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Fire EmblemFire Emblem, Video GameThree Houses
Video Game - 2019 | Nintendo SwitchVideo Game, 2019. Nintendo Switch
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ThoroughbredsThoroughbreds, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
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Into the BadlandsInto the Badlands, DVDSeason 1
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
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Added Sep 25, 2015
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“Attachments” follows Lincoln, a night security guard whose job is to read through the emails of employees of a newspaper. Lincoln isn’t fully satisfied with his life, but the emails of Jennifer and Beth, two women who work at the newspaper, help to make up for it. As the story moves on, Lincoln learns more and more about the lives of Jennifer and Beth, and he soon realizes that he is falling in love with one of the women without having actually met them in person.
“Attachments” is unfortunately very boring. Its plot is slow and flat, and moves incredibly unevenly. The majority of the plot of “Attachments” is slow and never progresses, and only a few sections have any sort of pace to them. The plot is also creepy in a way – Lincoln falls in love with a girl because he (unbeknownst to her) reads through her emails. The characters themselves start off very promising. They’re funny and witty at first, but quickly begin to lose any sort of personality they had. Jennifer and Beth do maintain some of their cleverness, but Lincoln dissolves into dullness almost immediately after he is introduced. The setting is also uninteresting, and it becomes tiring to constantly read about how the characters dislike their workplace and coworkers.
Overall, the author of this review does not recommend “Attachments”. It’s a sorrowfully disappointing novel from a usually strong and interesting writer. Its mixture of slow plot points and painfully, poorly written characters just does not make for a worthwhile read. Due to a lack of symbolism or deeper meanings in “Attachments”, this book would not be suitable as an essay book or ‘book talk’ novel. The author of this review believes “Attachments” to be suitable for ages fifteen and up.“Attachments” follows Lincoln, a night security guard whose job is to read through the emails of employees of a newspaper. Lincoln isn’t fully satisfied with his life, but the emails of Jennifer and Beth, two women who work at the newspaper, help to…
FringeFringe, DVDThe Complete First Season Discs 1-3, Episodes 1-8
DVD - 2009DVD, 2009
Added Sep 23, 2015
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“Fringe” stars FBI special agent Olivia Dunham as she is assigned to work in the mysterious Fringe Division of the FBI. The Fringe Division deals with cases involving the paranormal, something Olivia is not used to, but luckily her eccentric coworkers are well versed. As the series goes on, Olivia hunts down supernatural serial killers and digs deeper into conspiracies involving alternate dimensions.
“Fringe” falls into the sci-fi genre, and is a fun, interesting, and (at times) scary show. The plot of the show is made up of episodes pertaining to the main arc and ‘monster-of-the-week’ style episodes. Each episode is engaging and thrilling, and will grab viewers’ attention and never let go. The characters of “Fringe” are all lovable and unique, and their antics are great fun to watch. Olivia is a phenomenal protagonist, and is a good role model. The supporting characters are important to the show too, and they are diverse and clever. Every character is wonderfully well acted, with each actor and actress shining in their role. The soundtrack of “Fringe” has become iconic amongst its fans, and is memorable and mood-setting. The cinematography of “Fringe” helps to make the show interesting, and highlights the bizarreness of the cases Oliva works on.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “Fringe”. It is a great show filled with mystery, murder, and sci-fi wildness, and brings to mind classic shows such as the X-Files. Due to some mature content, the author of this review believes “Fringe” to be suitable for ages fourteen and up.“Fringe” stars FBI special agent Olivia Dunham as she is assigned to work in the mysterious Fringe Division of the FBI. The Fringe Division deals with cases involving the paranormal, something Olivia is not used to, but luckily her eccentric…
Added Sep 23, 2015
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“Red Queen” follows Mare, a lowly red blooded girl. In Mare’s universe, people come with one of two types of blood: red or silver. Silver blood means wealth, power, and supernatural abilities, while red blood means poverty, no powers, and conscription into an ongoing war started by the silvers so long ago that no one can remember why they’re fighting the opposing side. Miraculously though, Mare discovers that she possesses powers that were thought to only appear in silver-blooded people. With this revelation, the silver king and queen take Mare under their wing and marry her off to their son, but Mare soon realizes that not all is what it seems.
