“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison
I want to preface this review by saying I am not a massive Tolkien nerd. While LOTR has a special place in my heart, I'm still a novice when it comes to the lore and background of Middle Earth, etc. I'm working my way through the books at a snail's pace, but I have a… Continue reading Rings of Power: Episode 1 Review
Summary: A journalist investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary heiress who stole the hearts and money of New York elites. You can watch the trailer here. Warning: The following contains spoilers for the first episode of Inventing Anna. Reader discretion is advised. In the first episode of Inventing Anna, ADA Catherine McCaw says… Continue reading Inventing Anna: Episode 1: Life of a VIP Review (2022)
Warning: The following contains spoilers for season 2 of You. If you have not seen this season but would like to, reader discretion is advised. I confess over the years I've become jaded towards thrillers. True-crime podcasts left me feeling cold. Shows like Law and Order and CSI were all cookie-cutter snore-fests that made me question… Continue reading Thoughts on “You” Season 2 Netflix Series
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 1 OF GAME OF THRONES AND MINOR SPOILERS FOR THE BOOKS. Good news! I can consider myself a good nerd now that I have finally completed the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire series. That being said, I have many thoughts that I am wanting… Continue reading Game of Thrones: Book 1 v. Season 1
SPOILER ALERT FOR SEASON FIVE OF BLACK MIRROR I consider Black Mirror to be one of the greatest sci-fi shows ever made. Its portrayal of the effect technology has on the human psyche has made for some of the most insightful and realistic stories I have ever come across. It has the ability to both… Continue reading Black Mirror: Season Five Thoughts
Disclaimer: The following review contains spoilers. To watch the free pilot, click here. As a fan of the original Twilight Zone, I thought I would give the revival a try. I heard it would be helmed by Jordan Peele so it was in competent hands. Unlike many writers of political satire in the post-modern age,… Continue reading The Twilight Zone: “The Comedian” Review
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE SHOW "YOU". IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE SHOW AND PLAN TO DO SO, STOP READING NOW. P.S. I wasn't aware it was a novel until after I started watching the series, thus, all of my opinions are based solely on the Netflix show. Some people find stories… Continue reading Thoughts on “You” a Netflix Series
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