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Jason Dohring recommended Ishtar (1987) in Movies (curated)

 
Ishtar (1987)
Ishtar (1987)
1987 | Action, Comedy
7.0 (1 Ratings)
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"It’s so funny, I was literally laughing out loud. I heard it was on Quentin Tarantino and Ed Norton’s list of top movies ever of all time, and I didn’t even know what it was. I’d never heard of it. I heard it was a huge box office flop, and then I saw it and wondered why it isn’t more known. I think people just don’t know what it is or don’t understand the idea. These guys are in North Africa, in these awful situations, with the mafia involved. It was totally over the top. For me, it was so funny. Such a great story, so original, just hilarious. I have very rarely laughed this much in a movie. I have no reason why it wasn’t a huge smash success, in the top five funniest movies ever. It’s Dustin Hoffman — I could make a Top Five just around him. Like Rain Man. Watch that again. It will touch your soul."

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Merissa (13854 KP) rated His Forbidden Alliance (Forbidden Mafia #3) in Books

Mar 20, 2026  
His Forbidden Alliance (Forbidden Mafia #3)
His Forbidden Alliance (Forbidden Mafia #3)
Silvia Violet | 2026 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
HIS FORBIDDEN ALLIANCE is the third book in the Forbidden Mafia series. I have read the first two books in this series, but I haven't read any of the other mafia family series. I don't feel as though this impacted my enjoyment of the story in any way.

Rafe is the youngest brother, the playboy of the family. His brothers both love him, but don't always say so. Rafe is also aware that they don't expect much from him either. So when Remington, his cousin, offers the Casino Fortuna for him to run, Rafe is ecstatic. Unfortunately for the Theriots, Ivanov is still out there somewhere, so they keep their eyes and ears open.

Zach works for the FBI and wants to take Ivanov down. It became personal for Zach when Ivanov killed an informant of Zach's, after 'playing' first. He sees the casino as a way in, especially with the playboy in charge. He quickly realises how much he has underestimated Rafe. The action gets hot, and the relationship with Zach and Rafe even hotter.

This was the best of the bunch for me! I loved how Zach and Rafe were together, neither of them fully trusting the other, but falling hard anyway. And the fact that Zach let Rafe be a little psycho was perfect. There is plenty of action in here leading to Ivanov, but I won't say more than that. Although there is a last-minute miscommunication, it furthers the story and is quickly resolved. Well, not that quickly, but, you know, circumstances, etc.

I did receive an unedited ARC, so there were moments where the wrong name was used, but it was easy to figure out who was meant. A great read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I am loving this series, and hope to read more in the future. Definitely recommended.

** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 19, 2026