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Kieran O'Brien
May 19, 20244 min read
'X-Men '97' Concludes in Spectacular Fashion - Episodes 9 & 10 Review
Episodes 9 and 10 bring the show to new, dizzying heights
Kieran O'Brien
May 18, 20243 min read
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' Raises the Stakes for Caesar - Film Review
The second movie in the reboot series is emotional and action-packed
Kieran O'Brien
May 14, 20244 min read
'Foundation' is a Must-Read Story for Fans of 'Dune' - Novel Review
Foundation is a fun and accessible story worthy of its legacy
Kieran O'Brien
May 13, 20245 min read
Looking Back on 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' - Film Review
Does the film that began the reboot series hold up?
Kieran O'Brien
May 11, 20243 min read
'Soulsmith' Inspires with Hard Magic and Powerful Characters - Book Review
The second 'Cradle' novel is an impressive continuation of the series After my strikingly positive experience with the first Cradle...
Kieran O'Brien
May 9, 20244 min read
'The Fall Guy' Exceeds Expectations With Impressive Stunts and Fun Performances- Film Review
In which Ryan Gosling once again plays a funny, lovesick loser.
Kieran O'Brien
May 6, 20244 min read
'X-Men '97' Fires Up for an Explosive Finale - Eps. 7 & 8 Review
"Magneto Was Right."
Kieran O'Brien
May 4, 20243 min read
'Challengers' is a Stylish and Substantive Exploration of Competition - Film Review
Tennis and Love Triangles Make for one of the Best Movies of the Year
Kieran O'Brien
May 3, 20245 min read
'Heretics of Dune' is both Baffling and Intriguing - Book Review
The fifth 'Dune' novel tries its hardest to keep you at arm's reach.
Kieran O'Brien
May 1, 20243 min read
My Girlfriend Made Us Watch: Just Like Heaven (Film Review)
Heaven is a place on Earth: a third-floor San Francisco apartment with a view of the bay, apparently
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 25, 20244 min read
Every Fantasy Writer Should Read 'On Writing and Worldbuilding' - Book Review
Timothy Hickson provides some excellent dedicated advice to fantasy authors.
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 22, 20244 min read
Not Too Fast and Not Too Slow: 'Speed' is Paced to Perfection - Film Review
The classic action thriller turns 30 this year
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 18, 20245 min read
'X-Men '97' Doesn't Pull Any Punches - Eps. 5 & 6 Review
Are these the best episodes yet?
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 17, 20244 min read
'Unsouled' is a Strong Start to the Ultimate Progression Fantasy Series - Novel Review
Taking a character at rock-bottom and launching them skyward.
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 13, 20245 min read
My Girlfriend Made Us Watch: The Proposal
Nothing sexier than a good old-fashioned power imbalance
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 12, 20244 min read
Bad Language and Good Characters in 'Wicked Little Letters' - Film Review
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley star in this surprisingly good mystery.
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 9, 20244 min read
Can 'X-Men '97' Maintain Its Winning Streak? - Eps. 3 & 4 Review
Or will the burden of X-Men's complicated history weigh the writers down?
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 5, 20244 min read
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' is What Actually Happens When Hell Freezes Over – Film Review
What... what are we even doing here?
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 4, 20245 min read
My Girlfriend Made Us Watch: 10 Things I Hate About You
The cult classic teen comedy turns 25 this year.
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 3, 20244 min read
'Freelance' Doesn't Deserve John Cena... Or to Exist at All - Film Review
A movie so lazy it puts my housemate's cat to shame.
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