All Consuming : Carstairs38

Consumed "The Ninth Daughter"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:44:35 GMT

The Ninth Daughter

Consumed "Mr. Monk Gets Even"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:49:39 GMT

Mr. Monk Gets Even

by Lee Goldberg

WORTH IT!

Consumed "I Funny"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:42:09 GMT

I Funny

WORTH IT!

Powerful Musical

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:33:07 GMT

Les Misérables

by Tom Hooper

This was my introduction not only to the musical but also to the story. While I found it a bit depressing at times and overly singy once or twice (I know, I know), I thought it was well done and worth seeing.

My full review at Epinions.

Consumed "Babylon Confidential: A Memoir of Love, Sex, and Addiction"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:26:26 GMT

Babylon Confidential: A Memoir of Love, Sex, and Addiction

by Claudia Christian

WORTH IT!

Ghostly Ski Trip (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:20:59 GMT

Trixie Belden and the Mystery at Mead's Mountain

by Kathryn Kenny

Trixie and her friends are spending the week between Christmas and New Year’s at a ski lodge in Vermont. But when they are greeted by an ominous warning, it appears there is more happening here than meets the eye. The plot is great with some twists I didn’t expect – at least the first time I read it. The characters are their true selves as well. The pacing of the book could be better, but it’s still one of the better of the later books.

My full review at Epinions.

Consumed "Trixie Belden and the Mystery at Mead's Mountain"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:20:59 GMT

Trixie Belden and the Mystery at Mead's Mountain

by Kathryn Kenny

WORTH IT!

Took a Couple Watches (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:01:40 GMT

Newsies

by Kenny Ortega

I didn’t quite like this one the first time I watched it, but it’s grown on me. A bit different for a musical, but it works with some classic songs.

My full review at Epinions.

Not Enough to Erase the Earlier Movies (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:58:44 GMT

The Amazing Spider-Man

by Marc Webb

This movie is certainly good, but I loved the original Spider-Man, and 10 years isn’t enough to erase that from my mind.

My full review at Epinions.

Consumed "Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:52:57 GMT

Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet

by Kirk Scroggs

WORTH IT!

Muppet Good Time (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:52:57 GMT

Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet

by Kirk Scroggs

Danvers hates his life, especially since no one appreciates his attempts to create stunts that his idol, Gonzo, would love. But one morning Danvers wakes up as a Muppet. What is happening? And how will his life change? I found the book to be a very fast read, the large number of pictures certainly helped. Yet, I also found it quite funny. Any fan of the Muppets will enjoy it, down to the elementary school target audience.

My full review on Epinions.

Better Than I Remembered, but... (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:45:48 GMT

Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle

by Dorothy Gilman

Mrs. Pollifax and her husband Cyrus are hours away from a vacation to Thailand when Bishop shows up asking if they could possibly make one small detour for the CIA. Of course, things go wildly wrong when Cyrus is kidnapped and Mrs. Pollifax has to hunt for him with a man she doesn’t trust. The plot to this one is a little different. The scenes with Bishop and Carstairs drive it more than Mrs. Pollifax’s action does. As a result, it’s not as good as the classic books in the series, but it’s still fun.

My full review at Epinions.

Consumed "Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:45:48 GMT

Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle

by Dorothy Gilman

WORTH IT!

Typical Disney Sequel (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:14:00 GMT

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (Special Edition)

by Andrew Knight

This is really a typical Disney sequel. It’s nice enough for die hard fans of the original, but it doesn’t add much to the origial in the long run.

My full review at Epinions.

Inspiring (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:09:45 GMT

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken [VHS]

by Steve Miner

This is a highly dramatized true story about a woman who doesn’t let a horrid accident keep her from pursuing her dreams. Thanks to the Disney touch, it might be too sweet for some, but it is a great movie if you are in the mood.

My full review at Epinions.

Fun Crime at Christmas (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:02:00 GMT

Naughty: Nine Tales of Christmas Crime

by Steve Hockensmith

All nine of these short stories have been previous released, but I got a kick out of them because I hadn’t read them before. From a murder at the North Pole to a suspicious mall Santa and a murderous fruitcake, this one has it all. Some humor and light crime – what could be more perfect at Christmas?

My full review at Epinions.

Time Jump but Same Great Stories (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:56:01 GMT

Peter and the Sword of Mercy (Starcatchers)

by Dave Barry

The authors take their Peter Pan prequels to the era we know best as Peter must team up with Wendy to save Molly, George, and all of England from a new threat still after the star stuff. If you’ve enjoyed the others in the YA series, you’ll certainly enjoy this one. The multiple plots actually seemed to compliment each other, and I always had a hard time putting the book down.

My full review at Epinions.

Still So Good (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:06:14 GMT

The Lion King (Two-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging)

by Roger Allers

This movie hasn’t lost any of it’s spark. The emotion and the laughter are great no matter how many times you’ve seen it.

My full review at Epinions.

Yes, You Have Them.... (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:02:27 GMT

Pixar Short Films Collection Volume - 1 [Blu-ray + DVD Combo]

I think there may have been one short in this collection I didn’t already have, but having them in one place is lots of fun. And watching them back to back, you can really see how far Pixar has come.

My full review at Epinions.

Christmas Murder or Twelve (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:55:18 GMT

The Twelve Clues of Christmas (A Royal Spyness Mystery)

by Rhys Bowen

Lady Georgie is looking to escape her family castle and lands herself a position helping with a Christmas house party. But amidst the old fashioned Christmas, she finds the members of the village dying off one by one. Is there a pattern to the deaths, or are they the tragic accidents they appear to be? I made a connection early on that Georgie missed, but once she made it the book took off and never quite let go. I really enjoyed this one.

My full review at Epinions.

Not What I Expected (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Carstairs38) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:48:38 GMT

Disneyland Through the Decades (Disneyland custom pub)

by Jeff Kurtti

I was expecting this book to be filled with vintage pictures of the park, but most of the pictures were from the past 5 years or so. I did find the behind the scenes essays interesting, however.

My full review at Epinions.