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Suicide Squad (2016)
Suicide Squad (2016)
2016 | Action
I enjoyed seeing characters that weren’t the major trio of the DC universe. They were funny, strong, and loved to fight with one another. (0 more)
The story wasn’t fully coherent or structured well. It could have been better there. (0 more)
Decent Mess
It was a decent movie. The stars, especially Will Smith, held the movie. Joker was a mess as well as the story. It’s a good popcorn movie, but it needed another review on the storyline.
  
Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
Comedy
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7.6 (8 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
The personal stories and experiences. (2 more)
People really open up.
You see another side of Conan.
If you don't like his humor, you may not like some of the conversations. (0 more)
You need to listen to this
So many celebrities show a different side of themselves. It's amazing, amazingly funny, and real as Conan asks some targeted and intimate questions. Of course it gets weird, but that's Conan O'Brien. We should expect anything less from him.
  
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Dork_knight74 (881 KP) created a post

May 29, 2019  
So I love watching superhero movies. Funny thing about them though, they all claim the same "rule number 1" which is "protect your identity". What's the first thing that ALWAYS happens? The hero screws up and the bad guy knows who they are, where they live, their family, who their best friend is etc etc etc... I mean, I'd love to see one where that doesn't happen. Am I alone in this? Just curious.
     
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Ross (3284 KP) May 29, 2019

It's definitely still a major part of most Spiderman films, and is way overused in Batman films.

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Awix (3310 KP) May 29, 2019

It's just efficient (not necessarily imaginative) storytelling. The Spider-Man films in particular have gone big-time for this 'personal connection between Peter Parker and the villain' idea, more than is really credible, and this is probably a factor too.

What strikes me is the number of these films which centre on 'clean energy production' as a plot device.

DF
Death Fricassee (Recipe for Death #1)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Loved this so much. It is fast paced.. has some paranormal.. it is funny as hell.. i laughed so many times.. it made you feel with the characters because the writing sucks you into the story like you are a part of their lives and feelings. the mystery wasnt dark but a light type of mystery.. it was just so much fun to read and im so glad i got to review it
  
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Watterson | 2015 | Humor & Comedy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The third treasury of the classic strip finds Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes getting into all kinds of new trouble. The laughs are still funny all these years later. The only thing I have to say is if you aren't familiar with this classic comic strip, fix that immediately if not sooner.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-indispensable-calvin-and.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Aaron is surprised when he is asked to find a missing housewife. He gets frustrated when everyone seems to block his attempts to get answers. But when he stumbles on a dead body, things really get interesting.

I loved this book. Great characters and funny humor kept me turning pages until the end.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-for-whom-minivan-rolls-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
The sixth Jaine Austen mystery finds Jaine agreeing to write jokes for an unfunny stand-up comic. But before she can get started, the woman is arrested for murder. The weapon, a pair of pantyhose. Definitely for those who love funny mysteries, this one will keep you laughing while you puzzle over the clues.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-death-by-pantyhose-by-laura.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
MM
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8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
The third in the tie-in series finds Monk filling in as homicide captain while the department is on strike. Yet his "team" is worse off then he is. Good mystery with some very funny scenes. Recommended either way, but most definitely recommended for fans of the TV show.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-mr-monk-and-blue-flu-by-lee.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Cora has a problem. One of her many fans is stalking her, but she doesn't know who it is. And when he turns to murder, things really get out of hand. As always, I found parts of the book laugh out loud funny while other parts were highly suspenseful. If only the endings were stronger.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-stalking-puzzle-lady-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30; Tiffany Aching, #1)
The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30; Tiffany Aching, #1)
Terry Pratchett | 2004 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.8 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Listen to it instead of reading it
I didn't enjoy reading this book, it's not really my type of story. BUT when I switched to audio it had me laughing pretty hard. I enjoy the cleverness to the story, and on audio the absurdity was actually funny.
This was my first Terry Pratchett book and it was entertaining enough on audio that I will try to listen to more of his stuff!