"There is no friend as loyal as a book."Ernest Hemingway
Cinderella (2021) Movie Review | What If Ella was like Belle?
This modern interpretation of Charles Perrault's classic fairytale by Kay Cannon is a comedy musical featuring well-known pop and rock hits, in addition to several original songs. Camila Cabello stars as the title character in her acting debut, alongside Nicholas Galitzine (The Craft: Legacy, Handsome Devil) as the prince, Billy Porter (Pose) as the fairy … Continue reading Cinderella (2021) Movie Review | What If Ella was like Belle?
The Wheel of Time | Trailer
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/787434491925938176/the-wheel-of-time-s1-trailer2 Writer: Robert Jordan (Novels), Rafe Judkins (Showrunner), Directors: Uta Briesewitz, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Wayne Yip Stars: Rosamund Pike, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Zoë Robins, Barney Harris, Madeleine Madden, Daniel Henney The Wheel Of Time premieres on the 19 November 2021. If you’re interested in the source material, help us by getting them from the links … Continue reading The Wheel of Time | Trailer
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Movie Review) | An Ode to Asian Cinema with a Marvel Spin
After Marvel has been killing it with their TV series Wandavision, TFATWS, and a surprising entry with Black Widow, the studio is back is another block buster directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Just Mercy), who and co-wrote it with Andrew Lanham (The Kid) and Dave Callaham (WW84). The movie stars Simu Liu (Kim's convenience) in … Continue reading Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Movie Review) | An Ode to Asian Cinema with a Marvel Spin
August readings | Night Frights
Title: NightbooksAuthor: J. A. WhiteGenre(s): Middle Grade, Fantasy, Horror, FictionPage count: 320 pagesPublished: 24 July 2018 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Role ModelSeries: Game Changers #5Author: Rachel ReidGenre(s): Sports, Romance, MMPage count: 323 pagesPublished: 10 August 2021 My review (soon) | Audiobook These books are also available on The Book Depository, or you … Continue reading August readings | Night Frights
The Illusion of Safety
"Safety, stability, it's an illusion, it's a false God Simon. It's clinging to a sinking raft instead of learning to swim."Rainbow Rowell, Carry On
Spider-Man: No Way Home | Trailer
https://videopress.com/v/8UU4izkW?resizeToParent=true&preloadContent=metadata Writer: Steve Ditko & Stan Lee (Comics), Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers (Screenplay), Director: Jon WattsStar: Zendaya, Tom Holland, Jon Favreau, Benedict Cumberbatch, Marisa Tomei, J.K. Simmons It's more a teaser than anything else, because this trailer teases a lot of characters and plots. It picks up right where Spider-Man: If you've somehow avoided … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home | Trailer
The Weight of Success
"Success is heavy, so build yourself up."Tiffany Haddish
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (Movie review) | Lore, Gore and Tears
The world of Netflix's the Wither is expanding with this animated film, a spin-off to the series, staring Theo James (Divergent series), Lara Pulver (Sherlock, True Blood), Graham McTavish (Outlander, The Hobbit Trilogy), Mary McDonnell (Major Crimes), Tom Canton (The Witcher), and Matt Yang King (Trese). Premise: Before Geralt, there was his mentor Vesemir, a … Continue reading The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (Movie review) | Lore, Gore and Tears
Nightbooks by J.A. White | Book Review
Nightbooks by J.A. White published 24 July 2018 A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling. Alex’s original hair-raising … Continue reading Nightbooks by J.A. White | Book Review
Worn Out Spines 