NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

THE NEW MUTANTS 
GENRE: Action, Sci Fi, Horror
STARRING: Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga, Blu Hunt, and Henry Zaga.
RUN TIME: 1hr 38min 
RELEASED: August 28th, 2020

Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.

This is a tale of five young people from different backgrounds and with varying demons brought together by a dark force masquerading as good to harness their new but growing abilities. Despite their differences, they must work together to free themselves and save the life of their friend who has been marked for death. This movie is mostly generic, with a lot of clichés and little, if any innovative ideas. But these shortcomings are patched up by exceptional acting by the cast, thrilling action scenes and brilliant cinematography. Not one of the best X-men movie, but definitely not one of the worst either.

RATING: 7/10


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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE HITMAN: BURNING HALOES by Sean McKenzie
GENRE: Mystery 
PUBLISHED: Aug. 24, 2020
WORDS: 64,320
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005291167

Michael Lynch is recovering from the traumatic wounds of his last job and is on the verge of leaving the hitman lifestyle altogether. But then he gets involved in finding a missing person and quickly discovers he is in the middle of a counterfeit and kidnapping ring. He's in over his head. But he likes it that way.

This is the story of a hitman, tired and ready to retire to a simpler life, but finds it difficult as he is unwittingly drawn into a simple case which quickly escalates into something above his skill set. He will have to rely on his ability and experience to get through and save the day.

RATING: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

BART & JESSE - A love story By Andre' Mwansa
GENRE: Comedy, Romance 
PUBLISHED: Aug. 20, 2020
WORDS: 20,920
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005331214

Jesse:
This is my final year of high school. On to bigger and better things. I can’t wait to get the hell out of this town and away from my brother and family as soon as possible.
No one at my school understands how hard it is to share your youth with a disabled brother. Ugh, no one even knows I have a disabled brother! I hide Jake.
I hide my imperfection. Even from him.

A hilarious story of love, friendship and true set in high school. It is the tale of girl who on the surface appears perfect but underneath the facade is the frantic search for normal in the midst of an unusual situation. A light and funny book.

RATING: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

CHEMICAL HEARTS 
GENRE: Drama, Romance 
STARRING: Austin Abrams and Lili Reinhart.
RUN TIME: 1hr 33min
RELEASED:  August 21st, 2020

Chemical Hearts is the story of Henry Page, a teenage student who considers himself a hopeless romantic but has never fallen in love. The young man aspires to be editor of the high school newspaper and lives happily focused on his studies to enter a good university, until Grace Town enters his class. His new partner is not exactly the girl of his dreams, but little by little he falls in love with her when the two teenagers are chosen to edit the institute newspaper.

An uncharacteristic teenage movie, leaving behind the expected clichés of this genre for a more melancholic look at love and it's baggage seen from the eyes of a young man. The movie being so far from the norm, makes for an unpredictable but pleasant experience that will leave the audience with a somber feeling. Great cast, awesome character development and a plot that tantalizingly unravels.

RATING: 9/10

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TOP 5: ACTOR

RYAN REYNOLDS 

Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian-American actor, film producer and entrepreneur.
He was married to actress Scarlett Johansson from 2008 to 2011 and since 2012, has been married to actress Blake Lively, with whom he has three daughters.

My list of my top 5 Ryan Reynolds movie

1. DEADPOOL (1 & 2): Ryan Reynolds plays in Wade Wilson / Deadpool
   
   A wisecracking mercenary with accelerated healing but severe scarring over his body after undergoing an experimental regenerative mutation.
2. THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD: Ryan Reynolds plays Michael Bryce,
   
   a former triple A rated executive protection agent and CIA officer.
3. THE PROPOSAL: He plays Andrew Paxton,
   
   Margaret's assistant whose ultimate career goal is to become an editor in the 2009 American romantic comedy.
4. 6 UNDERGROUND: Reynolds plays one,
   
   an unnamed American billionaire and philanthropist, who made his fortunes from inventing neodymium magnets in the 2019 American action thriller film
5. JUST FRIENDS: Reynolds plays Chris Brande,
   
   a formerly overweight high school nerd in the 2005 American Christmas romantic comedy film.

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

DIE, MARTIAN FATHER! by Jack Teng
GENRE: Sci Fi
PUBLISHED: Aug. 11, 2020
WORDS: 97,700
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005772833

MARS! MECHA BATTLES! ANGRY CLONES! MYSTERIOUS ARTIFACTS! AND THE SINGULARITY! Peace on Mars is threatened when Frank Mazer is murdered. A despised slumlord, no one is surprised by his violent death. But when his daughter Dimi is framed for it, she and her brothers, Aly and Ivan, are drawn into a power-struggle between the Martian Unified Government and the Church of the Singularity.

This is the story of a young woman accused of murdering her father, must find evidence to prove her innocence in the face of evidence pointing to her guilt. She is joined on this quest by her siblings, and must fight against their ulterior motives and the might of a powerful force that threatens not only keep the truth hidden but destroy the world. A good thriller.

RATING: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

PROJECT POWER 
GENRE: Sci Fi, Action
STARRING: Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback...
RUN TIME: 1hr 49min
RELEASED: August 14th, 2020

When a pill that gives its users unpredictable superpowers for five minutes hits the streets of New Orleans, a teenage dealer and a local cop must team with an ex-soldier to take down the group responsible for its creation.

The film chronicles a man’s quest to rescue his daughter with the assistance of several allies from sinister threats, behind a newly developed drug that temporarily gifts its user with superhuman abilities. This blockbuster has everything that will excite the viewers; good acting, nice action scenes with nice musical scores and graphics in slow motion. Though the storyline is a bit weak and shallow with not much backstop, this movie packs enough action, blood and explosions to thrill the viewers.

