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Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Green Book (2018) in Movies
Jul 2, 2019
Green Book. It breaks my heart that such a book ever had to be printed, as it was a list of safe places for African-Americans to stay and eat at while vacationing. The movie takes us on the true story road trip of Dr. Don Shirley, a world class pianist, who hires a Tony Lip to be his driver and bodyguard while touring in the south in the early 1960's. The movie drives us through the racial tensions of the time which leads to some tense situations, but we also get plenty of laughs watching the making of a life long friendship between Doc and Tony.
DreadpirateSmoo (95 KP) rated Dirty Dancing The Time Of My Life by Various Artists in Music
Oct 27, 2021 (Updated Oct 27, 2021)
Killer soundtrack to a great classic film
An amazing soundtrack that you can not help but sing and dance along too.
As a 40something I grew up with this film and the soundtrack was such a feature So much so it has a permanent place in my car for road trips.
I missed out on the time period when the film was set but because of the music I have such an affinity for the time and have become a huge fan of the music and fashion.
10 out of 10 would recommend the soundtrack and the film.
As a 40something I grew up with this film and the soundtrack was such a feature So much so it has a permanent place in my car for road trips.
I missed out on the time period when the film was set but because of the music I have such an affinity for the time and have become a huge fan of the music and fashion.
10 out of 10 would recommend the soundtrack and the film.
Ashley Wold (5 KP) rated Amazon in Apps
Jan 31, 2018
Amazon Prime (4 more)
Wide variety of items at great prices
Dash buttons
Great service
Convenient
I love Amazon, especially as a Prime member! It is so nice to find a product I want and get it shipped without an additional cost. I initially thought Dash Buttons were a stupid idea, but my husband got one for toilet paper and laundry pods. It is so convenient to just stick them in a closet the hit the button when I realise we're running really low. I could go to the store down the road but the prices on Amazon are cheaper and for larger quantities.
Helena (24 KP) rated The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe in Podcasts
Sep 30, 2019
A interesting short history narrative for all ages.
I have always liked Mike Rowe. So one day while on a road trip I discovered the way I heard it. It made the several hour long trip go by quickly. The way I heard it involves true stories about people and their lives. He takes people you know and gives them a fun narrative. When he begins you don't know who it is, so along the way you hear hints/clues to who they may be until it's announced at the end. It's a exciting way to learn something new.
Barry Newman (204 KP) rated Bloodshot (2020) in Movies
May 22, 2020
Essentially just another poor man's version of 'Robocop' but without the class of something like 'Upgrade' that was still original enough to stand out. This is firmly middle of the road forgettable B movie territory that would have gone straight to video in the 90's. It has some reasonably decent action scenes but I found that I really just didn't care how it ended. You are also certainly reminded of the limitations of Vin Diesel's acting when he is away from the 'Fast and Furious' family. Guy Pearce must have really fallen on hard times to agree to appear in this.
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Vacation (2015) in Movies
Aug 2, 2019
I'll be honest, I went into the new Vacation movie with very low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. I was laughing from the opening credits to the end. We all know it was Uncle Eddie that made the original vacation movies so great, but he sadly isn't in the new movie. There is a character that makes the new movie hilarious though, and that's the youngest Griswold son. That foul mouthed little asshole had me rolling. If you are on the fence about seeing it, I say load the family up in the old station wagon and take a road trip to the movies to watch Vacation.
Britt LaShea (5 KP) rated Waze - GPS, Maps, Traffic Alerts & Live Navigation in Apps
Jan 9, 2018
Hands Down best navigation app
This application has saved me from many a speeding tickets. The interaction between users to alert others of slow traffic, speed traps, police, and even potholes in the road is quite ingenious.
Compared to the stock map on my phone, Waze wins hands down. There is never a lag in communication and it gives proper directions ahead of time before it's time to make that immediate turn <--this is so important to directionally challenged people such as myself.
Compared to the stock map on my phone, Waze wins hands down. There is never a lag in communication and it gives proper directions ahead of time before it's time to make that immediate turn <--this is so important to directionally challenged people such as myself.
