Tag: brief

Mission Impossible 2 – A Re-Review in Brief

MI:2 seems to take itself far less seriously than MI:1, but I honestly can’t tell if that’s on purpose or just the film showing its age.

A Haunting in Venice – Review in Brief

I love a good murder mystery, and a haunted Agatha Christie adaptation feels like the perfect fare to kick off spooky season. A Haunting in Venice manages to bring the chills, while also keeping true to the sarcastic whit of Christie’s famous detective, Poirot. While there are some genuine jump scares and creeps, the film … Continue reading A Haunting in Venice – Review in Brief →

Blackberry – A Review in Brief

From the moment I heard about Blackberry, I wanted to see it. I’m a huge fan of Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and this film was the first opportunity to see Glenn Howerton in a big leading role. I was not disappointed. He brought a mix of that famous psychotic Dennis Reynolds energy with a fresh … Continue reading Blackberry – A Review in Brief →

Congo – Review in Brief

Crichton provides adventure, a dollop of racist ideas about ‘the dark continent’ of Africa, and enough cannibals to make Dahmer feel uncomfortable.

Abbadon’s Gate (Expanse #3) – Review in Brief

Abbadon’s Gate manages to blow past its predecessors with another incredible story and standout new characters. More impressive, it keeps the tension high even while most of the story takes place in one location.

Alibis on Alibis – Murder on the Orient Express Review

Detective Poirot is a delight from start to finish. He’s meticulous, cunning, and has a dry, at times condescending sense of humor that lightens the story.

The Walkthrough – A Review in Brief

Overall, I was engaged every minute through Doug’s book and I would highly recommend it to any video game fan. Hell, even the young’uns out there who think strategy has always been found on YouTube might enjoy this piece of what is quickly becoming history.

Easy Go – Michael Crichton – A Review in Brief

The style is unmistakably Crichton, and for someone who thought I was done with his collection, Easy Go was a welcome surprise.

From a Certain Point of View – A Review in Brief

From a Certain Point of View by Elizabeth Schaefer My rating: 3 of 5 stars Star Wars fiction has always been a mixed bag, and the same is true of this collection. The concept behind From a Certain Point of View is wonderful: iconic moments from A New Hope, told from the eyes of ancillary … Continue reading From a Certain Point of View – A Review in Brief →