Maggie Q stars as LAPD Detective Renée Ballard in Ballard, a gripping new police procedural from Michael Connelly’s universe. With compelling cold-case mysteries, layered character drama, and a strong ensemble cast, Season 1 proves this spin-off has real staying power.
So, now that Ironheart has wrapped its six-episode season, I’ve had some of time to sit with it, and I’ve got thoughts. The first half had me cautiously optimistic. It wasn’t perfect, but it had charm, a unique point of view, and Dominique Thorne completely holding it down as Riri Williams. It felt like Marvel … Continue reading Ironheart (Season Review) | Magic, Metal, and a Messy Gray Hero
Marvel’s Ironheart kicks off with three episodes that mix grounded storytelling, surprising emotional depth, and some questionable plot logic. It’s not perfect, but Riri Williams is compelling enough to keep watching, and her AI is…different. Dive into my full thoughts on this tech-meets-trauma premiere.
The DC Universe animated series was a very welcomed and pleasant surprise for me. Season one of Harley Quinn introduced us to a great ensemble of voice actors, and some genius versions of famous DC Comics characters. Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dave Lorey, the creators and writers, did an amazing job with the show. … Continue reading Harley Quinn (S2 Review) | A Spike of Quality Despite the Slow Start
Developed and produced by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dave Lorey this adult animated television series from DC Universe follows Harley Quinn, a fictional character created by Paul Dimi and Bruce Timm, and features a lot of comic book characters from DC Comics. Premise: The series is about Harley Quinn's adventures as she strives for emancipation … Continue reading Harley Quinn (S1 Review) | When voice-acting outshines live-action.
Based on Kaui Hart Hemmings debut novel of the same name, The Descendants was adapted by Jim Rash (Community), Nat Faxon (Reno 911) and director Alexander Payne (Nebraska). The movie stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, & Amara Miller. Premise: A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a … Continue reading The Descendants | Movie Review
Worn Out Spines 