Month: September 2015

Crying Already?

This guy loves Amazing Race so much that he was always crying about it. He was on the verge of tears when he was talking about being cast in this season of the show. Then when he thought they were in last place, he cried some more. When they...

The Martian

The Martian by Andy Weir Pages: 387 Genre: Science Fiction The Martian almost lost me twice while reading it. Once I read an excerpt of one of the beginning chapters after I read a rave review. I could not see the allure of it. I know there are raves that...

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

I’m unclear why this movie was made. It seems an odd old tv show to decide to revive. I was confused the first time I saw the trailer, but I was also interested in it because I like Guy Ritchie movies. I also found the main cast very attractive...

Straight Outta Compton

There is a scene where NWA is recording their debut album in Torrance. They go outside for a break and a cop driving by stops and starts harassing all the guys for the way they look and dress since they are considered thugs hanging out in the wrong neighborhood. They are...

Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation

I love Mission: Impossible movies going back to the very first one. I was not a fan of the second one, but the rest of them have been highly entertaining and action-packed. I believe what I like most about them is there are real stunts done on them and...

The Cuckoo’s Calling (Cormoran Strike #1)

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling pseudonym) Pages: 456 Genre: Mystery Would I have read this novel if I hadn’t known it was written by J.K. Rowling? Probably not since I usually do not read detective novels. I am not sure why since I love a good...