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Dean (6927 KP) rated Fortitude - Season 2 in TV
Jul 23, 2017
Not for the squeamish (1 more)
Not as good as the first season
Even weirder 2nd series
Even stranger 2nd series with a storyline that walks along a line of scientific or Supernatural explanation. Still has some big twists and even gorier than the first. If you like strange crime dramas in picturesque locations with a good cast check it out.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Biology of Luck in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Well, I'm not quite sure what to say about this book. It was okay. There were parts that really dragged on & on, but there were some portions that did redeem the book a little bit. All in all it was just a strange story though. There wasn't a whole lot happening which made it difficult for me to get through. It was very descriptive, but I hated the ending.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Sundays at Tiffany's in Books
Aug 27, 2017
Disappointing
This is a very disappointing and cliched book. The idea behind it is actually pretty good, in the sense that imaginary friends are actually "real" people, however it comes off a little bit weird and creepy. The romance aspects of it is ridiculously cheesy, the story itself isn't well written either which is strange considering who is behind it. It's a quick easy read, but sadly it isn't very good.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) in Movies
Sep 9, 2017
Surreal film
A very well made film with a good cast. An actor from a big TV show is now a struggling Theatre director who longs for his former glory days. It has some long unedited scenes which almost make it feel like watching a stage show. It uses some other clever camera tricks. The film is quite strange and might be a bit marmite because of it.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated The Tall Man (2012) in Movies
May 4, 2019
Meh
This was a strange one. The acting and cinematography were decent. The story had a twist or two that were semi-unexpected. But overall it was just an "ok" movie. Nothing great or anything. The description only scratches the surface of it. Is listed under horror but it wasn't scary, really. A little intense, at times, but not scary. If you can't find anything else, it's worth a watch.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs in Books
Mar 9, 2018
This delightful picture book finds shows the dangers of walking into a strange house. What if Goldilocks wandered into a trap instead of the house of the three bears? It's filled with humor that those familiar with the original story will find delightful. I couldn't stop grinning as I read it.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-review-goldilcoks-and-three.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-review-goldilcoks-and-three.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Primitive Secrets (Storm Kayama, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Storm Kayama arrives at her law office in Hawaii to find her adoptive father dead. But the strange events make it quickly obvious that he was murdered. The book starts very slowly, but there are several white knuckle scenes, and by the end I was glad I read it.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-primitive-secrets-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-primitive-secrets-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Heavenly Creatures (1994) in Movies
Feb 24, 2018
Hmmm well it seems I'm in the minority but to call this a masterpiece is way off the mark for me. This was just a bit too surreal and odd. Based on a true crime in New Zealand in the 50's. It gets very strange later on as the relationship and madness intensifies! If you like wacky films or odd dramas you might love it, but it's not for me.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Rumor Has It (2005) in Movies
Nov 7, 2018
An average run of the mill rom-com/drama has some funny bits and gets more serious to the end. Starting to like Jennifer Aniston a lot more in films. She was great in friends but has done far too many rom-coms now that they just kinda all blur into one. An ok watch if you're in the mood. Although some strange plot decisions don't add up?!
Sophie (1688 KP) rated Preacher - Season 1 in TV
Oct 29, 2019
Stick with it
Don't give up after a few episodes, it does get better. The show is slow to start and tb. Story takes a long time to develop, but it an easy watch and good fun in places. Very strange, twisted religion, Sci-fi type show, with some good laughs, worth watching Joseph gilgun who is brilliant throughout