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Cherokee Stories of the Turtle Island Liars' Club
Christopher B. Teuton and America Meredith
Book
Cherokee Stories of the Turtle Island Liars' Club paints a vivid, fascinating portrait of a...
Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated DOOM in Video Games
Jul 24, 2017
Big Guns (2 more)
Awesome enemies
Violent executions
An blend of old fashioned fun and the modern FPS
This is definitely one of the best shooters that I’ve played in a long time. The pace is swift and the action is intense, the classic gore and horror elements are present but not too in your face like Doom 3 and the whole thing just drips with badassery. Don’t go in deserving a masterclass in storytelling or you will be disappointed, but if all you want is responsive, fun FPS gameplay and a quick fix of adrenaline then this was made for you.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
It's no secret that I've thoroughly enjoyed all of Riordan's mythology based series. My favorite was the Khane Chronicles, but I have to say Magnus Chase is off to a grand start. Norse mythology has such a long & many layered history to it that it fits seamlessly into Riordan's brand of storytelling. As usual there is another great crop of characters as well as a tie in to his old faithful...Percy. I look forward to seeing what other adventures are in store for Magnus & his hall mates as they try to prevent the destruction of the Nine Worlds.
Catherine (40 KP) rated Death Note (2017) in Movies
Aug 29, 2017
Just Bad
There's so much they could have done with this movie. They missed the opportunity to make a really great film. There is practically no characterization. Characters are flat archetypes; no one is real and relatable. The concept is interesting and has the ability to be a deep and complex film. I started watching the anime a little while back and stopped because the 'anime' style storytelling is off-putting. I was interested by the premise and really wanted to watch a good re-telling of the story. I was sorely disappointed.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Destroyer (2018) in Movies
Feb 6, 2019
I had a few thoughts while watching this film: Would Nicole Kidman actually look like that in real life if she hadn't gotten her face done? As well as, damn, I think this film is a remake of Point Break.
I saw this a few days ago, and honestly, Sebastian Stan was the best part. I didn't think there was enough of him, obviously, the story was focused on Nicole Kidman's character. The storytelling was interesting, and a pleasant surprise. But, this film is essentially Point Break by another name with slight changes.
I saw this a few days ago, and honestly, Sebastian Stan was the best part. I didn't think there was enough of him, obviously, the story was focused on Nicole Kidman's character. The storytelling was interesting, and a pleasant surprise. But, this film is essentially Point Break by another name with slight changes.
Mothergamer (1568 KP) rated Pose in TV
Jun 12, 2019
Amazing Show
This is an amazing show because of the wonderful representation with having LGBTQ people in the show telling their characters' stories so beautifully and the story is not only incredible, it's important showing everything that we go through every day and bringing forth some powerful emotions to tell a thoughtful story. The sets and costumes are amazing as well and every minute of each episode is incredible. The second season of the show premiered recently and it is fantastic because of the great cast and the thought provoking storytelling.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated The Inpatient in Video Games
Jan 30, 2018
A grim, captivating portrayal of mental decay (4 more)
Bone-chilling soundscape creates an oppressive sense of dread
Expert storytelling leaves its mysteries for you to solve on your own
Voice recognition option adds to the game's immersive qualities
Scares are subtle and don't rely on overused jumpscare tropes
Prequels run the risk of diminishing the magic of the stories they lead into, but The Inpatient is a rare exception that entirely manages to avoid that.
Critic: Justin Clark
Original Score: 8 - Good
Read the full review here: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-inpatient-review/1900-6416841/
Original Score: 8 - Good
Read the full review here: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-inpatient-review/1900-6416841/
Lee (2222 KP) rated Searching (2018) in Movies
Sep 15, 2018
The search for a missing daughter unfolds before our eyes on a computer screen, pulling together clues and information from social media and messaging services. While there have been a couple of decent horror movies recently employing this method of storytelling, none of them have been as effective as this. Edge of seat, intense drama with a few twists and turns towards the end. This may have gripped me a lot more than it normally would, as I have a daughter in her early teens, just starting to build an online life of her own, but wow this movie was amazing!
Bysa (2 KP) rated Still Missing in Books
Sep 19, 2018
I cannot stop the story from spinning in my mind still. I have been stewing over this read for the past hour or so. I love her storytelling. Her descriptions make you feel like you are truly there and can nearly feel the breeze blowing off the lake into your window... or her writing would make you think you can. I cannot get enough of this writer. I have read Never Knowing and now this one, Still Missing and I am pre-ordering her next book due out in June. I couldn't put this book down. I just love these thrillers.
Barry Newman (204 KP) rated Existenz (1999) in Movies
Feb 9, 2020
Contains spoilers, click to show
David Cronenberg’s take on the future of video games is a highly unique and original piece of storytelling and could in some ways be a companion piece to his earlier ‘Videodrome’ tackling similar themes of the body and its relationship with technology. Cronenberg’s script frequently pulls the rug out from under you as he blurs the lines between reality and game. The use of technology born out of reality such as the bone gun and bio ports also means even 20 years later the film hasn’t really dated. A thoroughly entertaining slice of cerebral sci-fi from the master of weird.