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  • Blue Beetle – A Movie Review

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    Blue Beetle is a fun superhero movie that introduces a new character to the DC Extended Universe. The film follows Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña), a recent college graduate who finds himself bound to an alien scarab that gives him superpowers. Jaime must learn to coexist with the entity within him while using his newfound abilities…

  • Ahsoka – A Few Thoughts

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    In my opinion, Ahsoka Tano is the most well-rounded and complete character in the Star Wars canon. Since first appearing in 2008 as a virtual child, she was Anakin Skywalker’s padawan during The Clone Wars. Since his fall, she has grown into a complex and dynamic character who has undergone ample growth and change over…

  • The Typewriter’s First Review!

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    My sincere thanks to Dr. Jane Thomas for writing The Typewriter’s first review. It’s always encouraging to hear what others think of my work. And so, with no further ado … “Scott William Foley’s latest novel, The Typewriter, tells us the story of Marshall Asbury, (Mars), a man grieving for his deceased wife and searching…

  • The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw – A Book Review

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    Cassandra Khaw’s The Salt Grows Heavy is a dark and twisted fairy tale that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. The novella follows a mermaid who, after losing her tongue to her husband, births daughters who immediately devour their wicked father and the people of his treacherous kingdom. The mermaid and…

  • Oppenheimer – A Movie Review

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    Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is an epic biopic about the man who helped America develop the atomic bomb and end WWII. As one would expect, Nolan delivers stunning visuals–especially with anything involving the imaginings and realities of the atomic detonations. However, because he’s generally considered one of the best directors working today, Nolan gives us more…

  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – A Movie Review

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    Even though Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a visually pleasing, action-packed adventure that keeps all the traditions of the previous films, this is not the Indiana Jones from the 1980s. Director James Mangold (Logan, Ford v Ferrari) does a masterful job of bringing the world of Indiana Jones to life, and the…

  • Inflection Point by Troy Korsgaden – A Book Review

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    In the book Inflection Point by Troy Korsgaden, the author navigates the intricate world of insurance representation, revealing it not just as a transactional endeavor, but as a profound journey of trust and collaboration between representative and client. Korsgaden highlights the pivotal role of insurance representatives as more than mere intermediaries – they become discussion…

  • Barbie – A Movie Review

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    Barbie is a thought-provoking, whimsical, and creative film that breaks the mold of traditional Hollywood fare. Director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird, Little Women) has crafted a film that is both funny and contemplative, and the performances by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are pitch-perfect. Robbie is perfectly cast as Barbie, bringing a warmth, intelligence, humor,…

  • The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill – A Book Review

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    In The Crane Husband, Kelly Barnhill takes us upon a captivating journey to a realm where magical realism and poignant familial turmoil intertwine seamlessly. At the heart of this narrative is a woman looking back upon the time when she was fifteen and responsible for taking care of her six year old brother. She’d lost…

  • The Ballad Of Black Tom by Victor LaValle – A Book Review

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    In The Ballad of Black Tom, Victor LaValle delivers a novella for those readers who crave brevity and the exploration of important societal issues intertwined with the arcane. The brilliance of this novella lies in its multifaceted approach to tackling important social matters. LaValle combines the supernatural with the very real horrors of systemic racism…