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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.
Dean (6921 KP) rated Easy Rider (1969) in Movies
Apr 7, 2018
The ultimate road trip film that is regarded a cult classic. For what it is about and at the time it was made I can imagine it made a big impact back then. A time when many things were changing in America. As a film though there are long quiet parts and a lot of random scenes that don't make a lot of sense. Great soundtrack though!
Dean (6921 KP) rated Duel (1971) in Movies
Jun 13, 2019
A classic Thriller
For 1971 this was a very good if simple thriller about a battle of wits between a truck driver and a salesman on a long road trip. One of Spielberg's earlier films and shot in just 16 days. This cat and mouse thriller has inspired many other films and TV episodes since. If you haven't seen it track it down.
Dean (6921 KP) rated Zombieland (2009) in Movies
Aug 24, 2017
This is a great comedy horror with plenty of action. Shaun of the dead, meets Dawn of the dead. There are plenty of laughs as a few remaining survivors take a road trip across the states dispatching Zombies along the way in a variety of styles. Very tongue in cheek, quite gory to but very funny as well. Kinda reminded me of the game Dead rising as well.
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated It's. Nice. Outside. in Books
Oct 7, 2020
If you're looking for a book that is a fun read, but isn't frivolous; or one that investigates relationships in a family with a special-needs child, but isn't too serious; or something with interesting and introspective characters who aren't self-centered (at least, not exclusively); then this may be the book for you. Find out why in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/11/17/a-well-punctuated-road-trip/
Susie Bright recommended Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) in Movies (curated)
What a great thriller this is from start to finish but it most definitely isnt for the faint hearted. It all starts out so innocently with a happy couple making a road trip for the 4th July celebrations but who knew a spilt coffee could be the start of a nightmare that goes from bad to worse.
Full review on my blog - <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/swerve-by-vicki-pettersson.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Full review on my blog - <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/swerve-by-vicki-pettersson.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Stephanie (8 KP) rated Spotify Music in Apps
Jul 26, 2018
The Music I Want
The options for music are limitless! If I want to listen to a compilation of artists from a specific genre, it's simple to find one that fits my mood. Or if I'm in the mood to listen to one specific artist, I get an entire playlist of just them. Whether I'm working out, driving around town, taking a road trip, or just relaxing at home, with Spotify I can always find the right music!
FilmIntuition (33 KP) rated 806 in Books
May 23, 2018
Reads Like a Pop Song
Fast, funny, and frequently surprising (even in spite of its contrivances), Cynthia Weil's rollicking YA road trip novella 806 centers on a trio of very different high school students who discover that they share the same unknown sperm donor father.
A contemporary teen fairy tale penned in a light, dialogue heavy style with clever hooks and twists to circumvent the narrative's overall predictability, 806 reads like a summer pop-song, which is only fitting considering Weil's background as a Grammy award winning, Oscar nominated songwriter.
Although it relies a little too heavily on cliches – never delving beneath the surface of its relatively one-dimensional characters long enough to give us a greater sense of who they are beyond some Breakfast Club-like introductions – 806 is inventive everywhere else.
Entertaining if ultimately forgettable, Weil's sophomore work is a wildly infectious read you can flip through at mix-tape speed in order to join the band and road trip along.
Note: I rounded up but (if able) would give this one 3.5 stars.
A contemporary teen fairy tale penned in a light, dialogue heavy style with clever hooks and twists to circumvent the narrative's overall predictability, 806 reads like a summer pop-song, which is only fitting considering Weil's background as a Grammy award winning, Oscar nominated songwriter.
Although it relies a little too heavily on cliches – never delving beneath the surface of its relatively one-dimensional characters long enough to give us a greater sense of who they are beyond some Breakfast Club-like introductions – 806 is inventive everywhere else.
Entertaining if ultimately forgettable, Weil's sophomore work is a wildly infectious read you can flip through at mix-tape speed in order to join the band and road trip along.
Note: I rounded up but (if able) would give this one 3.5 stars.
