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The Heart GuyThe Heart Guy, DVDSeries 1
DVD - 2017
dsw3914's rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jun 21, 2020
Dispatches From PlutoDispatches From Pluto, BookLost and Found in the Mississippi Delta
by Grant, RichardBook - 2015
dsw3914's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jun 15, 2020
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Really liked this book since I am from Mississippi, driven the roads he spoke of, visited almost all the towns he talked about, and even lived in a couple of them over the years. The Delta is a beautiful place in the way that a desert can be beautiful. It is not for everyone but those that love it really love it. Also, the racial discussion is very relevant as I write this.Really liked this book since I am from Mississippi, driven the roads he spoke of, visited almost all the towns he talked about, and even lived in a couple of them over the years. The Delta is a beautiful place in the way that a desert can be…
dsw3914's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Jun 14, 2020
Comment:
I agree that this was a good book. It is very similar to other Swedish mysteries but that is not a bad thing. The ending was kind of weak. When the killer was revealed, I went, "Huh?" I look forward to reading more of this series and plan on checking out others written by these two to see if they sound interesting.I agree that this was a good book. It is very similar to other Swedish mysteries but that is not a bad thing. The ending was kind of weak. When the killer was revealed, I went, "Huh?" I look forward to reading more of this series and plan on…
Keeping FaithKeeping Faith, DVDSeries 2
DVD - 2020
dsw3914's rating:
1.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jun 14, 2020
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This series is just not very good. I looked back at my review for season 1 and saw that I did not like it at all. I have made a note to remind myself to not watch a season 3 unless I have absolutely nothing else to do. There are only 2 decent characters in the show: Megan the middle child, and Arthur, the manny. I do not like the lead (Faith) at all. In fact, if she had not been in the show, it might not have been to bad. Being a strong female does not mean taking on the bad traits of a male. If you want to see a series with a strong female, watch "Acceptable Risk" with Elaine Cassidy or any Nicola Walker series.This series is just not very good. I looked back at my review for season 1 and saw that I did not like it at all. I have made a note to remind myself to not watch a season 3 unless I have absolutely nothing else to do. There are only 2 decent…
ChernobylChernobyl, DVDA 5-part Miniseries
DVD - 2019
dsw3914's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Jun 11, 2020
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If this is not the best mini-series I have ever seen, I don't remember what the best one was. The true story is well known and the acting was excellent in every character that came across the screen. I do not remember single second that was boring on uninteresting. There were a couple of what I thought was dead ends but they came together at the end. I highly recommend this one. It made me want to read more about the whole event.If this is not the best mini-series I have ever seen, I don't remember what the best one was. The true story is well known and the acting was excellent in every character that came across the screen. I do not remember single second that was boring…
BalthazarBalthazar, DVDseries 1
DVD - 2020 | French
dsw3914's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jun 8, 2020
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While this was not Endeavor or Unforgotten, it was not bad at all. Yes, it is in French so there are subtitles. Each episode has a complete story and there is another story that runs throughout the 6 episodes. The ending leaves it set up for a season 2. It is a little overly dramatic at times and the star goes around without his shirt on as often as he can, but other that those 2 things, the acting and cast are good. I am not on the edge of my seat waiting for a season 2 but I will for sure watch it if one comes out.While this was not Endeavor or Unforgotten, it was not bad at all. Yes, it is in French so there are subtitles. Each episode has a complete story and there is another story that runs throughout the 6 episodes. The ending leaves it set up for a…
dsw3914's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added May 27, 2020
Comment:
Another good Dept. Q story. One can't help but like Assad a lot. Still not sure what's up with Rose and Yrsa but hopefully some background on Rose/Yrsa and Assad with be forthcoming. Look forward to reading number 4 but since I have read 1,2, and 3 back to back to back, I am taking a break and going over to Sweden and read one from there. Yes, it was longer but I did not feel there was a bunch of extra stuff there. It all fit together to me.Another good Dept. Q story. One can't help but like Assad a lot. Still not sure what's up with Rose and Yrsa but hopefully some background on Rose/Yrsa and Assad with be forthcoming. Look forward to reading number 4 but since I have read 1,2, and 3…
Waiting for AnyaWaiting for Anya, DVD
DVD - 2020
dsw3914's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added May 19, 2020
Comment:
Good movie based on some parts of the French resistance in WWII. Good acting and a good story and while it has some positive moments, it also has it sad moments for sure. For something similar on this topic, I suggest watching the series called "The French Village." It has 6 or 7 seasons so obviously you would want to start with season 1. Another might be "World on Fire" although it deals mainly with Britain and Poland. It has some stories of the Polish resistance. This one is for sure worth watching though.Good movie based on some parts of the French resistance in WWII. Good acting and a good story and while it has some positive moments, it also has it sad moments for sure. For something similar on this topic, I suggest watching the series called "The…
dsw3914's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added May 18, 2020
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Good book. Had a new character that kind of faded towards the end but that will be able to add something as the series continues. I have already checked out #3 of the series and plan on going back and re-watching the dvd.
