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⭐ 7.0/10 (Originally written by Joshua Karat) This movie is basically a buddy cop movie based in a universe in which a Lord of the Rings esque history is real and elves/orca/dwarfs live among humans in society. It was surprisingly enjoyable, good action, nice allusions and world building. At times the metaphor (orcs are very obviously representative of POC in the US, humans are middle-lower clsss whites, elves are the rich) is overplayed. However it is not horrendously overdone. My last critique is that i honestly wished it was longer. There was incredible potential for so many more plot lines and I wish i could have seen more.

⭐ 8.0/10 (Originally written by Rebecca) The penultimate film in my Joseph Gordon-Levitt marathon, and the whole time I couldn't stop thinking about what made his face look so weird. I really enjoyed this movie for making me think about time travel and morality and the power of love, but of course, as with all time travel stories, I get caught up in the details too much and can't stop thinking about how things don't add up. HOWEVER I really liked the concept and I think they pulled off "time travel assassin" really well and really creatively. I did not enjoy JGL's Bruce Willis Face, nor did I enjoy the surprise nudity (why couldn't she just be wearing a shirt????) or the mass murder but some really good themes in there that will keep me thinking for a long time.

⭐ 9.0/10 (Originally written by kaelwilton) My goodness, what a movie. Everything about this movie was just so so good. The general plot is about Barry Egan (played impeccably by Adam Sandler), a depressed and lonely man who is prone to fits of rage, who is being extorted by a phone sex hotline and simultaneously starting a new relationship with a woman (played by Emily Watson). This movie is definitely Adam Sandlers strongest performance, I have never seen the man act like this before. The thing I liked about this movie is how fully thought out it seemed. Every single shot, line of dialogue, and even set piece served an important purpose. There is tons of symbolism (lots of it being shown through the wonderful cinematography), so much that I feel as if I have to rewatch the movie to understand it all. This is a fantastic movie, and I honestly cannot stress this enough. The direction is really really good. I have only seen one other Paul Thomas Anderson film before (the amazing There W...

⭐ 7.0/10 (Originally written by Will) This is one of a series of Avatar graphic novels. This particular one (The Lost Adventures) happens throughout the timeline of the tv shows, as a series of random adventures that didn't make the cut for tv episodes. I bought this mostly for Evelyn, but figured I'd read it myself as well. If you're a fan of the Avatar tv show you'll like this as well, but it was mostly just fine (not nearly enough Uncle Iroh!). There's not a ton of depth to most of the short stories, and the Sokka ridiculousness isn't as good without the voice, but I still enjoyed it. A few of my favorites: A story of when Aang was growing up and went dragon hunting with his friend Kuzon When Sokka aggravates Zuko enough to get him to agree to a "swordbending" duel (I'll give you one guess how that turns out) The (sad) story of when Aang finally gave up on finding any remaining air benders Toph vs King Bumi in a battle of the ultimate earth bend...

⭐ 10.0/10 (Originally written by hoodie_logi) As long as I've been listening to music, I never thought that an album could challenge my love for Death Cab For Cutie's album, Plans , for the title of my favourite album of all time. But after discovering this album about 6 months ago, it's becoming clear to me that Death Cab may have a contender. This album, same as Plans in fact, is a deep foray into death, grieving and loss. The album is written in response to a number of traumatic events experienced by lead singer Dan "soupy" Campbell. Namely, he lists a writer's block so severe it led him down a road into a deep depression, and the overdose of a close friend during this time period. The album dives into this posture of hopelessness in the face of uncertainty of purpose and our knowledge of death. The album opens, and uses this refrain throughout a few later songs. "We're no saviours, if we can't save our brothers", sung in an anthemic chor...

⭐ 7.0/10 (Originally written by Jess) 2 stars for the actual movie, 5 stars watching Joe not be able to breath while watching the same dumb joke over and over.

⭐ 10.0/10 (Originally written by Joseph) I mean what can I even say about this one? It's a cinematic masterpiece. Hitchcock and Francis Ford Coppola were kicking themselves because they didn't think of it first. The 90s truly weren't prepared for this movie. Only someone with advanced, modern sensibilities can appreciate what a bold, inspired work of art this film is. I watched this movie probably 25 times as a teenager. Knowing every single gag before it happens makes it all even funnier. This is peak Chris Farley (and sadly his last movie) where every joke is either him hurting himself or accidentally hurting someone else. There is nothing I like more than the bumbling idiot who lucks into success. Just ask Jess - I was cry-laughing basically the whole movie and have still not quite recovered. I was pleasantly surprised how many classic scenes this has. The training montage, the Hibachi scene, the blindfold scene and the finale all killed me, and that's just a few. Th...

