Movie Review

Lightspeed Log: What I’ve been reading and watching in May 2025

For a while now, it feels like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been stuck in the doldrums. And if I’m honest, that’s where I’ve been stuck too – both personally and creatively. To be fair, the MCU has had some solid content post-Avengers: Endgame (for example: Shang-Chi and the

Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’ ends on a disappointing note

Many a show has started off strong, so full of possibility, imagination, and promise.  Yet starting well and finishing well are two different things, and plenty of wonderful shows have failed to stick their landing. Let’s go ahead and get this out of the way: the ending of Netflix’s The

The return of the queen: Thoughts on House of the Dragon Season 2

As much as I thought Daenerys was an interesting character in HBO’s Game of Thrones adaptation, I was never overly invested in her ending up on the Iron Throne (Team Stark all the way!). And while I agreed that the final season of Game of Thrones felt rushed and somewhat

Movie review: Twisters provides a much-needed boost to the summer box office

I hadn’t necessarily planned to watch the movie Twisters. But in much the same way I hadn’t initially planned to watch A Quiet Place: Day One, the surprisingly good reviews from critics and the general online buzz compelled me to give it a shot. And you know what? It’s a

Movie review: Fly Me to the Moon

Although I knew that, as soon as I saw the trailer for Fly Me to the Moon, I had to see this movie, I was also a bit unsure what to expect.  I was interested in seeing Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum acting opposite each other in a romantic comedy

Movie review: Why ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ took me by surprise

A Quiet Place: Day One was not the movie I was expecting it to be. While I thought the first Quiet Place movie was a clever and well-made horror film, I have to admit I can’t remember if I actually watched the sequel or not. And I wasn’t necessarily interested

What’s the big deal about Bridgerton?

Dearest gentle reader, I find that I must make a confession: I am hopelessly and utterly obsessed with Bridgerton.  I devoured the newest episodes within days and am so desperate for more that I am rewatching all the previous episodes, despite the fact that I’m woefully behind on my list

Movie review: ‘The Fall Guy’ is a great time at the theater

This year, the summer 2024 blockbuster season feels a little different (and maybe even a little anticlimactic). My most anticipated blockbuster of the year – Dune: Part 2 – has already come and gone (don’t ask how many times I saw it in theaters, because it’s an embarrassingly high number).

TV review: ‘Masters of the Air’ is a must-watch WWII historical drama

At this point, I know I’m starting to sound like I’m being sponsored by Apple TV+, but I promise, I’m paying my own hard-earned cash for this streaming service. I just keep finding amazing new content on this platform that I’m really excited to talk about! While I’m sure there’s

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