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Worst Movies of the Summer 2025

Summer. The season some of us eagerly anticipate all the outdoor fun: barbecues, pool parties and frolicking in the sun. But when you can’t beat the heat (and I mean HEAT, here in Tennessee), what’s a good way to find… Continue Reading →

Brotherhood and Brutality Power The Long Walk

When I was younger, I signed up for a walkathon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I remember thinking it would be easy — just walk 10 miles with no time limit, right? But after what felt… Continue Reading →

September 2, 2025

Peacemaker Found 99 Doors, With a Problem in Each One

Season 2 of Peacemaker has arrived, officially introducing its characters to the DCU, and through two episodes, at least, it feels like a welcome change. But that feeling could instantly veer into a new direction, as there are absolutely no… Continue Reading →

August 1, 2025

2025 Mid-Year Misses: TV Edition

This isn’t your typical “must-watch” TV list. We’re already halfway through 2025, and it’s been a wild ride of new seasons and small-screen premieres across all kinds of shows. With so much happening on televisions everywhere, I figured it’d be… Continue Reading →

July 16, 2025

Does Jurassic World: Rebirth Resurrect the Franchise?

The year is 1993. I’m 8 years old, visiting Orlando with my family for a trip to Disney World. After a few days filled with scorching heat and roller coasters, we decided to go to the theater to watch a… Continue Reading →

July 2, 2025

Your Heart Will Soar For How to Train Your Dragon

My 3-year-old son has reached the point in life where he has declared naps to be completely uncool. To tackle this, my husband and I have introduced “quiet time” in the afternoon, which allows him to either watch a movie… Continue Reading →

June 9, 2025

The Punch Isn’t Spiked Enough for Fear Street: Prom Queen

Imagine it’s a warm summer night in 1992. You’ve just picked up the latest R.L. Stine Fear Street book, and the anticipation is palpable as you settle in. A cozy canopy drapes over your bed, transforming your space into a… Continue Reading →

May 28, 2025

Lilo and Stitch is an Ohana Remake

Let’s get one thing out of the way: I did not walk into the 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch expecting to cry into my popcorn like it was the funeral scene in The Lion King. But there I was, a… Continue Reading →

May 27, 2025

Until Dawn: Time-Loop Video Game Horrors

Video game-based horror movies have been around for quite some time, and I’m a big fan of them, even though I’m not an avid gamer. Watching these films feels like stepping into an actual video game, which is one of… Continue Reading →

May 26, 2025

Watched The Last of Us for the Emotional Bonding, Stayed for… Two Episodes

Like many viewers, I eagerly awaited Season 2 of The Last of Us. The first season hit hard — not just with its gritty visuals and post-apocalyptic horror, but with the deeply emotional story of Joel and Ellie. As a… Continue Reading →

May 13, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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