There are a lot of reasons people can pick up a book, escape into a exciting magical place, witness daring action or attempting to solve a deadly murder before the secret is revealed but sometimes its just abou Review of Ride It Out, a friends-to-lovers contemporary queer romance by Jenna Jarvis There are a lot … Continue reading Review of Ride It Out, a friends to lovers contemporary queer romance, by Jenna Jarvis
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Review of Chasing Chasing Amy,
I’m kind of an old queer, so I remember when Kevin Smith’s Chasing Amy came out and to have watched how the way it was talked about, especially in the LGBTQ+ community, has evolved over the years. So I was very interested to check out Sav Rodgers’ new documentary Chasing Chasing Amy. That examines its … Continue reading Review of Chasing Chasing Amy,
Review of Girlmode by Magdalene Visaggio
The new graphic novel written by Magdalene Visaggio with art from Paulina Ganucheau, tells the story of Phoebe Zito, a recently transitioned girl as she tries to figure out who she is—while trying to manage who everyone else wants her to be. I don't want to bury the lead, so let's get this out of … Continue reading Review of Girlmode by Magdalene Visaggio
Review of The Wizard and the Welshman by Laura Rayndrop
So, I was given a chance to review The Wizard and the Welshman by Laura Rayndrop, and I have many thoughts. The book is the story of Hal Hawthorne, a detective in London who is investigating the death of a woman and is drawn into a world of magical creatures and spells. He partners with … Continue reading Review of The Wizard and the Welshman by Laura Rayndrop
Review of I AM MONSTERS!
I got a chance to check out the movie adaptation of Nicholas Vince’s one-person show I AM MONSTERS!. Nicholas Vince starred in some of the most iconic horror movies, such as Hellraiser and Night Breed, as well as writing a few comics for Marvel. He created a one-person show in 2019 showcasing his life, career, … Continue reading Review of I AM MONSTERS!
Godzilla Minus one and the kaiju as an allegory
(spoilers ahead as discuss themes and resolutions of all the movies) This is a little different than the things I normally cover on the site, but I have been a Godzilla fan from way back. I remember watching the original 1960’ movies on the late-night show hosted by the Ghoul and the Saturday morning super-host … Continue reading Godzilla Minus one and the kaiju as an allegory
Review of Digging for Destiny
I committed the cardinal sin of book reviewers. I picked up a new novel without realizing it was a sequel. For some books, this is a minor thing, and you pick up the plot and characters very quickly, but this was not really the case for Digging for Destiny. I struggled to catch up to … Continue reading Review of Digging for Destiny
Review of Am I Ok
I am a big fan of Tig Notaro so when I heard that she was directing her first full length movie it was a no brainer that I was going to check it out. It did not disappoint. The movie is called Am I Ok and was just released on HBO this week. It tells … Continue reading Review of Am I Ok
Review of Dekkoo’s new streaming series Danny Will Die Alone
The latest original series to air on Dekkoo, the streaming service dedicated to gay men, is Danny Will Die Alone. The show follows Danny as he encounters love and drama while trying to find a partner via dating apps. Danny is just recovering from a tough breakup and is learning that the dating scene of … Continue reading Review of Dekkoo’s new streaming series Danny Will Die Alone
Review of Only a Bridesmaid by Haley Donnell
Sometimes you want a novel that is rich in world building and has stakes that are intense and sometimes you want a story about two unlikely people getting together against all odds. Only a bridesmaid is strictly in the second category and while I normally like my romance with a side of vampire slaying, I … Continue reading Review of Only a Bridesmaid by Haley Donnell
