Tag: fantasy

My 2 Cents on the Top Ten Books of 2021

What’s new, everyone? As of this writing, 2021 is just one day away from its official conclusion! Plenty of notable events have unfolded over the past year: the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Bennifer getting back together, the premiere of the Disney+ MCU shows, Paul Rudd being named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, the numerous COVID variants that … Continue reading My 2 Cents on the Top Ten Books of 2021 →

2 Cents Critic Podcast – Night at the Museum | Directed by Shawn Levy (with Arthur’s Mom)

Tune in as Arthur’s Mom returns for the third week in a row to cover Night at the Museum, the 2006 fantasy comedy in which struggling inventor and deadbeat dad Larry Daley becomes a night guard at the Museum of Natural History and learns the exhibits come to life at night thanks to the ancient … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Night at the Museum | Directed by Shawn Levy (with Arthur’s Mom) →

My 2 Cents on Netflix’s Shadow and Bone

What’s new, folks? On April 23 Netflix dropped the eight-episode first season of Shadow and Bone, the series adaptation of the Grishaverse young adult fantasy novels launched by author Leigh Bardugo in 2012. For newcomers who are unfamiliar with these books, the Grishaverse currently consists of three series: the Grisha Trilogy, also known as the Shadow … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Netflix’s Shadow and Bone →

My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8

(NON-SPOILERY REVIEW—if you want my spoilery opinions, feel free to check out the chapter breakdowns on my blog) What’s new, everyone? If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you know that I watch RWBY, the Rooster Teeth fantasy anime-style web series where courageous Huntsmen and Huntresses are charged with protecting the fictional world of Remnant … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8 →

My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 14, “The Final Word”

(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full episode breakdown of “The Final Word”) What’s new, folks? Let’s dive into RWBY, the fantasy anime-style web series from Rooster Teeth Animation. Released on Rooster Teeth FIRST on March 27, Chapter 14 of Volume 8, “The Final Word,” was directed by Kerry Shawcross and written by Kiersi Burkhart, Miles Luna, … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 14, “The Final Word” →

My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 13, “Worthy”

What’s new, everyone? Let’s jump into RWBY, the fantasy anime-style web series from Rooster Teeth Animation. Released on Rooster Teeth FIRST on March 20, Chapter 13 of Volume 8, “Worthy,” was directed by Connor Pickens, with additional direction by Paula Decanini, and written by Kiersi Burkhart and Miles Luna. It’s the second episode after “Ultimatum” to … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 13, “Worthy” →

My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 12, “Creation”

(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full episode breakdown of “Creation”) What’s new, readers? Let’s dive into RWBY, the fantasy anime-style web series from Rooster Teeth Animation. Chapter 12 of Volume 8, “Creation,” was released on Rooster Teeth FIRST on March 13, directed by Dustin Matthews and written by Eddy Rivas. We open on Grimm downing a … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 12, “Creation” →

My 2 Cents on Raya and The Last Dragon

What’s new, everyone? We’re continuing to live in the period where any variation on “Here’s the update on COVID-19” remains a common phrase in the news, along with “Here’s the report on America’s history of anti-Asian discrimination and violence.” In the meantime, we can enjoy Raya and The Last Dragon, the Disney Princess animated feature that … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Raya and The Last Dragon →