Here in the Prime Screening Room, I highlight Amazon Prime Instant Videos that are not only free for Prime members to watch, but well worth the time spent viewing them. —————————————— The character of Sherlock Holmes has been enjoying quite a revival since Guy Ritchie’s 2010 film of the same name brought us a much … Read more
I love puzzle games and word games, and lately, I’ve been enjoying these two. Wordoid (4/5 stars average Amazon review, guidance suggested, currently FREE) Amazon Description: If you’re a word person, you’ll find wordoid! to be right up your alley. This fun, fast-moving word game for your Android device is easy to learn but hard … Read more
This is a post for anyone who loves music, but feels a little out of touch with what’s popular on the charts these days. Remember that the top-selling artists of today were all influenced by the great bands and chart-toppers of the past, so you may recognize some of your favorite artists from the past … Read more
Here in the Prime Screening Room, I highlight Amazon Prime Instant Videos that are not only free for Prime members to watch, but well worth the time spent viewing them. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (R, 4/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99 to rent and $9.99 to buy, and currently FREE for Amazon Prime … Read more
When it comes to game apps, I love puzzles. I don’t like the pressure of time limits or games that require excellent hand-eye coordination, especially on a tablet, where screen sensitivity and the game’s own calibration settings can make the difference between clearing a level and just getting stuck. I also hate it when a … Read more
The Prime Instant Video Library is huge, and it can be difficult to separate the Prime video wheat from the chaff. In the Prime Screening Room, I highlight the videos that are well worth the viewing. In The Mouth of Madness (rated R, average Amazon review rating 4/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99 to rent … Read more
Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite authors, and his Newbery Medal -winning The Graveyard Book (4.5/5 stars average on Amazon, Whispersync for Voice enabled, currently priced at $6.99 for the illustrated Kindle Edition) is one of my favorite books. While the book is generally classified as something intended for kids aged 10 and up … Read more
Spartacus and Rome are beautifully-shot, well-acted, adults-only historical drama series that are both set in the days of Roman Empire, both featuring some familiar faces among the cast, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. Rome was HBO’s baby, and it ran for only two seasons. Featuring such well-known and award-winning actors as Ciaran Hinds, … Read more