All Consuming : Katie

A story about "The X Files: I Want to Believe"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:57:43 GMT

by Chris Carter

I think I would have enjoyed this had it been an extended episode, but it definitely didn’t work as a film. Also, Mulder and Scully seem to have lost any chemistry they once had.

So long! (rated 2 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:28:44 GMT

Death Sentence (Unrated Edition)

And then its not even very fun or interesting…

A story about "Iron Man [2008]"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:42:53 GMT

Iron Man [2008]

by Jon Favreau

phew, i wasted two hours of my life watching this today. would not recommend.

A story about "The Devil Within"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:42:30 GMT

The Devil Within

by Stephanie Merritt

An extremely moving memoir by Stephanie Merritt.

A story about "The Cleaner"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:20:50 GMT

The Cleaner

by Brett Battles

Gripping stuff. Waiting for the new title!

A story about "Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:19:32 GMT

Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China

by Fuchsia Dunlop

I loved this book! The descriptions of Sichuanese food are amazing – I had to go out and find some for myself. It was completely different from any other Chinese food I have had. Great stuff.rb

A story about "The Book Thief"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:35:21 GMT

The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak

Although this was very moving, I found the style and the constant foreshadowing very irritating and also thought that the end was quite manipulative.

A story about "The Illusionist (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:09:45 GMT

The Illusionist (Widescreen Edition)

by Neil Burger

Well acted and enjoyable, but pretty predictable. The shock ending wasn’t very shocking… Also, couldn’t get past Jake Wood (Max from Eastenders) as the police officer.

This was brilliant (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:43:43 GMT

Friends Like These

by Danny Wallace

So funny and I definitely identified with Danny struggling about getting older! Wholeheartedly recommend.

A story about "Saturday"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:40:48 GMT

Saturday

by Ian Mcewan

It started off a bit slow, but once the dramas began to unfold, they really drew me in and about mid-way through I started to find it harder and harder to put this book down. Definitely recommended reading.

A story about "How to Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills to Dodge the Kills"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:21:36 GMT

How to Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills to Dodge the Kills

by Seth Grahame-Smith

ha ha very funny.

A story about "2 days in paris"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:51:56 GMT

2 days in paris

by Julie Delpy

~~-And even if he wakes you up every morning by sneezing in your face, well, you love his sneezes more than anyone else’s kisses~~-

A story about "I Am Legend"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:58:45 GMT

I Am Legend

by Francis Lawrence (II)

I love Will Smith. Edge of my seat for the entire movie. Great stuff.

A story about "Stardust (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:31:57 GMT

Stardust (Widescreen Edition)

I agree with the below review. The first half was really not great, but I loved the second half. Maybe it just took me a while to get into the fantasy world of the film. I’m not sure if I would recommend it, but I might watch it again on a lazy Sunday evening…

A story about "Water for Elephants"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:27:28 GMT

Water for Elephants

by Sara Gruen

This was very sad, but lovely. Really well written and very interesting. I hope circuses have moved on a lot since then!!

A story about "His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:53:44 GMT

His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass

by Chris Weitz

Very disappointing. THere were bits that were amazing, but it didn’t come together very well. I guess the book was so magical, it would always be hard to turn that into a movie. But I had hoped for a lot more. Also, I am still a bit bitter than they called it the Golden Compass insted of the Northern Lights.

A story about "30 Days of Night"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:38:24 GMT

30 Days of Night

Er, this was crap. It is a fairly good premise, but not particularly scary, just gory. Not worth it at all.

A story about "Gods Behaving Badly: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:39:35 GMT

Gods Behaving Badly: A Novel

by Marie Phillips

Very entertaining and imaginative.

A story about "Enchanted"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:07:27 GMT

Enchanted

by Kevin Lima

The scene where she calls her animal friends to help clean up the New York apartment was so disgusting, but so funny! Really loved this movie.

A story about "High Five"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:15:09 GMT

High Five

by Janet Evanovich

I want to be Stephanie Plum.

A story about "Iran Awakening"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:14:30 GMT

Iran Awakening

by Shirin Ebidi

A very interesting insight into the life of an extraordinary woman and the changes brought about by the Iranian revolution. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who is interested in learning more about the region.