottage whilst dosed up on LSD provided by the psychiatrists (it's a...
The Night Gardener
Book
In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled...
Chris Sawin (602 KP) rated Moon (2009) in Movies
Jun 22, 2019
Moon has been one of my most anticipated films of the year ever since I saw the trailer a few months ago. Everything about the trailer pulled me in. Sam Rockwell looked to put in an incredible performance, the score sounded incredibly solid and fit the film like a glove, and it just looked like a really amazing sci-fi film. Have you ever walked away from a film completely satisfied? That feeling you have when you see a film that just sticks with you as its most memorable moments play through your head and you smile a little as you walk to your car? That's the feeling that pulsed through me after seeing Moon. A feeling that I've only felt a handful of times (The Dark Knight, Benjamin Button, Up, and Moon come to mind).
Sam Rockwell is really in top form here. I've always wanted to like him, but had always seen him in films where it felt like he was holding back and not showing his full potential. Moon definitely corrected that as Rockwell is really able to portray his acting range and how wonderful he really is. When I saw 1408, the first thing that crossed my mind after it ended was that John Cusack really carried that film. It was just him alone in a hotel room the majority of the film and he was able to make that worth watching. What John Cusack is to 1408, Sam Rockwell is to Moon as it's just Sam reacting to himself during the film's duration.
It's not often that I get to say a film met my expectations or satisfied me in every way, but Moon did just that. This is Sam Rockwell at his best. The film pulls you in as soon as the opening scene hits with Sam running on a treadmill and that familiar music from the trailer kicks in. My craving for an incredible and original sci-fi film for quite some time was met with this and it delivered in every aspect. It's definitely in the running for my favorite film of 2009.
PhotoPills
Photo & Video and Education
App
Unlock your creative potential! Discover how to easily turn any Sun, Moon and Milky Way scene you...
Memoirs of a Polar Bear
Susan Bernofsky and Yoko Tawada
Book
Someone tickled me behind my ears, under my arms. I curled up, became a full moon, and rolled on the...
The Lesson of Her Death
Book
Detective Bill Corde gazes down at the demure body in a bed of muddied hyacinths beside a gloomy...
Dominion: Nocturne
Tabletop Game
You've always been a night person; lately you've even considered becoming a vampire. There are a lot...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Space Case (Moon Base Alpha #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
This is a great combination of mystery and science fiction. The setting is realistically done and really adds to the story. The target middle grade audience will love the characters and the humor. Personally, I never saw the ending coming. I can’t wait for the sequel.
You can read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-review-space-case-by-stuart-gibbs.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Protector Wolf
Book
What Happens Under a Full Moon...When naturalist Maya Everton travels to Washington State, she is...