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Cathy Covarrubias (49 KP) rated Captain Marvel (2019) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
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Just what I needed!
One of the great things about this movie is there's no romance subplot. It's so rare to see a movie with a female lead and not involve romance. It makes Captain Marvel seem more real.
I know a lot of people don't like the way Captain Marvel is portrayed, but I loved it! I see a lot of myself in Captain Marvel. Her humor, mannerisms, speech, and attitude really remind me of myself. Female characters all seem to fit into one of 6 categories and this movie added one more! Thank you!
I know a lot of people don't like the way Captain Marvel is portrayed, but I loved it! I see a lot of myself in Captain Marvel. Her humor, mannerisms, speech, and attitude really remind me of myself. Female characters all seem to fit into one of 6 categories and this movie added one more! Thank you!
Dean (6925 KP) rated I Am Legend (2007) in Movies
Feb 10, 2018
This is a pretty good film, although saying that there is not really a lot of "story" to make a film of here. Especially When Will Smith is the last man on Earth, but despite this he gives a great performance and the film holds your interest even with the majority of it having just one character. There are some cool scenes of a deserted New York city (Where else!) but some of the other effects are so-so. Unfortunately there are a lot plot holes in the story and many questions that won't be answered. Good viewing but not groundbreaking.
Cyn Armistead (14 KP) rated Shift (Shifters, #5) in Books
Mar 1, 2018
I'm left with little to say that won't be a spoiler other than, "Dangit, why can't more authors work in some polyamory instead of using the same old jealousy-based plots?" Because I do NOT find that entertaining or interesting at ALL!
The Thunderbirds are very interesting, and I'd like to know a lot more about their culture than what we get here.
I'm having a lot of trouble believing some of the political machinations in the plot, but I suppose I'm extremely naive about what people will believe when they want to ignore the truth.
The Thunderbirds are very interesting, and I'd like to know a lot more about their culture than what we get here.
I'm having a lot of trouble believing some of the political machinations in the plot, but I suppose I'm extremely naive about what people will believe when they want to ignore the truth.
Dana (24 KP) rated Asylum (Asylum, #1) in Books
Mar 23, 2018
I expected this book to be a lot scarier. Especially with all of the creepy pictures. But unfortunately, it fell flat. The parts that were supposed to be suspenseful didn't always work with the rest of the story. There were a lot of instances of the phrases that are in so many YA books. "I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding" or "She wasn't like other girls" kind of things. Those plot points make reading the novel not as fun for me. I am not saying it was a bad book, but it could have been so much better.
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We use Netflix a lot. It has a lot if movies and shows to choose from. The biggest downside for me is the limit of streaming to 4 devices at a time. I have a large family, so obviously there are times when we all want to watch something different, but it limits us to how many of use can use it. My kids also get irritated when their favorites are removed from streaming to make room for new selections. Wish there was a way to keep more of their favorites available to them.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Fame (Keatyn Chronicles book 8) in Books
Aug 2, 2018
This book picks up exactly where the last one ended and tells the story of the characters from the original series about 10 years later.
It is told through a multiple perspective so we get to know a lot of the original characters very well and see if their dreams of the future came true and how they ended up where they are today.
There are a few new characters and some characters from before become a lot more important.
A great way to continue the series but you do need to have read the previous books.
It is told through a multiple perspective so we get to know a lot of the original characters very well and see if their dreams of the future came true and how they ended up where they are today.
There are a few new characters and some characters from before become a lot more important.
A great way to continue the series but you do need to have read the previous books.
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated The Nun (2018) in Movies
Sep 9, 2018
Good movie
This movie takes place before the events in the conjuring movies, and it ties everything together really well. It was creepier than the other movies, and will make you jump a lot.
The characters were likable, but they made a lot of bad decisions that make you question whether or not they will make it to the end of the movie.
Overall the movie was really good, but one event in the end didn't make sense. It's something I didn't think about until after the movie, so I don't think most people will notice right away.
The characters were likable, but they made a lot of bad decisions that make you question whether or not they will make it to the end of the movie.
Overall the movie was really good, but one event in the end didn't make sense. It's something I didn't think about until after the movie, so I don't think most people will notice right away.
Mo (66 KP) rated Brass: Birmingham in Tabletop Games
Oct 23, 2018
Fun game mechanics reminds me of monopoly (2 more)
Lots of different strategies
2 parts for the game can turn suddernly
I guess it is a game I had to play
This was a fun Game, which lasts a couple of hours. It requires a lot of planning to build your industry and to plan for the age of rail which is the latter part of the game. There is a lot to do in the game and i found it to be quite a heavy strategy game for the group of people I was with
Cori June (3033 KP) rated Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock #1) in Books
Dec 3, 2018 (Updated Nov 8, 2019)
This is a good series. The main character is a little different. not only because Jane Yellowrock is a Cherokee shinkwalker. She is a walking contradiction that is socially awkward. For a sexually charged series (seriously, what kind of Vampire book isn't?) Jane is a bit of a prude; in the first book she does blush a lot and while the author does have slightly small not quite choppy sentences throughout the series, there it's a point to it.
Slight Spoiler:
The sentences get smaller/choppy when Beast is at the fore and/or when there is a lot if action.
Slight Spoiler:
The sentences get smaller/choppy when Beast is at the fore and/or when there is a lot if action.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Open House (2010) in Movies
Dec 24, 2018
Well I spotted this was directed by Anna Paquin's brother and also had Stephen Moyer from True Blood on the cover, unfortunately they are not the main stars of the film. Rachel Blanchard of the TV series Clueless is the main lead.
This falls into the category of weird films, there isn't a lot of back story or explanation really into the why or what of what is going on. Reminded me a lot of Funny Games. Quite bloody and brutal, ok for a low budget film but a bit more plot would have be nice....and Anna Paquin!
This falls into the category of weird films, there isn't a lot of back story or explanation really into the why or what of what is going on. Reminded me a lot of Funny Games. Quite bloody and brutal, ok for a low budget film but a bit more plot would have be nice....and Anna Paquin!