Spider-Man: Homecoming

Trying to keep up with all of the MCU and DCEU movies can be tough.  My friend Thomas over at Superhero MovieCast is making it a little easier with his podcasts, discussing the characters, themes and overall quality of super hero movies!  Check out his podcast on Spider-Man: Homecoming, the most recent installment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  How does it compare to the other Spider-Man movies?  The comics?  How did it connect into the MCU?  These are all questions answered and discussed in the awesome podcast!

Wonder Woman for the Win

Can’t get enough of Wonder Woman?  Neither can I.  Read my short, non-spoiler review of the blockbuster film here.  For a more in depth analysis of the characters and themes from the film, check out the podcast I contributed to with my friend Thomas from Superhero MovieCast!  The first few minutes are non-spoiler overall thoughts, and then we get into the good stuff.  Enjoy!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

 Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2

Check out my friend Thomas' podcast on Guardians 2, analyzing the themes, characters and elements of this action packed MCU sequel.

WONDER WOMAN

GRADE: A-

PREMISE:

Wonder Woman is a film in the DC Cinematic Universe about Diana (Gal Gadot), an amazon princess and trained warrior.  When an outsider crashes off shore of her island home and brings news of World War I, Diana honors her duty as an amazon to go out into the world.  With the help of spy Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) and others along the way, Diana sets out to hunt the god of war, Aries, and learns some difficult lessons as events unfold.

Sweet Unrest by Lisa Maxwell: A Spooky Adventure/Romance

Sweet Unrest is a spooky adventure romance, ideal for the Halloween season.  Taking place in vibrant New Orleans, heroine Lucy Aimes reluctantly moves there with her family for the summer, expecting to be bored in her new southern plantation home.  Little does Lucy know, things she never thought existed are lurking around every corner in the city she finds so darkly enchanting.

Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White: A Magical Romantic Comedy for Girls

Illusions of Fate is a relatable Young Adult (YA) fantasy story about a girl named Jessamin, who is a dark skinned island girl who moves to the big posh city, and just doesn’t fit in.  She is a witty and strong willed heroine who doesn’t expect any favors, but just wants to be treated like everyone else and to earn her own way in the world.  

Fans of Jane Austen will appreciate Jessamin’s dry and well timed humor, and fans of YA authors such as Cassandra Clare will soak up the enchanting yet familiar world that author Kiersten White paints.  

Literature is Media

I’ve decided that while movies are one of my passions, I did name this blog MEDIA MIND for a reason.  Because I love an array of forms of media, and that includes literature.  As I consider myself a writer, I find it important for both my writing career and to keep my mind sharp, that I ponder, evaluate and dissect the literature I read.  Including the good, the bad, and the ugly.  So I hearby declare that I will post reviews of books in this forum henceforth.