Category Archives: Film/TV

Quote of the Week Swap

Since I have a review lined up for Saturday, I decided to swap my schedule around a bit and bring you the Quote of the Week a little early.  

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RTW: The Magic of a Moment

Thanks to the YA Highway I know have Asia’s song looping in my head! But I’ll forgive them that since they posed a tricky question: This Week’s Topic: A long-awaited kiss, a surprise ending, a character’s sudden decision…  these are … Continue reading

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Aliens in the Dust – John Carter Review

In my previous post A Week ’til John Carter I discussed both the merits and flaws of the books and expressed an extreme desire to see Disney do right by the classic scifi franchise. This week, I bought jumbo popcorn, donned ridiculous spectacles … Continue reading

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A Week ’til John Carter

So a little while ago I gushed about how awesome A Princess of Mars was and how I’d definitely be rushing out to read the second and third books before seeing the film adaptation due for international release March 9. I just … Continue reading

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John Carter of Barsoom

VERSUS I’m tending towards the right this time, although I’m usually a book first, movie second type of person, preferring the original to any form of adaptation. There are few exceptions to this, but I suspect John Carter may just be … Continue reading

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Memorable Characters from Fiction

The world of fiction is teeming with larger than life, unforgettable characters, some thanks to their spandex (Superman), aggressive antics with a sword (Xena) or brawn (Wolverine). Many of these memorable characters are memorable because of the history come legend … Continue reading

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Why I’m Addicted to Friday Night Lights

Anyone who knows even a little bit about me, would be shocked to say the least that I’m currently watching episode after episode of a series about football. Actually, for me to be interested in anything involving a sport (dancing … Continue reading

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