RATING: 7/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY : MOVIE REVIEW

CINDERELLA MAN
Genre: Drama, Biography, Inspirational 
Starring: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti
Run Time: 2hrs 24min
Released: June 3rd, 2005

The story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s.

An inspiring story of a washed-up boxer staring at a bleak future, but still maintaining a sense of honesty and discipline to not only keep his family together but rise up to become a champion.

The movie will leave the viewers with their hearts in their mouth especially for the last quarter of the movie. Lovely screenplay and lines delivered with enthusiasm and conviction makes this one a great watch any day.

Rating: 9/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

AN AMERICAN PICKLE 
GENRE: Comedy
STARRING: Seth Rogen,  Sarah Snook
RUN TIME: 1hr 29min 
RELEASED: August 6th, 2020

The film follows Herschel Greenbaum, a struggling Ashkenazi laborer who emigrates from his shtetl to America in 1920 with dreams of building a better life for his beloved family. One day, while working at his factory job, he falls into a vat of pickles and is brined for 100 years. The brine preserves him perfectly and when he emerges in present-day Brooklyn, he finds that he hasn’t aged a day. But when he seeks out his family, he is horrified to learn that his only surviving relative is his great-grandson, Ben Greenbaum, a mild-mannered computer programmer whom Herschel can’t even begin to understand

This movie is a ridiculous take on the life of a man transferred from the world of 1920's to the modern world. It chronicles his journey in the new world while dealing with his orphaned great grandson attempts to sabotage him at every turn and his eventual realization that he and his relative are one and the same. A good movie for self reflection.

RATING: 6/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE DREAM KEEPERS - AWAKE  by Z. Oko
GENRE: Fantasy
PUBLISHED: Aug. 6, 2020
WORDS: 57,660
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005387143

Mona has the ability to lucid dream and astral travel. This remarkable gift gives way to a mission that she cannot complete on her own, leading her to discover just how powerful dreams can be. Mona dreams of The Dream Keepers Theme Park which is so ethereal and mystical that it doesn't belong in the waking world.

There is so much truth to what Mona sees in her dreams that logic ceases to exist, leaving only signs and symbols for her conscious mind to try and comprehend in her waking life. The emotions that Mona goes through leaves her doubtful on who she can trust in this realm and also the astral realm. There is a darker influence at play which poses a potential threat to society, yet society remains oblivious. What Mona discovers may make her stronger, or it may destroy her. It's her choice.

This novel is a thrilling tale of love and friendship set in the magical realm of dreams. This book will take you on a suspense filled journey of a young woman travails to combat a evil that threatens the world.

RATING: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

CUT THROAT CITY 
GENRE: Drama, Action, Crime 
STARRING: Shameik Moore, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Denzel Whitaker, Keean Johnson, Ethan Hawke, Eiza Gonzalez, Kat Graham, Isaiah Washington, T.I., Terrence Howard, and Wesley Snipes.
RUN TIME: 2hrs 12min
RELEASED: July 31st, 2020

This movie is the story of four boyhood friends in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, who return after Hurricane Katrina to find their homes decimated, no jobs, and no help from FEMA. Out of options, they reluctantly turn to a local gangster, who offers them one shot at turning their situations around - by pulling off a dangerous heist in the heart of the city. When the job goes bad, the friends find themselves on the run, hunted by two relentless detectives and a neighborhood warlord who thinks they stole the heist money.

This is a heist movie with just the right blend of adventure, violence, conspiracy With a wide range of superstars on the cast list. On the flip side, the movie had too many part fitted in, making it slightly cluttered. A good movie.

Rating: 8/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

STUFFED By Brian Davis
GENRE: Mystery
PUBLISHED: July 27, 2020
WORDS: 70,990
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005791803

Shots narrowly miss Daniel Hartwick while on an early morning run along a Phoenix canal bank. A nearby runner, Cara Montero, is injured, but Cara wants no part of doctors or the police. Daniel's attempt to help Cara embroils him in a world of hidden identities, covert schemes, and spies against spies that leave him trapped in the crossfire.

A fast paced novel chronicling a man journey from a simple life to becoming a sleuth in just one day. He will have to be alert and on his toes to make it out alive. Good read.

Rating: 7/10

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CELEBRITY CRUSH : SELENA GOMEZ

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television producer. Born and raised in Texas, Gomez began her career by appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends  (2002–2004). In her teenage years, she received wider recognition for her role as Alex Russo on the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012).

Alongside her television career, Gomez has starred in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), Monte Carlo (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), Getaway (2013), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), The Dead Don't Die (2019), and A Rainy Day in New York (2019). She also voices the character of Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise (2012–present) and has executed produced the Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020) and Living Undocumented (2019).

Gomez released three albums with her former band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, all of which attained gold certifications and reached the top ten in the US. Additionally Gomez has released three albums as a solo artist: Stars Dance (2013), Revival (2015), and Rare (2020), all of which debuted at number one in the US.She has released eight songs which have reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100: "Come & Get It", "The Heart Wants What It Wants", "Good for You", "Same Old Love", "Hands to Myself", "We Don't Talk Anymore" with Charlie Puth, "It Ain't Me" with Kygo, and "Lose You to Love Me", the latter being her first US number-one single.

In 2017, Billboard reported that Gomez has sold over 7 million albums and 22 million singles worldwide. Gomez has received various accolades and was recognized as the Billboard Woman of the Year in 2017. She has a large following on social media, and was at one point the most-followed individual on Instagram. Gomez's other ventures include a makeup line, a clothing line, a handbag line, a fragrance line, and a production company named July Moonhead Productions. She has worked with various charitable organizations and, at age 17, she became a UNICEF ambassador. 

                                    Culled from Wikipedia