“Red Queen” falls into the sci-fi and fantasy genres, and is a haunting novel filled with unpredictable twists and turns. The plot is interesting, and while it does have a few slow moments, the majority of the plot moves at a fast pace and has lots of action. The characters of “Red Queen” are unique, and Mare is a reluctant and brave heroine. The supporting characters are colourful and important to the story, and each one has their own dark secrets to hide. The fantastical, futuristic setting of “Red Queen” is also important to the novel, as it helps to set the mood and also highlights the changes Mare goes through.
Overall, the author of this review recommends “Red Queen”. It’s a fun, memorable novel with a powerful concept that, while it could have been executed a little better, did its job pretty well. “Red Queen” does have symbolism and deeper meanings, and they may be enough for a minor essay or ‘book talk’. Due to some mature themes, the author of this review believes “Red Queen” to be suitable for ages fourteen and up.“Red Queen” follows Mare, a lowly red blooded girl. In Mare’s universe, people come with one of two types of blood: red or silver. Silver blood means wealth, power, and supernatural abilities, while red blood means poverty, no powers, and…
Added Sep 23, 2015
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“Lair of Dreams” is the second book in Libba Bray’s ‘Diviners Series’. In this novel, Evie O’Neill has risen to stardom as the Sweetheart Seer, and is the star of a radio show where she uses her powers to put lucky guests’ minds at ease. However, while Evie is living larger than life, her friends are still struggling. The Museum is losing money, even with Jericho and Sam’s extra work, and Henry and Theta are just barely hanging onto their jobs at the Ziegfeld Follies. In addition to this, a mysterious sleeping sickness is running rampant in Chinatown, and a young girl named Ling Chan is caught up in the heart of it. Then, as the characters’ lives begin to intermingle, it seems as though the sleeping sickness may not be as easily explained as everyone thought.
“Lair of Dreams” is an incredible novel. Its plot is exhilarating and unique, and has no slow moments. The plot of this novel also perfectly blends together fantasy, horror, and history, making for a captivating and lovable read. The characters in “Lair of Dreams” are interesting and fun to read about, and their development is beautifully well written. The new characters that are introduced only add to the story, and they too are important to the plot. Bray’s manifestation of 1920s New York City is fantastical and eerie, and is a perfect backdrop for the events and characters of “Lair of Dreams”.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “Lair of Dreams” as well as the other novel in the ‘Diviners Series’. This novel is absolutely incredible, and will keep every reader on the edge of their seat the entire time. There is some symbolism and deeper meanings in “Lair of Dreams”, but not enough to make it a good essay or ‘book talk’ novel. Due to some mature content, the author of this review believes “Lair of Dreams” to be suitable for ages fourteen and up.“Lair of Dreams” is the second book in Libba Bray’s ‘Diviners Series’. In this novel, Evie O’Neill has risen to stardom as the Sweetheart Seer, and is the star of a radio show where she uses her powers to put lucky guests’ minds at ease. However,…
Added Sep 20, 2015
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“The Coldest Girl in Coldtown” follows Tana, a teenage girl who wakes up the day after a party to discover that almost everyone else in the house has been slaughtered. The only other people left alive aren’t alive at all – they’re vampires. Numb and disoriented, with more vampires descending on the house as the sun starts to set, Tana and the other two vampire partygoers flee the house, and begin to travel to the nearest Coldtown (a city roped off for vampires to live in). Along the way, the group picks up two siblings who also want to live in the Coldtown, and Tana begins to realize that she may be infected with the vampire virus. However, when the group finally arrives in the inner walls of Coldtown, they begin to realize that their lives are going to become very, very difficult.
“The Coldest Girl in Coldtown” is alright. It isn’t the best, but it isn’t exactly the worst either. The plot is unevenly written, with some parts being very slow and dull and others being fast and interesting. As a whole though, the plot is not engaging, and is relatively uninteresting. The concept is very good, but the execution is poor. The characters are strangely unlikeable and flatly written, and the twists associated with them are predictable and mediocre. The setting is truly the best part of “The Coldest Girl in Coldtown”, and creates the mood of fear and desperation present throughout the story.
