Although nothing will ever come close to the thrill of seeing the original Alien film or it’s predecessor Aliens, but … More
Category: Reviews
Scott Westerfeld’s “Spill Zone” is Graphic Novel Gold
Addison’s world has been obliterated. An unexplained “spill” disaster has destroyed Poughkeepsie and any living creatures who were exposed to … More
“Decelerate Blue” is a Striking Futuristic Graphic Novel
In a world where brevity, speed and conformity are celebrated, Angela is disillusioned by life. She feels disconnected from her … More
“The Promise” a Weak Love Story Girded with the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1917
The poster and ad campaign lead potential viewers to think that The Promise is about a passionate love triangle shaken by war. … More
Peter Brown’s “The Wild Robot” is One of the Best Grade School Books of 2016
Peter Brown’s Wild Robot is a touching, exhilarating, smart and touching grade school book. Although Roz is a robot and … More
“The Blackcoat’s Daughter” is More Bore Than Horror
Some may describe The Blackcoat’s Daughter as “a slow burn.” I think “half baked” is a more apt description. What … More
Girl Power to the Max! “Lumberjanes” Delivers Adventure and Laughs with Great Female Characters
When Lumberjanes was released in 2015 there was a lot of buzz in the graphic novel and YA communities. Sad … More
Bats: Learning to Fly is the New, Non-Fiction Graphic Novel That Every Children’s Library Needs
Bats: Learning to Fly is the latest triumph in the fabulous science graphic novel series, Science Comics. Each title introduces … More
“Toni Erdmann” Long, Slow and Awkward with Little Payoff
Toni Erdmann, although artful in its execution comes in at a whopping 162 minutes in length. Of this exorbitant time, … More
“Julieta”: Almodóvar + Alice Munro with a Dash of Hitchcock
Pedro Almodóvar has made over 30 films. Even if you haven’t seen a lot of foreign films, chances are that … More