Stacie M. Ritchie answering Victoria's Challenge

The site

queenstacela — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:07:17 +0000

Since it has been so long since my last use, I looking to revamp site. Look for more updates soon.

Been awhile…

queenstacela — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:20:36 +0000

It has been too long since I have been on here. I am going to try again in 2010 with books and series. If you are looking for me I am also on goodreads. I have to clear my head and think of where to start.

Wedding for Bella

queenstacela — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:55:10 +0000

This movie I watched last night. It was a complete surprise because is it a good Scott Baio movie! This movie reminds me of the Big Fat Greek Wedding flavor, but with Italians. This was a very good and sad move. Filed under romantic comedy, which I am unsure of why. It was originally released with a different name, but a strong plot. The development of the characters in this storyline was surprising and delightful. I give this movie a 5 out of 5 stars.

Vanity Fair

queenstacela — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:51:48 +0000

This series I have recently watched was the A&E version. Let me start by saying the acting and all was superb for this series. I personally didn’t like some of the characters in the story itself, which is my personal opinion. There is nothing wrong the series, but my dislike with some of the characters including the main character. Also the secondary female lead seems to be a victim-like. My rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

North and South

queenstacela — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:27:00 +0000

This is a BBC series that I have recently watched on Netflex. It is a four part mini series in which a girl travels with her family north to a mill town. Her father teaches and her mother ails. Margaret Hale shows spunk and courage in helping the mill town. She goes from helping the workers to helping one of the masters. Mr. Thorton, shown to be harsh from the beginning, one starts to see the methods to his madnesses. When Margaret suffers great losses, she moves to London with her cousin. With the mill with money problems, it is hard to see the way out of the mess. The show ends the happy ending of course, and it makes we want to go pick the book up that this is based on. Five out of Five stars

Janet Evanovich: Stephanie Plum series

queenstacela — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:38:11 +0000

I have recently been listening at work to this series on audio. This series is a funny ethnic romantic mystery that proves that Jersey has more than the mob and pollution. It is a hilarious ride through the life of bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, her romantic interests Ranger and Joe Morelli along with the escapades with her her new friend Lula. This series (I have listened to all but 13 and 14) is great and I highly recommend it to all. I am currently working to amass this series in paperback, so the rereading can begin! This is top on all stars!

Mahattan, AZ

queenstacela — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:24:53 +0000

This quirky, tongue in cheek sitcom was on TV in the early 90s. This is a great show about a desert town outside of Area 61. There are a lot of great characters in the show: the sheriff, Lon and Lona (the sex maniac gun freaks), the hippy druggy Dr. Bob, the local Vet. Jake Mahattan is a washed up actor of the 70s, and still thinks he is the best. Overall this show is great show. I have watched the first season online, and would not turn down seeing subsequent seasons that may have been aired. I give this show a 4 out of 5 Stars.

Dead Like Me

queenstacela — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:50:08 +0000

Dead Like Me was a two season TV show by the makers of Pushing Daisies (which I will talk about at a later time). The show is about an 18 year girl that didn’t care about anything and started at a temp agency. She ends up dieing that first day on the job. She becomes a Reaper (it is complicated) and all the problems that come with that. It is about her coming to gripes with the reality. This show is brilliant. At the time it was under- appreciated and was cancelled after two seasons. There is talk of a movie which I hope comes to pass. I give this show five out of five stars.

Bones

queenstacela — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:48:02 +0000

Bones the TV show is one of the first I will review. I was a little apprehensive of the show to begin with because it had the actor from Angel in it. I am not saying he is a poor actor, but I have had a bad experience with that show with one of my college roommates. Anyway it pleasantly surprised me. I grew to like the show, much to the dismay of my husband. It can be gruesome at times, so if you don’t have strong stomach don’t watch it at meal time. The show is about a forensic anthropologist who solves crimes with the FBI. There is a lot that you can learn from this show and it is very interesting. I give this TV Show a four out of five stars.

AMAZING GRACIE by Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff

queenstacela — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:46:27 +0000

Amazing Gracie is about a half blind, albino, deaf Great Dane dog and her life with the founders of the Three Dog Bakery. This is a touching story that is very sad in parts. It touched me due to the two pups I have in my house. I think any animal lover would love this book. It talks of the owners having issues with the picky eater named Gracie. She had a short life, as most Great Danes do, and it went through her life and it was very inspirational. This book was a five out of five stars.