Overall, the author of this review does recommend “The Coldest Girl in Coldtown”, though it is not the best book. It has a very interesting concept and a lot of potential, but it sadly falls short. There is some symbolism and deeper meanings in this novel, but probably not enough to make it a good choice as an essay or ‘book talk’ novel. Due to some mature content, the author of this review believes “The Coldest Girl in Coldtown” to be suitable for ages fourteen and up.“The Coldest Girl in Coldtown” follows Tana, a teenage girl who wakes up the day after a party to discover that almost everyone else in the house has been slaughtered. The only other people left alive aren’t alive at all – they’re vampires. Numb and…
The Silence of the LambsThe Silence of the Lambs, DVD
DVD - 2001DVD, 2001
Added Sep 20, 2015
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“The Silence of the Lambs” is about Clarice Starling, a young recruit at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. A serial killer called Buffalo Bill is on the loose, and due to her excellence at the Academy, Clarice is set onto the Buffalo Bill case by senior agent Jack Crawford. Along the way, Clarice seeks help from Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the incarcerated cannibal, who gives her a profile of Buffalo Bill. Then, the stakes are raised, as Buffalo Bill kidnaps his latest victim, and it’s up to Clarice to solve the mystery before the girl is found dead.
“The Silence of the Lambs” is a fantastic and terrifying movie. The plot is amazing and engaging, and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats the entire time. This film’s plot is also very eerie, and will have viewers biting their nails the entire time. The characters of “The Silence of the Lambs” are magnificent too, and the actors and actresses do an incredible job of bringing their characters to life. The special effects in this film are eerie and well-done, and add the general mood of terror, and the cinematography is excellent.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “The Silence of the Lambs”. It is a phenomenal movie that is enjoyable and horrifying. Viewers should be warned though, that due to the subject matter of “The Silence of the Lambs”, it contains trigger warnings for gore and assault. The author of this review believes “The Silence of the Lambs” to be suitable for ages sixteen and up.“The Silence of the Lambs” is about Clarice Starling, a young recruit at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. A serial killer called Buffalo Bill is on the loose, and due to her excellence at the Academy, Clarice is set onto the Buffalo Bill case…
HannibalHannibal, DVDSeason 1
DVD - 2013DVD, 2013
Added Sep 20, 2015
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“Hannibal” is a television reimagining of Thomas Harris’s famous ‘Hannibal Series’. In “Hannibal”, FBI special agents Jack Crawford and Will Graham and their team investigate gruesome murders. The show focuses on the murders of the Chesapeake Ripper, a notorious serial killer who has eluded the agents for years, with some episodes featuring the work of other murderers. Along the way, Doctor Hannibal Lecter (Will’s psychiatrist) assists the agents in their cases, but he must hide the fact that he is a killer and cannibal from the group. As the season goes on, darkness begins to creep in, and the stakes rise higher and higher.
“Hannibal” is an eerie and haunting show that has an oddly beautiful artfulness to it. Viewers should be warned though, that “Hannibal” is extremely gruesome and has no qualms about showing murders up close and personal. The plot is a little dense, but still very interesting and engaging. This show is very character driven, with character-based arcs making up a majority of the plot. The characters themselves are unique and scary yet very realistic (in a way). Each character has their own set of flaws and quirks, and everyone in “Hannibal” has so many secrets. The cinematography of this show is gorgeous, and is artsy and colourful in style. The soundtrack of “Hannibal” is bizarre yet fitting, and adds to the mood of the show.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “Hannibal”, but you’ll need a strong stomach to watch it. It is a truly unique show that manages to stand alone while still being based on a beloved book series. Due to graphic content, the author of this review believes “Hannibal” to be suitable for ages sixteen and up.“Hannibal” is a television reimagining of Thomas Harris’s famous ‘Hannibal Series’. In “Hannibal”, FBI special agents Jack Crawford and Will Graham and their team investigate gruesome murders. The show focuses on the murders of the Chesapeake…
Added Sep 13, 2015
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“Oblivion” is the third and final novel in Kelly Creagh’s ‘Nevermore’ Trilogy. In this novel, cheerleader Isobel Lanley is heartbroken over the loss of her boyfriend Varen Nethers, who is trapped in the mysterious Dreamworld. Despite her misery, Isobel refuses to roll over and take what life has given her. Isobel’s lucky break arrives through the reappearance of Reynolds, the ghostly Dreamworld vigilante, who sends her back to the Dreamworld to find Varen and destroy Lilith once and for all.