The Good Karma HospitalThe Good Karma Hospital, DVDSeries 3
DVD - 2020
dsw3914's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added May 15, 2020
Comment:
Not the deepest series ever but has a good cast, good acting, good stories, and good scenery. Can't think of any negatives at all. Be sure and watch seasons 1 and 2 so you will know the characters. It did have a surprise ending that hopefully sets up season 4.Not the deepest series ever but has a good cast, good acting, good stories, and good scenery. Can't think of any negatives at all. Be sure and watch seasons 1 and 2 so you will know the characters. It did have a surprise ending that hopefully sets…
dsw3914's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added May 10, 2020
Comment:
This is the first of the Dept. Q Danish cop series and also the first of the series that I have read. I have seen a DVD but did not remember much about it except for the main guys name (Carl Morck). This was a very good book and I look forward to reading more of the series. Assad is for sure the best character and I also am curious as to his background. I thought I had figured out the bad guy early and I was correct! Usually, I am off base. I recommend this book and this series.This is the first of the Dept. Q Danish cop series and also the first of the series that I have read. I have seen a DVD but did not remember much about it except for the main guys name (Carl Morck). This was a very good book and I look forward to…
The Boat BuilderThe Boat Builder, DVD
DVD - 2019
dsw3914's rating:
1 out of 5 stars
Added May 8, 2020
Comment:
We made it maybe 10 minutes and had to give it up. It just did not do it for us. If you want to watch or read something about a crotchety old curmudgeon, watch or read "Ove". You will have to read some subtitles but not only is it better than this, which is not saying much, it is just plain good.We made it maybe 10 minutes and had to give it up. It just did not do it for us. If you want to watch or read something about a crotchety old curmudgeon, watch or read "Ove". You will have to read some subtitles but not only is it better than this,…
dsw3914's rating:
2 out of 5 stars
Added May 3, 2020
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Well, first I have never read the original Macbeth so I can't comment on how much the original plot is followed. It was interesting I guess but the way it was written made it seem so stiff. I wanted to stop after about 100 pages but made myself finish it. Not sure was Nesbo was trying to do with this one but it did not work in my opinion.Well, first I have never read the original Macbeth so I can't comment on how much the original plot is followed. It was interesting I guess but the way it was written made it seem so stiff. I wanted to stop after about 100 pages but made myself…
dsw3914's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added Apr 22, 2020
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This one is better than the first of the series I think. Or maybe I enjoyed it more because I know the characters now. The writing seemed to flow better this time. I read #1 and this one back to back so I will not read #3 now but do look forward to reading it at some point. Still not as good as a good British mystery though.This one is better than the first of the series I think. Or maybe I enjoyed it more because I know the characters now. The writing seemed to flow better this time. I read #1 and this one back to back so I will not read #3 now but do look forward to…
dsw3914's rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
Added Apr 13, 2020
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Not terrible but now that I have seen it, I know I could have done without it. Thought Pitt was better than de Caprio. Just so much strong profanity though. No recommendation on whether to watch or not watch. I do know I would much rather watch a BBC or Acorn cop series.Not terrible but now that I have seen it, I know I could have done without it. Thought Pitt was better than de Caprio. Just so much strong profanity though. No recommendation on whether to watch or not watch. I do know I would much rather watch a…
dsw3914's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Apr 13, 2020
Comment:
I like this one just fine and I actually did like the 2 main characters. I am not sure the cops would be so understanding with some things in real life but this is not real life either. I thought the ending was a bit quick also. If you like evil bad guys, you will like the ones here.I like this one just fine and I actually did like the 2 main characters. I am not sure the cops would be so understanding with some things in real life but this is not real life either. I thought the ending was a bit quick also. If you like evil bad…
dsw3914's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Apr 13, 2020
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I enjoyed this one however for some reason, most of the books set in Iceland have a very stiff sort of writing. I don't know if it is the author or the way it might be translated. It just does not seem to flow. That being said, I will for sure read some more of this series. I liked the characters even if it was impossible to pronounce most of the the names. Most of these set in Iceland seem to be very similar really.I enjoyed this one however for some reason, most of the books set in Iceland have a very stiff sort of writing. I don't know if it is the author or the way it might be translated. It just does not seem to flow. That being said, I will for sure read…
dsw3914's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Apr 3, 2020
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Very good. Kept my interest all the way. Dozens of twists and turns in the plot.
Ring of FireRing of Fire, DVD
DVD - 2013
dsw3914's rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
Added Mar 17, 2020
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Neither good or bad, just kind of is something to watch. Jewel was the better of the 2 stars. Maybe it was a television movie back then. Not as good as the Walk the Line.
TribulationTribulation, DVD
DVD - 2000
dsw3914's rating:
1.5 out of 5 stars
Added Mar 15, 2020
Comment:
I know the story they are trying to tell but they did not do it very well. Acting was very overly dramatic and just not very good.
Seven minutes in heavenSeven minutes in heaven, DVD
DVD - 2011 | Hebrew
dsw3914's rating:
2 out of 5 stars
Added Mar 15, 2020
Comment:
Not a bad movie at all until the last 5-10 minutes. I have no clue as to how to understand the ending. Also, to much pausing and silence during most conversations. I wanted to say, "somebody please say something."
dsw3914's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Mar 15, 2020
Comment:
This was very good, probably one of the best Harry Hole books. I agree with one of reviewers below in that it could have been probably 25% shorter. How many ways can he say how much Harry loves Rakel and Oleg or what it is like to be drunk? As opposed to another reviewer, I thought the ending was very good with twists right up to the end and also having the end lead to the next in the series. One thing I liked was the introduction of a new character--Sung-min Larsen. At least I think he is new. He seems the kind of character that could actually be the main guy in a future book.This was very good, probably one of the best Harry Hole books. I agree with one of reviewers below in that it could have been probably 25% shorter. How many ways can he say how much Harry loves Rakel and Oleg or what it is like to be drunk? As…
dsw3914's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added Mar 14, 2020
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Very good documentary about Mr. Rogers. This is NOT the Tom Hanks movie that was out recently. We have not seen that one but I am guessing this is probably better than the movie although we do want to see the movie.
dsw3914's rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
Added Mar 12, 2020
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Decent enough (Mormon) faith-based movie.
Cold Comfort FarmCold Comfort Farm, DVD
DVD - 2002
dsw3914's rating:
1 out of 5 stars
Added Mar 12, 2020
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Tried this for the second time and still just could not get into it.
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