by Jones, K. J.
"Rambo", film directed by Red Kotcheff, released 1982, by Anabasis Investments, N.V., distrubuted by Orion Pictures
Hamburger Hill,
Film directed by John Irvin, released 1987, by RKO Pictures, distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Jumpin’ Jack Flash,
Song performed by the Rolling Stones, written by Jagger/Richards, Bill Wyman, released in 1968, by Decca (UK), London (US).
Lord of the Rings, The,
Film trilogy series directed by Peter Jackson, released 2001-2003, by New Line Cinema, WingNut Films., distributed by New Line Cinema. Based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Mad Max,
Film directed by George Miller, released 1979, by Kennedy Miller Productions, Crossroads, & Mad Max Films, distributed by Roadshow Film Distributors (Australia), Warner Bros. (International), American International Pictures (United States).
Night of the Living Dead,
Film directed George Romero, released 1968, by Image Ten, distributed by Continental Distributing.
Orange Is the New Black,
Television series created by Jenji Kohan, aired 2013-2019, Tilted Productions, Lionsgate Television. Based on "Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison" by Piper Kerman. United States, Spiegel & Grau (2010).
Paint it Black,
Song performed by the Rolling Stones, released 7 May 1966 (US), by Decca (UK) and London (US).
Penthouse
Publication monthly men's magazine founded by Bob Guccione. United Kingdom, United States, WGCZ, Ltd.
Platoon,
Film directed by Oliver Stone, released 1986, by Hemdale Film Corporation, distributed by Orion Pictures.
Silence of the Lambs, The,
Film directed by Jonathan Demme, released 1991, by Strong Heart Productions, distributed by Orion Pictures. Based on the novel of same name by Thomas Harris. United States, St. Martin's Press (1988).
Stargate, SG-1,
Television series created by Brad Wright, Jonathan Glassner, released 1997-2007, by Double Secret Productions Gekko Film Corp. (1997–2005)(seasons 1–8), Sony Pictures Television (2005–2006)(season 9), Showtime Networks (1997–2002)(seasons 1–5), Sci-Fi Originals (2002–2007) (seasons 6–10), distributed by MGM Domestic Television Distribution.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
"T2", film directed by James Cameron, released 1991, by Carolco Pictures, Pacific Western Productions, Lightstorm Entertainment, Le Studio Canal+ S.A., distributed by TriStar Pictures.
Terminator,
Film directed by James Cameron, released 1984, by Hemdale, Pacific Western Productions, Cinema '84, distributed by Orion Pictures.
Walking Dead, The,
Television series produced by Jolly Dale, Caleb Womble, Paul Gadd, Heather Bellson, released 2010- , by Idiot Box Productions, Circle of Confusion, Skybound Entertainment, Valhalla Entertainment, AMC Studios. Based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.
Watership Down,
Film directed by Martin Rosen & John Hubley, released 1978, by Nepenthe Productions, distributed by Nepenthe Productions (United Kingdom). Based on the novel by Richard Adams. United Kingdom, Rex Collings (1972).
X-Files,
Television series produced by created by Chris Carter, released 1993- 2002, by Ten Thirteen Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, distributed by 20th Television, Disney–ABC Domestic Television.
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Disney
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Ensure®
Trademarked product Abbott Laboratories.
Tylenol®
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YouTube
An online video-sharing platform, www.youtube.com, owned by Alphabet, Inc.
Call of Duty,
A computer game series published by Activision.
Suggestions for Book Review
Here’s what publishers Agora Books (https://www.agorabooks.co/how-to-give-a-book-an-honest-star-rating/) says on it:
“We value your thoughtful stars because they’re one of the best ways for us to understand your experience with our books. The words that accompany a starred review are essential, of course, but summing up your thoughts into a bundle of little stars is a concise way for us, and others, to glimpse into your experience with a title.
“Star ratings are so much more than a flippant opinion. They can make or break another reader’s decision to buy a book. They can be the deciding factor in whether a retailer stocks a title. They have a direct impact [on] sales. And, though the shield of the internet can often make us forget it, authors are in fact human, and they do look at their reviews.
“Having the opportunity to review an author’s work is a powerful position to be in, so we know your decisions don’t come without thought. In case it helps, next time you’re struggling with a score, here’s what we see, as a publisher, with each star rating you give us.
From Book Riot, How to Write a Book Review (https://bookriot.com/how-to-write-a-book-review/)
1. BEGIN WITH A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE BOOK
This is probably the best way to introduce any review because it gives context. But make sure to not go into too much detail. Keep it short and sweet since an official summary can be found through a Google search.
2. PICK OUT THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE BOOK
I usually break this down with character, world-building, themes, and plot. But this might vary between books, genres, and your tastes. Along with what you enjoyed.
3. INCLUDE BRIEF QUOTES AS EXAMPLES
Including quotes is always a great idea, because it gives examples for everything that you’re saying! If your review talks about a character being particularly witty, a witty line from the character lets your readers see exactly what kind of witty character you’re dealing with here.
4. WRITE A CONCLUSION THAT SUMMARISES EVERYTHING
Like your introduction, keep your conclusion short and sweet! It should bring up the main points of your review, along with your overall opinion of the book.
5. FIND SIMILAR BOOKS
A great way to wrap up a review is to find similar books to the one you’re reviewing. So you can say, “if you were a fan of X book, I think you’ll definitely like this one!”
You can also be more specific, looking at the exact things that might make two books similar. So you can suggest something like…“if you liked that the main character in X book was a kick-ass superhero, then you’ll love the main character of this book!”
6. GIVE IT A STAR RATING
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Book One, The Beginning
Book Two, Holding Ground
Book Three, Going South
Book Four, Rescue
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