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Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) in Movies
Aug 29, 2019
Fun!
Took me a while to finally watch this one. There have been more than a couple "not-so-good" godzilla movies made that made me wary. This one, however, turned out pretty good. The acting was good(Millie Bobby Brown impresses again), the cinematography/ effects were great. I appreciate that they went with the "older" look to the monsters(they were awesome). The action scenes were intense and the story(whilst taking a lot-and I mean a LOT-of liberties with science and nature) was very entertaining. A few cheesy jokes, a corny scene here and there, a couple jump scares and the remake of the Godzilla song thrown in make this a fun watch for everyone. This is what a movie should be-entertaining and fun(even with the socio-political undertones). REALLY worth a watch!
The Wrangler and the Orphan (Farthingdale Ranch #4)
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"Some scars run soul-deep. Some scars only love can heal." Brody is the wrangler at Farthingdale...
Contemporary MM Romance
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Autoboyography in Books
Mar 19, 2020
When Tanner's family relocates from progressive California to Provo, UT, the bisexual teenager is basically forced back in the closet. While his parents are actually incredibly supportive of his sexuality, their own past experiences lead them to want to keep their son safe and guarded in the largely conservative Mormon community. Now a senior in high school, Tanner is ready to graduate and leave Provo behind. But when his best friend Autumn convinces him to join the Seminar--a rather famous Provo high school class where students write a novel in four months--everything changes. There Tanner meets the Seminar's most well-known graduate, Sebastian Brother, a Mormon who sold his book rights last year. Tanner immediately falls for Sebastian, and he starts chronicling it all: in his own book.
I have a lot of complicated feelings about this book. It's wonderful to see a bisexual protagonist in YA literature, even if Tanner's bisexuality doesn't seem fully explored (and he's not always believed). This is very emotional book, and it certainly wrenched at my heartstrings. From the beginning, it seems pretty clear that there isn't going to be an easy outcome. Sebastian and Tanner are going to fall for each other. The Mormon community doesn't support their brethren being gay. Sebastian can either have Tanner or his family, right?
I also wasn't sure why Tanner's family was so against him a) coming out in Provo or b) falling for a Mormon. We learn that his family has a lot of baggage that causes this, but it was a little strange. The book's exploration of the religious aspect of Mormonism was very interesting and eye-opening, though, as a result, I wasn't sure how realistic the ending was. Still, I found the two boys' exploration and relationship to be heartbreaking and riveting.
There is a lot going on in the book--so many deep emotions, along with coverage of religion and sexuality. I found myself very protective of Tanner and trying to understand his parents, at times, even if they were supportive overall. I even felt that way about Sebastian, even though I couldn't imagine, truly, how he must be feeling, trying to reconcile his own emotions about Tanner against his religious upbringing.
In the end, I liked this one a lot even if I found some areas problematic (Tanner's parents; an incident with Tanner and Autumn; the ending wrapping up a little neatly). It was a very insightful look at religion and sexuality for these two young men and really got me thinking about a lot. Through all the angst, there was a lot of depth and feeling. 4 stars.
I have a lot of complicated feelings about this book. It's wonderful to see a bisexual protagonist in YA literature, even if Tanner's bisexuality doesn't seem fully explored (and he's not always believed). This is very emotional book, and it certainly wrenched at my heartstrings. From the beginning, it seems pretty clear that there isn't going to be an easy outcome. Sebastian and Tanner are going to fall for each other. The Mormon community doesn't support their brethren being gay. Sebastian can either have Tanner or his family, right?
I also wasn't sure why Tanner's family was so against him a) coming out in Provo or b) falling for a Mormon. We learn that his family has a lot of baggage that causes this, but it was a little strange. The book's exploration of the religious aspect of Mormonism was very interesting and eye-opening, though, as a result, I wasn't sure how realistic the ending was. Still, I found the two boys' exploration and relationship to be heartbreaking and riveting.
There is a lot going on in the book--so many deep emotions, along with coverage of religion and sexuality. I found myself very protective of Tanner and trying to understand his parents, at times, even if they were supportive overall. I even felt that way about Sebastian, even though I couldn't imagine, truly, how he must be feeling, trying to reconcile his own emotions about Tanner against his religious upbringing.
In the end, I liked this one a lot even if I found some areas problematic (Tanner's parents; an incident with Tanner and Autumn; the ending wrapping up a little neatly). It was a very insightful look at religion and sexuality for these two young men and really got me thinking about a lot. Through all the angst, there was a lot of depth and feeling. 4 stars.
Nisha Gill (1 KP) rated 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four in Books
Sep 30, 2017
Eye opening classic
This book is light years ahead of its time and whilst it’s written in a traditional style for the forties it hits on key issues. The censorship and the control that it describes is not so far fetched yet abhorrent to the reader - and thus sucks you straight in
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Trainwreck (2015) in Movies
Oct 5, 2017
At times it feels as if five different films are going on at once, but SchumerÂ’s whip-smart delivery and no-holds perkiness keeps it all in place. Just as her director wilfully mines his own life for laughs, there is a whole lot of Amy in Amy.
Critic- Ian Nathan
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/trainwreck/review/
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/trainwreck/review/
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Aquaria in Video Games
Oct 20, 2017
Aquaria is an extremely high-quality product and a fine example of a genre that hasn't gotten a lot attention in recent years—it's no surprise to me that it took top honors at the 2007 IGF awards. Its charm and style engrossed me from the opening level
Critic- Richard Naik
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: https://gamecritics.com/richard-naik/aquaria-review/
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: https://gamecritics.com/richard-naik/aquaria-review/
ClareR (5879 KP) rated The Heart's Invisible Furies in Books
Nov 15, 2017
My favourite book this year!!
Another book that deserves more than 5 stars. I loved this - a book that I thought about constantly, even when I wasn't reading it. The story of Cyril Avery's life, from the moment his mother is ejected from the village church and the village itself, up until near his death. An absolutely wonderful story. I laughed (a lot), I cried.
Highly recommended!!!
Highly recommended!!!
Mothergamer (1568 KP) rated Assassin's Creed: Origins Deluxe Edition in Video Games
Nov 17, 2017
Fantastic Game
The story is great and the game play is excellent. There are a lot of great side quests to go with the main quests. There are some cool mini game events also. Daily quests are included as well and offer good rewards like legendary weapons or rare mounts. Definitely worth playing. Full review here: http://lorrie28-mothergamer.blogspot.com/2017/11/assassins-creed-origins-amazing.html
Dean (6927 KP) rated Fifty Shades Darker (2017) in Movies
Dec 15, 2017
Still a mess
I'm not sure what to make of this? It's not a romantic film, neither erotic despite the content and not dramatic. None of the actions of the Characters really make a lot of sense. Despite watching the extended cut of the film it really just feels like a mish mash of story lines that never really come to anything? Strange one.
Rose (201 KP) rated Welcome to Night Vale in Podcasts
Jan 9, 2018 (Updated Jan 10, 2018)
This is probably one of the first few, if not the first, podcast I actively followed.
If you like things a little strange (ok, a lot strange), a little Lovecraftian, a bit outside of the box, and with a bit of kitch, this is definitely the podcast for you.
There are also strip books, as well as original story books available at any bookseller.
If you like things a little strange (ok, a lot strange), a little Lovecraftian, a bit outside of the box, and with a bit of kitch, this is definitely the podcast for you.
There are also strip books, as well as original story books available at any bookseller.