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Alfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock, Video GameVertigo
Video Game - 2022 | PS4Video Game, 2022. PS4
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Added Apr 13, 2023
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This is a fun mystery experience. The name is interesting in that while there are Hitchcock stylistic and subject choices, this game features an original story set mostly in the 2020's that has nothing to do with Hitchcock or his masterpiece Vertigo. The initial action unfolds during psychological examination sessions between a man, involved in a car accident with possible missing persons who also is confined to his bed with severe vertigo, and a therapist, who has agreed to help out because of a mutual friend.
Initially the story is told through these sessions. First the therapist interrogates and surfaces a memory, then she hypnotizes the man and looks for clues inside the memory. This is a lot of fun and there are multiple options of discovery here, although the game locks exploration into key portions of each memory.
The gameplay broadens out but it's very much about finding clues in various settings. The game makes this fairly easy with intuitive placement of a lot of the interactive features. It feels similar to the Tell Tale Games' Walking Dead interactive story style of gaming.
There is a decent amount of twists and turns although a big reveal mid game really gives away where the rest of the story is going to go. It's more like how was this done rather than who did it as the major question. While there are various achievements that can be unlocked with careful gameplay, the story doesn't change based on any of the choices the player makes.
While the graphics can be at times awkward especially the character models as well as some line readings, however the expressive color schemes, the alteration of locations over different time periods are very well done. This is a short by game standards (4-8 hour game) but lots of fun if you enjoy stylish mysteries.This is a fun mystery experience. The name is interesting in that while there are Hitchcock stylistic and subject choices, this game features an original story set mostly in the 2020's that has nothing to do with Hitchcock or his masterpiece…
You Have It MadeYou Have It Made, BookDelicious, Healthy, Do-ahead Meals
by Krieger, EllieBook - 2016Book, 2016
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Added Apr 01, 2023
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Nutritionist/chef/author Ellie Krieger delivers an awesome cookbook that completely works as advertised. Her recipes are simple, very approachable and delicious. Her olive oil pie crust is (as she says) a revelation. I have cooked in this from cover to cover, over 30 of its recipes, and these recipes were dependable and delicious. I loved the emphasis on vegetables and the detailed storing & reheating instructions produced awesome results. While this is a vegetable forward cookbook, it is not vegan, many of the recipes include meat, cheese and egg. Vegans would need to adapt the recipes significantly. Overall, this really one of my all time favorite cookbooks.Nutritionist/chef/author Ellie Krieger delivers an awesome cookbook that completely works as advertised. Her recipes are simple, very approachable and delicious. Her olive oil pie crust is (as she says) a revelation. I have cooked in this from cover…
Of Boys and MenOf Boys and Men, BookWhy the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It
by Reeves, Richard V.Book - 2022Book, 2022
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Video: Heart Part 5 by Kendrick Lamar
Released as a surprise to tease the album and now included on the Spotify version, this song ties up many of themes of the album beautifully. In addition it received the following nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Rap Performance, Rap Song, AND Best Music Video.Released as a surprise to tease the album and now included on the Spotify version, this song ties up many of themes of the album beautifully. In addition it…
The Gray Lady WinkedThe Gray Lady Winked, BookHow the New York Times's Misreporting, Distortions, and Fabrications Radically Alter History
by Rindsberg, AshleyBook - 2021Book, 2021
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Added Oct 18, 2022
The Learning TreeThe Learning Tree, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2021Blu-ray Disc, 2021
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Added Aug 23, 2022
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An important title from Criterion. A lovely transfer of Gordon Parks (Shaft) underseen debut film as a director. Parks, started out as a photographer, and that can be seen in this film where the compositions are lovely and manage to evoke the psychology of the characters. Other aspects of the film are not as finely tuned, some of the sets look like Parks was dealing with budget issues and some of the acting in the film is very powerful while other performances feel amateurish and unformed. And yet the movie remains more than the sum of its parts. Part of it is Park's humanism, which stretches to include every character in this film and the sense of Parks' telling his own life story (The Learning Tree is based on his own autobiography) , which might be altered for drama but is still very powerful.An important title from Criterion. A lovely transfer of Gordon Parks (Shaft) underseen debut film as a director. Parks, started out as a photographer, and that can be seen in this film where the compositions are lovely and manage to evoke the…
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Added May 29, 2022
