Meant to make this video as soon as Deadpool & Wolverine dropped... alas it did not happen. Preparing for college has had me busy. Anyway, here's my ranking of the 14 X-Men films from worst to best (in my opinion). --- View all of my links: https://beacons.ai/mayareviews Help others: https://bit.ly/maya-social-resources Follow me @mayathebookworm on Twitter, TikTok, BookBub, and BookSirens; @mlgrimley on Instagram; Maya's Reviews on Facebook; and @mayareviews on Tumblr. Emai...
Aug 23, 2024•22 min
There is so much detail in the LONGLEGS universe... let's dive in. --- // How to Decode // LONGLEGS Alphabet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Qr2ngSX9jnx2OYI5ex3yom2WOfogWsl/view?usp=drive_link Vigenere Cipher Decoder: https://www.dcode.fr/vigenere-cipher --- // Information // https://thebirthdaymurders.net/ https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1dmo5i6/ive_been_deciphering_longlegs_ciphers_here_is_a/ https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1dn9nmf/longlegs_website_update/ --- View all of ...
Jul 15, 2024•59 min
Longlegs has been my most anticipated movie of the year. I finally got to see it on July 11, but was it worth the anticipation? People have claimed it is the scariest movie of the year... I'm here to tell you if it is in this spoiler-free movie review. Coming next: a deep dive into the movie Longlegs and all of the marketing surrounding it. --- // Movie Information // Director: Osgood Perkins Studio(s): Neon Genre(s): Mystery, Horror, Crime, Paranormal Release Date: July 12, 2024 Average Rating ...
Jul 14, 2024•16 min
Walruses... are they our friend or foe? It's October, everybody, so buckle up for some horror movie reviews. This time, I have my friend Rory—who is terrified of walruses—review Tusk with me! Beware... there are spoilers ahead. --- // Movie Information // Director: Kevin Smith Studio(s): A24 Genre(s): Horror, Comedy Release Date: September 14, 2023 Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 2.4 MPA Rating: R Length: 102 minutes Budget: $3 million Box Office Earnings: $1.9 million --- View all of m...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
I've been meaning to put this episode out for a while, but life happens. Here are my thoughts on the entirety of the Insidious franchise—my reviews, my rankings, and my recommendations. --- // Franchise Information // Genre: Horror Studio: Blumhouse Budget: $42.5 million Box Office: $728.6 million MPA Rating: PG-13 - Insidious (2010): directed by James Wan - Insidious 2 (2013): directed by James Wan - Insidious 3 (2015): directed by Leigh Whannell - Insidious 4: The Last Key (2018): directed by ...
Sep 01, 2023•26 min
I've seen this movie twice now, and I cried both times. I have been looking forward to this movie since it was announced—it exceeded expectations. *I am currently in the process of trying to repair my camera/get a new one, so please be patient with me, as the next few episodes will be audio-only. Thank you!* --- // Barbie Information // Director: Greta Gerwig Studio(s): Mattel Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure Release Date: July 21, 2023 Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 4.1 MPA Rating...
Aug 26, 2023•23 min
Cillian Murphy? Emily Blunt? Florence Pugh? Robert Downey Jr.? Rami Malek? I mean... what more could you ask for in a cast? Long time, no see! I am (hopefully) back for more regularly posted episodes. *I am currently in the process of trying to repair my camera/get a new one, so please be patient with me, as the next few episodes will be audio-only. Thank you!* -- // Movie Information // Director: Christopher Nolan Studio(s): Universal Pictures Genre(s): Drama, History Release Date: July 21, 202...
Aug 25, 2023•22 min
I went and saw M3GAN for my birthday on Friday the 13th. Was it worth it? 100% Does Megan listen to punk rock? Is she truly a horse girl at heart? You decide. I apologize for what sounds like an airplane taking off constantly in the background. My microphone decided to pick up my 16 year old laptop trying not to overheat and explode. --- // Movie Information // Director: Gerard Johnstone Studio(s): Blumhouse Productions Genre(s): Comedy, Horror Release Date: January 6, 2023 Average Rating on Let...
