I’ve written more than one blog article on the dangers of withholding information from the reader. If the point of view character knows something that the reader does not, the story keeps the reader at a distance and they can’t properly connect to the characters or events. (Please note, the reader doesn’t need to know […]
Author Archive: Christine
Movie Review: Edge of Tomorrow
This was an exciting, well-done scifi action flick. The premise is something like Groundhog Day, except there’s an actual reason why the day keeps repeating and staying in the loop is a matter of saving the planet. Aliens, time travel, fast-paced action, and an ending that managed to surprise me. Basically, watch it!
TV Review: Jessica Jones
Netflix’s new original series Jessica Jones is a dark superhero series set in the Marvel Universe. As with many such stories, it was once a comic book. And as with many such stories, especially those set in the Marvel Universe, I didn’t care for it. First, let me be clear: I don’t care if something […]
The Quest for the Three Magic Words
Put simply, the quest for the three magic words is an irksome phenomenon I’ve witnessed in novels with a strong romantic component, characterized by the stubborn refusal to say the words, “I love you.” In a broad sense, the goal of any HEA romance is for the characters to fall in love, and often the […]
Helix Season 2: WTF?
Finished the second (and last) season of Helix and I have no idea what I just watched. Don’t get me wrong, season 1 had quite a bit of WTF going for it as well. I mentioned as much in my review a couple of weeks ago. But it had a degree of intrigue that had […]
TV Review: Helix Season 1
Just finished watching season 1 of Helix — all 13 episodes in under a week. It definitely had me intrigued, and kept me guessing! Just when I thought I knew what the show was about, something changed and I once again had no clue. Which makes it hard to leave a review! Let me start […]
TV Series Review: Z Nation
Just finished watching seasons 1 & 2 (all that is currently available) on Netflix and … I liked it! I should probably preface this by saying that I’m not really into zombies. They make no sense. I mean, sure, a disease that turns humans into ravening monsters intent upon biting other humans could be […]
“The Force Awakens” is Okay (Spoiler Warning)
Spoiler Alert: There are a few spoilers in this review. Don’t read if you plan to see the movie. After a great deal of anticipation and a weekend of watching out for spoilers on the Internet, I had my chance to watch “The Force Awakens” last night. And it was an enjoyable movie, true to […]
Movie Review: The Martian
Excellent! Watch this movie. I just got the book by Andy Weir to see if the novel adds anything to the film, but even if it doesn’t, it’s still a great story. So a guy gets stranded on Mars after the rest of his team leaves him for dead. Matt Damon performed the role to […]