In life, it’s not unusual to have moments when one feels they are losing it. Sometimes these doubts last for a second or sometimes for days. The feeling of losing one’s mind can be a result of stress, anger, nervousness, anticipation, or sometimes you are being just gaslit. And that’s the insecurity that Edith White leans into while building the narrative of her timeless novel The Wheel Spins. Made famous by the Hitchcock movie, “The…
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What would happen if one day you came home and your wife had disappeared? Would you worry yourself to death? Or would you send a little prayer of thanks? What would happen if your wife disappeared and it looks like you killed her? And this is where Gone Girl begins…<spoiler warning> That’s where Nick Dunne finds himself one day when he returns home to find his wife gone. The cops are called in and find…
Let me begin by being upfront about this: FOX’s new show “Lucifer’ is nothing but guilty pleasure entertainment. It’s an average though stylish show that often rises above the mundane due to its sharp script and brilliant casting. The show is based on DC comics by the same name that I am completely unfamiliar with, so I did not have any preconceived notions about what to expect before I watched the show. The premise is…
This Australian period drama boasting exceptional production quality, stellar performances, and a predominantly engrossing script, it effortlessly transports viewers to a bygone era. Set in 1929, a decade following the culmination of the Great War, Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries strikes a delicate balance between lightheartedness and humor. While the war’s lingering shadow subtly permeates the darker aspects of the narrative, no character traversing this world remains untouched by its impact. Moreover, the series frequently delves…
If you are expecting an objective review, then I recommend walking away. I am a Cumberbatch fan, often more forgiving of his creative endeavors than others. So, let me begin by acknowledging the obvious – Cumberbatch yet again embodies a hyper-intelligent, narcissistic, apathetic character. He is as in all his previous acting roles, a predictably brilliant protagonist. What’s refreshing is his knack for comic timing. I don’t doubt his talent but maybe play a doofus…
I heard about the book first, on the many blogs I follow. Intrigued, but not quite convinced, I tried to hunt down a copy at the local library and I failed. So, I settled for the next best thing – watching the movie adaptation. So, What’s it about? “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” is about Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged and unremarkable governess who can’t seem to hold down a job. The movie begins with…
Why L.M Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Remains A Favorite Let me start with a confession. Writing about classics is daunting. Classics are books that have stayed in print for many years, studied and analyzed and dissected every which way. As a critic, I am nervous about what can I add to the narrative. But as a reader, I simply want to share my personal joy of reading them. What do you think about classics?…
I love a novel based in a boarding school setting. The story can go so many different ways — a mystery (Picnic at Hanging Rock), childish hijinks (St. Malory Towers), horror stories (Never Let Me Go), coming-of-age philosophical novels (The Catcher In The Rye) or even fantasy (Harry Potter Series). The list is endless and as a reader there are endless novels to explore. As a writer, I can only imagine the joy of writing…
