How does a movie this camp, one that went straight to video, make the top 5? It’s a revenge thing, the poor sod. Lester Dwervick (TimYoung) is just this trailer park kid who has fuck all. Nobody likes him, then gets murdered, and comes back for revenge. You’re kind of with him because they all […]
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Book Review: A Dance with the Fae Prince (Married to Magic #2) by Elise Kova
“Because I love you, truly. I love you in a way that makes me want to sacrifice for you. That makes me want to move the mountains, or oceans, or stars, to merely see you smile. That is what love is Katria – what it should be. You are worthy of that love, from me, […]
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Castle Vanian Halloween Special: Sneak Peek
CATEGORY: 31 Days of Halloween, 31 Days of Horror, classic horror, halloween, horror movies, modern horror
We’re going to mix things up a bit for Halloween this year. Instead of doing a month-long countdown, we’re going to break the month down into six categories and pick our favourite five from each category. Then, on Halloween day… well, you’ll just have to hang around and see! So… what are the six categories […]
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Movie Review: Candyman (2021)
CATEGORY: cinema, cinephile, Cineworld, classic horror, film, film & tv, film reviews, horror, horror movies, horror reboots, horror sequels, modern horror, movie reviews, movies
Candyman (2021) is the perfect continuation of 1992’s movie of the same name. Even though I’d seen the trailer, I was still half-expecting a reboot when we went to see it this week. I was pleasantly surprised, though, to find that it was actually a sequel – and impressed by how well the two stories […]
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Movie Review: Afterimages (2014)
CATEGORY: Asian horror, cinema, cinephile, film, film & tv, film reviews, ghosts, hauntings, horror, horror movies, movie review, movies, reviews
Afterimages (2014) is an anthology-style movie with shorts that fit so well into the main storyline that it avoids the clunkiness that a lot of anthologies suffer from. It’s about a group of university students & friends who decide to burn a camera as an offering during Ghost Month, a Buddhist tradition during which people […]
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Movie Review: Jungle Cruise (2021)
CATEGORY: action & adventure, action movie, cinephile, Disney, disney plus, family-friendly, film & tv, film review, movie review, movies
I have to be honest, Jungle Cruise (2021) wasn’t my choice. When I saw the trailer, I thought, ‘Gah. Dwayne Johnson looks ridiculous in that getup.’ But, I dithered (stupid decision paralysis) so I lost the right to chose. Jay picked Jungle Cruise and I’m so glad he did. It turned out to be a […]
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Book Review: Lucifer’s Bride (Married to the Devil #1) by Roxie Ray and Skye Wilson
Lucifer’s Bride (Married to the Devil #1) by Roxie Ray and Skye Wilson is a difficult book to review. It’s camp and just plain silly in parts but also sexy as… well, Hell. This is one of those chocolate chip books–you know the ones that don’t have as much substance as whole cookies but are […]
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Book Review: A Deal with the Elf King (Married to Magic #1) by Elise Kova
I plant my feet and refuse to let him make me feel small. I will be the bud that sprouts from the gray rock of this place. I will be the flower that blooms even despite his shadow. Stumbling across A Deal with the Elf King (Married to Magic #1) by Elise Kova on KindleUnlimited […]
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Book Review: Cursed Prince (Night Elves Trilogy #1) by C.N. Crawford
I’ve been reading a lot of stories lately based on traditional, European tales of the Fae so Cursed Prince (Night Elves Trilogy #1) by C.N. Crawford was a jarring departure from the familiar. It’s based on Norse mythology, which is an interesting take but was a bit distracting because every time High Elves or draugr […]
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Book Review: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah J. Maas
I became a fan of Sarah J. Maas last year when a friend convinced me to read the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. After that emotional rollercoaster, I didn’t think I could be more impressed with Maas’s writing – until I picked up Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1.) One of the […]
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