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April 27, 2020
Bullying Movies; Music Reviews: Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting and Wolfheart - Wolves of Karelia; Extraction and Mortal Engines Review; and Lucy!
Books Similar to Gabes Guardian Angel That Were Also Movies
When I started researching books for this post, I found more than I anticipated. Here are a few that sounded like my story, although I havent seen the movies. Maybe I will one day. These are considered the best movies about bullying and I can see a similarity to my book.
CARRIE: 1976 CARRIE is considered one of the best bullying movies made. Carrie is a nerd who finally reaches her limit after the jocks pour animal blood on her at a...
When I started researching books for this post, I found more than I anticipated. Here are a few that sounded like my story, although I havent seen the movies. Maybe I will one day. These are considered the best movies about bullying and I can see a similarity to my book. CARRIE: 1976 CARRIE is considered one of the best bullying movies made. Carrie is a nerd who finally reaches her limit after the jocks pour animal blood on her at a...
April 13, 2020
Top Ten Murder Movies, IWSG and the Pandemic, Monday’s Music Moves Me, and Movie and Book News
My Top Ten List of Murder Movies By Yolanda Renee
1. A Perfect Murder (1998) Director Andrew Davis - Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow
A wealthy man, Michael Douglas, discovers that his wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, has a lover. He blackmails the lover, Viggo Mortensen, into murdering his wife.
Turns out not to be so perfect after all. Great high tension-ending.
2. Seven (1995) Director David Fincher - Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman.
A rookie detective, Brad Pitt, and a veteran detective, Morgan Freeman,...
1. A Perfect Murder (1998) Director Andrew Davis - Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow
A wealthy man, Michael Douglas, discovers that his wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, has a lover. He blackmails the lover, Viggo Mortensen, into murdering his wife.
Turns out not to be so perfect after all. Great high tension-ending.
2. Seven (1995) Director David Fincher - Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman.
A rookie detective, Brad Pitt, and a veteran detective, Morgan Freeman,...
April 6, 2020
#IWSG and a Long Writing Career and Happy Easter
If you are looking for my IWSG post, its HERE.
Today I am directing you to the IWSG site for an article by Nancy Gideon on how to have a long writing career. (Nancys began in 1987!)
Ill be back Monday with some movie picks from Yolanda Renee, who has a new book out.
Thanks to everyone who participated in IWSG post day.There were some very touching responses to the months question and Ill be highlighting some of them next week.
Everyone have a blessed Easter. Most of us cant go out, but there...
Today I am directing you to the IWSG site for an article by Nancy Gideon on how to have a long writing career. (Nancys began in 1987!)
Ill be back Monday with some movie picks from Yolanda Renee, who has a new book out.
Thanks to everyone who participated in IWSG post day.There were some very touching responses to the months question and Ill be highlighting some of them next week.
Everyone have a blessed Easter. Most of us cant go out, but there...
April 1, 2020
Insecure Writer’s Support Group, IWSG Anthology Contest, Really Great Villains, Bad Adaptations and New Stories, and New Releases
The awesome co-hosts for the April 1 posting of the IWSG are Diane Burton, JH Moncrieff, Anna @ Emaginette, Erika Beebe, Karen @ Reprobate Typewriter, and Lisa Buie-Collard!Todays question -
The IWSGs focus is on our writers. Each month, from all over the globe, we are a united group sharing our insecurities, our troubles, and our pain. So, in this time when our world is in crisis with the covid-19 pandemic, our optional question this month is: how are things in your world?
Were blessed there...
March 23, 2020
Quarantine Music, Movie Release Changes, Music Review – Novena, and New Releases
Quarantine Music
What do you do when your tour is canceled due to the virus? You work on the next album!
Here is the first of several news songs/videos from Devon Townsend - Quarantine:
Movie Release Changes
With the world in crisis, one of the many things affected by the virus is the release dates of movies.
Many have been pushed back or taken off the table entirely.
According to JoBlo,Minions: The Rise of Gru is on indefinite hold:
In response to the severity of the situation in France, we are...
