Author: MacAshton

I write fiction about yetis, drunken monster, hunters and all other manner of creatures. My first novel, Whiteout - A Nick Ventner Adventure, has received universal praise and is available now wherever books are sold.

Black Bag Movie Review: Spies, Lies, and Mixed Bags

Snappy dialogue, spies, and sexual tension are a near perfect recipe for a Steven Soderbergh film, but somehow Black Bag doesn’t always hit for me.

Jason Pargin is at his best with ‘I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom’

Black Box retains Pargin’s signature chaotic style but has a clear point to make, a focused story, and characters that reflect internet-age America with pinpoint accuracy.

Conclave Review – These Scheming Cardinals are Spicy

How does a political thriller about corrupt priests stay under the 13 age ate? Simple, it handles difficult issues with the quiet austerity of a priest in the Vatican.

A Real Pain is a Joy to Watch – Film Review

A Real Pain is about the most cringe-inducing time I have spent watching a movie in recent memory, and yet it manages to be enjoyable.

Vampires, A Weird Sex Plague, and Willem Dafoe

Despite my discomfort, I thoroughly enjoyed the film, and it kept me rooted to my seat for every minute of the 2h12m runtime.

Wanderlust is a Captivating Biography of an Unforgettable Arctic Explorer

While dry at times, this biography is packed to the brim with adventure, insane tales, and memorable quotes. I highly recommend it for those who want to journey back to a time when adventures were had on creaky wooden ships and questionable airplanes.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Is The Sequel I Didn’t Need But Loved

Beetlejuice is a film that probably didn’t need a sequel, but now that we have one, I couldn’t be happier.

Furiosa is Good, But It’s No Fury Road

For better, and sometimes for worse, Furiosa is a completely different film from its predecessor. It’s relatively slower and breaks the story into discrete parts but still retains the car-smashing action Mad Max is known for.