Midnight Movies Mini-Reviews: A War-Time Blockbuster, Chaotic Anit-Heroes, and an Intimate Sci-Fi Thriller

Movie-goers are really spoilt for choice when it comes to their Friday night viewings. This month, we’re tackling award winning epics, a highly entertaining superhero movie, and one of Brad Pitt’s best performances. 1917 A polarising staple of 2020’s award season, 1917 is an immersive war-time film that captures the brutality of life in the… Read More Midnight Movies Mini-Reviews: A War-Time Blockbuster, Chaotic Anit-Heroes, and an Intimate Sci-Fi Thriller

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Lois4 Comments

Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

*Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links* Most of us at some point in time have heard of Achilles’ heroics during Greek mythology’s Trojan War. If not, then you’ve definitely heard the term, Achilles Heel, a weakness that despite your strengths will be your undoing. Achilles, a mythological hero, was the best of the Greeks,… Read More Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

June 14, 2020 Lois14 Comments

4 Reasons to Watch Knives Out – A Movie Review

Perhaps one of the most surprising hits of 2019, Knives Out is a brilliant whodunit that has quickly become one of the most engaging murder-mystery films to hit the big screen. Its box office acclaim has already secured a sequel, meaning fans will soon get to immerse themselves in the follow-up to this thrilling murder-mystery.… Read More 4 Reasons to Watch Knives Out – A Movie Review

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 Lois20 Comments

Ranking: The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Six Original Avengers

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has come a long way since its 2008 Iron Man debut. What followed is a breathtaking journey, culminating in the biggest cinematic event in history. The MCU has developed such a vast cast of superheroes that it’s easy to forget about its beginning. The original Avengers film united six of the… Read More Ranking: The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Six Original Avengers

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Lois10 Comments

Midnight Movies Mini Reviews: You Were Never Really Here & The Sisters Brother

Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most versatile actors in the industry. His performance as the Joker captivated the world, but his back catalogue of movies highlight his range as one of the most prolific actors of our time. From the wildly eccentric to the quietly moving, Phoenix’s compelling performances are often magnetic. You Were… Read More Midnight Movies Mini Reviews: You Were Never Really Here & The Sisters Brother

May 29, 2020May 31, 2020 Lois7 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday: Favourite Opening Lines

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and Bookish and hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl where we get a new topic for a top 10 list. It’s been a while since My Midnight Musing did a Top Ten Tuesday feature, but who can resist when the topic is all about… Read More Top Ten Tuesday: Favourite Opening Lines

May 26, 2020 Lois37 Comments

TV Talk: Dark Side of the Ring Season 2

Dark Side of the Ring is a 10-episode docuseries spotlighting the darkest stories from the world of professional wrestling. Narrated by Chris Jericho, the second season spotlights notorious tragedies and lesser-known events in wrestling history. With accounts from loved ones, colleagues, journalists, and in some cases, the subjects themselves, Dark Side of the Ring provides… Read More TV Talk: Dark Side of the Ring Season 2

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 Lois1 Comment

Sci-fi & Fantasy Novels That Should Be Adapted to Movies/TV Shows

*Post contains affiliate links* As a genre, fantasy is not the easiest to adapt to a compelling blockbuster, but when done right, fantasy films can take you on epic adventures in worlds of magic and wonder. Fantasy in literature is as popular as ever, with readers privy to complex magical systems, a world of manipulation,… Read More Sci-fi & Fantasy Novels That Should Be Adapted to Movies/TV Shows

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Lois17 Comments

Midnight Movies: Searching

*Post contains affiliate links* Searching is a mystery thriller that sees John Cho take on the role of a desperate father when his teenage daughter goes missing. What follows is a race to track down his daughter’s movements all the while coming to terms with the distance between them following a tragic loss. Cho perfectly… Read More Midnight Movies: Searching

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 Lois4 Comments