What do you do when your tour is canceled due to the virus? You work on the next album!
Here is the first of several news songs/videos from Devon Townsend - Quarantine:
Movie Release Changes
With the world in crisis, one of the many things affected by the virus is the release dates of movies.
Many have been pushed back or taken off the table entirely.
According to JoBlo,Minions: The Rise of Gru is on indefinite hold: In response to the severity of the situation in France, we are...
March 9, 2020
Picard, Freaks, and Color Out of Space Reviews, Plus Ninja News
Show/Movie Reviews
Picard
Seven episodes in (ten total) and I can at last do a proper review of this series.
This series is a love letter to everyone who enjoyed Next Generation. Picard is such a great character and it’s always joyous to see him return to the screen.
Some find the series slow but I think the pacing is perfect. It gives the story and characters time to fully develop.
The characters are great and they are allowing them to grow and be fleshed out over the course of the series....
PicardSeven episodes in (ten total) and I can at last do a proper review of this series.
This series is a love letter to everyone who enjoyed Next Generation. Picard is such a great character and it’s always joyous to see him return to the screen.
Some find the series slow but I think the pacing is perfect. It gives the story and characters time to fully develop.
The characters are great and they are allowing them to grow and be fleshed out over the course of the series....
March 3, 2020
Insecure Writer’s Support Group, March Movie Preview, the Media Explosion, and New Releases
It’s time for another group posting of the
Insecure Writer’s Support Group!
Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.My awesome co-hosts today are Jacqui Murray, Lisa Buie-Collard, Sarah Foster, Natalie...
February 24, 2020
New Trailers – Diablo 4, Stranger Things 4, and more! Plus Kvelertak – Splid, Movie News, IWSG Anthology Contest, Mini-Alex, and Movie Trivia Answers
Trailers!
Some great trailers for movies, shows, and games in the past couple months!
Diablo 4Why aren’t the game animators allowed to make a movie? Why?!?!?!?! It would look so amazing.
Stranger Things season fourI knew he was alive!
Black WidowThis looks like a lot of fun. Just forget that she’s dead.
Wonder Woman 1984And in case you totally missed this one!
Kvelertak - Splid
Here are the ingredients to make your own brand new Kvelertak record:
1 new lead singer
3 guitarists
1 cup of piss and...
Some great trailers for movies, shows, and games in the past couple months!
Diablo 4Why aren’t the game animators allowed to make a movie? Why?!?!?!?! It would look so amazing.
Stranger Things season fourI knew he was alive!
Black WidowThis looks like a lot of fun. Just forget that she’s dead.
Wonder Woman 1984And in case you totally missed this one!
Kvelertak - Splid
Here are the ingredients to make your own brand new Kvelertak record: 1 new lead singer
3 guitarists
1 cup of piss and...
February 10, 2020
Birds of Prey Review, What’s Wrong with Discovery, Aladdin Review, Movie Trivia, and More!
Movie Reviews
Birds of Prey
Joker has dumped Harley and she’s trying to find her place in life. In other words, without Joker, Harley is a big target and everyone wants her dead.
This film capitalizes on the best part of Suicide Squad – Harley Quinn. She’s fearless, resourceful, and quite reckless. But it’s still the simple things in life she loves - her pet hyena, Bruce Wayne; an egg breakfast sandwich made to perfection; and smashing people with a bat.
The story is told with some flashbacks...
Birds of PreyJoker has dumped Harley and she’s trying to find her place in life. In other words, without Joker, Harley is a big target and everyone wants her dead.
This film capitalizes on the best part of Suicide Squad – Harley Quinn. She’s fearless, resourceful, and quite reckless. But it’s still the simple things in life she loves - her pet hyena, Bruce Wayne; an egg breakfast sandwich made to perfection; and smashing people with a bat.
The story is told with some flashbacks...
February 5, 2020
Insecure Writer’s Support Group, February Movie Preview, Movie Reviews, and More!
It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.My awesome co-hosts today are Lee Lowery, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Jennifer Hawes, ...
