Tune in for Arthur’s coverage of Eternals, the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. More importantly, it’s the MCU flick that features the most diverse cast thus far in contrast to all the straight white men who have dominated the majority of this superhero franchise for the longest time. But it also received gobs … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Eternals | Directed by Chloé Zhao
2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Desirée Calderón de Fawaz (Quetzalli’s Last Song)
In the house today is microbiologist-turned-author Desirée Calderón de Fawaz, who wrote and illustrated the 2017 picture book Tata’s Earrings, then penned her debut novel Quetzalli’s Last Song, the first entry in the Brum Hesles Series. Listen to Arthur chat with her about topics like her former work in microbiology, the gorgeous illustrations in QLS, … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Desirée Calderón de Fawaz (Quetzalli’s Last Song)
My 2 Cents on Eternals
What’s new, everybody? Eternals, the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, finally dropped on Disney+ on January 12. It follows a company of immortal beings from the distant planet Olympia who have been watching over humanity for 7,000 years, although they’ve never stepped in to thwart foes like the trickster god Loki or the genocidal … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Eternals
My 2 Cents on This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
What’s new, everybody? Today we’re covering This Poison Heart, the 2021 YA contemporary fantasy novel by Kalynn Bayron. If the author’s name sounds familiar, it’s because I included her debut novel, Cinderella Is Dead, in last year’s article, “My 2 Cents on Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults.” Having deeply enjoyed Cinderella Is Dead, I had high expectations … Continue reading My 2 Cents on This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
2 Cents Critic Podcast – It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Tune in for Arthur’s breakdown of It Happened One Summer, the Schitt’s Creek-inspired rom-com novel by Tessa Bailey (Fix Her Up, Window Shopping). On top of giving his thoughts on the opposites-attract romance between high-maintenance Instagram socialite Piper Bellinger and grumpy fishing captain Brendan Taggert, Arthur draws numerous correlations between It Happened One Summer and … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
My 2 Cents on Here’s to Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
What’s new, everybody? If you’ve been keeping up with this blog for a while, you probably remember that I included a favorite book of mine in the June 2021 post, “My 2 Cents on Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults”: 2018’s What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Kate in Waiting) and … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Here’s to Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Lacie Waldon (The Layover)
Today’s guest is author Lacie Waldon, whose debut novel, The Layover, is a vacation rom-com that mixes The Hating Game with The Unhoneymooners. In this episode, you’ll hear Arthur and Lacie cover subjects like her background as a flight attendant, her upcoming book From the Jump (which will be published on July 19, 2022), being a … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Lacie Waldon (The Layover)
2 Cents Critic Podcast – Verity by Colleen Hoover (with J.W. Friedman and Chris Collision of I Don’t Even Own a Television)
Tune in as J.W. Friedman and Chris Collision hop over from the bad-book podcast I Don’t Even Own a Television to break down Verity, the 2018 psychological thriller novel by bestselling romance author Colleen Hoover (It Ends with Us, November 9). The chills never stop as the book follows broke thriller writer Lowen Ashleigh on the … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Verity by Colleen Hoover (with J.W. Friedman and Chris Collision of I Don’t Even Own a Television)
My 2 Cents on Disney’s Encanto
What’s new, everyone? I’ve finally got around to watching Encanto, the 60th animated movie to come out of Walt Disney Animation Studios, which started streaming on Disney+ on December 24 after having released theatrically on November 24. A musical with original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda (who also has a Story By credit), it takes us to a secluded … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Disney’s Encanto
2 Cents Critic Podcast – Disney+’s Hawkeye | Helmed by Jonathan Igla, Bert & Bertie, and Rhys Thomas (with Guy Bradford)
Tune in as Arthur welcomes comedian Guy Bradford onto the show’s first episode of 2022 to chat about Hawkeye, the final Marvel Cinematic Universe series to have streamed on Disney+ in 2021. On top of discussing Clint Barton, Kate Bishop, Maya Lopez/Echo, Pizza Dog, and more, the hosts go on to address talking points like … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Disney+’s Hawkeye | Helmed by Jonathan Igla, Bert & Bertie, and Rhys Thomas (with Guy Bradford)
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