[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b29QS0A5rhY] One of the saddest realities that we have to accept is that Spider-Man will never be in a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. He’ll never get to join the Avengers. He’ll never be able to become Tony Stark’s protege or idolize Captain America. If we ever have a Marvel Civil […]
"Pacific Rim" Will Knock You Out of the Water
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5guMumPFBag] I don’t often have many issues with movies. I can normally see the good parts of a movie and see the positive without minding too much about the flaws. But I knew, I knew that I would have to be biased with Pacific Rim, because I have been excited […]
The Registry by Shannon Stoker
Title: The Registry Author: Shannon Stoker Release Date: June 11, 2013 Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Source: Edelweiss DRC Genre(s): YA Fiction, YA Science Fiction (sorta), YA Romance (sorta), YA Dystopia, possibly New Adult Fiction, Dystopian Future, Arraigned Marriage Rating: ★★★☆☆ for the world building, ★★☆☆☆ for the execution Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon All right, so, this is the first […]
Why, Even as BBC Sherlock Fans, Elementary Has Become Our Favorite
With the Elementary’s first season completed and BBC Sherlock’s third season still in the works, I’d like to take the time to write a potentially dangerous post: a side-by-side comparison of both of these modern reimaginings of Sherlock Holmes. By the end of Elementary’s finale, a few of us here […]
"World War Z": Read The Book
Ten minutes into World War Z, when the explosions start, my mom leaned over and asked me, “Who are the bad guys in this movie?” She, obviously, has not read World War Z. I’m not even sure she saw previews for it, but three or four times throughout the movie, […]
Rush by Eve Silver
Title: Rush (The Game #1) Author: Eve Silver Release Date: June 11, 2013 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Source: Edelweiss DRC Genre(s): YA Fiction, YA Science Fiction, Alien Invasion, Video Games Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Moderate GoodReads | Amazon I’ve been meaning to get to this book for a while now but because I wound up in the hospital dying […]
Frank Miller's Sin City: The Hard Goodbye
I love the universe of Frank Miller’s Sin City, but I until recently, I’ve never actually read the source material. So after searching out the original seven stories, I decided to do a bit of a reaction post to each of them, as well as take a look at some […]
"Man of Steel" is of Epic Proportions but Falls Flat
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY] June 14 saw the US release of one of the most anticipated films of the year, and the latest interpretation of arguably the most symbolic superhero of all time. Superman has defined the superhero genre and has become integral to American culture and identity, but expecting a Superman […]
In the After by Demitria Lunetta
Title: In the After Author: Demitria Lunetta Release Date: June 25, 2013 Publisher: Harper Teen Source: Edelweiss DRC Genre(s): YA Science Fiction, YA Dystopia, Alien Invasion Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Moderate GoodReads | Amazon If you’re looking for something a bit different in your young adult dystopian travels you might want to check out In the After by […]
"The Purge" had potential but watered itself down to another slasher flick.
This is your emergency broadcast system, announcing the commencement of the annual Purge. At the siren, all emergency services will be suspended for 12 hours. Your government thanks you for your participation.” continued………. Hearing that introduction would freak anyone out, or it will be music to their ears. That is […]
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