“Obilivion” is an incredible read and a fantastic conclusion to the ‘Nevermore’ Trilogy. The plot is gripping and interesting, and seamlessly blends horror, fantasy, and Edgar Allen Poe poems together. The plot also has no slow or dull moments in it. The characters in “Oblivion” are wonderfully well-written, and they are all lovable and unique in their own ways. Isobel and Varen’s relationship is written in such a way that it does not feel repetitive of other fictional couples, and also does not read as boring or loveless. The Dreamworld setting of “Oblivion” is clever and eerie, adding to the novel’s sense of claustrophobia and fantasy.
Overall, “Oblivion” is a truly worthwhile read, as is the rest of the ‘Nevermore’ Trilogy. The author of this review highly recommends “Oblivion”, and believes it to be suitable for ages thirteen and up. There is some symbolism and deeper meanings in “Oblivion”, but the amounts are very limited. Due to this, the author of this review would not recommend this book an unsuitable choice as an essay or ‘book talk’ book.“Oblivion” is the third and final novel in Kelly Creagh’s ‘Nevermore’ Trilogy. In this novel, cheerleader Isobel Lanley is heartbroken over the loss of her boyfriend Varen Nethers, who is trapped in the mysterious Dreamworld. Despite her misery,…
Added Sep 13, 2015
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“A Vision of Fire” is about Caitlin O’Hara, a young New York City psychiatrist and single mother. One day, Caitlin is called in to help a young girl named Maanak after she suffers a psychotic break. However, Caitlin has other ideas about what may be afflicting the young girl, especially when other teenagers around the world begin to experience the exact same attacks as Maanik. As Caitlin and her friend Ben dive deeper into the mysterious illness affecting the teens, they must race against time and history to try and come up with answers.
“A Vision of Fire” is the first book in the ‘EarthEnd Saga’, and falls into the scifi genre. This novel is incredible, and has a rapid, interesting plot line. The plot also is a perfect blend of science fiction and reality. The characters of “A Vision of Fire” are all unique, and each one is believable and realistic. Caitlin is a driven and lovable protagonist, and the diverse supporting characters are all wonderful. “A Vision of Fire” is an expansive book, with multiple countries all different from each other acting as the setting. This helps to create a sense of unity among nations, which is an important part of the book.
The author of this review highly recommends “A Vision of Fire”, as it is a clever and engaging novel. There are some symbols and deeper meanings in “A Vision of Fire”, but not enough to sustain an essay or ‘book talk’. Due to some scary scenes, the author of this review believes this novel to be suitable for ages sixteen and up.“A Vision of Fire” is about Caitlin O’Hara, a young New York City psychiatrist and single mother. One day, Caitlin is called in to help a young girl named Maanak after she suffers a psychotic break. However, Caitlin has other ideas about what may be…
Pacific RimPacific Rim, DVD
DVD - 2013DVD, 2013
Added Sep 10, 2015
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“Pacific Rim” takes place in a futuristic world plagued by attacks from giant reptilian monsters called Kaiju. In an effort to fight the Kaiju, humanity built giant, human-operated robots known as Jaegers. Raleigh Becket is one of the operators of a Jaeger, but after a tragedy, he goes into retirement. Then, years later, Raleigh is pulled out of retirement by the military. The Jaeger program is being put through a final stand against the Kaiju, which are now attacking earth with such force that they are practically undefeatable. Raleigh joins forces with a young woman named Mako Mori, and together they must save the world.
“Pacific Rim” falls into the fantasy and sci-fi genres, and perfectly blends elements of both genres. This film is truly spectacular in every way. The plot is wonderful, and it combines beloved elements of old-fashioned monster movies together with futuristic technology and robots. This film also has no slow or dull moments, and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The cinematography of “Pacific Rim” is fantastic – it is colourful and animated, creating lots of visual interest for the film. This film’s soundtrack is amazing, and sets the mood for the film, and the cast of “Pacific Rim” is wonderfully diverse.
Overall, “Pacific Rim” is an incredible film, and the author of this review highly recommends it. It is a beautiful and energetic film that has something for everyone to love in it. Due to some possibly scary content, the author of this review believes “Pacific Rim” to be suitable for ages thirteen and up.“Pacific Rim” takes place in a futuristic world plagued by attacks from giant reptilian monsters called Kaiju. In an effort to fight the Kaiju, humanity built giant, human-operated robots known as Jaegers. Raleigh Becket is one of the operators of a…
The Darkest Part of the ForestThe Darkest Part of the Forest, Book
by Black, HollyBook - 2015Book, 2015
Added Sep 10, 2015
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“The Darkest Part of the Forest” is about Hazel, a teenage girl who lives in the town of Fairfold. In Fairfold, Faeries and humans live side by side, with the most viewable Faery being the horned boy sleeping inside a glass coffin in the middle of Fairfold Woods. The boy has been there for as long as Hazel can remember, but one day, he wakes up and goes on the run. Hazel and her brother are determined to help them, but the stakes start becoming higher and higher as tensions increase between the people of Fairfold and the Faeries.
