Book Review: Off Base by Annabeth Albert

Sometimes when you take a chance on a book you are rewarded with a wonderful experience. Off Base by Annabeth Albert was a quiet revelation for me when I requested the book from NetGalley. The book tells the story of Zack, a Navy SEAL struggling with his sexuality, who is being bullied by a teammate

Oscar Predictions: AFI Fest Detox

So now that AFI Fest has come and gone, seems time to update these Oscar predictions before the avalanche of critics awards start arriving. (Also I need some content for the week.) Main Questions: -Will Patriots Day American Sniper itself into the race? I currently have this film in the sound categories but I would

Film Review: Moana

Moana, the Disney film set to hit theaters soon, is a brilliant conundrum of a film, with its wonderful score and sometimes faulty storytelling devices. It’s definitely good, but I was unsure how fulfilled I felt once I left the theater. Moana is the road trip of the Disney Princess nee future Chieftains movies. They

Book Review: The Vegetarian by Han Kang

So I have to be honest with y’all, this wasn’t perhaps the best time to read a book like The Vegetarian, with its impending doom, brutality, and impenetrable lead character. However the book does provide an interesting escape, even in its harshness. Here’s my thoughts: The Good The premise of this book is really great

Reads of the Week: Steve Bartman and the Cubs, Westworld Website, and More!

If any of you are digging Westworld as much as Joey, Kristen, and I are then you MUST check out the official site for the park. It’s full of interesting Easter eggs for the fans who dare venture in. Given what happened on Westworld this past week, you definitely have to check out Joanna Robinson’s

Film Review: Doctor Strange

I am going to start this Doctor Strange review talking about food. Comfort food, in fact. Food that you know exactly what you will get, tastes good every time, might not be the healthiest but it leaves you recalling warm memories. The reason I bring this up? Because Marvel Studios has become the comfort food