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Ross (3284 KP) rated 40 Greatest Hits by Hank Williams in Music
Jun 29, 2020
Rolling Stone's 94th greatest album of all time
I don't like country and find Hank Williams to epitomise the genre for me. Lots of that awful yodelling they sometimes do, that just reminds me of that viral video of the child of the corn in a walmart yodelling in his wellies for all the gramdmas. *shivers*
_RainAllTheTime (17 KP) rated Spree (2020) in Movies
Jan 13, 2021
Spree...a little weird but pretty good
So I was scrolling through Netflix, like we have all been doing during the pandemic...and I came across Spree
Instantly I noticed Joe Keery, Steve from Stranger Things, whom I'm a fan of, in the trailer so I thought "Eh, why not see what it's like"
Is it a weird film? Yes. But good weird? Yes, I think so anyways.
Joe Keery plays Kurt, who is DESPERATE to go viral. He wants to be SEEN. He wants the whole world to KNOW who he is. So he decides he's came up with the perfect plan to go viral...
Joe Keery plays Kurt amazingly. He is so convincing and can tell he really got into the role.
Sasheer Zamata's role of Jess...prefect. Sasheer plays the character of Jess, a comedian, who has gone viral for her comedy. Jess has a large following and along the way she meets Kurt...
Spree shows the addiction people can get to their phones and the internet. The effect it has on live streamers, YouTubers etc, and the viewers. It shows that so many people are desensitised to many things that come up on the internet.
It shows both sides of addiction to the internet through Kurt and Jess.
The whole film is made from people filming themselves via their phones, CCTV footage etc
Overall, I'd definitely recommend that people into this genre should check it out. Heads up, it is weird but I personally enjoyed it and it's worth giving it a chance to see if you like it too.
Instantly I noticed Joe Keery, Steve from Stranger Things, whom I'm a fan of, in the trailer so I thought "Eh, why not see what it's like"
Is it a weird film? Yes. But good weird? Yes, I think so anyways.
Joe Keery plays Kurt, who is DESPERATE to go viral. He wants to be SEEN. He wants the whole world to KNOW who he is. So he decides he's came up with the perfect plan to go viral...
Joe Keery plays Kurt amazingly. He is so convincing and can tell he really got into the role.
Sasheer Zamata's role of Jess...prefect. Sasheer plays the character of Jess, a comedian, who has gone viral for her comedy. Jess has a large following and along the way she meets Kurt...
Spree shows the addiction people can get to their phones and the internet. The effect it has on live streamers, YouTubers etc, and the viewers. It shows that so many people are desensitised to many things that come up on the internet.
It shows both sides of addiction to the internet through Kurt and Jess.
The whole film is made from people filming themselves via their phones, CCTV footage etc
Overall, I'd definitely recommend that people into this genre should check it out. Heads up, it is weird but I personally enjoyed it and it's worth giving it a chance to see if you like it too.
Dean (6926 KP) rated Carriers (2009) in Movies
Sep 1, 2018
A film about survival after a viral pandemic outbreak. It was more of a drama than a horror film, so if you're expecting zombies etc, you'll be disappointed. It touches on a few issues of trust when everyone has to look out for themselves, a very bleak film overall. The cast was good and it's well made, you might just be a bit misled by how it's advertised. Starring Emily VanCamp of @Revenge - Season 1
And the @Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
And the @Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Donna C (199 KP) rated The Twelve (The Passage #2) in Books
Feb 5, 2019
I enjoyed this book but not as much as the first one.
The TV show has just started on Fox in the UK so I thought it would be a good time to read book 2.
It was a little confusing as the original group of people in the first book have dispersed and I couldn’t keep up with who or where they were. There are also other characters which seem to be part human part viral.
Considering whether or not to read book 3 as the ending of this one makes me wonder where the story goes next.
The TV show has just started on Fox in the UK so I thought it would be a good time to read book 2.
It was a little confusing as the original group of people in the first book have dispersed and I couldn’t keep up with who or where they were. There are also other characters which seem to be part human part viral.
Considering whether or not to read book 3 as the ending of this one makes me wonder where the story goes next.
KatieLouCreate (162 KP) rated Yuri!!! on Ice in TV
Jan 3, 2018
Yuri! on Ice
Yuri on Ice is a light-hearted romance between to professional figure skaters. When Yuri Kastuki leads a disappointing season in the Grand Prix Final, he decides to go on hiatus. However, before he begins his break, he mimics the routine of his role model and idol Victor Nikiforov. It goes viral catching the attention of Victor who decides to take a break from figure skating to become Yuri's coach. Soon enough their love blossoms helping Victor to learn more about human compassion, love, and understanding, and helping Yuri to overcome his fear of failure with love. The two hit it off and creates a delightful romance with an intense competition as Yuri battles hard to not only make a comeback, but to come in first place in the competition.
