The Worst Books I’ve Ever Read

Disclaimer: I do not claim to have good taste. The following statements are personal opinions meant to spark dialogue and introspection. If you don't like what I have to say, you're welcome to leave. Dune by Frank Herbert I know this one is going to piss people off, so let me start by saying I …

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Crimson Peak Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHJAeNcUOx4&ab_channel=TheGarrulousGecko Crimson Peak, 2015 horror film directed by Guillermo Del Toro, was relatively well received when it came out. Making $74.7 Million at the box office, it made back its $55 Million budget with a good bit of pocket change. Our beloved Loki, Tom Hiddleston, was joined by Mia Wasikowska and Jessica Chastain to make …

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Let’s Talk Tropes | Manic Pixie Dream Girls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI2t_IcC3BM&ab_channel=TheGarrulousGecko Original Transcript (although I follow it loosely:) CW: Strong Language and Spoilers for Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World and the original Beauty and the Beast Hi, I’m your friendly, neighborhood lizard person and today we’re going to talk about manic pixie dream girls. What’s that, you ask? She’s our quirky, fun-loving sidekick who exists …

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Let’s Talk Tropes | Bury Your Gays

Check out my first video "Let's Talk Tropes!" I talk about the Bury Your Gays trope, how it's been used in media, it's history, and why it been detrimental to the LGBTQ community. Edited by my brother, I hope to educate you while I make you laugh, give it a watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS2lPxmEBCg&ab_channel=TheGarrulousGecko Read the Transcript …

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The Turn of the Shrew: A Review of The Haunting of Bly Manor

Disclaimer: The following critique includes spoilers for the new Netflix show The Haunting of Bly Manor, and a minor spoiler for the film Hush.  TW: In my review, I use the word “queer” to be an all-encompassing term for LGBTQIA+ people. As a member of the community, I use this term as a reclamation of …

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Diving into the Ocean: A Review of The Ocean at the End of the Lane

I am very rarely at a loss for words when it comes to talking about books. But Gaiman has left me in awe. I don’t even know how to convince you to read this book. It seems essential. I feel like I’ve been staring at this document for weeks, making no progress whatsoever, because The Ocean at the End of the Lane is like a dream. Have you ever tried to describe a dream? They don’t make sense. However, Gaiman has made sense of the dream.