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I read this back when everything began closing down from the virus and I had final assignments for my final semester of university, so it was kind of a stressful time. Due to that, after my final grade of Shadowshaper was quite negative (1.5 stars out of 4), I didn't end up writing a review... Continue Reading →
My sister and mother have been wanting to see Little Women for ages. So as a family we finally rented it and gave it a go, and like star Saoirse Ronan's other recent starring-role dramas, Brooklyn & Lady Bird, it's a deep and appreciative take on people just like you and me, differences between timelines... Continue Reading →
I was rooting for this movie for one reason: director Josh Trank. I really enjoyed his found-footage anti-superhero eye-opener, Chronicle, and even though I was far from giving a recommendation to his attempt to reboot the Fantastic Four, I didn't find it deserving of the backlash and ridicule it got. Apparently after that film was... Continue Reading →
Note: This was the first book I'd ever read from a non-binary point of view, and it was back when "they/them pronouns weren't as in the spotlight as they are now, so I'm editing this review to be more firm about Ben's identity. What happens when your life just flicks a switch and turns upside... Continue Reading →
Do you guys remember when fans were angry when it was revealed this reboot of the Ninja Turtles would be produced by Michael Bay, star Megan Fox and have the turtles be six feet tall and aliens? I sure do. I also remember seeing an opening of complex ninja weapons swinging and slicing and bashing... Continue Reading →
I read this book about four years ago. Soon after, I'd devoured the last two, and for me, this teen series still holds up among the best examples of well-structured young-adult adventure. The Taking is about Kyra Agnew, a 16-year old at who goes to high school and plays on the softball team with her... Continue Reading →
It's such a shame when you can see what they were going for - but you really dislike it nonetheless. Considering this movie takes the Ninja Turtles seriously, I feel extra bad for giving a harsh review. I don't think anyone who likes the Ninja Turtles deserves to be ridiculed by friends, classmates or work... Continue Reading →
The book's title does spoil the gist of not just the plot of this book, but the outcome of the cliffhanger, so when I first read it five years ago I had a lot of hesitation. But as time went on after reading it, I respected this entry in the horrifying quintet more and more.... Continue Reading →
It's unpopular opinion time! This is the third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action movie from the 1990's. I liked the first a lot but had significant problems with the second. In Part 3, Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey are still living peacefully in a long forgotten subway they found in the second film while hiding... Continue Reading →
For a reason revealed later on, I had to watch this movie again as I haven't seen it in years and I realized to make a proper review I had to. But I felt this could be fun, seeing if my grade's changed. It didn't but almost did, and despite the movie's faults, I found... Continue Reading →
William J. McGinn 