James Connolly

just the movies, Dec 18 2011

If all you want are the films in blu-ray format, then this is the collection for you.
If you want a stunning box, creative presentation, and extra features for the films, you will be sorely disappointed.

Before running away, ask yourself this: how often do you watch all the extended extra features of movies you buy?
If the answer is "always" or "most of the time" then run run run.
If the answer is "never" then click purchase.

What was she thinking?, Sep 20 2009

Given that Atwood planned Oryx and Crake as the first book in her MadAdam Trilogy, I can only hope that the book was rife with plot seeds for The Year of the Flood and the third book.

One expects sadness and conflict in a dystopia; unfortunately, the sadness belongs to the reader who waits for a story to unwind slower than the end of a Canadian winter.

The book does have interesting ideas, but they are strung out [...] through characterization that is stunningly two-dimensional. Having weathered through to the end, I can confirm other reviewers comments: this is not an enjoyable read for fans of Atwood's other… Read more

For fans of "previously, on Dante's Cove", Sep 20 2009

I accidentally started watching Dante's Cove with Season 2. To suggest that Season 3 is more than a campy Queer As Folk / 90210 / Buffy mashup misses the point entirely - this is a truly fun gay horror soap opera. The writers and actors don't take themselves too seriously, and so the audience can enjoy the show!

Oddly enough, and despite their best efforts to stay superficial, there is some character development. Toby devolves his "Mr Nice Guy" personality to be a typical (boring) dude (the reason we like him so much in Season 2 is tossed aside as easily as a long-sibling is added in Season 2). Kevin remains overly melodramatic and super handsome. Adam and Trevor are fun and… Read more