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Author: Andrea Rittschof
You’re Cordially Invited: Entertaining and Fun
For the film, “You’re Cordially Invited”, I was excited to see what the combination of Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell would bring comedically. I did laugh at quite a bit of the ridiculous stunts in the movie, so it was definitely entertaining and fun. But even the antics of the two leads didn’t quite salvage…
This is Not a Vampire Story by Simon Doyle: Beautiful and Intense
Seventeen-year-old Victor Callahan holds a secret as ancient as the shadows. Employed as a night porter in a quiet Irish nursing home, the teenager watches over a group of men he once knew a long time ago. Victor has orchestrated their reunion for a final farewell, a goodbye to those whose lives have shaped him…
Mother of Rome by Lauren J. A. Bear: Riveting Reimagining
The names Romulus and Remus may be immortalized in map and stone and chronicle, but their mother exists only as a preface to her sons’ journey, the princess turned oath-breaking priestess, condemned to death alongside her children. But she did not die; she survived. And so does her story. Beautiful, royal, rich: Rhea has it…
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire: Poignant and Immersive
Nadya had three mothers: the one who bore her, the country that poisoned her, and the one who adopted her. Nadya never considered herself less than whole, not until her adoptive parents fitted her with a prosthetic arm against her will, seeking to replace the one she’d been missing from birth. It was cumbersome; it…
The Trials of Ilderwood: Cinders in the Snow by S.C. Selvyn: Dark and Intriguing
Ten-year-old Dasia is the unwilling guardian of a chilling family secret—one that fills her house with a strange blue snow. Locked behind a frost-covered door in her room is a threat so dangerous, Dasia can never stray far from home. But when her long-lost brother returns one fateful night and promises her freedom inside the…
Nickel Boys: Powerful and Unique
When I heard about Nickel Boys, I knew that it had the potential to be an impactful film, one that might reveal truths about the past. While I was watching it, however, I ended up immersed in the emotional and powerful friendship between the two Black teenagers. The unique film cinematography combined with the dynamic…
Wolf Man: Inventive Re-imagining
I loved the previews I saw of Wolf Man and even though I was dubious about a new werewolf film, I was tentatively excited about the cast. After watching the film, I can tell you that I found the makeup effects astounding, the acting emotional and the film is an inventive re-imagining of the werewolf…
The Room Next Door: Excellent Performances, Slow Story
I was honestly excited to get to see this film, mostly because of the people involved in telling the story. I’ve enjoyed Pedro Almodóvar’s work on prior films. In addition, we have Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, both powerhouse performers. The film explores some very thought provoking ideas with excellent performances but the story was…
Nosferatu: Atmospheric Gothic
What I was hoping for when I went to see Nosferatu was a dark Gothic film with some engaging performances. Robert Eggers typically keeps me entertained and the cast had some excellent choices so I was tentatively excited. After watching the film, I found it exactly as I hoped, an atmospheric gothic film with excellent…
Twisted Loyalties by Barbara J. Webb: Visceral and Intriguing
Korin has found a new home and new friends, and the past seems safely behind him. But there are reasons Teriad never stayed in one place. Korin never wanted the attention of other wizards, and he certainly doesn’t want any part in wizard politics, but he may not have a choice as people in the…
