TV/Movie

House of the Dragon: S1E5 – Thoughts

Y'all... I cannot with this show. I just... can't. And I mean that in the absolute best way. Shit's gotten so real. My head is still spinning. Let's get into some of my initial reactions from House of the Dragon's fifth episode (as of typing this post the episode's title hasn't been released. I might… Continue reading House of the Dragon: S1E5 – Thoughts

TV/Movie

“Swivel, But Delicately” – Secrets of Dumbledore Thoughts & Reactions

If you think this is a spoiler-free post, you haven't been paying attention. I cannot believe it's been TWO (2!!!!!) whole years since I've written a post! I could make a million excuses about life getting in the way of my dedicating time to blogging, but honestly... I just haven't had much motivation to pick… Continue reading “Swivel, But Delicately” – Secrets of Dumbledore Thoughts & Reactions

TV/Movie

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of J.K. Rowling

Spoilers? Duh. I never thought the day would come that I'd be unimpressed, disappointed even, with anything Harry Potter-related, but that day has finally come! The visually-stunning second film of the Fantastic Beasts series, The Crimes of Grindelwald, hit U.S. theaters last month and after sitting through 2+ hours of Eddie Redmayne's perfectly coiffed hair, I cannot say… Continue reading Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of J.K. Rowling

Book Reviews

Whimsy and Despair Clash in Canada

Imagine a mashup of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, the musical whimsy of 2016's Academy Award-winning La La Land, and heroin, and you get Heather O'Neill's The Lonely Hearts Hotel. This rather unique love story set in Depression-era Montreal is the most perfect balance of sadness and fantasy with a touch of humor that someone with as… Continue reading Whimsy and Despair Clash in Canada