MEXICAN GOTHIC: A horror novel that puts a twist on the "haunted house"
I’m finally back and with an extra special October treat. No tricks, I promise. COVID has wreaked havoc on a lot of things, including my...
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My name is Courtney. Small town girl, big-time dreamer, and hopelessly in love with writing. Here, in my little corner of the internet, I'm going to review all of the most important things I consume and see what they teach me about pop culture, society, and myself. And maybe give you guys a few recommendations in the process. So stay tuned for conversations about television, film, novels, video games, psychology, society, and much more. Subscribe to stay up to date and join in!
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The Quarantine Binge: 5 shows to restore your faith in humanity
I'm facing a dilemma. One one hand, the quarantine is giving me plenty of time to write. On the other hand, it's stressing me out so I...
The Most Impressive (and Most Disappointing) Films of 2019
While 2019 may be over, 2020 begins with a mad rush of eyes upon Hollywood as Award Season takes over. While the televised award season...
Why FROZEN II is the Best Bad Movie of the Year (Spoilers)
Disney has a reputation when it comes to sequels, and it’s not always a good one. Sure, they have some amazing ones, like Finding Dory...
MY 2019 HOLIDAY STREAMING GUIDE: 5 newly released Christmas specials for all your holiday needs
Every year, a flurry of new Christmas movies and television specials are released to get people into the holiday spirit. Giving them a...
How PARASITE Diagnoses Human Nature (Spoilers)
With 2019 coming to an end, people who love films (as well as casual movie goers) are starting to think about which movies they enjoyed...
DISNEY+: Is nostalgia enough to sustain a streaming platform?
Ask anyone I know and they’ll tell you I’ve been talking about the launch of Disney+ so much that I should be doing promo for them. But...
JOKER is the Year’s Most Unsettling Film That You Should Definitely Watch (Spoilers)
It’s been a while since I saw Joker, and I still don’t think I have my thoughts completely in order. I mean, we all know who the Joker...
NINTH HOUSE: A spooky New England ghost story to get cozy with this fall
Leigh Bardugo is one of my favorite authors. She’s the storytelling mastermind behind the Grishaverse (which is being developed by...
NETFLIX AND CHILLS: 5 awesome horror movies to watch before Halloween
I watch horror movies all year round. It’s one of my favorite genres, partly because there are some movies that are amazing and others...
BIG MOUTH – A kid-appropriate show about sex, drugs, and depression?
The 3rd season of Big Mouth is out on Netflix, and you know what that means—time to watch kids make mistakes and learn life lessons as...
AD ASTRA – There’s more to this space film, but space is the coolest part
Ad Astra is a modern human story directed by James Gray told in a very believable futuristic world. What struck me most about this film...
HUSTLERS - There’s (sisterly) love in this club (Spoilers)
Hustlers gained almost immediate critic and audience approval. It’s being called one of the biggest surprises of the year. This has...
FLEABAG and the Inner Monologue
Recently taking the award season by storm, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s two season Amazon series Fleabag has earned itself every accolade it...
Let's Teach This Old Dog Some New Tricks
I have been making my living off of writing for about 5 years now. After I got my Bachelor’s degree in English Lit, there was nowhere to...
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