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Added Mar 20, 2024
Eve's BayouEve's Bayou, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2022Blu-ray Disc, 2022
21221018293347's rating:
Added Mar 10, 2024
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Like a slow, mellow trip through the bayou. Set in the 60's, values and times are totally different from today's, but family problems remain the same. Samuel Jackson is a man with a mistress. While mostly he is seen on the edges of the film, his indiscretions and how they affect each member of the family are the subject of this film. The story is told from 10 year old Eve's point of view. Very good movie of character set in the bayou of Louisiana with its Creole culture and superstitions. Very good movie from 1997.Like a slow, mellow trip through the bayou. Set in the 60's, values and times are totally different from today's, but family problems remain the same. Samuel Jackson is a man with a mistress. While mostly he is seen on the edges of the film, his…
A Haunting in VeniceA Haunting in Venice, DVD
DVD - 2023DVD, 2023
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 24, 2024
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Dark, as in the lighting. The story line and setting are rather dark as well. Twists and turns of who does what and why. Not an easy movie to follow.
LitvinenkoLitvinenko, DVD
DVD - 2023DVD, 2023
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 22, 2024
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Well done docu-drama. Now with Navalny 'dying', I see a pattern. Litvinenko was aware enough to know what was happening to him and reported his murder before he died, providing investigators with crucial information for tracking and prosecuting those who executed his murder. The man who ordered his murderer, is still governing Russia.Well done docu-drama. Now with Navalny 'dying', I see a pattern. Litvinenko was aware enough to know what was happening to him and reported his murder before he died, providing investigators with crucial information for tracking and prosecuting…
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 21, 2024
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I could not get into this story. I did not have time to sit down and really get into a few chapters, so that may have been my problem. I think that it will appeal to younger teenagers.
ShetlandShetland, DVDSeason Three
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 21, 2024
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Shetland is great for binge watching. Lots of twists and turns and dead ends in the investigation, so binge watching probably helps follow the thread. Good acting, good story line.
Moon of the Turning LeavesMoon of the Turning Leaves, BookA Novel
by Rice, WaubgeshigBook - 2023Book, 2023
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 16, 2024
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Following the Moon of the Crusted Snow. I have really enjoyed Mr. Rice's writing. This is a great post apocalyptic tale of return to civilization, community and culture. Well written. Interesting and well developed characters. As a sci-fi fan, I would recommend both books.Following the Moon of the Crusted Snow. I have really enjoyed Mr. Rice's writing. This is a great post apocalyptic tale of return to civilization, community and culture. Well written. Interesting and well developed characters. As a sci-fi fan,…
ChappieChappie, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 15, 2024
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An imaginative story line. The cast of characters is quite diverse, and to me, unexpected; Sigorney Weaver, Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley (District 9), and two members of Die Antwoord, Yolandi and Ninja, as themselves it seems. Gratuitous violence. Robocop meets an ex-marine hellbent on blowing things up. Weird.An imaginative story line. The cast of characters is quite diverse, and to me, unexpected; Sigorney Weaver, Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley (District 9), and two members of Die Antwoord, Yolandi and Ninja, as themselves it seems. …
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 11, 2024
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3 hours and 20 minutes. A classic movie for the ages. Beautiful countryside. The story is set during the Russian Revolution. In places it is stark, brutal, cold and unforgiving. Yet others, where Zhivago spends time with Tonya or Lara, the times are momentarily softer. At its base, it is a war movie and that is neither pleasant nor forgiving.3 hours and 20 minutes. A classic movie for the ages. Beautiful countryside. The story is set during the Russian Revolution. In places it is stark, brutal, cold and unforgiving. Yet others, where Zhivago spends time with Tonya or Lara, the…
The Miracle ClubThe Miracle Club, DVD
DVD - 2023DVD, 2023
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 11, 2024
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I know that I watched this movie a month or so ago, but I cannot recall it, which says a lot. I love Maggie Smith. It was strange to hear Kathy Bates with an Irish accent. Other than that I have not much to say.
Flesh and BloodFlesh and Blood, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
21221018293347's rating:
Added Feb 11, 2024
21221018293347's rating:
Added Jan 29, 2024
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Republished as DreadfulWater by Thomas King. The first in the Thumps DreadfulWater series.
Excellent introduction to our favourite photographer as he works as a detective in a small Montana town. Full of interesting, well rounded characters which can only be found in a small town. This is a series not to be missed.Republished as DreadfulWater by Thomas King. The first in the Thumps DreadfulWater series.
