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Entertaining but... (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:33:59 GMT

by Tony Scott

…the acting wasn’t great, not even by Denzel Washington. Perhaps due to a poor script, though. The premise and plot were too far-fetched for my taste.

Excellent

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:07:41 GMT

Reign Over Me

by Mike Binder

An excellent film and story about a man’s fight, or lack of, to move on after the tragic loss of his wife and children. A story of friendship and much more.

A shit review, but I’m still wiping away the tears.

A story about "Subway"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:56:59 GMT

Subway

Luc Besson creates an imaginative and surreal world beneath the streets of Paris – in the Métro. Coupled with the music of Eric Serra (Besson’s fetish composer), an amazing and captivating atmosphere is created throughout the film.

A story about "La Boum"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:51:50 GMT

La Boum

by Claude Pinoteau

France’s cult version of the 80s teen film. It was good, but I think it would have helped to be 12 or 13 years old.

A review of "Marie-Octobre"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:46:25 GMT

Marie-Octobre

by Julien Duvivier

I wanted to add an entry to correct the ‘not worth it’ that ended up in my feeds by mistake. This film was very much worth it! An excellent mystery.

After 15 years without contact, members of a French resistance network during World War II re-unite to learn that there was a traitor among them who had informed the Gestapo of their location resulting in the death of their leader. Everyone had a motive. Everyone is a suspect. Just when you think they’ve uncovered the traitor, more secrets are revealed to absolve them. It keeps you guessing until the end.

A story about "Big Sleep and Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:38:38 GMT

Big Sleep and Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics)

by Raymond Chandler

As my other entry says for this, I did finish The Big Sleep. Despite having started the second novelette, I didn’t finsih it. I lost the book on a plane somewhere. I hate losing things! I might get this again anyway and finish the other two stories. I was loving them! But in any case, I’ll mark it as completed.

Why it's taking me forever to finish consuming "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:50:05 GMT

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

by Carl Sagan

It’s my dad’s and I left it at my parents’ place.

A story about "Swedish Meatballs"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:59:48 GMT

Swedish Meatballs

We have this every year at Christmas time along with swedish sausage and lingonberries.

A story about the last time I consumed "Champagne"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:27:34 GMT

Champagne

by the French

The last time I consumed this was Saturday night. There was much consumption.

A story about "Big Sleep and Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:07:25 GMT

Big Sleep and Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics)

by Raymond Chandler

I’ve finished the first novel in the book, The Big Sleep. This is the first Raymond Chandler book I’ve read and I find his style amazing. The descriptions and similes are excellent. Occasionally, I had to re-read, stop and think about the connections. One word describes the main character, Philip Marlow: attitude. He’s got a Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca style except a bit harder and even better one-liners: “I was neat, clean shaved and sober, and I didn’t care who knew it.”

I’ve started reading the second novel in the book, Farewell, My Lovely, which starts even stronger than the last one.

A story about "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:45:08 GMT

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West

by Dee Brown

The book covers the different tribes/nations and each one’s story. In the end, apart the details, each story is the same. It comes down to lies, broken promises and exploitation by the whites.

As I said before, it can be hard to follow at times with all the locations names and the moving around the American Indians were forced to do. A map of the period for the concerned areas would have been very helpful in understanding the events.

A story about "Romance Silver"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:31:25 GMT

Romance Silver

by Ralph Lauren

This is my current fragrance.

A story about "Skip-Bo"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:27:32 GMT

Skip-Bo

by Mattel

This replaced UNO as my Grandma’s favorite card game to play with the grandkids.

A story about "The Joy of Sex"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:25:50 GMT

The Joy of Sex

by Alex Comfort

I don’t remember how old I was, maybe 8-10. I found this by accident in my parents’ room. And of course, I borrowed it. I looked more at the pictures (drawings actually) than the words. But after a while, I started reading it. I was eventually caught, though. My parents hid it and I never found it again.

A story about "Iron Chef"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:49:27 GMT

Iron Chef

Having quit my job before coming to France in 2000, I was unemployed for about 2 months. I spent a large majority of that time watching the Travel Channel and the Food Network. The Iron Chef became a regularly viewed program.

Why I recommend "Lady Grey Tea"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:45:13 GMT

Lady Grey Tea

by Twinings

A lovely citrusy flavor. Very refreshing.

A story about "Super Size Me"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:18:34 GMT

Super Size Me

I love experiments like this. It was interesting to see to what extent damage was done.

A story about the last time I consumed "Head Cheese"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:35:08 GMT

Head Cheese

Lunch at friends’ this afternoon. Of the many dishes prepared (my friend is one of the greatest cooks I know) he made head cheese. I’ve had it before, and while this was good, I just don’t really care for it and would never search it out. It’s basically the jelly part I don’t like. Anyway, I’m leaving this as wishy-washy.

A story about "Utopia (Penguin Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:08:32 GMT

Utopia (Penguin Classics)

by Thomas More

Technically, I’m not reading the Penguin Classics edition. I’m reading this with the help of Daily Lit. It’s a nice way to read a book when you think you don’t have the time. I’m currently on part 5 of 35.

A story about "Before the Frost: A Linda Wallander Mystery"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:24:25 GMT

Before the Frost: A Linda Wallander Mystery

by Henning Mankell

I really enjoyed the tone and writing style. The style is very easy to read. But the tone of the characters is very interesting as an American with Swedish heritage. You really pick up on the Swedish temperment. And while I did get this sense reading it on my own, it was confirmed by my Swedish friend, who also lent me the book in the first place.

A story about the last time I consumed "Lego"

nobody@allconsuming.net (speedracer4kq) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:36:19 GMT

Lego

by The Lego Group

It wasn’t very long ago.