“The Darkest Part of the Forest” is an incredible read, and can be sorted into the fantasy, romance, and horror genres. Its plot is unique and interesting, and while it starts off a little rocky and slow, it quickly picks up. The plot also has many beloved aspects of Holly Black’s signature style – it is eerie and dark, but also very witty imaginative. The characters of “The Darkest Part of the Forest” are beautifully well written, and each one has their own personalities and flaws, making them seem realistic and believable. The characters of this novel are also wonderfully diverse. The setting of this novel is also notable and lovable. Fairfold is an unusual town, and is written in a slightly ambiguous way, making it feel as though it could actually be any small town in the world. This helps with the novel’s air of creepiness, and really helps to establish the mood of “The Darkest Part of the Forest”.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “The Darkest Part of the Story”. It is a fantastic novel with an entertaining plot that will keep any reader on the edge of their seat. There is not a lot of symbolism and deeper meanings in this novel, making it better suited as a pleasure read than a ‘book talk’ or essay book. Due to mature content, the author of this review believes “The Darkest Part of the Forest” to be suitable for ages fifteen and up.“The Darkest Part of the Forest” is about Hazel, a teenage girl who lives in the town of Fairfold. In Fairfold, Faeries and humans live side by side, with the most viewable Faery being the horned boy sleeping inside a glass coffin in the middle of…
Added Sep 10, 2015
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“Red Dragon” follows FBI criminal profiler Will Graham as he is pulled out of an early retirement by FBI investigator Jack Crawford. A series of brutal murders have occurred in Baltimore, and Crawford wants Will’s help with solving the crime. However, the murderer proves more elusive and deadly than either of the agents originally thought, so they must consult with Dr Hannibal Lecter, the incarcerated cannibal. The stakes get higher though as the murderer, The Great Red Dragon, begins to target Will.
“Red Dragon” is part of Thomas Harris’s ‘Hannibal’ series, but does not need to be read with the other books (it makes sense on its own). This novel falls into the horror and mystery genres, and is an absolutely incredible read. The plot of “Red Dragon” is eerie and captivating, and moves at an even, medium pace. The characters of this novel are interesting and intricate, and they live in constant peril. The Red Dragon is a terrifying and wonderful villain, and Will Graham is a haunted and reluctant hero. The setting of “Red Dragon” is also interesting, and the haunting version of Baltimore that Harris has written really sets the mood for the novel.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “Red Dragon”. It is a terrifying and engaging novel, and will keep any reader scared for its entirety. There are a lot of symbols and deeper meanings in “Red Dragon”, making it suitable as an essay book or ‘book talk’ novel. Due to mature and graphic content, the author of this review believes “Red Dragon” to be suitable for ages sixteen and up.“Red Dragon” follows FBI criminal profiler Will Graham as he is pulled out of an early retirement by FBI investigator Jack Crawford. A series of brutal murders have occurred in Baltimore, and Crawford wants Will’s help with solving the crime.…
Added Sep 05, 2015
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“Shadow and Bone” takes place in Ravka, a far off world inspired by Tsarist Russia. Alina is a young, teenage girl living in Ravka, under the rule of the Darkling, a man who can control darkness and bend it to his will. The Darkling takes anyone who has powers and ads them to his army in a desperate attempt to hold enough power to defeat the countries attacking Ravka. Unfortunately for Alina, she is the Sun Summoner, a person who can control sunlight. She is taken under the Darkling’s wing, but Alina’s life becomes perilous when secrets are revealed and people’s real personalities begin to shine through.
