Review: Captive Films - Book #2.1 - Jillian Dodd - March 2015 When I needed a palate cleanser between heavier reads, I reached for Captive Films 2.1 by Jillian Dodd, and it delivered exactly what I was craving—a fast-paced, drama-filled escape that I devoured in one sitting. This installment picks up right where the previous book left off, and let me tell you, Knox is making some spectacularly bad decisions. After jumping to conclusions about Ariela (classic Knox), he decides the mature response is to grab his brother and friends for a wild night in Las Vegas to drown his sorrows. Meanwhile, poor Ariela is desperately trying to reach him to explain, but he won't answer his phone. Typical guy move, right? I found myself yelling at the pages, wanting to shake some sense into him. Of course, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas—especially when you're connected to Captive Films. Photos from their debauchery hit the papers, and suddenly everyone is scrambling. Keatyn a...

Review: Captive Films - Season One - Episode #6 - Jillian Dodd - December 2014 When all else fails when you are trying to read a book, it's sometimes great to have authors on hand that you know that no matter what you will just slip back into their worlds and characters and enjoy. Me, Jillian Dodd is one of those authors as I have had the Captive Films series on my Kindle for years. In Episode #6, Ariella is at the house planning Keatyn and Aiden's wedding but of course, tensions are about to rise as her first love Riley - the one whose heart she broke along with her own is about to turn up with upcoming actress Jennifer. The night ends of course in drama and Ariella and Riley get the chance to talk about things - this seems like it could be a turning point, but of course, her ex-husband-to-be has to turn up. Will Riley and Ariella miss out on their HEA again? Vanessa and Dawson had a rocky ending in Episode #5, but things have seemed to be patched up as their love continues ...

Review: I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist - Corrina Antrobus and Illustrated by Vulga Drawings - August 2024 If you love romantic comedies and identify as a feminist, "I Love Romcoms and I Am a Feminist: A Manifesto in 100 Romcoms" by Corrina Antrobus, with illustrations by Vulga Drawings, is the perfect book for you. Historically, romantic comedies have often been criticized for their lack of feminist themes, but Antrobus sets out to change that perception. As a huge fan of the genre myself, titles like "10 Things I Hate About You," "Head Over Heels," and "She's All That" are my go-tos, so I was thrilled to discover a book that aligns my love for romcoms with my feminist values. This book serves as a fearlessly feminist guide to romantic comedies through the ages, revealing the hidden feminist messages in your favorite movies. It's a refreshing reminder that you can indeed love romcoms and be a feminist! Corrina Antrobus, a film journal...

Review: Kindred Spirits - Rainbow Rowell - February 2016 You know those days you can sometimes have when you want to read, but nothing grabs you, and then the time is getting later and later and you just need something to hit that spot and scratch that need to read itch? When these moments hit, as they do hit for everyone, I like to go for reading a quick read novella. An author I have enjoyed most of their books as they do tend to focus on the quirky and geek/ nerd culture is Rainbow Rowell and Kindred Spirits was just that as the title suggests a group of three kindred spirits. The book starts with the new Star Wars movie being released at the end of the week and for Elena, she is excited and wants to experience that feeling with other Star Wars fans. She remembers reading about the massive line-up for the original Star Wars movie and decides to go four days earlier and camp out with other fans. However, her hopes will be slightly dashed as there are only 2 others in line but she is...

Review: The Exorcist Legacy - 50 Years of Fear - Nat Segaloff  - July 2023 "The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear" is a captivating exploration of the iconic horror movie that has continued to haunt our nightmares and intrigue audiences for half a century. As someone who remembers watching "The Exorcist" as a teenager and being drawn into its dark, eerie world, I couldn't resist delving into the history and impact of this cinematic masterpiece. Nat Segaloff, an original publicist for the film and the acclaimed biographer of its director, William Friedkin, takes readers on a chilling journey through the evolution of "The Exorcist." With a foreword by John Russo, the co-writer of "Night of the Living Dead," this book offers an in-depth look at the making of the scariest movie ever produced and its enduring influence on the world of horror. "The Exorcist Legacy" begins by delving into the real-life exorcism that inspired William Peter ...