All Consuming : JulianneX

A story about "Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:54:41 GMT

by Marc Lawrence (II)

I watched it with a friend this weekend… and pretty much forgot about it an hour later. It wasn’t bad, but to me it was completely unremarkable.

A review of "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (WS)" (rated 2 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:04:36 GMT

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (WS)

One of the worst movies that I’ve seen in quite awhile. It was like a train-wreck I couldn’t look away from; there were probably about 3 enjoyable minutes in the film. It didn’t help that film was based on some rather flawed ideas, even beneath the intentional issues meant to highlight the problems with bureaucracy.

A story about "The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:17:26 GMT

The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)

by David Frankel

It’s not exactly thought-provoking, but it was a good sleepover film.

A story about "kusugai gummies"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:42:09 GMT

kusugai gummies

by kasugai

So far, I’ve only tried kiwi and I love them. My friends and I can easily consume a bag in an hour!

Why I recommend "Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Thu, 03 May 2007 15:35:27 GMT

Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?

by Brøderbund

Nostalgic fun. =)

A story about "Ordinary Genius (Flyover Fiction)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:29:56 GMT

Ordinary Genius (Flyover Fiction)

by Thomas Fox Averill

It’s not a bad book, but for some reason I just couldn’t get into the author’s writing style.

A review of "Three Apples Fell From Heaven" (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:13:32 GMT

Three Apples Fell From Heaven

by Micheline Aharonian Marcom

A haunting story about the Armenian Genocide.

A story about "Creepy Susie: and 13 other tragic tales for troubled children."

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:12:29 GMT

Creepy Susie: and 13 other tragic tales for troubled children.

by Angus Oblong

It’s funny most of the time, but I wouldn’t spend money on it. It’s /very/ short; I read it while my mom was checking out magazines at the library.

Why I recommend "The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:03:11 GMT

The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education

by Grace Llewellyn

I don’t always fully agree with the author, but I think it’s a great book for any current or prospective homeschooler/unschooler.

A story about the last time I consumed "Babel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:55:16 GMT

Babel

by Alejandro González Iñárritu

I saw this at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. It’s a great film to watch in a theatre.

A review of "Woman on Top" (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:49:40 GMT

Woman on Top

by Fina Torres

There’s a thin line between campy and just plain bad. At times “Woman on Top” nearly crosses the line, but I wouldn’t call it a bad movie. It has the occasional redeeming moment. If you have expectations you’ll probably be disappointed, but I wouldn’t go as far as to call it a bad movie. I’d recommend this if you’re looking for “fluff” that requires no thought to understand, maybe to watch while you’re cleaning.

A story about "Black-Eyed Suzie"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:50:02 GMT

Black-Eyed Suzie

by Susan Shaw

If you like this, make sure to check out “The Boy From the Basement” by the same author. Both are similar, yet worth-reading, I never felt as if I was reading the same book twice.

A review of "Being John Malkovich"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:55:34 GMT

Being John Malkovich

I’d give it 3 1/2 stars if possible. It’s far from a perfect film, but it does have some moments that make it worth it.

A review of "Uppity Women of Ancient Times" (rated 2 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:11:45 GMT

Uppity Women of Ancient Times

by Vicki Leon

Even if the subject of women in history fascinates you, you most likely won’t enjoy this book. The author’s “voice” was irritating to say the least. If you’re looking for an easy read, look elsewhere, it would be easier to read first-hand accounts written in cuneiform than wade through the slang in this book. I don’t think anyone enjoys extremely dry historical texts, however there must be a midpoint between that and feeling like you’re reading a very old high school newspaper gossip column. The stories of these women are fascinating, but there are many better sources that give much more information.

A review of "Like the Red Panda (Harvest Book)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:58:08 GMT

Like the Red Panda (Harvest Book)

by Andrea Seigel

I mostly enjoyed it as I was reading it, but as I reflect I start to like it less. The ending was abrupt and if just that part had been different I would’ve liked it a lot more. I don’t want to spoil anything though. The work seemed immature in a way, like the author hasn’t developed her skills to their fullest. (I say this as a fourteen-year-old and an aspiring writer, so it’s certainly not a dig at young writers.)

A story about "Mrs. Freud: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:27:11 GMT

Mrs. Freud: A Novel

by Nicolle Rosen

Interesting concept, but a terrible translation.

A review of "Pretty Things"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:21:03 GMT

Pretty Things

by Liz Goldwyn

It would be four stars, if the woman who created this (Liz Goldwyn) wasn’t in front of the camera as much. She went on about her self-image issues, yet it seemed more as if she was fishing for compliments. At times she seemed to act as if she understood everything about these women’s lives, when she was actually trying to project her own glamorized ideas onto the real stars. I did actually enjoy it. There were a lot of clips from burlesque legends’ routines, and they all had such unique personalities; the interviews were wonderful when they took the center stage. I’d check it out just to learn more about these fascinating women.

A story about "Margaret Cho - Assassin"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:13:57 GMT

Margaret Cho - Assassin

by Kerry Asmussen

It’s not my favorite Margaret Cho stand-up, but if you’re a fan you’ll definitely enjoy it.

A story about "Son of the Bride"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Sun, 07 May 2006 19:56:10 GMT

Son of the Bride

Heart-warming, but not in a saccharine, Hollywood way.

A story about "Get Real"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:13:07 GMT

Get Real

by Simon Shore

Overall, a good movie. In my opinion, it would’ve been better without the overdramatic music.

A story about "On the Fringe: Stories"

nobody@allconsuming.net (JulianneX) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:06:17 GMT

On the Fringe: Stories

by Various

Some of the stories were pretty weak, even though they were written by authors I normally enjoy, but there were some gems that made it a worthwhile read.