FUN FRIDAY: TV SERIES REVIEW

  NEVER HAVE I EVER 
GENRE: Comedy 
STARRING: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Lee Rodriguez
RUN TIME: 30 Minutes
SEASONS: 2 (2020 - ) 

A coming-of-age comedy series about the life of a modern first-generation Indian American teenage girl. 

This series follows the life of a introvert geeky teenage Indian American girl who recently lost her father. The sudden event alongside other unforseen events pushes her into unfamiliar situations she has only dreamed of. With her best friends at her side, she will explore this new world making mistakes and discovering herself. A funny but fresh take on the life of a typical teenager. 

Rating: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS : THE LIGHTNING THIEF 

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy 

Starring: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Rosario Dawson, Steve Coogan, Uma Thurman

Run Time: 1hr 59min 

Released: February 12th, 2010

A teenager discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods.

First of all, if you have read the book on which this movie was made, then this might not be for you. But if you haven't, then this movie is a must watch for you. An unwilling hero thrust literally into a world of Greek mythology alongside allies, set out to right the wrongs of an absentee father. Throw in an unlikely villain and we have a action packed adventure with interesting twist and turns. The plot beginning was a little too fast but it more than make up for it as it progressed 

Rating: 7/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 THE LUCKY ONE 
GENRE: Romance, Drama 
STARRING: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner, Riley Thomas Stewart, Jay R. Ferguson, Adam LeFevre
RUN TIME: 1hr 40min 
RELEASED: 03 May 2012

This is the story of a US Marine who finds a photograph of a young woman while serving in Iraq, carries it around as a good luck charm, and later tracks down the woman, with whom he begins a relationship.

After a night raid gone wrong, a young soldier discovers a photograph of a woman at same time saving his life. After his discharge, he decides to track down the woman in the photograph to offer thanks. Things soon take an interesting turn after he meets her and develops feelings which seemed to be mutual . However they must both fight for chance to love and heal. 

RATING: 7/10 

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 THE INTERNSHIP 
GENRE: Comedy 
STARRING: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Rose Byrne, Aasif Mandvi, Max Minghella, Josh Brener, Dylan O'Brien, Tiya Sircar, Tobit Raphael
RUN TIME: 1hr 59min
RELEASED: June 7, 2013

Billy and Nick are salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital world. Trying to prove they are not obsolete, they defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google, along with a battalion of brilliant college students. But, gaining entrance to this utopia is only half the battle. Now they must compete with a group of the nation's most elite, tech-savvy geniuses to prove that necessity really is the mother of re-invention. 

This is the story of two men who after several years of holding down a single job suddenly finds themselves out of the job and thrown into an unfamiliar job market where they must either sink or swim. Though this movie is a comedy, it shows the viewers the reward of perseverance and courage in the face of an impossible task. 

RATING: 7/10 

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 THE CHANGE By Angela White 
GENRE: Romance, Sci Fi 
PUBLISHED: July 3, 2011
WORDS: 97,130
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781476423784

500 Years in the dystopian future, nine of every ten babies conceived are female. Men have been enslaved for their own protection and the only way to get a mate is to enter the Network Games and fight for one. The Catch? It's a live battle to the death and the competition is fierce.

This is a tale of a young woman quest to save the love of her life who was snatched away and broken. She will have to fight to win for a chance at happiness in a game rigged to make her lose. 

RATING: 7/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: TV SERIES REVIEW

 SALVATION 
GENRE: Drama, Thriller, Sci Fi 
STARRING: Santiago Cabrera, Jennifer Finnigan, Charlie Rowe, Jacqueline Byers
RUN TIME: 42 Minutes
SEASONS: 2 (2017 - 2018) 

An MIT grad student and a tech superstar bring a low-level Pentagon official a staggering discovery--that an asteroid is just six months away from colliding with Earth.

After discovering that the earth was going into extinction, a young man approaches a tech billionaire who brings in a Pentagon official in a mad dash to save mankind. The series explores the tests, results and reactions of everyone involved spiced with a generous helping of suspense. 

Rating: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 DIE IN A GUNFIGHT 
GENRE: Drama, Action, Comedy, Romance 
STARRING: Diego Boneta, Alexandra Daddario, Travis Fimmel, Justin Chatwin, Wade Allain-Marcus
RUN TIME: 1hr 32min 
RELEASED: July 8, 2021

 The Rathcarts and the Gibbons are modern day Montagues and Capulets, two rival families who each control their own media empire in New York City. Their teenage kids ignore the feud and fall in love, despite their parents efforts to keep them apart. 

This is the story of two young individuals who fall in love with each other while their parents are engaged in a bitter feud. They must fight to preserve their love amidst a hostile environment, revenge and sabotage. A modern take on a Shakespeare novel. 