Excellent introduction to our favourite photographer as he works as a detective in a small Montana town. Full of interesting, well rounded characters…
21221018293347's rating:
Added Jan 22, 2024
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A great second book. All the characters have been separated and fight their own battles while trying desperately to reconnect. Three new characters are introduced to help our heros. High adventure, good twisting plots, surprising events. I cannot wait for book 3, The Last Creation.A great second book. All the characters have been separated and fight their own battles while trying desperately to reconnect. Three new characters are introduced to help our heros. High adventure, good twisting plots, surprising events. I…
Doc MartinDoc Martin, DVDSeries 8
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
21221018293347's rating:
Added Jan 14, 2024
Happy ValleyHappy Valley, DVDSeries 3
DVD - 2023DVD, 2023
21221018293347's rating:
Added Jan 13, 2024
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Season 3. What an amazing continuation. Strong female lead. Catherine Cawood is in her last weeks of work until retirement, when an old murder leads back to Tommy Lee Royce. There is a second murder mystery tied into the background with ties again to those criminals associated to Tommy Lee. Sarah Lancashire gives an award winning performance as Catherine Cawood. This third season is not to be missed!! You will not be disappointed.Season 3. What an amazing continuation. Strong female lead. Catherine Cawood is in her last weeks of work until retirement, when an old murder leads back to Tommy Lee Royce. There is a second murder mystery tied into the background with ties…
21221018293347's rating:
Added Jan 09, 2024
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Another time with Thumps and the usual suspects. The background stories get more complicated while a coin show goes on at Buffalo Mountain. Thumps moves from cameras to the digital age. Ivory goes with relatives to Canada and Claire follows. Wutty gets an Otter (funniest part of the book, to be sure). Friends and relatives help Moses.
A murder at Buffalo Mountain stymies Duke and Thumps, but with careful observations and research Thumps solves the mystery.
A much slower pace than previous books, yet very satisfying.Another time with Thumps and the usual suspects. The background stories get more complicated while a coin show goes on at Buffalo Mountain. Thumps moves from cameras to the digital age. Ivory goes with relatives to Canada and Claire follows. …
Doc MartinDoc Martin, DVDSeries 7
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
21221018293347's rating:
Added Jan 02, 2024
The Clovehitch KillerThe Clovehitch Killer, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
21221018293347's rating:
Added Dec 31, 2023
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Not as suspenseful as the trailers preceding the movie. Our hero is a teenager who discovers a hidden cache of gruesome pictures, belonging to his father. As he and a friend delve further into his father's goings on, there is a dawning of realization that his father may be a serial killer responsible for many murdered woman in their town. Somewhat unbelievable premises, but satisfying nontheless.Not as suspenseful as the trailers preceding the movie. Our hero is a teenager who discovers a hidden cache of gruesome pictures, belonging to his father. As he and a friend delve further into his father's goings on, there is a dawning of…
Added Dec 29, 2023
The Last ShipThe Last Ship, DVDThe Complete First Season
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
21221018293347's rating:
Added Dec 16, 2023
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Not bad. Good character development. Good story line. Moves along at a good pace. After spending 4 months in the arctic on radio silence the ship returns south only to find a major pandemic has decimated a good percent of the world's population. Not only that, the scientist the ship escorted to the arctic, was doing research into a cure. The ship finds themselves under attack by the Russians, as they make their way south to find monkeys in order to test the cure. There are many obstacles along the way; gas and food shortages, sabotage (of course), warlords, and hostages. But no sharks. Looking forward to Season 2Not bad. Good character development. Good story line. Moves along at a good pace. After spending 4 months in the arctic on radio silence the ship returns south only to find a major pandemic has decimated a good percent of the world's population. …
21221018293347's rating:
Added Dec 13, 2023
21221018293347's rating:
Added Dec 13, 2023
21221018293347's rating:
Added Dec 13, 2023
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Nice little book. Sets up the framework for the next 2 books in the series. Not enough character development - too many characters to keep straight. Best suited for younger teens. Does not give you a sense of the imminent danger. The author could have brought the action closer to the reader.Nice little book. Sets up the framework for the next 2 books in the series. Not enough character development - too many characters to keep straight. Best suited for younger teens. Does not give you a sense of the imminent danger. The author…
The Stolen Book of Evelyn AubreyThe Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey, Book
by Burdick, SerenaBook - 2022Book, 2022
21221018293347's rating:
Added Dec 13, 2023
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This novel did not keep my attention. The fore shadowing is quite apparent early on in the book. This is not a genre I usually read.
21221018293347's rating:
Added Dec 13, 2023
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A great, fast moving story line. A little too much technical information for me, which got in the way of the overall story line.
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