Indie Film Friday: Sicario

Sicario

Directed by: Denis Villenueve

Staring: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro

The Breakdown: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.  (From IMDB)

My Review:
I rented this and slacked on watching it but once I did I was not disappointed. Blunt is an amazing actress and Del Toro is always on point and their performances were amazing. The biggest complaint I have is the actual shooting of the film. Several scenes take place at night or at times when they are in places where light is limited. I get the authenticity but it was at times hard to see what was going on. I know sometimes the darkness thing can add but at times I felt like it took away from us seeing the performances. My complaint aside it is a great movie with a powerful story that keeps the viewer interested and intrigued about where the story will go next.

Rating: 4 Glasses

Review of the Novel: While I was Gone

While I was gone

By: Amanda Steel

Rating: 4 Glasses

A mystery but more of a story of family strife. I enjoyed reading this book. It is just the right length for a story of its kind. I think it if would have been any longer I would have lost interest. It isn't filled with action or drama but more of family conflict and stress over who Kayla is and who she is going to be. It is a book for those who enjoy an emotional read that doesn't drag on pointlessly. Good length good book grab one. :)

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Ana

Freebie Wednesday

All of the books listed below are a FREE Digital Download on Amazon! Check out any and have fun downloading :)

*If you have an upcoming free book please submit it through the submission page*

Constantine can no longer hide in Europe. As he discovers a century-old secret, he must flee back to Moscow, chased by assassins.
Only one man can save him. Eugene Sokolov: an officer in the world's most elite rescue unit, a martial arts legend… and Constantine's brother.
They face an enemy unlike any other. In a game run by a KGB spymaster, the fate of Russia will depend on their survival.

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Sometimes you fall so hard you can’t get back up. My closest companions now are shame and loss. But a sliver of hope lies in the only person I have left in this world – the one who’s growing inside me.
Survival becomes living again because of my child, and the town where I begin anew. That’s where I meet the man who starts to melt the ice inside my heart.
As we get closer, reminders of my past become sharper. Clearer. To confront the pain, I have to discover what’s deep down inside me. Is there enough left there to become whole again, or am I too wounded to heal?

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Review of the short story: Arachnight

Arachnight

By: Angela J Maher

Rating: 4 Glasses

Short and terrifying. I was already scared when I looked at the cover...I do not do spiders. I am not a big horror person but I really enjoyed reading this short tale. Horror is best in small doses in my world, I need to sleep at some point. It was well written and great for a quick scare. I haven't read the work that this was inspired by so I can't compare it and honestly I don't want to. I like to take things as they are and as this is I enjoyed it.

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Ana

Ana's Post

Yay for Monday :) I am currently on break from work (I work at a school) and I have one week left before summer school starts. Let's see how much I can get done on my checklist:
1- Read 10 books
2-Finish writing Jasmine (my third book)
3-Watch the four movies I have rented and review them.
4-Nap

LOL I don't think I will get it all done but hey here's to making goals :)

Ana

Review of the book: Vambrace

Vambrace: Keaton Clarke's Tale

By: CB Archer

Rating: 5 Glasses

WTF did I just read? lol I am sorry but I was so thrilled to get something so original and unique I got through it in one afternoon. This is a book for the gamers among us..ie me. It was funny and creative with all the filth necessary to take it up a notch. If you love video games and enjoy a hilarious and creative take on them, then you must grab a copy and spend a hilarious afternoon like I did.

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Ana

Review of the Novel: The Justifications of George Cann

The Justifications of George Cann

By: Nathan M Begley

Rating: 4 Glasses

I was a bit worried when I started this book. The idea of a grown man spying on teenage girls was well....creepy. However it was a well crafted story and I think the creep factor was necessary for the storyline. It is not for everyone but for those who enjoy a lot of intrigue and causes the reader to question their part in the story and who really is to blame. It is a unique story and for those who like these kinds of books it would be a perfect fit.

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Ana