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This book has received almost universal acclaim and mostly it is deserved but I had a few issues. The length, the book is well constructed but still could use some pruning back to help with the pace which is very slow at the beginning, the bad people when they're revealed are almost cartoonishly bad and not all of their motivations even make sense in the context of the story--as carefully created as this novel is, the flatness of the bad people stands out. What I really liked: the setting, the elders (their humor and fullness as characters were always highlights), the protagonist. I know some reviewers take issue with Daunis' relationship with Jamie but I thought the whole thing made sense and was well done. The novel's best parts are really worth it and I'm glad it has gotten the attention that it has. Recommended!This book has received almost universal acclaim and mostly it is deserved but I had a few issues. The length, the book is well constructed but still could use some pruning back to help with the pace which is very slow at the beginning, the bad…
Added May 04, 2022
Video: Vertigo
Grammy Winner for Best Short Form Video of the Year - 2005
Directors: Alex Courtes and Martin Fougerol
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Added Mar 10, 2022
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One of the best books on free speech I have read. Whether or not a person sees the rise of censorship and accusations of wrong speech as alarming or not, Andrew Doyle's brief and beautifully written defense of Free Speech and why it is important in a functioning democracy gives plenty of food for thought. Doyle starts with a premise that freedom of speech is a keystone or essential to our civilization, he not only makes the argument for this but how important it is for preserving our other liberties. A clear eyed terrific, and logical book that is also incredibly inspirational. I can't recommend it enough.One of the best books on free speech I have read. Whether or not a person sees the rise of censorship and accusations of wrong speech as alarming or not, Andrew Doyle's brief and beautifully written defense of Free Speech and why it is important in…
The Sims 4The Sims 4, Video Game
Video Game - 2017 | Playstation 4Video Game, 2017. Playstation 4
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Added Feb 28, 2022
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The first full version of The Sims game ever available on a console system. This brings both benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, there are wonderful options that console players have never had before, on the other hand, the game is identical to a computer interface so the controls can be awkward for console players.
Hopefully your system is able to update from the web to install the latest patches as this improves options and playability tremendously for the base game version available here.
What's here is three different worlds to build in. Willow Creek - a New Orleans like suburb, Oasis Springs - a desert environment and Newcrest - a pleasant suburb made up entirely of empty lots and available after you apply the update patch.
The Create a Sim and Build modes are among the most robust the game has ever had giving you loads of options to create the perfect Sim and the perfect house. However, some interactions in The Sims 4 feel less deep than in some previous Sims games but there is still a lot to explore here.
There is a LOT of DLC for the Sims that enhances gameplay and while that can be purchased through the PS4 store, it will not run without the base game installed--- this library version only allows temporary access.
The game runs pretty smoothly but occasionally lags when there are a lot of Sims in a particular location but otherwise this game is tremendously fun and immersive. For those gamers with a little patience and a lot of creativity, there is a lot of fun to be had with this game!The first full version of The Sims game ever available on a console system. This brings both benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, there are wonderful options that console players have never had before, on the other hand, the game is identical…
David Tung Can't Have A Girlfriend Until He Gets Into An Ivy League CollegeDavid Tung Can't Have A Girlfriend Until He Gets Into An Ivy League College, BookA Novel
by Lin, EdBook - 2020Book, 2020
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Added May 27, 2021
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"Each Nutch in a Nitch knows that some other Nutch
Would like to move into his Nitch very much.
So each Nutch in a Nitch has to watch that small Nitch
Or Nutches who haven’t got Nitches will snitch."
Some of Seuss' most inspired poetry as he searches for twenty letters beyond the alphabet for symbols to spell out words for creatures almost beyond imagining. The text and images are happily celebrated by the bestselling linguist, John McWhorter for being a "wordfest and an utter delight to read." It is indeed."Each Nutch in a Nitch knows that some other Nutch
Would like to move into his Nitch very much.
So each Nutch in a Nitch has to watch that small Nitch
Or Nutches who haven’t got Nitches will snitch."
Some of Seuss' most inspired poetry as he…
Teen Beach MovieTeen Beach Movie, Book[an Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack]
Book - 2013Book, 2013
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Burn the ShipsBurn the Ships, Music CD
by For King & Country (Musical group)Music CD - 2018Music CD, 2018
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The Age of StupidThe Age of Stupid, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
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Added Feb 08, 2021
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