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Killing It
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I enjoyed this book. The story is fresh, new and exciting. I like the idea of the unit they are working for - but really the thought of it scares me slightly!

Very well written and a real page turner - couldn't wait to finish it. Only criticism would be there was a lot of focus put on the fact the lead character was returning to work after having a baby - I felt this was mentioned too much / too often and really didn't need to be enforced quite so often.

Five Star recommendation!
  
Venom (2018)
Venom (2018)
2018 | Action, Sci-Fi
Fun Movie
This was a really good movie. Venom had some funny lines, and overall was surprisingly likeable. I'm curious as to how they will portray Venom later on since he was a villan in the comics, but in the movie he is depicted as an anti hero. This was a great introduction to a character I think we will see a lot of in the future. Venom is not part of the overall MCU so movies like this make great place holders while waiting on Avengers films.
  
Wonder Woman: Warbringer
Wonder Woman: Warbringer
Leigh Bardugo | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
8.6 (17 Ratings)
Book Rating
Myth meets contemporary
What a unexpected read this was. In fairness, I didn’t have a lot of preconceptions, considering my last encounter with Diana Prince was the very old series years ago. It was a exciting read, packed full of action with a great Greek mythological context and background. I didn’t expect the contemporary setting for some reason but it worked really well. I enjoyed seeing Leigh Bardugo’s words set in the contemporary world. The diverse characters were both fun and real. I could really read more from this world and these characters.
  
Room 237 (2012)
Room 237 (2012)
2012 | Documentary
Interesting, odd and wacko
If you can find this documentary out there somewhere give it a watch.

There are a lot theories put forth while film historians, professors, Kubrick worshippers, etc. try and explain lots of wild hidden meaning, fan theories and even the infamous how Kubrick filmed the "fake" moon landing (Danny's Apollo 11 sweater).

Some of the commentary is pretty out there, but some is actually almost believable.

If nothing else, you get to watch Kubirck film montages the entire time and what could be better than that?
  
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
2018 | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Despite having 90% less Jack Black (in physical form, he still provides the voice for ventriloquist dummy Slappy), and a complete change of cast, I actually enjoyed this a lot more than the first movie. Better paced, with a more fun cast, Goosebumps 2 takes its time relishing in the creepiness that is Slappy, the ventriloquists dummy. Having him create havoc within a family environment before he unleashes the rest of his Halloween gang on the town. Took my daughter and nephew to see this and they loved it. Great fun.
  
Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant
Derek Landy | 2007 | Children
8
8.9 (15 Ratings)
Book Rating
Although this book is aimed towards children of 9 years plus, I believe it's still a great read for adults. It really is a lot of fun! It's an adventure story filled with magic and mild horror, which in my opinion is a great mix. I knocked a star off as I thought the ending was quite abrupt. A massive build up which lead to a bit of an anticlimax.
I liked all of the characters and would like to see if they return in the second installment.
  
Rise: Blood Hunter (2007)
Rise: Blood Hunter (2007)
2007 | Horror, Mystery
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
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Just ok
Watched this older movie on Crackle. I'm a Lucky Liu fan so was hoping for a treat. Overall this movie was mediocre, though. Story was ok but could've played out so much better. Several familiar faces, but they couldn't really save this one. The ending was quite anti-climatic. If you REALLY like vampire movies you MIGHT enjoy this one(though I think you'll find a lot of liberties taken). Otherwise, this one is really NOT worth a watch. (Some partial nudity so not for the kids)
  
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Sarah (7798 KP) created a post in Smashbomb Feedback

Nov 14, 2018  
Can there be a way to create alerts against users or Orbs? So that you get a notification whenever they add a new post etc?

I'm finding it difficult to keep up with everything that appears on my feed and can't always scroll through all of the items that have been added since my last visit.

For orbs in particular, despite being a member and following, I miss quite a lot of posts and don't always find the time to click into each orb to see what I've missed...
  
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) Nov 14, 2018

This would be super useful, especially for orbs.

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Andy K (10821 KP) Dec 9, 2018

Agreed

Flawless!
Reminded me a lot of the music from Moulin Rouge which I also loved. I love the combination of classic melodies with a modern twist. A day after I watched the film and I'm still humming all the songs and downloaded a few of them.

This is Me is amazing and I also love Never Enough. Should've won the Oscar.

The songs fit into the story so well as well. It never felt like they were out of place or awkward. They married the story flawlessly.


  
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Sarah (7798 KP) Nov 26, 2018

I've had this on in my car constantly for the past year!

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Andy K (10821 KP) Nov 26, 2018

For sure. Very addicting! ?

"I received an Advance Reader Copy of the book from the publisher." In Carey Scotts newest book which is coming out in July she tackles the hard subject of fear. I am going through a painful moment in my life that centers around my health condition and a lot of the things Scott shared with me is helping me through it. I appreciate her in depth study on fear and not being being afraid and what God has said about it in the Bible. This is a great book to dive into.