This young adult novel turned out to be quite a pleasant surprise! I don’t usually go for recommended books, especially on my local digital library, but the brief description I read for What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum seemed intriguing enough. That means I decided to give it a go!
Read moreMonth: July 2021
Fan Art Friday: Jon Bernthal
In a couple weeks I get the chance to meet Jon Bernthal, so naturally I drew a picture of him! While I’ve been a fan of him in the films I’ve seen him in, I’ve never really watched what he’s well known for. I decided to change that! Keep an eye out over the course of the next few weeks for reviews of Mob City and The Punisher!
Read moreBook Review: Survive the Night by Riley Sager
Just when I thought his books couldn’t get any better, Riley Sager goes ahead and publishes this wonder, Survive the Night! Of his five novels, this one cemented itself as my favorite within the first chapter! It’s a thriller, takes place in the year I was born, the lead character is headed back to her hometown which is dangerously close to where I’m from, and she’s obsessed with movies!
Read moreSummer of Dramatic Television
Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean there’s nothing on TV! It probably also helps that the pandemic severely delayed some shows. For instance, I get new Animal Kingdom and Roswell, New Mexico because of it! Not that I’m all that happy that things got delayed, but I’m glad everyone stayed safe, employed, and managed to produce some good television at the end of it all. Let’s get into it then, shall we?
Read moreJoe Bell Movie Review
Sadly, I’ve only got one movie to report back to you all on from this weekend. As you saw, I was busy doing other things (a festival!) and then I just felt like spending time with a good show. After what seemed like a lifetime, I was pleasantly surprised to see one of my local theaters with Joe Bell on their list of films for the weekend, so I jumped at the opportunity to go see it.
Read moreWonderstruck Music Festival
Live music continues! This time I’m back at my first festival since 2019, and it was a glorious return. Even better? The weather worked out well and the crowds were into it! I think the collective gratitude at being back at a festival made everyone friendly and just generally excited about life. Myself included.
Read moreAlbum Review: The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
How have I gone 13 years with never listening to the supergroup that is The Last Shadow Puppets?! I know there’s been a time in the past where I’ve seen the name pop up on Sirius XMU, but I never stopped long enough to listen. Well, it appears the Youtube algorithm finally peaked my interest enough to finally give the band a shot. Best click of my life? For now!
Read moreFan Art Friday: Aubrey Plaza
I think most people would know Aubrey Plaza from her time on The Office, but I am not one of those people. Yes, you read that right. I am one of the rare few who have never seen The Office. I am more familiar with her comedic and indie film work. That seems to be true for a lot of actors I like. What can I say? Indie films are my jam! With that being said, you’re really missing out if you’ve never seen Ingrid Goes West. It should be standard viewing! Anyway, here’s some artwork honoring this supremely talented actress!
Read moreBook Review: Geography Club by Brent Hartinger
Several years ago I watched a movie called Geography Club, so imagine my surprise when I learned it was based off of a book! That’s right, and even more interesting, is that this novel is the first of four featuring the same characters written by Bren Hartinger! I definitely have some more reading to do!
Read moreSir Sly – The Rise & Fall of Loverboy Album Review
New music! Well, technically Sir Sly’s latest full length, The Rise & Fall of Loverboy, was actually released at the end of April. Sometimes I get nervous listening to new music from bands I like. While in most cases the new stuff is awesome, there are times when it’s just plain old bad. Part of me felt like this album could go that way, but I was wrong!
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