WandaVision posters were brilliant and did give us an idea of what they were going for, a weird, trippy but sophisticated show. However, what they didn't tell us was how far they'd go with it. I kind of love that the sitcoms weren't just a gimmick. They commit to it with a lot of the … Continue reading WandaVision (Pilot Review) | Edging Their Sweaty Fans with Easter Eggs and a Mystery
The Da Vinci Code (2006) | An Average Joe and Conspiracy Theorist’s Delight
Ron HowardCASTTom HanksAudrey TautouJean RenoIan MckellenPaul BettanyBased on Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" Review: I know I saw this movie but I'm not sure what I thought of it at the time. I don't have a bad or good memory of it so I thought it'd be funny to watch again and see who I might recognize now that some time has passed. Being older and now … Continue reading The Da Vinci Code (2006) | An Average Joe and Conspiracy Theorist’s Delight
Evolve but Remember
"No matter how much we changed, it's important to remember the past and honor it." — Deborah Harkness, Shadow of Night
American Gods (S3 Premiere Review) | Until Destiny Kicks In
CastRicky WhittleEmily BrowningIan McShaneYetide BadakiBruce Langley I meant to do a refresher course of the last two seasons but didn't, so my memory of what happened is not that great and the recap didn't help that much because I saw some things in it that I don't remember. For instance, I remembered that Mad Sweeney … Continue reading American Gods (S3 Premiere Review) | Until Destiny Kicks In
A Discovery of Witches (S2 Premiere Review) | Engrossing and Beautiful
Review: The series picks up right where we left off in season one, and let me tell you they're moving things along and I love it. The story unfolds faster than in "Shadow of Night," like season one it's leaner and to the point. The show has always had a clean crisp look but this … Continue reading A Discovery of Witches (S2 Premiere Review) | Engrossing and Beautiful
Lupin (Part 1 Review) | Arsène Lupin Meets the Count of Monte Cristo
Lupin wasn't in my radar until that first trailer came out. I thought it was interesting that they cast Omar Sy (X-men Days of Future Past) in the role of Arsène Lupin but I didn't think I would make it past the first episode. When doing so I found out that Louis Leterrier (Incredible hulk) … Continue reading Lupin (Part 1 Review) | Arsène Lupin Meets the Count of Monte Cristo
Patriot Games (1992) Movie Review | Not Rushed and Easy To Grasp
PHILLIP NOYCECASTHarrison FordAnne ArcherSean BeanPatrick BerginSamuel L. JacksonBased on Patriot Games (1987) by Tom Clancy The movie is not rushed, it's atmospheric and calculated without being too complex. It's not as flashy as one would think but it does its job, entertains. It's the bad guys versus the good guys, one wants revenge the other … Continue reading Patriot Games (1992) Movie Review | Not Rushed and Easy To Grasp
Nuts and Berries
"A diet of nuts and berries, at least we'll loose some weight."A Discovery of Witches S1
The Watch (Pilot Review) | A Farscape Throwback with A Doctor Who Vibe
Review: I am yet to read the books so I'm just getting a feel for the characters in this two episode premiere. They're all different and potentially interesting. This distant secondhand dimension has a lot of elements going for it. The most surprising thing though is the aesthetic, and tone of the show. Not that … Continue reading The Watch (Pilot Review) | A Farscape Throwback with A Doctor Who Vibe
December readings | Enjoyment & Frustration
Title: Ride the LightningSeries: Sinister in Savannah #1Author: Aimee Nicole WalkerGenre(s): Mystery, Crime, Contemporary, RomancePage count: 284 pages (ebook)Published: 23 June 2020 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Power Plays & Straight A'sSeries: CU Hockey #1Author: Eden Finley, Saxon JamesGenre(s): Sports, Contemporary, RomancePage count: 314 pages (paperback)Published: 29 June 2020 My review | Book … Continue reading December readings | Enjoyment & Frustration
Worn Out Spines 