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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Microman USA: The "right" Hero at the Right Time in Books

Apr 27, 2018  
MU
Microman USA: The "right" Hero at the Right Time
Robert Stern | 2010
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Microman USA is a book of political cartoons, focusing on anti-socialism, the Tea Party Movement, and… lunch. Microman really likes lunch. You’ll have to read the book to know why.

The concept behind Microman is simple: Stop worrying about the country’s problems, because they’re not yours to worry about… and live in your own life, socialize with your neighbors, be with your family, and only get involved with politics when you absolutely have to. Focus on you. Focus on the small community… hence Microman.

It’s a great philosophy, and Microman shares my viewpoint on politics… but half of the cartoons weren’t what I expected. I was expecting political cartoons to be funny, witty, and a little sarcastic. These weren’t that entertaining. They had their points, they were interesting, and the characters said some good stuff, but they just weren’t funny… to me anyway. Please know that this has nothing to do with not knowing what politician they’re talking about, or the like. I understood them all, they just weren’t what I expected.

Microman has it’s goods and it’s not-so-goods. Not so good for the reasons I just explained, but good for it’s straight-forward viewpoints on socialism, the community, and the philosophy about living in your life, not your politician’s.

Content/recommendation: clean, Ages 14+
  
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Vicki Coyne (45 KP) rated The Bookish Life of Nina Hill in Books

Jan 3, 2020  
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
Abbi Waxman | 2019
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The writing is conversational and witty, welcoming the reader right in (2 more)
The story flows really well to the point where it never seems like a good place to stop
It takes on anxiety, social awkwardness and modern family structures without breaking stride
It finished - always with a good book, you are sad when it's done (0 more)
Well written, funny and welcoming. Couldn't put it down.
Nina Hill is anxious, a control freak, competitive, smart and completely socially awkward. And you'll love her.

The story takes you briefly through her life growing up and gradually offers explanation for each of the character traits as her present story evolves.

I love that there are a couple of threads to the story and not just the love interest part.

Completely engaging and unputdownable.
  
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Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) in Movies

May 21, 2019  
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
2018 | Biography, Drama, Music
7
8.5 (154 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Good soundtrack carries a watered-down, simplified biopic.
Knew what to expect heading into this one, just didn't expect it to be so formulaic. It's almost as if one of the VH1 Behind The Music writers was now writing rock biopics. It follows the same formula to the letter. While it was interesting to delve into the life of Mercury and bandmates, it all felt a little watered down and simplified in contrast with the larger than life enigma that was the Queen lead singer. The amazing soundtrack carries the film and tries to fill in the empty spaces the writers left in the plot. Also felt the film left you feeling too happy in what truly is a tragic tale of rock lore. Mercury and Queen are bigger and so much more than this film portrays.
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Wizard of Lies (2017) in Movies

Mar 8, 2018  
The Wizard of Lies (2017)
The Wizard of Lies (2017)
2017 | Drama
8
8.4 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Captivating...
Bernie Madoff. What can you say? His Ponzi scheme was so complex, far-reaching and of epic proportions, it ruined many people's lives. Tore their life savings from them based on the betrayal of trust.


"Rain Man' director, Barry Levinson, successfully captures the intrigue, suspense, and also the interesting family dynamics in this compelling true story.


If the family dynamics are to be believed as his wife and sons did not know about any of the lies and fraudulent trading, they were either incredibly naive, incredibly stupid or just living the good life..


De Niro gives one of his most memorable recent performances and almost makes you sympathize with him. The actual reporter who wrote the book plays herself well in the film also.


Was Madoff a sociopath?

  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated I Like That About Her: Book 2 in Books

May 28, 2018  
I Like That About Her: Book 2
I Like That About Her: Book 2
Aleks Mitchell | 2018 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
When I read the description I was heartbroken. The love story between Chandler and Faith was perfect! But, I know life changes and so do we, so I wanted to see what happened. Mitchell again does a flawless job with well developed characters and creating emotions that, as a reader, I could feel. It is easy to get immersed in these books. Also, good to remember that everything changes.
  
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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Michael Inside (1997) in Movies

Nov 4, 2019  
Michael Inside (1997)
Michael Inside (1997)
1997 | Crime, Drama, International, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Dark realistic Irish prison drama
Michael inside has won a lot of awards but is it as good as the hype? Well yes and no. If you don't like those slow bleak indie films you won't like this, if you do then this will be a classic. Dafhyd Flynn who plays Michael does it in a convincing understated way. This is prison life with the glamour removed. A cracking film.