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A University of Arizona business grad, Phil Villarreal specializes in entertainment writing. He's worked as a film and videogame critic for KGUN9, Engadget the Arizona Daily Star, COED.com, OK! Magazine and GuySpeed. He blogs at becauseitoldyouso.com. He lives in Tucson and has four kids. ...more

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Hot on Home Video: 'F1: The Movie,' 'Weapons,' 'Peanuts: 75th Anniversary Ultimate TV Specials Collection,' 'Nobody 2'

F1: THE MOVIE

The Blu-ray release of Joseph Kosinski's high-octane feature, F1: The Movie, is a technical powerhouse designed to maximize the motorsport spectacle. The 4K transfer delivers a stunning visual experience, showcasing the sport’s modern digital clarity. Detail is razor-sharp, making every minute component on the cars and the vibrant trackside banners stand out with remarkable precis

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	Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: 100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets 2.97 avg rating — 32 ratings — published 2009 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Phil Villarreal rated a book liked it Green Hills of Africa by Ernest Hemingway	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This slice of late-career Hemingway finds a man in a full-blown midlife crisis, chasing kudu in Tanzania as he pals around with guides, unwittingly throwing his weight around as a man of oblivious privilege as he waxes about the natural beauty in whi ...more
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Jul 22, 2025 04:27PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Mark Twain by Ron Chernow. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Mark Twain by Ron Chernow <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Phil Villarreal rated a book really liked it The Courage to Be Disliked: A single book can change your life by Ichiro Kishimi	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is an eye-opening introduction to Adlerian Theory. The title is pure clickbait, but the content within is intriguing and engaging. The main idea is to rid your life of unnecessary interpersonal entaglements that hold you back from pursuing your h ...more
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Phil Villarreal rated a book it was amazing Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jonathan Franzen continues to establish himself as one of the definitive literary voices of his generation. "Crossroads" delves into the psychological angst of growing up and raising children amid a hypocrisy-laden structure in a time of tremendous c ...more
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Phil Villarreal wants to read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Phil Villarreal wants to read How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry by Dale Carnegie	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Phil Villarreal rated a book it was amazing How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is an essential read that works as as tool to refine your skills of persuasion, manners, message delivery, and far most importantly, manipulation. The last part may seem like a cynical take, but it's tough to deny that the book preaches that ...more
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