Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events.
In the evening Esme and I watched Nobody 2. I liked Nobody, which we watched back in 2022 much more: 8 out of 10. So only a 6 out of 10 for Nobody 2.
When a golden opportunity arises to boost the fortunes of a forgotten fishing town, its residents set out to trick their way to making it happen.
In the evening Esme wanted to watch a Mexican movie. She picked The Great Seduction (La Gran Seducción). I liked the movie, it was funny, and give it a 7 out of 10.
A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.
In the evening Esme and I watched What Men Want. The movie was OK and I give it a 6 out of 10.
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
In the evening Esme and I watched Weapons. I liked the movie and give it a 7 out of 10.
Today I checked upon the Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis second instar scorpion babies only to discover that all had died. I have no idea why. Maybe the chemical smell from the marker I used to mark each container?
Since I have two males and two females of this species I can try to pair them soon and hope for better luck next time.
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.
In the evening Esme and I watched Superman. I liked the movie and give it a 7 out of 10.
The minister of Economy gives a house, a car and job to a man who tried to jump from a building because of his poverty; soon, every poor tries the same strategy.
In the evening Esme wanted to watch a Mexican movie. So she checked Netflix and found It's a wonderful world: Un mundo maravilloso. The movie was OK and I give it a 6 out of 10.
Risking everything to secure a future for herself and her brother, Lynette sets out on a dangerous odyssey, confronting her own dark past over the course of one propulsive night.
In the evening Esme and I watched Night Always Comes. I liked the movie and give it a 7 out of 10.
Today I checked on the two baby Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis scorpions that were still with the mother only to find out that both had died. I have no idea why.
Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren—but now they are stirring, whispering of war. Godkiller Kissen sacrificed herself to vanquish the fire god Hseth, who murdered her family and endangered her friends. But gods cannot be destroyed so easily, and Hseth’s power threatens to reform with even greater strength and a thirst for vengeance. As tensions rise throughout the land, the kingdom needs its Godkiller more than ever.
Still reeling from the loss of Kissen, young noble Inara and her little god of white lies, Skedi, have set out to discover more about the true nature of their bond. As the divide between gods and humans widens, Inara and Skedi will uncover secrets that could determine the fate of the war to come.
Meanwhile, Elogast, no longer a loyal knight of King Arren, has been tasked with killing the man he once called friend. The king vowed to eradicate all gods throughout the land, but has now entered into an unholy pact with the most dangerous of them all. And where his heart once beat, a god now burns. . .
In the evening I started in Sunbringer, Fallen Gods Book 2 by Hannah Kaner.
Today I finished Godkiller, Fallen Gods Book 1 by Hannah Kaner. The story was good although I was expecting more from it. The setting reminded me a little of The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie, which I liked a lot. If you have read that book you might like Godkiller and vice versa.
Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.
In the evening Esme and I watched The Thursday Murder Club. I was a bit disappointed by it and give it a 6 out of 10.
I managed to separate two more baby scorpions. On careful inspection I found even two more but will move those later on.
Today I moved the Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis scorpion babies each to its own enclosure. One mother had only two left. No idea what happened to the others; most likely eaten by the mother. The other scorpion had at least 10 little ones but I also spotted at least one hiding in a tiny hole in a piece of cork.
Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI called the Entity that's infiltrated global intelligence. With governments and a figure from his past in pursuit, Hunt races to stop it from forever changing the world.
In the evening we watched Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. I liked the movie and give it a 7 out of 10.