RATING: 6/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

MAX ARENA By Jamie Doyle

Genre: Adventure, Sci Fi 

Published: June 21, 2020

Words: 143,790

Language: English

Born of mixed blood, Max Dyson has lived a life of destiny, knowing that one day, an alien warlord would seek him out for vengeance. That day has come, but instead of just his survival in the balance, the conflict has subject all of humanity to potential destruction. To save the world, Max must defeat a series of extraordinary alien opponents in a series of duels, but first he must prepare. Friends of unlikely origin and stature gravitate to Max and together they bind to form an alliance that proves stronger than any fear that can assail them. With the threat of alien invasion forcing the world into a deeper and deeper downward spiral into chaos, this group of friends must hold their course to restore faith to the world to show that even now, in the darkest times of human history, hope can still prevail. Blending his alien prowess with his human emotion, Max hones himself into the warrior he must become to secure victory. However, Max's greatest achievement is not physical. It is his ability to bring people and entire nations together when everyone needs each other most. At the end, only Max can save us, but along the way, the world rediscovers how to fight back. Alone we lose. Together we win. 

A lovely book, nice progression, strong but clichéd plot and a heart pumping adventure. A great way to start your week. 

Rating: 7/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE PHOENIX AFFAIR By Paul Clark

Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure 

Published: Feb. 24, 2013

Words: 148,220

Language: English

ISBN: 9781301483099

Twenty years after he declined an invitation to join the CIA, Air Force Colonel Paul Cameron finds he’s a part of the secret Phoenix Group and takes on an innocent-sounding CIA mission to help an old friend. Al-Qaeda hunts the pair from Europe to the Middle East, Cameron must rely on his wits to survive relentless attacks designed to silence his Saudi friend and preserve a plan to attack America. 

If you are spy movies, then this book is made for you. Set in the post 9/11 era, a new prototype agency set up to protect America and Americans clashing with enemies of the state all over the world, a Saudi General nephew who knows too much and a smart and skilled US Airforce Colonel turn spy who needs to find out the enemy's plan, and we have a suspense filled Thriller. The author displayed a great knowledge of middle eastern culture which sometimes felt like overkill and he also made considerable effort to differentiate between good Muslims and bad ones. You will definitely enjoy this one and crave for more. 

Rating: 8/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

BLENDED 

Genre: Romance, Comedy 

Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore... 

Run Time: 1hr 57min 

Released: May 23rd, 2014 

After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship. 

This movie is one of the best Adam Sandler movie I have ever seen. His on screen connection with Drew Barrymore is almost perfect. The holiday setting definitely adds to the charm of this movie. This movie is a funny, heartwarming tale of finding love irrespective of any stumbling blocks. 

Rating: 7/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

THE KINGS OF SUMMER 

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Inspirational 

Starring: Nick Robinson, Moisés Arias, Gabriel Basso, and Nick Offerman. 

Run time: 1hr 36min 

Released: May 31st, 2013

Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his freedom once and for all, he escapes to a clearing in the woods with his best friend, Patrick, and a strange kid named Biaggio. He announces that they are going to build a house there, free from responsibility and parents. Once their makeshift abode is finished, the three young men find themselves masters of their own destiny, alone in the woods. 

This is a coming of age movie about three friends on a journey of self discovery, freedom from overbearing, intrusive and sometimes violent parents. Their journey begins on a good note, but along the line the realities of being a teenager creeps in. An unfortunate incident seemed to put things perspective for these young adults. 

This movie is a profound watch that will stir up a need for self awareness in everyone. 

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Rating: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 THE ICE ROAD 
GENRE: Drama, Thriller 
STARRING: Liam Neeson, Laurence Fishburne, Benjamin Walker, Amber Midthunder, Marcus Thomas, Holt McCallany... 
RUN TIME: 1hr 48min 
RELEASED: June 25, 2021

After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a 'big-rig' ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners.

When two dozen miners becomes trapped in a mine, a rescue party made up of a rag tag group of individuals, each with his own baggage are sent with important supplies, however not everyone has the best intentions and the treacherous journey will not be be the only stumbling block to the rescue. It is left to be seen whether they will succeed or not. A suspense filled but predictable movie. 

RATING: 6/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: TV SERIES REVIEW

 2 BROKE GIRLS 

GENRE: Comedy 

STARRING: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris

RUN TIME: 22 Minutes

SEASONS: 6 (2011 - 2017)

The series follows the lives of friends Max Black and Caroline Channing. Whereas Caroline was raised as the daughter of a billionaire, Max grew up in poverty, resulting in differing perspectives on life, although together they work in a local diner while attempting to raise funds to start a cupcake business.

This is the hilarious story of two women from different backgrounds thrown together by circumstance, strike up a friendship and together walk towards a goal of owning their own business. But their journey is not without its fair share of complications. A funny series based on innuendos and brutal one liners. Not suitable for the family. 

Rating: 8/10

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