Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) (Review)

December 29, 2017

Title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Based on: Characters by George Lucas Directed by: Rian Johnson Screenplay: Rian Johnson Music: John Williams Cinematography: Steve Yedlin Edited by: Bob Ducsay Production Company: Lucasfilm Ltd. Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, and Ram Bergman Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Starring: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern, and Benicio… Read More Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) (Review)

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Shadow Girl by Liana Liu (ARC Review)

December 28, 2017

Title: Shadow Girl Author: Liana Liu Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Contemporary, Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery Imprint: HarperTeen Publisher: HarperCollins Date published: December 19, 2017 Page Count: 336 Source: Publishers A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. The house on Arrow Island is full of mystery. Yet when… Read More Shadow Girl by Liana Liu (ARC Review)

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The Breaking Light by Heather Hansen (Review)

December 11, 2017

Title: The Breaking Light Author: Heather Hansen Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopia Imprint: Skyscape Publisher: Amazon Publishing Date published: April 1, 2017 Page Count: 256 Source: Publishers A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. In a stratified society where contact with the sun… Read More The Breaking Light by Heather Hansen (Review)

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The Empress by S.J. Kincaid (ARC Review)

November 23, 2017

Title: The Empress Author: S.J. Kincaid Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopia Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publisher: Simon & Schuster Date published: October 31, 2017 Page Count: 378 Source: Chapters/Indigo A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by Chapters/Indigo, in exchange for an honest review. It’s a new day… Read More The Empress by S.J. Kincaid (ARC Review)

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Thor: Ragnarok (2017) (Review)

November 9, 2017

Title: Thor: Ragnarok Based on: Thor by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby Directed by: Taika Waititi Screenplay: Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle, and Christopher Yost Music: Mark Mothersbaugh Cinematography: Javier Aguirresarobe Edited by: Joel Negron, and Zene Baker Production Company: Marvel Studios Producer: Kevin Feige Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Hopkins Type:… Read More Thor: Ragnarok (2017) (Review)

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) (Review)

July 24, 2017

Title: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Directed by: Luc Besson Screenplay: Luc Besson Music: Alexandre Desplat Cinematography: Thierry Arbogast Edited by: Julien Rey Production Companies: EuropaCorp, Fundamental Films, BNP Paribas Fortis Film Finance, Universum Film, Gulf Film, River Road Entertainment, and Belga Films Type: Fiction Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure Producers: Luc… Read More Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) (Review)

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The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) (Mini Film Review)

July 10, 2017

Title: The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Directed by: Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg Screenplay: Jeff Nathanson Based on: Pirates of the Caribbean by Walt Disney; Characters created by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie, and Jay Wolpert Music: Geoff Zanelli Cinematography: Paul Cameron Edited by: Roger Barton, and Leigh Folsom… Read More The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) (Mini Film Review)

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) (Film Review)

July 6, 2017

Title: The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Directed by: James Gunn Screenplay: James Gunn Based on: Guardians of the Galaxy by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning Music: Tyler Bates Cinematography: Henry Braham Edited by: Fred Raskin and Craig Wood Production Company: Marvel Studios Type: Fiction Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Superhero Producers: Kevin… Read More Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) (Film Review)

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Yuri on Ice / ユーリ!!! on ICE (Anime Review)

June 5, 2017

Title: Yuri on Ice Director: Sayo Yamamoto Writer: Mitsurō Kubo Studio: MAPPA Original network: TV Asahi Original run: October 6, 2016 – December 22, 2016 Episodes: 12 Type: Fiction Genre: Contemporary, Sports Source: Funimation Summary: Japanese figure skater Yuri Katsuki faces a crushing defeat during the Grand Prix finals and heads home, unsure of whether or… Read More Yuri on Ice / ユーリ!!! on ICE (Anime Review)

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The Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty (ARC Review)

May 9, 2017

Title: The Traitor’s Kiss Author: Erin Beaty Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy, Romance Imprint: Imprint Publisher: Macmillan Date published: May 9, 2017 Format: Paperback Page Count: 352 Source: Book distributor A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: An obstinate girl who will not… Read More The Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty (ARC Review)