Category Archives: 3 Star

Stranger Things than the Americans

Posted on August 26, 2016 by mossjon314159

About a month ago, I realized my Netflix queue was thinning out.  And at about the same time, I finished watching the second season of Manhattan, which I knew had been cancelled but still felt compelled to completely watch what … Continue reading →

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Best Novel Hugo Nominees: Two Down, Two To Go

Posted on June 23, 2016 by mossjon314159

This week, I finished two (2) of the five (5) nominees for this year’s Best Novel Hugo Award.  I started a third one immediately, which leaves me just one left after that. I enjoyed reading Uprooted by Naomi Novik until … Continue reading →

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Mini-Series Review: Dig (2015) 3.5 Stars

Posted on April 29, 2016 by mossjon314159

Dig USA Network Mini-Series premiered in March 2015 consisting of ten (10) episodes Watched via Netflix DVD in March/April 2016 3.5 out of 5 stars Synopsis: When Peter Connelly, an FBI agent recently stationed in Jerusalem, begins investigating the murder … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Beyond the Mask (2015) 3.5 Stars

Posted on April 29, 2016 by mossjon314159

Beyond the Mask Release Date: April 2015 Watched via Netflix DVD: May 2016 3.5 out of 5 stars Synopsis (from IMdb): The chief mercenary for the British East India Company, being double crossed by his former employer, has made his way … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side Slumbers or Stumbles

Posted on December 21, 2015 by mossjon314159

Like many other Star Wars fans, I was seduced into a dark movie theater this past weekend to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  My husband and father accompanied me to the show.   But all was not unicorns and rainbows … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Willful Child by Erickson (2.5 stars)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by mossjon314159

Willful Child by Steven Erickson 2.5 out of 5 stars Read in October 2014 Releases 11/4/2014 Publisher’s Synopsis: From the New York Times Bestselling author Steven Erikson comes a new science fiction novel of devil-may-care, near calamitous and downright chaotic adventures … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tarkin by Luceno (3 Stars)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by mossjon314159

Tarkin by James Luceno 3 out of 5 stars Read in October 2014 Releases November 4, 2014 Publisher’s Synopsis: Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Abyss Beyond Dreams by Hamilton (3.5 stars)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by mossjon314159

The Abyss Beyond Dreams A Novel of the Commonwealth by Peter F. Hamilton 3.5 out of 5 stars Publisher’s Synopsis: The wait is over. Bestselling science fiction master Peter F. Hamilton is back with the first of a new two-book … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Monuments Men (2014) 3 Stars

Posted on June 1, 2014 by mossjon314159

Monuments Men (2014) 3 out of 5 stars Watched BluRay May 2014 I am sheepishly relieved I did not pay to see this in a movie theater when it was first released.  I enjoyed watching this movie, but ended up … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Martian Chronicles by Bradbury (2.5 Stars)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by mossjon314159

The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury 2.5 out of 5 stars Recommended by the GoodReads SciFi/Fantasy Book Club August 2009 Selection Read in August, 2009 Synopsis (courtesy Wikipedia): The Martian Chronicles is a 1950 science fiction short story collection by … Continue reading →

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