Assassin's Creed: Daughter of No One Review
Assassin's Creed: Daughter of No One by Maria Lewis is a video game book that expands on the master assassin Roshan, introduced in Assassin's Creed: Mirage. The book features dual timelines, allowing exploration into Roshan's character at different parts of her life. However, the book's short chapters and lack of nuance or buildup in the main character and side characters make it less compelling than the game. The book provides more insight but not enough to make Roshan compelling, making it a potential game DLC over a novel.
Fellow Travelers Review
Fellow Travelers is an aesthetically pleasing period piece that captures the anxiety and anguish of being a gay person in the 1950s. The show could have easily been a cliched love triangle between Hawk, Lucy Smith, and Tim, but it successfully veered away from that overused plot without taking the emotional hurt that Lucy and Tim endure by loving Hawk. The new additions bring a new layer to the story, but it is the exceptional performances from Bailey and Bomer that drive the story forward in such a way that you will root for the two men to be together while hoping they stay apart, if only for Tim’s happiness.
Upload: Season 3 Review
This season of Upload finds its balance as it steps away from Lakeview and ventures into the real world. The serious themes balance well with the humour, but it is AI Guy who keeps things funny. It holds up to past seasons and sets up interesting prospects for the future.
Gen V: Review
Gen V lives up the hype of its parent show but is able to prove it itself from the first episode. A rich, fun and wild ride that showcases young superheroes dealing with societal and personal pressures with signature blood-soaked shocking moments, it is a wild ride that deserves more than one season.
Spy Kids: Armageddon
Spy Kids is normally a fun adventure, but Armageddon is a lazy copy with a lack of imagination that forgoes any character relationships, interesting gadgets and scenery for outdated CGI and shoehorned messages about doing the right thing. Is it entertaining? No, it’s lazy.
Medusa’s Sisters: Review
Medusa’s Sisters show each sister with their own distinct personalities and aspirations that make it easy for any reader to connect with. It’s a brilliant, heart wrenching story and given it is only Bear’s debut novel, Medusa’s Sisters will leave readers eagerly awaiting Lauren J.A Bear’s next book.
Puppy Love Review
Puppy Love is a heartwarming romantic comedy about going out of your comfort zone, but not losing or changing who you are for a romantic partner. It’s a refreshing take on a tired genre, embracing modern themes and keeping the comedy. Allowing the characters to grow into a more confident version of themselves without a significant partner being the goal will make for a great rewatchable movie.
School For Good Mothers: Book Review
The School for Good Mothers falls short in addressing society's unfair expectations on mothers, focusing on emotionally charged scenes and a safe ending. The story lacks emotional depth and impact, highlighting the devastating impact of one bad day on characters' lives.
Red, White and Royal Blue Review
The movie beautifully captures the chemistry between the main characters, Alex and Henry, and portrays their journey of self-discovery and acceptance in an authentic and touching manner. Though there are some issues in terms of the writing and pacing, the chemistry and effortless banter between Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine make the movie worth watching.