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The Importance of Using Your Brain in "Don’t Look Behind You"

Remember the use your head and check out my review of "Don't Look Behind You."

Content Warning: Don’t Look Behind You contains mentions of violence and murder, tense situations, manipulative behavior, references to alcoholism, and selfish teenagers. Reader discretion is advised. Spoilers for Don’t Look Behind You ahead! My earliest memory of Lois Duncan is from middle school. One of my classes offered A Gift of Magic as an option for that year’s summer reading assignment.…

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#Don&039;t Look Behind You #Lois Duncan #suspense #teen horror #teen thriller #thriller #YA #young adult thriller

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Devils Wear Prada, But Heroes Wear Louboutin: an Honest Conversation About "The Devil Wears Prada"

Fashion, scandal, ambition, and the Big Apple. We're diving into the masterpiece that is "The Devil Wears Prada!"

Content Warning: The Devil Wears Prada deals with probable narcissism and brief instances of gaslighting as well as some serious fashion faux pas in the first act. I personally think it’s worth the triggers because there’s an important conversation to be had about being married to your job, but viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada ahead! We’ve all been there: trying…

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#the devil wears prada #book to screen #comedy #horrible bosses #romantic comedy #romcom #anne hathaway #meryl streep #stanley tucci #emily blunt

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"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Makes a Strong Case For Dragging Your Audience For Filth

Stay woke! Today, we're unpacking the perfect storm of "Bodies Bodies Bodies."

Content Warning: Bodies Bodies Bodies contains violent imagery, drug use, sexual dialogue, and tons of Gen Z (and Millennial) shade. Viewer discretion is advised.  Spoilers for Bodies Bodies Bodies ahead!  By now it should come as no surprise that I love satire. As long as it knows its audience well and isn’t afraid to make a few people mad because they see themselves in the material. Bonus…

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#movie reviews #movie review #bodies bodies bodies #satire #amandla stenberg #rachel sennott #maria bakalova #pete davidson #lee pace

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Love Knows All Bound(arie)s: a Lore Olympus Volume Two Discussion

Come dive into the world of gods and scandal. My review of "Lore Olympus Volume Two" is finally here!

Content Warning: Lore Olympus regularly explores themes of physical and mental abuse, sexual trauma, and toxic relationships. Reader discretion is advised. Spoilers for Lore Olympus Volume Two ahead! The gorgeous and colorful world of Lore Olympus, created by Rachel Smythe, is a playground of subverted myths and excellent dialogue. A twist on the original Taking of Persephone myth, this story…

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#lore olympus #hades #persephone #booklr #book recommendations #ya #young adult romance #romance #mythological retellings #greek mythology #hades and persephone

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Devils Wear Prada, But Heroes Wear Louboutin: an Honest Conversation About "The Devil Wears Prada"

Fashion, scandal, ambition, and the Big Apple. We're diving into the masterpiece that is "The Devil Wears Prada!"

Content Warning: The Devil Wears Prada deals with probable narcissism and brief instances of gaslighting as well as some serious fashion faux pas in the first act. I personally think it’s worth the triggers because there’s an important conversation to be had about being married to your job, but viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada ahead! We’ve all been there: trying…

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#the devil wears prada #book to screen #comedy #horrible bosses #romantic comedy #romcom #anne hathaway #meryl streep #stanley tucci #emily blunt

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Hollywood's Obsession With Youth Leads to Some Fatal Consequences in "Death Becomes Her"

Get ready for tons of laughs, ahead-of-its-time visuals, and a truly insane yet oddly relatable plot. Today, we're diving into one of my favorite films: Death Becomes Her.

Content Warning: Death Becomes Her contains scenes of intimate partner violence, (cartoonish) body mutilation, murder, and some serious dark humor. It’s definitely worth the watch, but still. Viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for Death Becomes Her ahead! Sometimes it’s really fun going through an actor’s filmography and seeing how they’ve grown throughout the years. Looking at a decorated…

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#best frenemies #bitter rivals #comedy #fantasy #magical realism #robert zemeckis #sci-fi #social commentary #movie reviews #death becomes her #goldie hawn #meryl streep #bruce willis

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Devils Wear Prada, But Heroes Wear Louboutin: an Honest Conversation About "The Devil Wears Prada"

Fashion, scandal, ambition, and the Big Apple. We're diving into the masterpiece that is "The Devil Wears Prada!"

Content Warning: The Devil Wears Prada deals with probable narcissism and brief instances of gaslighting as well as some serious fashion faux pas in the first act. I personally think it’s worth the triggers because there’s an important conversation to be had about being married to your job, but viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada ahead! We’ve all been there: trying…

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#book to screen #comedy #horrible bosses #romantic comedy #romcom #the devil wears prada #anne hathaway #meryl streep #stanley tucci #emily blunt

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"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Makes a Strong Case For Dragging Your Audience For Filth

Stay woke! Today, we're unpacking the perfect storm of "Bodies Bodies Bodies."

Content Warning: Bodies Bodies Bodies contains violent imagery, drug use, sexual dialogue, and tons of Gen Z (and Millennial) shade. Viewer discretion is advised.  Spoilers for Bodies Bodies Bodies ahead!  By now it should come as no surprise that I love satire. As long as it knows its audience well and isn’t afraid to make a few people mad because they see themselves in the material. Bonus…

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#movie reviews #dark comedy #bodies bodies bodies #satire #amandla stenberg #rachel sennott #pete davidson #lee pace #maria bakalova

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Love Knows All Bound(arie)s: a Lore Olympus Volume Two Discussion

Come dive into the world of gods and scandal. My review of "Lore Olympus Volume Two" is finally here!