Gareth von Kallenbach (971 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Gravel in Video Games
Jun 19, 2019
Last year at the start of PAX West; Genevieve, Joseph, and myself were invited to get a look at the pending racing game GRAVEL in a private meeting at a suite near the convention. What made this even more exciting was that the meeting took place a day before the convention opened so since we were in the area to run errands and pick up our press passes; this was a very appealing way to see a game and get the jump on our convention coverage.
I do want to say at the start that I am horrible at driving games. My preferred method of braking often is using the wall, other cars, and obstacles to redirect my vehicle or slow down, but it does not stop my appreciation for them.
GRAVEL is a very fast paced and enjoyable game that mixes online and offline racing and allows players to use and customize trucks and cars as they race on tracks and outdoor courses. Everything from the Pacific to Alaska and Africa come into play and there are even some amazingly difficult night races where you have to make your way with only your headlights to keep you on the ever changing off-road course.
I had hoped for a few more locales, but there are variations on each locale and you can expect more maps and possibly modes will come down the road.
The graphics are fantastic and playing the game on a PS4 Pro with a 4K television brought the visuals of the game into amazing focus as it was easy to become immersed in the game from the very start.
The menus do take a bit of getting used to as it was at times unclear what form of racing I was about to embark on but I was up to speed in no time.
Matchmaking was fairly easy but it did seem to match me with drivers of a far superior ability time and again which makes it hard to see anything other than a last place finish should I make one mistake on the course.
While the game may not have the depth of other racing games, I found it to be instantly engaging and very fun which is saying quite a bit considering I usually do not play many racing games. Joseph is a fan of racing games and he was able to successfully complete many of the races in our PAX West meeting with no issues and often in the top position.
In the end GRAVEL is a fun entry for those looking to dip their toes into some off road racing or for diehards, but some hardcore racers may want more depth and variety.
http://sknr.net/2018/03/10/gravel/
I do want to say at the start that I am horrible at driving games. My preferred method of braking often is using the wall, other cars, and obstacles to redirect my vehicle or slow down, but it does not stop my appreciation for them.
GRAVEL is a very fast paced and enjoyable game that mixes online and offline racing and allows players to use and customize trucks and cars as they race on tracks and outdoor courses. Everything from the Pacific to Alaska and Africa come into play and there are even some amazingly difficult night races where you have to make your way with only your headlights to keep you on the ever changing off-road course.
I had hoped for a few more locales, but there are variations on each locale and you can expect more maps and possibly modes will come down the road.
The graphics are fantastic and playing the game on a PS4 Pro with a 4K television brought the visuals of the game into amazing focus as it was easy to become immersed in the game from the very start.
The menus do take a bit of getting used to as it was at times unclear what form of racing I was about to embark on but I was up to speed in no time.
Matchmaking was fairly easy but it did seem to match me with drivers of a far superior ability time and again which makes it hard to see anything other than a last place finish should I make one mistake on the course.
While the game may not have the depth of other racing games, I found it to be instantly engaging and very fun which is saying quite a bit considering I usually do not play many racing games. Joseph is a fan of racing games and he was able to successfully complete many of the races in our PAX West meeting with no issues and often in the top position.
In the end GRAVEL is a fun entry for those looking to dip their toes into some off road racing or for diehards, but some hardcore racers may want more depth and variety.
http://sknr.net/2018/03/10/gravel/
David McK (3251 KP) rated Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1982) in Movies
Mar 22, 2022
I was going to start this by claiming this was the middle of the Mad Max trilogy, but I had temporarily forgotten about Fury Road.
Perhaps it's better to say this is the middle of the Mel Gibson era of Mad Max films.
It's also hard to believe that this is nearly 40 years old now, holding up remarkably well for its age. That, I think, is probably due to its reliance on practical effects for most of the scenes of vehicular mayhem that occur throughout (in the post apocalyptic wasteland) rather than CGI.
In my books, this is definitely a step up from the first movie.
Perhaps it's better to say this is the middle of the Mel Gibson era of Mad Max films.
It's also hard to believe that this is nearly 40 years old now, holding up remarkably well for its age. That, I think, is probably due to its reliance on practical effects for most of the scenes of vehicular mayhem that occur throughout (in the post apocalyptic wasteland) rather than CGI.
In my books, this is definitely a step up from the first movie.
