Fun Despite Numerous Story Flaws Summary: (spoilers after ads) This is a young adult post-apocalypse sci-fi adventure. It’s also a book adaptation. I have not read the book, and I have no intention of doing so. That said, the world came across cool and the movie ended up being entertaining. Additional Comments: Characters 3.5/5: Hester…
Summary: An interesting origin story. A man is hell-bent on messing with realities so he can save his family. Miles Morales doesn’t quite fit in the prep school world he’s in. Then, he gets bit by a radioactive spider and becomes Spider-Man. Additional Comments: Cool idea. Impractical and improbable but there’s a good story inside…
Summary: Lady Elizabeth Castleton sneaks off to a dark corner for a private chat with Lord Justice Sinclair. They’re busted, of course. And the ninnies around them have nothing better to do than gossip, so Sinclair fibs that they’re engaged. That sets the poor girl into a tizzy because of the rumors Sinclair killed his…
Narrated by Fiona Thraille Summary: Very short personal tale from the author’s life. It gives a glimpse into the uncertainty and terror that can accompany a diagnosis of breast cancer. Additional Comments: I like that the author pointed out how much she relied upon her family during this hard time but there are many others…
*Spoiler Section After Ads Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Margo Martindale (I love her), Isabela Moner, Tig Notaro, Olivia Spencer (Love her too), and many more 4/5 Surprisingly Touching Family Story Summary: A husband and wife consider adopting through the foster system because they want to shake up the monotony of their lives. They take…
4/5 Creed II: Powerful Boxing Movie *Spoilers and Favorites after the ads Summary: I’ve never seen any of the Rocky movies, and I’m not a fan of the professional sports movies anyway. Still, despite being completely 100% predictable, Creed II delivers on entertainment. Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is the heavyweight boxing champion of the…
Narrated by Julie Hinton *spoilers possible in the discussion Summary: A dragon shapeshifter named Copper gets insulted at a party. As a result, he goes on a quest to prove himself. That’s what I gather from the book description. Reality is a tad more subtle. I don’t think I would have picked up on that…
Summary: When a heist goes terribly wrong, the entire crew perishes. To make matters worse, the bad guys want their money back and demand that the crew chief’s wife make good on the 2 million dollar debt. Additional Comments: – Cast 5/5: Pretty star-studded. They all do their jobs well. Viola Davis plays Veronica…
Narrated by Falon Echo Summary: A dark little backstory for one of the characters. Ramora’s faced with a difficult choice. Her parents have arranged for her to marry a merchant who’s much older and basically wants a servant. On the other hand, a shady little fairy offers her a way out for a price. Additional…
Summary: This story picks right up from where the first in the series left off. (And it ends much the same way, with a wrap-up of this part but leaving things wide open for a sequel.) The Resistance has won their first major battle against the evil empire. No, this isn’t Star Wars. It’s slightly…