⭐ 7.5/10 (Originally written by Beans) The subtitle to this book is “Christian theology from a Hispanic perspective”. I read this book wanting to get a broader sense of theology that didn’t come from a Eurocentric perspective and I got just that. He goes into the history of Hispanic theology, such as the Protestants vs. the Catholics, the faith tradition of his ancestors, and takes us through through the pillars of the Christian faith through a Hispanic lens. He’s really thorough, as I believe he is a historian. This was an important read for me, and it definitely helped me understand Hispanic Christianity better. I was hoping for more of a dive into Hispanic hermeneutics but that wasn’t really his intention. It was a refreshing read though. I’ve read a decent amount of old white dudes talking about atonement theory and penal substitution so this was nice. His emphasis on community and the poor was really enriching. If you’re looking to broaden your view of theology I’d say this is a g...

⭐ 9.0/10 (Originally written by kaelwilton) I have been meaning to watch this one for a while, and I am very glad that I finally did, as this movie was absolutely phenomenal. John David Washington was absolutely phenomenal, as was Adam Driver and the rest of the cast. This movie was incredibly difficult to watch, even more so because it is based on a true story. The amount of hate that is on display is honestly appalling, and the fact that the same hate is around today is crazy. The fact that the film could have been set modern day and not a single plot point would have had to change is incredibly upsetting. The incorporation of real protest footage from 2017 was powerful as well. Overall this was a very very good watch, very relevant today, and I cannot recommend this one enough.

⭐ 8.0/10 (Originally written by kaelwilton) After watching the movie on Netflix (twice) I was left with more questions than answers, so I thought that maybe reading the book could help me understand the story a bit more. However, this wasn't really the case. This is a hard book to rate, as it is very well written and interesting, but it is also confusing and I still don't really fully understand it. This was intended by the author (I would assume), and I did enjoy the way events unfolded, I felt as if a little more explanation at times could have benefited the reader. As I said before, this book is really well-written and interesting, and honestly pretty creepy at times, so it was a very good read. I enjoyed the movie as well, but I found the movie even more confusing than the book. It's a pretty quick read (I read it in 2 sittings basically) so I would recommend it to others. Be warned though, it is pretty depressing.

⭐ 7.5/10 (Originally written by hoodie_logi) This movie is a buddy comedy starring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifinakis. I've always said if I could have one actors career, I think it would be Zach Galifinakis. I find him so amusing in everything he does. The movie puts two complete strangers together on a road trip from Atlanta to LA, after they both get put on the no fly list. RDJ is travelling on a time crunch because his wife is due for a c-seciton at the end of the week. The hi jinx in this movie goes completely off the rails. Some of the scenarios they end up in are literally insane, even by 2007-2012 comedy movie standards. We had a lot of fun watching this one. It is quite crude as a warning if you're not into that though. Lots of F-bombs, penis jokes and the works. Would be a fun movie to watch with the boiiiiis.

⭐ 8.5/10 (Originally written by hoodie_logi) I had absolutely no expectations for this movie going in, but it absolutely blew me away. This movie is the definition of dead pan. Like I don't think a single character smiles the whole movie. But it is so freaking funny. Also with arguably the wildest cast I've ever seen. Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig, Katie Holmes, Jack Quaid, Roy from the Office, Hillary Swank, Seth McFarlane and Sebastian Stan just to name a few. The list goes on. The movie follows two brothers and a sister (the Logans, as they team up with another set of three brothers (The Bangs), as they plan to rob the Coca-cola 600 Nascar race. Just a bunch of hick folk cracking one liners and planning to pull off a huge heist. It doesn't get better than that. Defs watch this one.

⭐ 10.0/10 (Originally written by Tim) Re-watched this for Jess' first experience, and really what can I say that hasn't been said. Perfect music, perfect atmosphere, perfect acting, just a perfect movie.The characters are all obviously iconic, and basically every 5 minutes I'm like, ohhh I love this scene. The opening 30 being just a look at all the secret business at a family wedding is so perfect, and gives you a window into every single important character. Feels like a masterpiece in telling you exactly who everyone is, and setting the stage for what they will become. It is always a bit jarring how quickly Michael changes, from a care-free seeming boy back from the war to a ruthless cog in the family business, but when you see the way other members of his family evolve it is clearly in his blood. There is also something pretty special about how they can make a mafia look so glorified and lofty. These are essentially families of killers, but because they have a code ...

⭐ 7.5/10 (Originally written by Tim) Most people probably know about this movie, in that it is a basically all female cast in a raunchy comedy. There are some pretty memorable scenes, and some great one liners, but in general a bit too crude to be something I would feel the need to rewatch. It falls into a pretty classic Judd Apatow framework as well. Self-obsessed or self-destructive person spends the first three quarters of the movie getting to rock bottom, and the final quarter of the movie getting their life together. This also means the last quarter is pretty forgettable and usually not funny at all. Still, I do think Kristen Wiig is really funny, and for some reason has not really achieved the heights you would have thought possible after a hit like this. Also, Jon Hamm is a complete dirtbag in this movie but I still love that he is in it. Overall not an incredible movie, but it had a lot more going for it then I thought it would.

