Movie Recap – Best and Worst of 2018
The ratings might have changed since I actually reviewed them because I’m going from memory. Incidentally, how well I liked something is actually subject to change over time.
Scratched Off/ Mystery Playlist Explained
Typically, I try to find key points or chapters and find something that matches that mood. This time, though, I pretty much stuck with the killer and tried to go for things he would find inspiring. (What would he listen to as he prepared to wage his private war? What’s going on in his head? Is there a progression/a distinct spiral into madness?)
Audiobook Reviews 3.45/5: Baby Blues: Escape from Reality by Rita Delude
Summary: A pair of high school graduates ends up pregnant. The rich mother of the young lady wants her to abort, but they want to keep it. The girl (totally forget her name) gets a job in a small town crafts store. The boy goes off to college because he has a football scholarship, but…
Movie Reviews 4/5 Stars: Green Book
An Italian man, Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen) gets hired as a driver/body guard by a world class pianist, Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali). Add in the fact that it’s around the 1960’s (I think) and that the tour is through the deep South.
Movie Reviews 4/5 Stars: Bumblebee
Bee barely escapes his homeplanet. He’s part of the rebel group of transformers. Bad guys (Decepti-somethings or others) are after him. His escape pod lands him on Earth where he tries to blend in as a yellow VW bug.
Movie Reviews 4.5/5 Stars: Aquaman
Fun, Genre Surfing Superhero Flick *Spoilers after the ads* Summary: Aquaman is the simple tale of two half-brothers with differing views of the world being caught up in a power struggle. The movie will likely remind you of several other movies along the way. Additional Comments: Story setup: It starts out with a queen trying…
Audiobook Reviews 3.45/5: Romance at the Royal Menagerie
Mild Spoilers Ahead Summary: Poor but lovely girl meets enchanting rich guy who’s visiting the zoo her father works at. You could probably predict the ending from the title. Francesca (Franny) Hartwell and John Fairgate are from distinctly different social classes. Additional Comments: I hardly ever read any sort of regency romance, but I…
Audiobook Reviews 3/5 Stars: Beds Are for Flowers by R.K. Gold
Narrated by Julie Hinton Summary: Clarence’s father is dying from some unknown illness. A Reaper comes by every day to see if he’s ready to travel the long road to Ganedyn, which I’m assuming is paradise. Many who travel the road don’t need it. While his mother’s willing to sacrifice years from her life, she…
Movie Reviews 4/5: Mortal Engines
Fun Despite Numerous Story Flaws Summary: (spoilers after ads) This is a young adult post-apocalypse sci-fi adventure. It’s also a book adaptation. I have not read the book, and I have no intention of doing so. That said, the world came across cool and the movie ended up being entertaining. Additional Comments: Characters 3.5/5: Hester…
Movie Reviews 4/5: Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse
Summary: An interesting origin story. A man is hell-bent on messing with realities so he can save his family. Miles Morales doesn’t quite fit in the prep school world he’s in. Then, he gets bit by a radioactive spider and becomes Spider-Man. Additional Comments: Cool idea. Impractical and improbable but there’s a good story inside…