“Shadow and Bone” is the first book in Leigh Bardugo’s ‘Grisha Trilogy’ and is a fantasy/adventure novel. The plot of “Shadow and Bone” follows that of any other teen dystopian novel, but still stands on its own and is interesting and engaging. The characters in “Shadow and Bone” are unique and fantastic. Alina is a lovable protagonist, and the Darkling is a despicable villain. Both are also very believable in their roles, and both have their own sets of flaws and quirks. The supporting characters are all important to the story too, and help to make “Smoke and Bone” a worthwhile read. “Shadow and Bone” takes place in an expansive fantasy world, and at first, the terms and places will be confusing and hard to keep straight. However, as the book moves on, it becomes easier to make sense of the words.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “Shadow and Bone”. It is a phenomenal novel with a great plot and fun characters. There are not a lot of symbols or deeper meanings in this novel, making it unsuitable as an essay book or ‘book talk’ book. “Shadow and Bone” would make for a better pleasure read. Due to some scary scenes, the author of this review believes this novel to be suitable for ages thirteen and up.“Shadow and Bone” takes place in Ravka, a far off world inspired by Tsarist Russia. Alina is a young, teenage girl living in Ravka, under the rule of the Darkling, a man who can control darkness and bend it to his will. The Darkling takes anyone who…
Added Sep 05, 2015
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“A Streetcar Named Desire” is about Blanche DuBois, a flighty socialite English teacher who moves to New Orleans to live with her sister. While there, Blanche’s nerves begin to deteriorate, especially when her sister figures out that the story Blanche told doesn’t fully add up. As Blanche begins to encounter worse and worse things, her mind and life begin to spiral out of control.
“A Streetcar Named Desire” is a fantastic play. The plot is interesting and moving, and has no slow moments. The characters though are truly what brings “A Streetcar Named Desire” to life. Blanche is a deeply flawed protagonist, and her story will, at first, evoke feelings of anger, which eventually turn to sympathy. The supporting characters are also important to the story, as they help to drive Blanche’s arc and are some of the main forces behind her mental deterioration. The setting of “A Streetcar Named Desire” is also very important, as the small, two bedroom apartment helps to create a sense of claustrophobia, and also brings to light Blanche’s classist ideas.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “A Streetcar Named Desire”. It is an incredible, lovable play that will tug on any reader and actor/actress’s heartstrings. There is a lot of symbolism and deeper meanings in this play, which makes it a suitable choice for an essay or book talk book. Due to some mature content, the author of this review believes “A Streetcar Named Desire” to be suitable for ages fifteen and up.“A Streetcar Named Desire” is about Blanche DuBois, a flighty socialite English teacher who moves to New Orleans to live with her sister. While there, Blanche’s nerves begin to deteriorate, especially when her sister figures out that the story…
Added Sep 05, 2015
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“Vicious” is about two best friends named Victor and Eli. While in college, Victor and Eli discover that humans can develop mystical powers by having a near-death experience. The two friends both induce powers into themselves, but after a tragedy occurs while Victor is having his encounter with death, Eli begins to believe that those with abilities are evil and need to be eradicated. The two friends have a falling out, and vow to kill each other. As time goes on, Victor assembles a team of people who can help him, and he sets off to kill Eli before his ex-best friend can kill him first.
“Vicious” falls into the dark fantasy and science fiction genres. This novel is absolutely incredible. Its plot is mesmerizing and interesting, and while it does start off slow, the storyline gets better as the chapters progress. “Vicious” is written with a series of time jumps, with the chapters switching from Victor and Eli’s college days to the modern days. With most books, this would be confusing, but “Vicious” plays with it very well, and is so well-written that everything does make sense. The characters of this novel are all unique and realistic. They all have flaws and quirks, and many of them are motivated by dark purposes, which gives the novel a gritty and eerie feel. The settings of “Vicious” are also important, as they truly set the grim mood of the novel.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “Vicious”. It is a fantastic read, and is a perfect blend of reality and fantasy. “Vicious” does have some symbolism and deeper meanings, and could be used as a ‘book talk’ or essay book. Due to some scary content, the author of this review believes “Vicious” to be suitable for ages fourteen and up.“Vicious” is about two best friends named Victor and Eli. While in college, Victor and Eli discover that humans can develop mystical powers by having a near-death experience. The two friends both induce powers into themselves, but after a tragedy…
Perfect SensePerfect Sense, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
Added Aug 26, 2015
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“Perfect Sense” follows a scientist named Susan and a chef named Michael as they meet under unlikely circumstances. Susan and Michael begin a romance, but their happiness is short-lived. Across the globe, a mysterious virus is striking down millions of people, causing them to slowly lose their five senses. Susan and Michael become infected, and must try to retain their relationship as the world falls apart around them.
