Skip to content

HipMamaJenn

Books + Comic Books + Art + Graffiti + Movies + TV + Travel + Nerd Life

  • BOOKS + COMIC BOOKS
    • Books
    • Comic Books
    • Reviews
  • ART + GRAFFITI
    • Art
    • Graffiti
  • MOVIES + TV
    • Movies
    • TV
  • TRAVEL + NERD LIFE
    • Travel
    • Nerd Life
    • Chicago
    • Houston
    • New Orleans
  • ABOUT

Category: Reviews

“Cucumber Quest 2: The Ripple Kingdom” is a Bright and Bubbly Adventure with Spunk and Charm

The Ripple Kingdom is the second book in a series of graphic novels about the reluctant hero Cucumber and his … More

Cucumber Quest, Cucumber Quest 2, Gigi D.G., Graphi

“I Am Alfonso Jones” by Tony Medina Steps Into the Heart of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Alfonso Jones is psyched to be in his school’s Hip-hop Hamlet production. It will give him the opportunity to spend more … More

Black Lives Matter, graphic novel, I Am Alfonso Jones, John Jennings, Stacey Robinson, Tony Medina

“Daytripper” is a Timeless, Poignant Graphic Novel About Life, Love, Death and How We Make Sense of It

A passionate testament to the author and illustrator’s humility at the unexpected small moments that shape life, love and death, … More

Movie Review: “The Post” is Speilberg’s Love Story to Newspapers and is a Good Solid Film

Kay Graham (Meryl Streep) isn’t a household name, but she is exactly the heroine that we need right now. The … More

Bob Odenkirk, meryl streep, Michael Stuhlbarg, Tom Hanks, Tracy Letts

Movie Review: “Call Me By Your Name” is a Rapturous Love Story with the Best Performances of the Year

Call Me By Your Name is a cinematic day in the sun by the pool. Shot on 35mm film the … More

Andre Aciman, Armie Hammer, Call Me By Your Name, James Ivory, Luca Guadagino, Michael Stuhlbarg, movie review, Mystery of Love, Sufjan Stevens, Timothee Chalamet

Movie Review: “The Greatest Showman” is More “High School Musical” than “Moulin Rogue”

Although the ads feature glitz and glow, The Greatest Showman doesn’t possess enough life force to keep audiences engaged. There … More

Film Review, Hugh Jackman, Michael Gracey, Michelle Williams, movie review, Rebecca Ferguson, The Greatest Showman, Zac Efron, Zendaya

Movie Review: “The Disaster Artist” a Perfect Tribute to a Terrible Film

*Guest review by Charles B. French* The Disaster Artist is a biopic, a bromance, a comedy, and ultimately, a success … More

Alison Brie, Ari Graynor, Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco, Greg Sestero, Jackie Weaver, james franco, Josh Hutcherson, Paul Scheer, Seth Rogan, The Disaster Artist, The Room, Tommy Wiseau, Zac Effron

“A Life in Waves” is a Personal Documentary About Music Pioneer Suzanne Ciani

The name Suzanne Ciani won’t ring bells for most viewers and yet after seeing the film, most viewers will realize … More

Bradford Thomason, HCAF17, houston cinema arts festival, Suzanne Ciani

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a Lush Visual Throwback to the Classic Whodunit

Director Kenneth Branagh uses Agatha Christie‘s renowned source material to reintroduce the world to her most beloved detective, Hercule Poirot. … More

Agatha Christie, Daisy Ripley, Derek Jacobi, johnny depp, Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Pfeiffer, Willem Dafoe

“LBJ” is an Efficient Political Procedural

LBJ is not a biopic that begins at birth and shows the pathway to the presidency but instead begins just … More

Bill Pullman, Film Review, Jennifer Jason Leigh, LBJ, movie review, Rob Reiner, Woody Harrelson

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Jenn.Bacall@gmail.com

Follow HipMamaJenn on WordPress.com

Categories

Goodreads

Tags

2:12 Angie Thomas art austin banksy Baz Luhrmann Beach before midnight Black Lives Matter blue willow bookshop book review books boyhood brendan kiely chicago children's books Comic comic book comics Dallas documentary Ethan Hawke eyesore Film Review First Second Galveston graffiti graphic novel graphic novels HCAF houston houston art houston cinema arts festival houston street art Jason Reynolds Jennifer Mathieu john green joy preble kidslit Kids Lit leonardo dicaprio library life mfah middle grade movie review mural Museum of Fine Arts Houston music National Poetry Month Neil Gaiman new orleans neworleans Nicky Davis nofilter obey photography picture books poetry quote richard linklater sam shepard scott westerfeld Slaps star wars starwars street art streetart teenbookcon The Hate U Give twin peaks txla2013 wiley ya lit yalit zen
My Tweets
Blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • HipMamaJenn
    • Join 94 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • HipMamaJenn
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...