⭐ 8.0/10 (Originally written by Beans) This movie is unsettling as hell. It’s about a court appointed guardian who hustles her elderly wards and becomes rich from their assets. She has a whole system and team to help her, until one day she gets a client that has some unruly connections. The first hour and a half of this was unreal. Great acting and incredible story. Just terrible, grimy people who for some reason succeed and make money. My heart was racing and my palms were sweaty. I don’t remember the last time that’s happened. The last half hour was a bit of a let down. Still worth watching but it lost steam and became a bit too cliche. Im still glad I watched it, and it’s got Peter Dinklage!

⭐ 10.0/10 (Originally written by Magdalene) I don't re-read books very often (my very long TBR highly disapproves of it), and I read this one only a few years ago. But one day I was looking for a comfort read, so I picked this one up off my shelf to read a few chapters, not intending to read it all the way through. But then I just couldn't stop myself! I don't really know why this book works for me so well, but it does. It's a pretty chunky book, and mostly revolves around court intrigue, something that definitely is not usually my thing. But it's about Maia, a half-goblin who is the fourth son of the elf emperor, pretty much living in exile with his guardian-relative who hates him. Then one day at 18 years old, he wakes up to find out his father and three older brothers have just died in an airship accident, and he is now emperor. Except he knows NOTHING about politics or how to behave, and he has no desire to be emperor. But he just... has to try his best. People ...

⭐ 9.0/10 (Originally written by Magdalene) This is the memoir of a woman who is the daughter of a Catholic priest who plays the electric guitar and only wears his underwear when he's at home. She obviously grew up in a very religious household, plus both of her parents are very bizarre. In her early 30s, Patricia and her husband run out of money because of medical bills, so they have to move in with her parents for a while. This memoir is a mix of her experience living with her parents again after ten years, plus stories of her childhood. The author is also a poet, which is very clear in the book, but her style is much more irreverent than poets usually are. She sees the world in very weird and amusing ways, and her metaphors and turns of phrase are very interesting. With all of her stories of growing up and conversations with her parents, this is a very funny book. Her parents definitely have their flaws, but unlike in The Glass Castle and Educated , they are not actively terribl...

⭐ 9.0/10 (Originally written by kaelwilton) This is a movie that has not left my mind since I watched it a couple of months ago. This movie not only has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard, but also contains some of the most beautiful, melancholy cinematography I have ever seen, not to mention an amazing performance from Oscar Isaac. I am a very big fan of the Coen Brothers works so I was expecting to enjoy this movie going in, but I was not expecting to be moved the way that I was. The plot is simple enough, a week in the life of a struggling folk musician navigating his way through Greenwich Village in the early 60s, but the amount of symbolism and metaphors that are present is insane. The movie is pretty depressing at times, but there is humour scattered throughout to keep it from getting too heavy. The movie may seem unfocused at times, as about halfway through there is a seemingly meaningless detour from the simple plot, but everything works out in the end, and this is...

⭐ 8.0/10 (Originally written by kaelwilton) What a strange, strange movie. I am no stranger to the quirkiness of most Wes Anderson films (in fact, I am a very big fan of his films), but this might just be the weirdest one. Essentially, the plot is about Steve Zissou (another classic Bill Murray/Wes Anderson collaboration), a famous oceanographer, who sets out on a voyage to get revenge on a shark that killed his partner. On top of that, he meets a man who may or may not be his son (played by Owen Wilson), and decides to bring him along on the voyage too. The cast in this movie is absolutely phenomenal. Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe and Jeff Goldblum are just a couple of the big names that star in this film, and each one of them deliver a fantastic performance. The film features a very good song track, mostly comprising of David Bowie songs sung in different languages. The film features the classic Wes Anderson aesthetic that I absolutely adore, and this definit...

⭐ 7.0/10 (Originally written by Joseph) I think the context is pretty important for this one. I was expecting a smart and serious spy movie along the lines of maybe the Bourne movies or even modern Bond entries. So at first I was caught a bit off guard by the slapstick humour, absurd action and tongue in check one-liners. Once you stop taking it seriously I think it's a bit easier to enjoy and you can appreciate this movie and the fact that they just rejected all subtly and instead went ahead and named the romantic interest Pussy Galore (like seriously, I'm not making that up). I would have loved this movie as a kid. Connery is smooth as ever and gets all the girls. How could I not be jealous? This movie also has that incredible Bond music and features some iconic one-liners (martini, shaken not stirred). But seeing it now, he's a pretty underwhelming hero, or not what I expected. He's always a step behind the villain and overall pretty inept. He gets his ass kicked lik...