★★★★ Much can be said about the modern rom-com, and if anyone has hooked a fresh spin, it's author Colleen Hoover. Hoover has a pretty stellar Hollywood track record thus far—both of her adaptations have done stellar box office, though the whirlwind controversy around It Ends With Us may have soured some fans. Regretting You … Continue reading Blu-Ray Film Review: Regretting You
TV Review: 56 Days – Season 1
Based on the novel by Catherine Ryan Howard, Prime Video's horny new erotic thriller series 56 Days arrives just as the genre has been experiencing quite the comeback. It trades pandemic-era Dublin for present-day Boston, but the whole premise would work no matter where it was set. Dove Cameron (Disney's Descendants) and Avan Jogia (Now … Continue reading TV Review: 56 Days – Season 1
TV Review: Bridgerton – Season 4
Dearest Gentle Reader, Lady Whistledown returns for more gossipy hijinks as Bridgerton boldly enters its Cinderella era! That's right—this time, the love story between maid Sophie (Yerin Ha) and hot Bridgerton brother Benedict (Luke Thompson) has been charged with the fairy tale energy of that timeless tale. This will come as little surprise to those … Continue reading TV Review: Bridgerton – Season 4
TV Review: Emily in Paris – Season 5
There's no place like Rome! Emily in Paris returns for a fifth season with a fresh coat of paint and an apt, albeit probably temporary, name change: Emily in Rome! All signs were pointed in this direction. We last left Emily (Lily Collins) relocating to help open a new Agence Grateau office there, also pursuing … Continue reading TV Review: Emily in Paris – Season 5
Film Review: Wicked: For Good
★★★★★ The magical land of Oz has been a vital part of my life since I was in diapers. My mom used to sing me to sleep as a newborn with smooth croonings of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” When I was old enough to watch, The Wizard of Oz was on a permanent loop in … Continue reading Film Review: Wicked: For Good
Blu-Ray Film Review: Materialists
★★★ Having missed writer/director Celine Song's latest romance in theaters, I remained hopeful that I would fall in love with A24's Materialists from the comfort of my own home. Two of the trio of main cast members have done their fair share of genre fare: Dakota Johnson led the trilogy of Fifty Shades movies; Chris … Continue reading Blu-Ray Film Review: Materialists
Film Review: The Threesome
★★★★ Expecting simplicity from the classic rom-com formula and getting surprising depth instead is a rare occurrence, even as a lover of cheesy romance. The Threesome somehow accomplishes exactly that, handling the consequences of such a sexually-charged encounter with an unparalleled level of maturity and character growth. This is the second time this year that … Continue reading Film Review: The Threesome
Film Review: The Map That Leads to You
★★★★ As someone who loves a good tearjerker, director Lasse Hallström comes with serious street cred. Between What's Eating Gilbert Grape, A Dog's Purpose, Dear John, and many more, Hallström certainly knows how to manipulate an audience into full-on weep mode. Enter: The Map That Leads to You, Hallström's newest romantic drama, starring heartthrob KJ … Continue reading Film Review: The Map That Leads to You
TV Review: Wednesday – Season 2
It feels like only yesterday that the first season of breakout Netflix mash Wednesday became a veritable pop culture phenomena. In reality, nearly three years have passed since we last visited the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy. In the interim, lead star Jenna Ortega has seen monumental success with Scream VI and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and … Continue reading TV Review: Wednesday – Season 2
Fantasia 2025: ChaO
★★★★ Japanese animation is in an entirely different realm than what we see over here from the Western branches. ChaO further proves that originality and bold storytelling come first, with creative visuals following soon after. Its unconventional mermaid romance makes a perfect venue to explore themes of ecological impacts as well as relationship power dynamics. … Continue reading Fantasia 2025: ChaO