Category: Archive
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Dune Part 2 Movie Review
Streamlined, simpler, but because of that meatier than the first, Part 2 will leave you in awe as well as afraid. Come for the amazing special effects. Stay for the characters communicating complex ideas. It’s not my favorite ever, but it is much better than Part 1.
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Movie Review
The most amazing part of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not the special effects, but that these special effects are wrapped around the heartbreakingly interesting story of one of the best Science Fiction movies of all time.
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The Queen’s Gambit Show Review
In the end, it was worth it. Yes, Beth reached the highest heights. But. But, she lost childhood and normalcy and enjoyment out of life on the way.
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Civil War Movie Review
It’s less a war movie and more a thriller movie examining the various people put in difficult situations. It’s not trying to be about how our current country became embroiled in a civil war, but more how a country like ours reacts to a civil war.
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The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Review
Yes, the book is sometimes repetitive. But go on. It’s worth reading for the insanely well-realized alien world that is The Way of Kings.
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Oppenheimer Review
Yes, Oppenheimer isn’t perfect. It’s a weird movie, and some of its choices make me wonder how this movie would work without those decisions. Perhaps it would be a better movie for it. But it wouldn’t be this movie, this unique experience inside Oppenheimer’s head and life and world. Whatever it gets from the Academy…
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One Day Netflix Show Review
If you want real tears, do what you did the rest of the story. Don’t rely on coincidence for your ending. Because while you’ll have my tears in the moment, we’re still crying about the truly smart, interconnected, character-driven tragedies.
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Andor Review
This show can make you fall in love with Star Wars all over again, discovering that wonder you had as a kid but with the mature point of view you have now. It’s the best of Sci-Fi. It’s the best of fantasy. It’s the best Star Wars since Return of the Jedi.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Show Review
It’ll satisfy some fans. But just because it has the same series of events in a row with characters with the same names doesn’t mean it is the same. One is full of personality, fun, suspense, drama, and life. It was so good it made me fall in love with reading. The other is just…
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House of the Dragon Review
This show is full of people, real people in difficult situations and making both good and bad decisions, even with costumes and dragons. And the most “real” person it showcases struggles with applying a deeply spiritual question to his hard life.
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