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tess24 posted a review of Orphan Train: A Novel

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 03:20:19 GMT

“Christina Baker Kline has done an exceptional job of presenting the story of Niamh Power, a fictional character, who represents many aspects of a child's life under this system. Her research and background work is stellar in securing historically accurate depictions of the time period. The experient” read more

tess24 posted a review of The Cosby Show

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:53:59 GMT

“You'd have to be crazy to think the Cosby Show wasn't the most dominant network show on television during the 80's. The Show focused on an upper class family living in Brooklyn. Bill Cosby as Cliff Huxtable creates an uncanny charm as a great father to his children but at the same time he himself is” read more

tess24 posted a review of A Different World

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:51:28 GMT

“Watching "A Different World" was one of the biggest reasons I wanted to attend an HBCU. It was fascinating to watch what Debbie Allen and Bill Cosby did to improve the additional seasons of the show and take on everything from racism to Black Greek life to elitism to black history to relationships. ” read more

tess24 posted a review of Enemy of the State

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:42:53 GMT

“This is the perfect thriller for a Saturday Night In.

Will Smith puts in a fine performance in a serious role as a lawyer who is being chased by the establishment and framed. He handles serious roles very well and portrays the frustration and confusion of the character with great skill. Jo” read more

tess24 posted a review of Edward Scissorhands

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:52:48 GMT

“This movie impressed me to such an extent, that I had trouble sleeping for the first few nights after I saw it, not because he scared me. I just kept thinking about this guy who had scissors for hands, and was so unfamiliar with the world,

He had a wonderful talent for making things with h” read more

tess24 posted a review of The Sixth Sense

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:56:31 GMT

“This movie is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. It is a work of art, an wonderful, emotional experience and a true classic. There's really not much more to say...the acting is excellent, particularly from young Haley Joel Osment, who had a hard task in portraying the extremely deep character of Cole ” read more

tess24 posted a review of Forrest Gump

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:52:07 GMT

“Forest Gump is a movie about a below average man who achieves much than anyone would expect and while being in this journey he entertains us. He is declared below average at school, has got braces in his legs during childhood, has a friend jenny who he loves, has a mother who guides him through thic” read more

tess24 posted a review of Pay It Forward

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:49:39 GMT

“The concept of the story is brilliant. It's become such a saying now to 'pay it forward' but I'm not sure if it even originated from this movie. The concept was told in a terrific way and really captured the ripple effect. Some viewers might not like this (being cynics), but I love it.

Her” read more

tess24 posted a review of The Power

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:43:49 GMT

“This book doesn't just flip gender roles. It delves into complicated discussions around systemic oppression, power, rape culture, gender, and religion. The book is an unflinching dystopian yet also a mirror of our world today. It forces you to ask hard questions about your beliefs. It's also a ridic” read more

tess24 posted a review of My Mad, Fat Diary

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:58:26 GMT

“My Mad Fat Diary is one of the funniest, most touching, realistic, well written and brilliant shows I have ever seen. Pretty much my favorite show of all time and I think that viewers of all age groups and social groups could relate to it in someway. 10/10! The characters are well formed, interestin” read more

tess24 posted a review of The Disappointments Room (2016)

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 21:14:44 GMT

“The acting and camera-work are good and the story, a haunted house tale, has merit. The real and the psychosis are delightfully muddled, so the most effective, or not confusing at all, when taken from the perspective of Dana's (Kate Beckinsale), meaning that you can watch in different ways, as if wa” read more

tess24 posted a review of American Horror Story

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:08:45 GMT

“American Horror Story is the complete definition of beautiful television. Each Season is self contained with a cast so spectacular, that its hard not to watch. Every single season of this show brings joy to me, the producers manage to capture factual elements of 'horror' in this show for everyone's ” read more

tess24 posted a review of Even More Terrible Tudors (Horrible Histories)

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:01:23 GMT

“I believe any child who has an interest in history should give these books a go. They’re truly gripping and so many topics are covered.” read more