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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 →

What does a review score mean anyway?

Over the last six months, I’ve been struggling whenever I’m tasked with reviewing something (a movie, a book, a bag of limited-edition chips). Looking back through my history on Letterboxd (a film rating app), I noticed I was highly inconsistent with what I gave my coveted – I’m sure someone covets it - five-star rating … Continue reading What does a review score mean anyway? →

Devolution – A Review in Brief

We get it, Bigfoot really likes to rip off people's heads... The beginning of Devolution felt like a return to form for Max Brooks, evoking the same feelings as his critically acclaimed World War Z. For my readthrough, I listened to the full cast audiobook which leant a sense of realism to the interludes of … Continue reading Devolution – 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.

Where Are the Damned Sharks? – Grave Descend Review in Brief

Clearly, Crichton got better with time as we all do, but for those looking for lost gems in his back catalogue, you can skip this one.