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Upside was (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:12:46 GMT

by Bruce Beresford

John Cusack was in it and I love John cusack. Mogan freeman was good. It seemed a little shallow to me. . . some of it i just thought was pointless, but for a boring satuday night at home when you dont want to think and your boyufriend wants to see an “action” film, this was tolerable.

A review of "City of Bones (Mortal Instruments)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:47:08 GMT

City of Bones (Mortal Instruments)

by Cassandra Clare

I thought this book started out really strong. . . I liked the Clary and Simon. . . and the initial encounter With Jace and Alec & Isabelle set the stage for something really good. .. but somewhere around 3/4ths of the way through it fell flat for me and I just felt dissappointed by some of the twists that were revealed. . . maybe the nest installment will maintain its momentum a bit better.

Not one of my personal favorites (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:56:37 GMT

The Faerie Path

by Frewin Jones

I have to say that this wasn’t one of my personal favorites. It wasn’t terrible, I just thought it lacked some dimension, was overley predictable and the characters weren’t as fleshed out as I like them. Overall the story concept was good but it seemed to be a bit sluggish in the pacing for me. Not a bad read, but not one of the best, I would definetly recommend Holly Black or Melissa Marr over Frewin Jones. But If you like the genre, its worth reading just to get a little bit of a diffrent “perspective” as the author sets the story in London. Whis leads me to another question. . if the main character Anita/Tania is from London, then why does her slang and mannerism etc. make you think of her as more AMERICAN then British. . . this is one of the things that made the charcters a little to flat for me.

Not the best (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:16:19 GMT

Rumor Has It... (Full Screen Edition)

by Rob Reiner

movie i have ever seen, but it was ok, it was funny and touching and lighthearted in all the right spots. Sometimes Jennifer aniston annoyed me a little. . . but over all worth seeing at least once.

if you like Holly Black then this a a book for you (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:11:32 GMT

Wicked Lovely

by Melissa Marr

If you like any of the Modern Faerie Tales (Tithe, Valient, Ironside) by Holly Black, then you will love this book. Following in the same genre of Black’s novels here is another tale of the Fey in the the modern world.

The characters are very likable, though a bit shallower then Black’s and I thought the story a bit abbreviated. . . there was more that the author could have told in terms of backstory and character development, however, all in all a geart read, and I certainly recommend it to any and all Faerie Lovers.

A story about "Little Miss Sunshine"

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:05:38 GMT

Little Miss Sunshine

by Valerie Faris

I loved it! will have to add it to the collection. I thought the acotrs were excellent in their roles and the little girl stole my heart :) she was so quirky i couldnt help but like her. . . GREAT MOVIE! a must see for anyone.

Scared me

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:51:15 GMT

The Abandoned

this movie really actually scared me. . not sure if it was the setting, the actors, or waht, but i was truly frightened through most of the movie. . . watch it, its worth it, or at least it is if you like horror movies.

it wasnt awful (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:48:21 GMT

The Last Mimzy (Widescreen Infinifilm Edition)

by Robert Shaye

it wasnt great either, but it was ok, the little girl is cute, the story has some interest, I like the “connection” to alice in wonderland that the movie makes, i think the rabbit is ADORABLE, all in all, it was a good rental, thought, some of the noise is a little much on a surround sound, so i’m glad i didnt endure it in a theatre.

I am a huge fan of the novel (rated 2 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:46:07 GMT

Blood & Chocolate

by Katja von Garnier

and this was just beyond a dissappointment, the story of the novel was fantastic and this barely resembled it. . . I had read reviews of it prior so I knew to expect the difference, but this was beyond. . . well just beyond. I like agnes Bruckner (Vivian) i think she’s a great actor, and I think she did as well as she could in this movied, everything else was just WRONG. . . the actors the setting everthing. . . it didnt work for me on ANY level, not as a werewolf movie, or a love story, . . . it was just SAD. . .

I wouldnt waste the time or money on it again. .

No REAL substance (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:41:19 GMT

The Breed

by Nicholas Mastandrea

there wasnt much real substance to this movie, but I was surprised to see Michelle Rodriguez and Oliver Hudson in this, it seemed so low budget. . . but it was entertaining, although it made me a little leary of my dog for a bit.

ok (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:32:51 GMT

A Private Hotel for Gentle Ladies

by Ellen Cooney

I liked the voice the author uses and their style, but wasnt thrilled by the plot like i thought I would be. It got a bit boring at times and wasn’t as provacative as I thought it would be. its ok to pass the time, but I wouldn’t rush to buy it. . . I say, if you wanna read it save your money for the library, or better yet, send me the money and I’ll send you the book.

