D. Renee Bagby's Blog, page 96
August 6, 2010
Favorite Quote #7
I haven't posted one of these in a looooooong time. Good thing I have several. :D
There's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein. ~Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith
I try to leave out the parts that people skip. ~Elmore Leonard
If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. ~Toni Morrison
Writing became
There's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein. ~Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith
I try to leave out the parts that people skip. ~Elmore Leonard
If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. ~Toni Morrison
Writing became
Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Basic Premise:
Scott Pilgrim is 22 years old, in a band that is somewhat good, and going nowhere in life fast. Ramona Flowers enters his life. He's in love at first sight. There's only one problem -- the League of Evil Ex's. He has to defeat her seven evil ex's before he can date her. It's game on with Ramona as the prize.
Review:
I got to see this movie in sneak
Basic Premise:
Scott Pilgrim is 22 years old, in a band that is somewhat good, and going nowhere in life fast. Ramona Flowers enters his life. He's in love at first sight. There's only one problem -- the League of Evil Ex's. He has to defeat her seven evil ex's before he can date her. It's game on with Ramona as the prize.
Review:
I got to see this movie in sneak
August 4, 2010
July Online Appearances
This is just for my record.
All the places I appeared in July 2010.
08 July
Escape Into Romance Guest Blog
13 July
Nana Malone Guest Blog
15 July
You Gotta Read Reviews Guest Blog
21 July
Melodee Aaron Spotlight
26-30 July
Whipped Cream Reviews Author SpotlightFriday Spotlight: D. Renee Bagby - Freshwater Snails
Thursday Spotlight: D. Renee Bagby - A Living (Fictional) Mobius Strip
Wednesday
All the places I appeared in July 2010.
08 July
Escape Into Romance Guest Blog
13 July
Nana Malone Guest Blog
15 July
You Gotta Read Reviews Guest Blog
21 July
Melodee Aaron Spotlight
26-30 July
Whipped Cream Reviews Author SpotlightFriday Spotlight: D. Renee Bagby - Freshwater Snails
Thursday Spotlight: D. Renee Bagby - A Living (Fictional) Mobius Strip
Wednesday
August 3, 2010
Retro Movie Review: Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
Year: 2008
Length: 1 hr 54 min
Starring: Lina Leandersson (vampire), Kåre Hedebrant (human)
Vampire Weaknesses:
- Animal reaction to blood
- Sunlight
- Cats
Vampire Traits:
- Super strength
- Flying
- One bite transference
- See in the dark
Personal Rating: Good
Basic Premise:
12 year old Oskar is the victim of bullies. He can only stand up for himself in his
Year: 2008
Length: 1 hr 54 min
Starring: Lina Leandersson (vampire), Kåre Hedebrant (human)
Vampire Weaknesses:
- Animal reaction to blood
- Sunlight
- Cats
Vampire Traits:
- Super strength
- Flying
- One bite transference
- See in the dark
Personal Rating: Good
Basic Premise:
12 year old Oskar is the victim of bullies. He can only stand up for himself in his
August 2, 2010
New Addiction: Cake Mania - Lights, Camera, Action
Okay, I have a new addiction. I don't need a new addiction right now but here it is.
Cake Mania - Lights, Camera, Action!
This is the latest installment in the Cake Mania franchise. I swear, these games get better and better with each new installment.
Highlights:
- Resell
You can sell back equipment if you no longer want it or just really need the money. Of course you don't get the same amount
Cake Mania - Lights, Camera, Action!
This is the latest installment in the Cake Mania franchise. I swear, these games get better and better with each new installment.
Highlights:
- Resell
You can sell back equipment if you no longer want it or just really need the money. Of course you don't get the same amount
August 1, 2010
Random Previews: August 2010
Oops... looks like I missed July. Oh well.
- Sucker Punch (25 March 2011)
From the director of Watchmen and 300 comes ass-kicking, assassin hookers and DRAGONS. Hell yeah! I am totally there. The special effects look sweet but most of all, I want to see that dragon. They want you to see the dragon too. The trailer kept cutting back to it.
- Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage (01 January 2011)
I thought
- Sucker Punch (25 March 2011)
From the director of Watchmen and 300 comes ass-kicking, assassin hookers and DRAGONS. Hell yeah! I am totally there. The special effects look sweet but most of all, I want to see that dragon. They want you to see the dragon too. The trailer kept cutting back to it.
- Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage (01 January 2011)
I thought
Animated Movie Review: Batman The Red Hood
Batman: Under The Red Hood
Basic Premise:
A new crime lord has moved to Gotham. He's the Red Hood -- deadly, dangerous, and he knows all of Batman's tricks. This new addition to Batman's rogues gallery is more than he seems. Batman has to put the pieces together to this mystery man if he wants to bring him to justice.
Review:
DC Universe never fails to amaze me. DC's live action movies are "eh
Basic Premise:
A new crime lord has moved to Gotham. He's the Red Hood -- deadly, dangerous, and he knows all of Batman's tricks. This new addition to Batman's rogues gallery is more than he seems. Batman has to put the pieces together to this mystery man if he wants to bring him to justice.
Review:
DC Universe never fails to amaze me. DC's live action movies are "eh
July 31, 2010
Manga Review: Little Butterfly
Little Butterfly by Hinako Takanaga
Publisher: DMP June
Price: $12.95
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Themes: High school, first love, best friends, experimentation, runaway, abusive family
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 3 Volumes originally, Now collected Ominbus
ISBNs:
- 978-1-56970-159-1
Basic Premise:
Yuki Kojima is a bright, happy, and giving high school student. Atsushi Nakahara is a failed
Publisher: DMP June
Price: $12.95
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Themes: High school, first love, best friends, experimentation, runaway, abusive family
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 3 Volumes originally, Now collected Ominbus
ISBNs:
- 978-1-56970-159-1
Basic Premise:
Yuki Kojima is a bright, happy, and giving high school student. Atsushi Nakahara is a failed
Manga Review: Desire
Desire by Maki Kazumi and Yukine Honami
Publisher: DMP
Price: $12.95
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Themes: High school, first love, best friends, experimentation
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 1
ISBNs: 1-56970-979-3
Basic Premise:
Toru Maiki has a crush on one of his best friends Ryoji Nakajo. So it comes as a huge shock when Ryoji confesses to being turned on by the thinking about Toru. As jokes
Publisher: DMP
Price: $12.95
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Themes: High school, first love, best friends, experimentation
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 1
ISBNs: 1-56970-979-3
Basic Premise:
Toru Maiki has a crush on one of his best friends Ryoji Nakajo. So it comes as a huge shock when Ryoji confesses to being turned on by the thinking about Toru. As jokes
July 30, 2010
Manga Review: Jazz
Jazz by Tamotsu Takamure and Sakae Maeda
Publisher: DMP
Price: $12.95
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Themes: High school, doctor-patient relations, college, study abroad, jealous lovers, forced pleasure
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 4
ISBNs:
- 1-56970-935-1
- 1-56970-894-0
- 1-56970-888-6
- 1-56970-853-3
Basic Premise:
Koichi Narusawa is a doctor. Naoki Segawa is his patient. From the first
Publisher: DMP
Price: $12.95
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Themes: High school, doctor-patient relations, college, study abroad, jealous lovers, forced pleasure
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 4
ISBNs:
- 1-56970-935-1
- 1-56970-894-0
- 1-56970-888-6
- 1-56970-853-3
Basic Premise:
Koichi Narusawa is a doctor. Naoki Segawa is his patient. From the first