“Perfect Sense” is an incredibly intense and provocative movie. Its plotline is incredible, and perfectly blends romance, tragedy, and science fiction together. Unfortunately, it is rather slow in pace, and its ‘happy ending build up’ is disappointing. This film is also unbelievably depressing, but that is expected, given the nature of the plot and its messages. The characters are elegant and beautifully written, and the actors and actresses’ talents truly shine in “Perfect Sense”. The cinematography is also wonderful, and while the colour scheme is rather bleak, it adds to the film’s sense of despair. The film has a very minimal soundtrack, and it instead makes use of narration and silence to help carry the plot and set the eerie mood of the film.
Overall, the author of this review recommends “Perfect Sense”. While it does have its flaws, it is still a highly intoxicating film that will make thrill audiences and make viewers reconsider their own lives. Due to graphic content and some nudity within in the film, the author of this review believes “Perfect Sense” to be suitable for ages sixteen and up.“Perfect Sense” follows a scientist named Susan and a chef named Michael as they meet under unlikely circumstances. Susan and Michael begin a romance, but their happiness is short-lived. Across the globe, a mysterious virus is striking down millions…
Added Aug 26, 2015
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“Dorothy Must Die Stories” is a collection of three stories taking place in Paige’s “Dorothy Must Die” universe. The first story, “No Place Like Oz”, follows the tyrannical Dorothy’s return to Oz, and her terrifying rise to power. “The Witch Must Burn” follows the serving maid Jellia as she goes to work for Glinda the Good Witch, and her first hand witness to the slow dilapidation of Oz. The third and final story is “The Wizard Returns”, which is about the Wizard and his return to Oz, and his alliance with the flying monkeys during a time of unrest in Oz.
While “Dorothy Must Die Stories” takes place in the same world as Danielle Paige’s main “Dorothy Must Die” series, this book is simply an expansion on the main storyline. For the most part, “Dorothy Must Die Stories” is an entertaining collection of stories. “No Place Like Oz” and “The Witch Must Burn” both have gripping plots that will keep readers interested and on the edge of their seats. Unfortunately, “The Wizard Returns” falls short. Its plot is somewhat dull, and it feels as though it drags on for chapters without advancing in any way. The characters in the first two stories are wonderfully well written, and it is fantastic to see Dorothy’s rise to power, as well as Jellia’s reasoning to join the Wicked Witches’ resistance group from the “Dorothy Must Die” series. Sadly, the characterization of the Wizard is not very interesting, and “The Wizard Returns” is yet another author’s attempt at redeeming him. Paige’s version of Oz is expanded in these three stories, and the new views and settings investigated are wonderfully well-written.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “No Place Like Oz” and “The Witch Must Burn”, but doesn’t particularly recommend “The Wizard Returns”. None of these stories contain a great deal of symbolism or deeper meanings, and would not make very good essay books or ‘book talk’ books. Due to some scary content, the author of this review believes “Dorothy Must Die Stories” to be suitable for ages twelve and up.“Dorothy Must Die Stories” is a collection of three stories taking place in Paige’s “Dorothy Must Die” universe. The first story, “No Place Like Oz”, follows the tyrannical Dorothy’s return to Oz, and her terrifying rise to power. “The Witch Must…
Bioshock InfiniteBioshock Infinite, Book
Book - 2013Book, 2013
Added Aug 26, 2015
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“Bioshock: Infinite” is the third game in Irrational Games’ critically acclaimed “Bioshock” series. “Bioshock: Infinite” takes place in the year 1912, and follows Booker DeWitt, a former Pinkerton detective and veteran of the Battle of Wounded Knee. Years ago, after Wounded Knee, Booker sold his infant child in order to wipe away a series of gambling debts. In the present day of 1912, Booker is an alcoholic who accepts a job that requires him to find a teenage girl named Elizabeth and bring her to New York City. Booker finds Elizabeth, but she is locked away in a monumental tower on the floating city of Columbia. Booker must travel to Columbia to save Elizabeth, and has to deal with a variety of problems along the way, including (but not limited to): racists, religious zealots, alternate realities, and twins.
