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Back on the Strip
After losing the woman of his dreams, Merlin moves to Las Vegas to pursue work as a magician, only to get hired as the frontman in a revival of the notorious Black male stripper crew, the Chocolate Chips. Led by Luther -- now broke and broken -- the old, domesticated, out-of-shape Chips put aside former conflicts and reunite to save the hotel they used to perform in while helping Merlin win back his girl.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
The crew of the merchant ship Demeter sets sail from Carpathia to London to deliver a cargo of 50 unmarked wooden crates. However, they soon discover they're not alone as Dracula's unholy presence turns the trip into a nightmarish fight for survival
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
Meg 2: The Trench
Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Experience the return of the legendary hero, Indiana Jones, in the fifth installment of this beloved swashbuckling series of films. Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
Robinson Crusoe
Defoe's eighteenth century classic tells of a young man who leaves home on a sea-borne adventure that sees him overtaken by pirates, kept as a slave, and eventually marooned for decades on a desert island.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Critique
Night of the Living Dead
Night! Of the living dead! A film that questions the morality of man, created the undead that consumes flesh, & it’s terrifying.
By Bass Man Eddie3 years ago in Critique
From Thrilling Escapes to Narrative Abyss: The Rise and Fall of Prison Break
Kicked off with a gripping premise and clever escapes, but eventually derailed into a maze of absurdities. Characters turned into pawns in questionable narrative choices, and the initial suspense transformed into forced surprises.
By Laur3 years ago in Critique
Love at First – Second Chances Book Review
Love at First is a book I recently received from She Speaks. When I received this book, I was looking forward to reading this novel as I was a fan of a book I read prior by this author. To read more about the prior book I read by this author; be sure to check out my Love Lettering Book Review post.
By Lynne Black3 years ago in Critique
Love Lettering Book Review
Recently, I received Love Lettering from She Speaks. Upon receiving this book, I was excited to find a quiet place to sit down and read this romantic novel.
By Lynne Black3 years ago in Critique
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
5 Golden Tickets. They think it’s the tour of a lifetime but they are being secretly trialed. Only the purest of hearts will pass eccentric Wonka’s morality test to win the grandest prize; the Chocolate Factory and co-creative powers.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Critique
Feminism and Barbie
In an industry often criticized for its lack of diverse and empowering portrayals of women, "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, emerges as a refreshing and timely entry that not only challenges stereotypes but also delves into the multifaceted nature of feminism. Directed by auteur Greta Gerwig, the film encapsulates a journey of self-discovery, societal transformation, and the power of breaking free from the constraints of conventional gender norms.
By Piotrek3 years ago in Critique
Ulysses
It usually takes me a day or so to read an average-length novel. This one took eight months. Sometimes it feels like reading in a different language but the layers of meaning behind endlessly visceral scenes seep through like early morning sunlight.
By Beth Sarah3 years ago in Critique