Content Warning: Lore Olympus regularly explores themes of physical and mental abuse, sexual trauma, and toxic relationships. Reader discretion is advised. Spoilers for Lore Olympus Volume Two ahead! The gorgeous and colorful world of Lore Olympus, created by Rachel Smythe, is a playground of subverted myths and excellent dialogue. A twist on the original Taking of Persephone myth, this story…

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#lore olympus #hades #persephone #ya #young adult romance #greek mythology #mythological retellings #retelling #rachel smythe

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Devils Wear Prada, But Heroes Wear Louboutin: an Honest Conversation About "The Devil Wears Prada"

Fashion, scandal, ambition, and the Big Apple. We're diving into the masterpiece that is "The Devil Wears Prada!"

Content Warning: The Devil Wears Prada deals with probable narcissism and brief instances of gaslighting as well as some serious fashion faux pas in the first act. I personally think it’s worth the triggers because there’s an important conversation to be had about being married to your job, but viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada ahead! We’ve all been there: trying…

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#the devil wears prada #anne hathaway #meryl streep #stanley tucci #emily blunt #movie reviews #movie review #fashion

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Hollywood's Obsession With Youth Leads to Some Fatal Consequences in "Death Becomes Her"

Get ready for tons of laughs, ahead-of-its-time visuals, and a truly insane yet oddly relatable plot. Today, we're diving into one of my favorite films: Death Becomes Her.

Content Warning: Death Becomes Her contains scenes of intimate partner violence, (cartoonish) body mutilation, murder, and some serious dark humor. It’s definitely worth the watch, but still. Viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for Death Becomes Her ahead! Sometimes it’s really fun going through an actor’s filmography and seeing how they’ve grown throughout the years. Looking at a decorated…

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#death becomes her #meryl streep #goldie hawn #bruce willis #movie review #dark comedy #satire #hollywood #movie recommendations

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Devils Wear Prada, But Heroes Wear Louboutin: an Honest Conversation About "The Devil Wears Prada"

Fashion, scandal, ambition, and the Big Apple. We're diving into the masterpiece that is "The Devil Wears Prada!"

Content Warning: The Devil Wears Prada deals with probable narcissism and brief instances of gaslighting as well as some serious fashion faux pas in the first act. I personally think it’s worth the triggers because there’s an important conversation to be had about being married to your job, but viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada ahead! We’ve all been there: trying…

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#the devil wears prada #movie reviews #movie review #anne hathaway #meryl streep #stanley tucci #emily blunt #fashion

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Love Knows All Bound(arie)s: a Lore Olympus Volume Two Discussion

Come dive into the world of gods and scandal. My review of "Lore Olympus Volume Two" is finally here!

Content Warning: Lore Olympus regularly explores themes of physical and mental abuse, sexual trauma, and toxic relationships. Reader discretion is advised. Spoilers for Lore Olympus Volume Two ahead! The gorgeous and colorful world of Lore Olympus, created by Rachel Smythe, is a playground of subverted myths and excellent dialogue. A twist on the original Taking of Persephone myth, this story…

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#lore olympus #coming of age #greek mythology #rachel smythe #romance #webcomics #young adult romance #hades and persephone #Hades #Persephone

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"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Makes a Strong Case For Dragging Your Audience For Filth

Stay woke! Today, we're unpacking the perfect storm of "Bodies Bodies Bodies."

Content Warning: Bodies Bodies Bodies contains violent imagery, drug use, sexual dialogue, and tons of Gen Z (and Millennial) shade. Viewer discretion is advised.  Spoilers for Bodies Bodies Bodies ahead!  By now it should come as no surprise that I love satire. As long as it knows its audience well and isn’t afraid to make a few people mad because they see themselves in the material. Bonus…

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#amandla stenberg #bodies bodies bodies #comedy #comedy of errors #comedy thriller #dark comedy #generational humor #lee pace #maria bakalova #murder mystery #mystery #pete davidson #rachel sennott #satire #who dun it

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Generation Why Not? The Kids Are Alright in "Ms. Marvel"

We're kicking off our Christmas Double Feature with Ms. Marvel!

Content Warning: Ms. Marvel contains references to Islamophobia and some violence. I won’t say viewer discretion is advised on this one because it’s pretty tame, so use your judgment. Spoilers for Ms. Marvel ahead! As the world is currently going through superhero fatigue, there is something to be said about the type of impact a local hero could have. In many ways similar to a “Neighborhood…

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#booklr #book recommendations #ya #ms. marvel #ms marvel #disney+ #kamala khan

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Devils Wear Prada, But Heroes Wear Louboutin: an Honest Conversation About "The Devil Wears Prada"

Fashion, scandal, ambition, and the Big Apple. We're diving into the masterpiece that is "The Devil Wears Prada!"

Content Warning: The Devil Wears Prada deals with probable narcissism and brief instances of gaslighting as well as some serious fashion faux pas in the first act. I personally think it’s worth the triggers because there’s an important conversation to be had about being married to your job, but viewer discretion is advised. Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada ahead! We’ve all been there: trying…

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#the devil wears prada #anne hathaway #meryl streep #movie reviews #movie review #fashion #stanley tucci #emily blunt

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Barbieland, Victory, and the Freedom That Comes With Women's Intuition

“It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. . . always stand out and always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged. So find a way to acknowledge that but also always be grateful. . . It’s too hard! It’s too…

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#barbie #comedy #dont worry darling #existential dread #social commentary #the stepford wives #thriller #womanhood #movie reviews