David McK (3425 KP) rated War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) in Movies
Apr 28, 2020
The final part of the 2010 version of the Planet of the apes films (after both Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), with Andy Serkis again portraying the noble Ape leader Caesar, and with this film set (I believe) roughly 15 years after the viral outbreak that occurred during Rise of the ...
Acting as a prequel of sorts to the Charlton Heston originals, this one - while perhaps a bit slow paced - also shows how mankind loses the ability to speak, starting their journey towards becoming the dumb brutes of that Heston original.
I have to say, however, that the title is a bit misleading (unless it's referring to Caesar's inner war?): perhaps "Skirmish for the Planet of the Apes" would be more apt … ?
Acting as a prequel of sorts to the Charlton Heston originals, this one - while perhaps a bit slow paced - also shows how mankind loses the ability to speak, starting their journey towards becoming the dumb brutes of that Heston original.
I have to say, however, that the title is a bit misleading (unless it's referring to Caesar's inner war?): perhaps "Skirmish for the Planet of the Apes" would be more apt … ?
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated Cloche and Dagger (Hat Shop Mystery, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Scarlett Parker's life is falling apart between loosing her job and a breakup gone viral, so she moves to London to help run the hat shop she and her cousin inherited from their grandmother. However, when she arrives, her cousin is missing. Her bad feeling about everything only grows with one of their customers is murdered.
The book is very engaging with delightful characters who feel fully formed from the moment they step on to the page. In fact, it took me a little while to realize the plot was moving rather slowly. That's my only complaint with the book, however, and I'm certainly looking forward to the next book when it comes out in May.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-review-cloche-and-dagger-by-jenn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
The book is very engaging with delightful characters who feel fully formed from the moment they step on to the page. In fact, it took me a little while to realize the plot was moving rather slowly. That's my only complaint with the book, however, and I'm certainly looking forward to the next book when it comes out in May.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-review-cloche-and-dagger-by-jenn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
RebelFleur (1 KP) rated Lust, Lies and Lemon Cakes Too in Books
Jan 30, 2018
I'll be completely honest with you, I didn't have high hopes for this book due to having read the first one in the series. However, it turned out to be a welcome surprise. Not only was the sequel better written than the first but I feel that it was also funnier and easier to read. Adding to this, I was actually dissapointed to find I had come to the end of the book as I was looking forward to learning more about the protagonists funny life.
The books light-hearted nature was definitely helped by the fact that a lot of the humour is revolved about the male protagonist going 'viral' on the internet. I feel this helps the reader to identify with him due to the fact that technology is slowly becoming more and more prevalent in our society.
I would definitely reccommend this book to people who are looking for a light read, due to its funny nature.
The books light-hearted nature was definitely helped by the fact that a lot of the humour is revolved about the male protagonist going 'viral' on the internet. I feel this helps the reader to identify with him due to the fact that technology is slowly becoming more and more prevalent in our society.
I would definitely reccommend this book to people who are looking for a light read, due to its funny nature.
Alicia S (193 KP) rated Dirty Girl (Dirty Girl Duet, #1) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
Fabulous story with a killer cliffhanger ending!?
Fabulous story with a killer cliffhanger ending!? My first book by this author and I will SURELY be back for more! Greer is the sister of well-known millionaire and has never quite gotten over the "on who got away," Cav. Stood up by him three years ago, she has yet to let it go and after a huge drunken mistake that went viral, he shows up on her doorstep. No longer the maintenance man she met years ago in a coffee shot, he's one of the hottest and newest upcoming actors, feeling much more worthy of a woman like her. But there is something more.... something that he is keeping from her, the very reason he walked away from the one woman who he never forgot... Absolutely LOVED this book and will be impatiently waiting for the conclusion in Dirty Love!! HIGHLY recommended! one day read- didn't want to put it down!?
gabi (115 KP) rated Rumours by Fleetwood Mac in Music
Jan 26, 2021
A Classic Album That Still Holds Up Almost 45 Years Later
Rumors is truly an essential listen for any music lover. The magic of this album still holds up almost 45 years later. It’s no surprise that it was one of the fastest-selling LPs of all time. I’m ashamed that it took me until 2021 to listen to it in its entirety! “Dreams”, “The Chain”, and “Go Your Own Way” are some well-known favorites that draw you into the album, which then introduces you to lesser-known masterpieces such as “Second Hand News” or “I Don’t Want to Know”. Listening to this album is a delight and has a perfect mixture of upbeat and slow songs. Paired with amazing music, the lyrics are equally amazing, especially the lyrics for “Songbird”. I hope Rumors continues to hold the cultural impact it has well into the future. With a rise in popularity of “Dreams” thanks to a viral Tik Tok video, I hope future generations will continue to pass down their love for Fleetwood Mac.