Not really Scary per se (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:02:18 GMT

1408 (2007)

by Mikael Håfström

I didn’t really think it was all that scary, there were a few moments that yes drew a gasp of Surprise . . . but over all, not really what I had hoped for. I am a huge John Cusack fan and I thought he was great as the lead. . . and samuel l. jackson was great in his supporting role, but the room wasn’t THAT scary of a character. . . some of it was predictable and over done, and really, it just made me not want to sleep in a Hotel room for a while seeing some of the stains. . . dissapointing, wait for the video. . . watch it when you have NOTHING better to do.

A review of "Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)" (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:46:04 GMT

Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)

by Marc Lawrence (II)

I thought it was cute, but not something I’d watch more then once. I’m not sure that hugh grant and drew barrymore were a “realistic” coupling. . . they just seemed to not match well. . . I think she had much better chemistry with Adam SAndler and Jimmy Fallon. . . but it wa ok for a friday night girls night movie.

Figured it out quickly (rated 1 star)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:55:18 GMT

Turistas (Unrated Edition)

I pretty much had it all figured out near the beginning when the father goes crazy at the girl for taking his kid’s picture and the aussie girl explains why.

i thought it was boring and tried to hard to to out gore things like Hostel (which I hated) the plot was irredemable and contrived and well. . . stupid.

Wasted 2 hours of my life on this one.

A story about "Beauty and the Beast - The Complete First Season"

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:37:43 GMT

Beauty and the Beast - The Complete First Season

I used to LOVE LOVE LOVE this show when i was a kid, I remember watching it with my grandmother :) one of the few things she took the time to do with me.

amazing

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:25:58 GMT

The Harlequin: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel

by Laurell K. Hamilton

This was GREAT, another hit from LKH, WAY more story and way less sex. . . not that the sex is a bad thing, but it was good to see edward again and i liked that the characters are evolvong more and more I read it in about 5 hours. . . couldnt put it down. . . all lkh fans should run out and buy it NOW

A story about "Vampire Diaries #1: The Awakening (Vampire Diaries)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:59:14 GMT

Vampire Diaries #1: The Awakening (Vampire Diaries)

by L. J. Smith

This pobably the 15th time i have read the series, but I needed a break from The Name of the Wind, (and I needed something a little lighter to cart back and forth to work) so I’m going with an old staple to help me relax.

this series was one of my Favorite when I was a tween. the charaters are interesting and the story keeps you involved all the way to the end. A definte must for most tween readers that like vampires, and especially for the tween girl that likes a little romance and intreguie with her vampires :)

"HEATHERS" FOR THE NEW MILLENIUM (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:49:30 GMT

Mean Girls (Full Screen Edition)

by Mark Waters (VIII)

if you liked the movie HEathers form the 80’s you’ll love this movie. If you were ever a teenage girl and not part of the popular crownd, you will probably laugh at this movie, hell, if your a female at all you will laugh at this movie.

I thought it was great, and I had been putting off seeing it because, honestly lindsey lohans acting abilities dont do much for me, but this movie was worth it.

go rent it, it should be cheap by now, or borrow it from you friends little sister. . . you’ll laugh, I promise, at least one thing in the movie will strike you funny. . .

enjoy!

Interesting (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Wed, 23 May 2007 12:34:40 GMT

Tideland

by Terry Gilliam

I’m not sure what else to say, it was interesting, and a bit frightful, and it certainly made you think.

although i’m not entirely certain the child was as innocent as they would have you believe. . . not in all ways. . . I thought she was pretty manipulative and sly.

it was interesting, and I would probably watch it again because it is worth some probing on the symbolism and meaning

Actually interesting

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Mon, 21 May 2007 13:49:52 GMT

Wilderness Survival for Girls

by Kim Roberts (II)

I actually found this movie interesting. I thought the characters were well developed and that the story of the dynamis between Ruthie, Deborah and Kate, three friends alone in a family cabin for the weekend was fantastic. they could have done a bit more in developing the sotry at the beginning, but overall it was an interesting look at the interaction of the 3 girls, the change in the dynamics of their friendships and in their personalities after they tie up an intruder that they think killed 2 girls 8 years earlier.

and in the end it comes down to who would really think anything about them. . . after all they are JUST girls. . .

A review of "The Road (Oprah's Book Club)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (klbear) — Thu, 17 May 2007 13:33:57 GMT

The Road (Oprah's Book Club)

by Cormac McCarthy

not really my thing, wrting was good, but eh, didnt think it was the end all be all of books to tell you the truth.