Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020):Movie review

                                                                                       


Jim's Review

Dr Robotnik (Jim Carrey) is chasing Hedgehog all over the place to get his unique power.   Hedgehog meets local sheriff (James Marsden) who helps him get back his rings to head back to another world

8 out of 10 stars

About film
The world needed a hero -- it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth -- until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now, it's supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic's unique power to achieve world domination.


Monday, March 7, 2022

Inventing Anna (2022): Series Review (NETFLIX)

                                                                                             


Jim's Review

Based on real life events Anna Delvey went from rags to riches and fooled lots of people along the way until a journalist got hold of the story and exposed her and brought her back to reality!

8 out of 10 stars


About film
A journalist investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary heiress who stole the hearts and money of New York elites.



Reacher Season 1 (2022): Series Review

                                                                                  


Jim's Review

Jack Reacher (Alan Richson) is trying to get answer regarding a murder and in the end get so involved that he has to solve it no matter the consequences.

7 out of 10 stars

Movie plot
Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has recently entered civilian life when he is falsely accused of murder.



The Batman (2022): Movie Review

                                                                                 


Jim's Review

In this version of The Batman director Matt Reeves takes the DC character into a different universe with is very dark and Batman (Robert Pattison) is out for vengeance and he has friend in Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz) who makes an effort to help.

The Riddler  (Paul Dano) has other plans for Gotham City and causes chaos and mayhem for everyone.

The Penguin (Colin Farrell) and Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis) are causing The Batman emotion trauma throughout the film and Carmine Falcone (John Turturro) is just there for the cherry on top!

The is the most darkest and cryptic Batman film so far and by the time you get to the climatic end you either will be have enjoyed the film or hated the entire experience


6 out of 10 stars

Andy Serkis Settle the Marvel vs DC debate in a Brilliant Way read more 
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The Batman's Unnamed Arkham Prisoner identity confirmed by Director read more


Movie plot
Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.


Joker's Full Face Revealed In The Batman's 5-Minute Deleted Scene



                                                             

Toronto: Biography of a City: Book Review

                                                                               


Jim's Review

A fascination book to read from the beginning to the end. Historical insights on the early growth of Toronto and events that occurred is then.

10 out of 10 stars

About book
With the same eye for character, anecdote and circumstance that made Peter Ackroyd’s London and Colin Jones’s Paris so successful, Levine’s captivating prose integrates the sights, sounds and feel of Toronto with a broad historical perspective, linking the city’s present with its past through themes such as politics, transportation, public health, ethnic diversity and sports. Toronto invites readers to discover the city’s lively spirit over four centuries and to wander purposefully through the city’s many unique neighborhoods, where they can encounter the striking and peculiar characters who have inhabited them: the powerful and powerless, the entrepreneurs and the entertainers, and the moral and the corrupt, all of whom have contributed to Toronto’s collective identity. learn more and buy book

What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, resilience and Healing: Book Review

                                                                            


                                                                                    Jim's Review

                                                                            Tremendous insights on the human mind and how we deal with trauma and emotional challenges in our lives.

 Oprah Winfrey interviews Bruce D. Perry who provides detail insights on trauma so much more.


                                                                   10 out of 10 stars


                                                                       About book

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Our earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.


“Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives.”―Oprah Winfrey

This book is going to change the way you see your life.

Have you ever wondered "Why did I do that?" or "Why can't I just control my behavior?" Others may judge our reactions and think, "What's wrong with that person?" When questioning our emotions, it's easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It's time we started asking a different question.

Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”

Here, Winfrey shares stories from her own past, understanding through experience the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma and adversity at a young age. In conversation throughout the book, she and Dr. Perry focus on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves. It’s a subtle but profound shift in our approach to trauma, and it’s one that allows us to understand our pasts in order to clear a path to our future―opening the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way. learn more and buy book






Wednesday, March 2, 2022

The Little Things (2021): Movie Review

                                                                                    


Jim's review

Joe Deacon (Denzel Washington) is visiting Los Angeles very briefly when he meets Jim Baxter (Rami Malek) and soon become involved in a murder investigation.   Albert Sparma (Jared Leto) is the prime susupect.

As you get to the climatic end will have wondering and asking the little things do matter I think!

6 out of 10 stars


Ending explained read more

About film
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.