The Children’s Home | Author: Charles Lambert | Rating: 9.5/11 | The lighthearted interpretations of the Disney franchise have stripped away most of what is dark and lurid about traditional fairy tales; and these whimsical versions are what most people know. Readers have been trained to expect sweet princesses in sparkling gowns, villains more misunderstood than evil and a universe […]

The Lake House | Author: Kate Morton | Rating: 10/11 | Kate Morton’s newest novel, The Lake House, may very well be her most masterful work to date. Having established herself as an artful storyteller, capable of weaving complex, multi-layered stories that draw the reader in and leave them guessing until the very end, Morton continues to set the bar […]

Gavin James | Bitter Pill | Rating: 8/11 | Gavin James has one of those voices that makes the heart skip a beat and Bitter Pill showcases this talent while taking the listener on a journey of a lovesick artist. Listen with caution or be swept away by the tragic beauty. The album opens with the tantalizing “For You,” gifting the […]

Deep Sea Diver | Secrets | Rating : 10/11 | Seattle band Deep Sea Diver’s sophomore album, Secrets, is perhaps one of the most dynamic and musically intelligent records of the year. Like a good secret, the album will not only shock upon first hearing, but it will leave listeners contemplating everything they once knew about what an indie rock band can sound […]

When Falcons Fall: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery | Author: C. S. Harris | Rating: 7/11 | The timeless success of Sherlock Holmes and his ilk has inspired a voracious appetite in the literary world for historical mystery and crime stories. One author who has stepped up to meet this demand is C. S. Harris. This March, she reveals her […]

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Rating: 7.2 / 11 | Revisiting Pride Rock was an exciting yet terrifying idea when the poster for The Lion Guard appeared outside Radio Disney end of last year. What did this mean? Who is that young lion cub? Why does he have a tattoo? Are any of the original characters involved? […]

A War | Directed By: Tobias Lindholm | Rating: 10/11 | A War follows company commander Claus A. Pedersen (Pilou Asbaek) as he and his men attempt to protect an Afghan province from the constant threat of the Taliban. A harrowing opening scene immediately sets the danger that Pedersen and his men are in, and is easily one of the most […]