The Fury by Alex Michaelides is a fascinating paradox — a fast read that feels deliberately slow-paced. Clocking in at the perfect length for a thriller, it’s an intense, deeply psychological study of one man’s fractured mind. The novel’s singular focus on its narrator, Elliot Chase, makes it more than a conventional mystery — it’s an exploration of ego, loneliness, and self-delusion.
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“Tron: Ares” is a visual masterpiece. From the opening frame, the film pulls you into its dark, glowing world with striking blacks, whites, reds, and yellows that pop beautifully on the big screen.
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“Peacemaker” Season 2 starts strong but ends up stumbling on its own wild energy. James Gunn’s DCU run has always been a bold and unpredictable journey, and this season captures that spirit — but not always in the best way.
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“Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman is a profoundly heartwarming story about humanity in all its messy, beautiful glory. It’s funny, compassionate, comforting, wise—and a little silly in the best possible way. Backman has this rare gift of making you sob like a baby and giggle like one too, all while slipping in life lessons so effortlessly that you barely notice how much wiser you’re getting.
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Dwayne Johnson delivers a transformative and powerful performance in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, breaking away from his usual star persona to immerse himself in the deeply troubled life of MMA legend Mark Kerr.
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Cozy fall reads are here. From seaside romances to witchy found families, these stories are perfect for sweater weather. Read Abbie Well’s September roundup and reviews of "The Cinnamon Bun Book Store," "Learning Curves," "Like In Love With You," and "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches."
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Agnieszka Holland's "Franz" breaks typical biopic rules by employing a non-linear narrative to portray Kafka's challenges and critique the commercialization of his personal life and creativity. Read our review here.
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest masterpiece, “One Battle After Another,” is not just a film; it is a full-fledged cinematic event that is as hilarious and thrilling as it is profoundly moving.
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Tarun Vikash’s “She Stood By Me” is a heartfelt and engaging romantic fiction novel that offers a relatable look at love’s struggles within a traditional Indian context. The story centers on Aparna, a career-driven woman from an upper-middle-class family, and Abhishek, who comes from humbler beginnings and champions the power of love. Their romance, while sweet and filmy at times, quickly faces the harsh reality of a long-distance relationship and the pressure from conservative families, societal expectations, and the complex logistics of choosing love over convention. The novel is commendable for its simple and nicely done writing, which allows the
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“Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India” marks a significant and joyful moment for Indian anime fans, delivering a cinematic experience that feels both familiar and entirely new.
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