Fine Stories and Other Wordy Tidbits
What with all the historical nonfiction I've been reading the past couple of months, I eventually decided it was time to take a break and pick up some good old-fashioned fantasy, one of my most preferred genres. And let me tell, this book reminded me how much I missed it. It’s possible you haven’t heard … Continue reading Book Look: Ranking Every Short Story in "The Last Wish"
WARNING: I am going to discuss spoilers at length in this article, so keep that in mind if you haven't seen it yet. I also want to note that some potentially unsettling topics like rape and violence (particularly against women) are going to be discussed later on. Oh boy. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. … Continue reading Film Review: “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”
NOTE: Because this work was originally released in separate issues, the page count resets at the start of each chapter. Direct quotations will therefore be cited as "Chapter X, page Y." I will also be discussing spoilers, so keep that in mind if you have not read this work. There are some stories that resonate … Continue reading Special Book Look: The Complexity and Enduring Qualities of “Watchmen”
NOTE: Because this film is a new release and because it's best experienced without much prior info, I will be keeping this article free of spoilers as much as possible. As a writer and storyteller, I have mad respect for Jordan Peele. After doing five years' worth of brilliant and hilarious sketch comedy, where do … Continue reading Film Review: “Us”
I have to admit, I'm a bit disappointed in myself right now. Usually I know which popular movies are based on novels. And with becoming a horror fan recently, I would have thought I'd heard about Ryu Murakami's Odishion, published in the US as Audition. Just shows I need to keep expanding my horizons. First … Continue reading Book Look: “Audition”
I never wanted my reviews for this blog to be exclusively for film and television. I write things that are meant to be read, and I want my examination of media/culture to include things that were meant to be read. The problem is that reading a book in preparation for a full review is a … Continue reading Book Look: “A World of Horror”
The October celebration continues with a film that blends supernatural horror with family tragedy to create an eerie, unsettling experience that's not for the faint of heart. NOTE: Because this film is a few years old, I'm going to be more lenient with spoilers here. I would recommend watching the film before reading this post. … Continue reading Movie Review: “The Witch”
For the first post in our October celebrations, I will be revisiting a movie I've seen several times, explaining why it kind of sucks and why I love it anyway. When Bram Stoker penned his most famous Gothic novel in 1897, he had no way of knowing that its eponymous character would soon become a … Continue reading Movie Review: “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”
As I begin writing this article, preparations are underway for this year's Emmy Awards. I know your instinct is to hurry off and catch up on the heavyweights like Game of Thrones, The Handmaid's Tale and American Crime Story, but today, I'd like to draw your attention to a little series that was unfortunately -- … Continue reading Television Review: “The Terror”
Spoilers for the film are included here, so if you haven't seen it yet, consider this your warning! I like to say I don't have a favorite movie, but if I were to make a list of the possible contenders for that title, the original Jurassic Park would be near the top. A classic … Continue reading Film Review! “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”
