Book Review: Reverie by Ryan La Sala

Ryan La Sala’s debut book, Reverie, is a dynamic, action-packed adventure that digs into the worlds between fantasy and reality. It asks a central question that carries the plot of the book forward—what makes reality real?  Reverie follows Kane Montgomery,…

Knives Out Review: A mystery thriller for the times

Knives Out has all the makings of a great mystery story a la Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes, with a little bit of Clue thrown in. It’s also just one of the most fun movie-going experiences you’ll have this year.…

Little Women Movie Review: A Near-Perfect Adaptation for This Generation

150 years after its publication, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women remains a rite of passage for young women and girls alike. The March sisters, particularly Jo, were ahead of their time and taught girls that it was okay to go…

The Two Popes Movie Review: A fictional confession worthy of praise

The holiest of figures are brought down to earth in The Two Popes, a new Netflix film from director Fernando Meirelles and screenwriter Anthony McCarten, based on McCarten’s 2017 play The Pope. This often lighthearted but altogether serious film stars…

Nancy Drew 1×07 Review: “The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen” Raises The Spirits For A Fun Time

The fable of Lucy Sable has narrowed down its biggest suspect yet. For weeks now, we’ve pinpointed the connection between Carson Drew and the late beauty queen. While he potentially may not be the murderer, the clues and flashbacks confirmed…

Frozen 2 Movie Review: A Disney sequel with no true powers of its own

Disney’s Frozen 2 contains just about everything supposedly needed to replicate the massive, once-in-a-generation success story of the original Frozen released six years ago. It has the same directors, the same voice cast, the same songwriters, and even the same…

Nancy Drew 1×06 Review: “The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge” Removes The Mask of Nancy’s Flaw

Dating drama or ghost drama? Horseshoe Bay is overrun with both during this week’s episode of Nancy Drew, so you have your pick of the plotlines. And like the torrid lives of the Carrington family on Dynasty, all of it…