Two Night Stand – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
A one night stand becomes two, and maybe the start of spending a lifetime together.
Fantastic 4 (2015) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While certainly less campy than the 2005 version, this film puts a smudge on the Marvel brand by lacking their usual comedic appeal, emotional complexity, or jaw-dropping action.
The Divergent Series: Insurgent – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Insurgent is all one could hope for in a sequel yet, unfortunately, is burdened by a familiar script due to the many other similar trilogies out there. Director: Robert Schwentke Writer: Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman and Mark Bomback (screenplay) | Veronica Roth (source material) Review (with Spoilers) – Below
The Divergent Series: Divergent – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview And so rises a new trilogy but, with this one, we get a more fleshed out hero to root for. Trigger Warning(s): Violence against women & short scene showing attempted rape Review (with Spoilers) Let me first state I did not read the books and what first drew me to this film was Zoe…
That Awkward Moment – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Three 20 something-year-old friends attempting to deal with finding “the one”
Whiplash – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
They say the best teacher you ever have is the one which pushes you the hardest, to the point of hating them, and this is one drum student’s story with the teacher from hell.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Those who have seen the original Rocky Horror need not watch this remake and for those who haven’t seen the original, bless yourself with the one true Frank N’ Furter.
Year of Yes: Chapters 8 to End – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview We come to the end of this quirky little book and I do have to say, despite Rhimes’ odd belief we are constantly judging her, you have to admire her insight. At times, especially in the beginning, a part of me wondered how in the world did this woman, this dork, come up with…
Year of Yes: Chapters 4 to 7 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In the chapters below, we find ourselves really watching Shonda’s journey from perhaps yes being a whisper to it being a strong part of her life. It is what gets her out there, mind you on her terms, and it even does more than just makes her professional life better, but slowly it is…
Year of Yes: Chapter 3 "Umm, Yes…?" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview At this point, Shonda Rhimes is a 44-year-old woman. It’s her birthday, one of her most favorite days of the year for it means there should be a party. Granted she doesn’t like parties but more so the idea of them, the magic of them, and watching people have a good time but nonetheless,…
Year of Yes: Chapter 2 "Maybe?" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In this chapter, we begin to get into the psyche of Shonda Rhimes and begin to slowly understand how perhaps one of the most famous and nameable writers on TV, found herself in a place where she lived for the work and cowered from some of the benefits.
Year of Yes: Chapter 1 "No." – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview How did the year of yes begin? Well, it all started from Shonda trying to get some praise for her accomplishments. However, with a family not necessarily in awe and easily left stunned, so comes the question “Are you going to do any of these things?”
Year of Yes: Prologue – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Year of Yes, in terms of its would be “disclaimer” and prologue, presents a rather odd opening for a book. One in which a part of it seems forced in a way, yet willing to push on. Which hopefully isn’t how the reader feels as we move through the chapters. Rating: Stick Around
TellTale Games' The Walking Dead (Michonne): Season 1/ Episode 3 "What We Deserve" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A long time ago I read an article about THQ, or another game company, which had to release one game in a certain time period in order to keep their license. To me, while the Walking Dead: Michonne had its moments, more so it seemed like TellTale’s way of keeping that license alive and…
TellTale Games' The Walking Dead (Michonne): Season 1/ Episode 2 "Give No Shelter" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Episode Overview As Michonne continues to deal with PTSD thanks to whatever happened to her daughters, she finds herself having to make life and death decisions in regards to not only escaping Norma’s camp but who is going to die if they get in the way of her freedom. Episode Rating: Getting Better Trigger Warning(s)…
TellTale Games' The Walking Dead (Michonne): Season 1/ Episode 1 "In Too Deep" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview TellTale Games comes out with another Walking Dead video game and, to be honest, it leaves you with a been there, done that, type of feeling. Play Through Time: 1 Hour and 23 Minutes
Boo! A Madea Halloween – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Madea is asked by Brian to watch his 17-year-old daughter Tiffany on Halloween so she won’t get in trouble and sneak out. But oh, this young girl may need to run with the attitude she gives Madea. Review (with Spoilers) I don’t know why I still watch Madea movies but even as Madea starts…
TellTale Games' The Walking Dead: Season 2/ Episode 5 "No Going Back" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview What begins as another ho-hum TellTale Game gets series as you reach the final moments. Review (with Spoilers) With both The Walking Dead: Season 2 and The Wolf Among Us I felt there was this consistent issue that the freedom given to us during The Walking Dead: Season 1 was gone and the linear…
TellTale Games' The Walking Dead: Season 2/ Episode 4 "Amid The Ruins" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Clementine is faced with more and more adult decisions, which includes killing and making life or death decisions, you worry that too much weight is being put on her shoulders. Review (with Spoilers) With us only one episode away from the finale, once more you are faced with decisions which thin out your…
TellTale Games' The Walking Dead: Season 2/ Episode 3 "In Harm's Way" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Clementine takes on a bigger role in decision making, you are left wondering what will matter for the episode, and what may affect the long term future? Review (with Spoilers) With Clementine being the character we control, naturally, she is to be forced into the forefront of nearly every situation. For, despite her…
