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Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire – Season 1 Review

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022admin

Now, for those that do not have AMC+, there will be SPOILERS ahead for the first season of the televised adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire.

There, now that you’ve been sufficiently warned, let’s get into it. Of course, I will be making comparisons to the 1994 film of the same name I only recently watched, but you’ll have to wait for me to actually read the book before I can compare the show to its source material. Regardless, it does seem that both critics and fans of the novels were also big fans of this series. I, myself, was also quite intrigued with this series and frankly I’m bummed that I now have to wait god knows how long for the second season (already renewed, by the way). Oh well, let’s talk about what went down.

Djo – Decide, Album Review

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022admin

I can’t help but think back to an interview I read a few months ago where Joe Keery scoffed at the thought of his debut full-length album, Twenty-Twenty. he evidently thought it was a bit juvenile both in sound and from a lyrical perspective. Really, his new album, Decide, seems like a natural continuation from that first record, but I’ll have to listen to it a few more times to see if it’s evolved that much lyrically.

Weekend Movie Review

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022admin

Technically, I am combining last week’s viewings because I didn’t have time to recap them here, but you should definitely still be informed of all the greatness out there.

Concert Review: AFI

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022admin

It’s been over four years since I’ve seen AFI in concert, and frankly, that’s just too long! But after seeing this tour rescheduled from last year it finally happened, and it was incredible. Just like they always are.

Fan Art Friday: AFI, Pt 2

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022admin

You get a part 2 this week because I get to see AFI live and in person TONIGHT! I am so excited. It’s probably been a good four or five years since I saw them last, and you bet I’ll be trying to work my way to the front. Stay tuned, but for now enjoy this other woodblock painting I did many moons ago.

Halloween Weekend Movie Review…Many Days Later

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022admin

Yes, I know Halloween was already three days ago, but I’ve been busy. That means you get to hear about the spooky movies that made it in for the most recent holiday. Nothing new this week, but you can’t go wrong with these picks.

Book Review: All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns by Betty Gilpin

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022admin

While I have not seen Betty Gilpin in a lot of things over the years (sorry GLOW, I’m just not there yet), it’s her interviews about the projects that prompted me to seek out her collection of essays. Seriously, if you have not watched a single one of her interviews before, do it. She’s hilarious, and even though the collection of essays goes to some dark places, having heard her speak before really helped me get into her headspace and really hear her telling these stories.

Arctic Monkeys – The Car, Album Review

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022admin

Well, it’s finally here. New Arctic Monkeys! It’s been about five years since their last full-length album, so now we have The Car. Admittedly, the singles left me feeling a little slighted, but I’ve come around a bit!

Book Review: Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022admin

Full disclosure, the only reason I even picked up this novel, Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll, was because I saw the Netflix trailer and was intrigued by its mystery. That’s sad that Netflix movies are what’s driving my reading choices, but when People magazine is the only source for “new hits,” I suppose I shouldn’t be that surprised.