Even though it is the final game in a trilogy, “Bioshock: Infinite” does not have to be played along with the other “Bioshock” games – it has its own, stand-alone storyline. The plot of “Bioshock: Infinite” is absolutely incredible and riveting, and will keep any player glued to the edge of their seat. Its plot is a perfect blend of fantasy, history, science, and sci-fi, and it has no slow or uninteresting moments. The characters are all amazingly well-written, and their designs are beautiful and imaginative. The city of Columbia (the main setting of the game) is breathtaking and gorgeous, and so expertly animated and designed that players will forget that they aren’t actually running around the city. The animation for “Bioshock: Infinite” is immaculate, and the game has very few glitches. The game’s soundtrack is also wonderful, and helps to carry the mood of the game at every point.
Overall, “Bioshock: Infinite” is an unbelievably good game, and the author of this review highly recommends it. This game has something for everyone to enjoy, and while it does sound like its plot is confusing, it really isn’t (the storyline makes a lot of sense as it is played through). Due to some mature content and themes, the author of this review believes it to be suitable for ages thirteen and up.“Bioshock: Infinite” is the third game in Irrational Games’ critically acclaimed “Bioshock” series. “Bioshock: Infinite” takes place in the year 1912, and follows Booker DeWitt, a former Pinkerton detective and veteran of the Battle of Wounded Knee.…
Big EyesBig Eyes, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Added Aug 24, 2015
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“Big Eyes” follows Margaret Keane, an artist who is noted for her paintings of large-eyed children. After taking her daughter and leaving her previous husband, Margaret settles in San Francisco. While there, she meets the enigmatic Walter Keane, who is also an artist. The two eventually get married, and life seems good for a while. Eventually, things begin to turn, as Walter begins taking credit for Margaret’s paintings, and Margaret, feeling unable to stand up for herself, allows him to do so. Soon enough, the paintings become more and more popular, and Margaret and Walter begin a downward spiral.
“Big Eyes” is a film adaption of the famous Margaret and Walter Keane scandal, where Walter took credit for his wife Margaret’s beloved paintings for nearly ten years. The plot of “Big Eyes” stays true to the original story, and is funny, woeful, and heartwarming. While the plot does have some dull scenes, it is enjoyable and upbeat for the most part. The characters in this film are unique and lovable, and the actors and actresses to a fantastic job of bringing them to life. The film itself is beautifully cinematographed, making use of bright lighting and cheerful colours, which is a change from director Tim Burton’s normal dark and eerie style. The soundtrack of “Big Eyes” sets the mood for the film and helps to carry the plot.
Overall, the author of this review recommends “Big Eyes”. While it isn’t necessarily the most gripping film, it is still a worthwhile film to watch for its quirky characters and interesting plot. Due to some mature language, the author of this review believes “Big Eyes” to be suitable for ages twelve and up.“Big Eyes” follows Margaret Keane, an artist who is noted for her paintings of large-eyed children. After taking her daughter and leaving her previous husband, Margaret settles in San Francisco. While there, she meets the enigmatic Walter Keane, who…
MamaMama, DVD
DVD - 2013DVD, 2013
Added Aug 24, 2015
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“Mama” begins with sisters Victoria and Lilly and their father in a car that careens off a snowy road and into a forest. Their father (who is on the run from the police for murdering the girls’ mother) takes the sisters to a remote cabin in the forest and involuntarily abandons them there. The girls spend the next five years in isolation, being raised by an ominous creature they refer to as ‘Mama’. Eventually the girls are found by their Uncle Lucas, and when they move in with him and his girlfriend Annabelle, things begin to quickly escalate.
“Mama” is based off of the Argentinian short film “Mamá”, and “Mama” falls into the unique category of ‘heartwarming horror movie’. This film is absolutely brilliant, and is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats the whole time. The plot is a perfect blend of scary and endearing, as it seamlessly mixes jump-scares and horror with familial bonding moments. The characters are all likeable, and Mama is unlike other horror movie monsters (e.g. she actually does want to be a good person, she’s just doomed to repeat her own history). Each actor and actress shines in their role, and they all help “Mama” feel as though viewers are watching real-life events unfold before them.
Overall, the author of this review highly recommends “Mama”. It’s a lovely horror film that delivers both scary and warm-hearted moments. Due to the subject matter in this film, viewers should know that it contains trigger warnings for abuse, abandonment, and supernatural elements. The author of this review believes “Mama” to be suitable for ages thirteen and up.“Mama” begins with sisters Victoria and Lilly and their father in a car that careens off a snowy road and into a forest. Their father (who is on the run from the police for murdering the girls’ mother) takes the sisters to a remote cabin in the…
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