Movies
- Saban's Power Rangers
- I was skeptical about this movie when it came out last year. I grew up watching the original Power Rangers and even dressing up as the Pink one for Halloween and crushing on the Red one all of the time. I was worried that the nostalgia would hold me back from enjoying this new version. However, I really enjoyed it. I do wish that they had morphed sooner though. It felt like it took forever to get to them being Power Rangers.
- A-
- Jeepers Creepers 3
- I watched the original two films with my great-grandma growing up. I own the first on VHS. I didn't even know that they had come out with a third one. It had been a while since I had watched the original two so I don't remember much about them but I was still able to enjoy this one. It had a similar spooky feel without being the most terrifying film ever. The same feeling that I have with the other two just without the memories.
- B+
TV Shows
- Jessica Jones -season 2- a Netflix Original
- It is no secret that I love all of the Marvel shows that Netflix produces and really enjoy any Marvel superhero movies too. Although three years separate the first and second season of this show. I didn't feel disconnected. I'm really going to miss Malcolm and Jessica working together, but maybe season 3 will surprise us.I love the new connections that Jessica is making in her personal life though.
- A+
Audiobooks
- When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir - Patrisse Khan-Cullors
- I was expecting her to talk more about the movement itself but she really delved into its creation and her motives behind it. It was a great insight.
- A+
- The Job: True Tales from the Life of a New York City Cop - Steve Osborn
- The typical New York City accent meshed with the hilarious yet action-packed stories of a New York City cop makes this perfect!
- A+
Books
- The Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo
- I was excited to read this YA contemporary in poems. It reminds me a lot of Ellen Hopkins' books that I really enjoyed throughout high school. It delved into family relationships, family expectations, struggling with faith, first love, etcetera.
- A-
- Blackout - Kit Mallory
- This book comes out on May 8th and I will be putting up a full non-spoiler review before that. I had the privilege of being sent an ARC by Mallory. And I love it! LGBTQ+ representation, mental health awareness, etc.
- A+
- History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera
- This book has been on my radar since it was published. I believe that this is the first book I have read where the main character was a gay man. I read the first 250 pages in one sitting and finished the last bit the following morning. I haven't done that in years! I got emotional and really felt everything Griffon was going through. I can't wait to read more by Silvera.
- A+