Jan 17, 2023•42 min
The Menu is a movie I have been anticipating for a while, and today I'm delving into my thoughts. Happy Thanksgiving, if you celebrate! --- // Movie Information // Director: Mark Mylod Studio(s): Searchlight Pictures Genre(s): Comedy, Thriller, Horror Release Date: November 18, 2022 Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 3.8 MPA Rating: R Length: 107 minutes Budget: $30 million Box Office Earnings: $16.2 million --- View all of my links: https://beacons.ai/mayareviews Help others: https://bit....
Nov 24, 2022•12 min
I was lucky enough to have the chance to interview Joyce Chopra, director of Smooth Talk, and author of Lady Director. Lady Director is set to be published NOVEMBER 22, 2022. “Joyce Chopra’s career spanned six decades, and her perspectives are thoughtful and broad, including stories about how she navigated monumental shifts in her craft and in the culture at large. She has wonderful anecdotes about working with Laura Dern and Treat Williams, as well as her deep friendships with Gene Wilder and A...
Nov 05, 2022•33 min
Happy Halloween! I hope your October was fantastic and spooky. For me, I'm sad its almost over. Join me for a special Halloween episode where I go over my top 10 horror movies! --- Visit my Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/maya_grimley/ View all of my links: https://beacons.ai/mayareviews Help others: https://bit.ly/maya-social-resources Follow me @mayathebookworm on Twitter, BookBub, and BookSirens; and @mayareviews on Tumblr. Email me: mayagbookreviews@gmail.com...
Oct 31, 2022•23 min
I had a lot of anticipation for Smile. The combination of the advertising and reviews was enough to make me see this movie as soon as I could. Want to know whether Smile is worth seeing in theaters? Buckle up and listen to hear my opinions of this movie. Please be aware that this movie deals heavily with suicide! --- JUSTICE FOR DEE WARNER - Resources Below Interview Room Podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-mcdonough/episodes/New-information-in-the-Dee-Warner-case---The-Interview-Room-with-Chris-Mc...
Oct 12, 2022•27 min
Go into watching Barbarian knowing as little as possible... though, please be aware that there are some prevalent issues in this movie that require content warnings—I go over them in the episode. "SOME STAY FOR A NIGHT. SOME STAY FOR A WEEK. SOME NEVER LEAVE. In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night an...
Oct 05, 2022•21 min
Happy October, everybody! It's officially Halloween season, y'all. Join me while I go over my list of 31 days worth of movies that I hope to watch this October leading up to and on Halloween! Stay tuned for some exciting things this October regarding my blog and podcast. --- Visit my Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/maya_grimley/ View all of my links: https://beacons.ai/mayareviews Help others: https://bit.ly/maya-social-resources Follow me @mayathebookworm on Twitter, BookBub, and BookSirens;...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 29 min
If you have not seen Don't Worry Darling yet... go watch it!!! It's best to know as little as possible before watching, this movie is phenomenal! I was hesitating to review this movie til later in October, but I could not wait. // Content Warnings: death, violence, alcohol usage, suicide // --- // Movie Information // Director: Olivia Wilde Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures Genre(s): Thriller, Mystery, Drama Release Date: September 23, 2022 Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): MPA Rating: R L...
Sep 28, 2022•20 min
After putting off reading the Shadow and Bone trilogy for years, I finally read the fantastic series and am so excited to be able to review the entire trilogy today! Just a fair warning that there will most likely be spoilers for the series as the episode progresses since the books build off one another. --- To check content warnings for all of the books you read, go to the Trigger Warning Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Shadow and Bone - // Content warnings: classism, ableist lang...
Sep 17, 2022•37 min
SURPRISE! An extra episode in between my review of They/Them and the Shadow and Bone series. SPOILER AND AD FREE! Prey (2022) is a prequel to Predator (1987). "On the Great Plains in 1719, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior, sets out to protect her people when an unknown danger threatens them. But the prey she’s stalking turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal." // Content Warnings: abduction, death, death of animals, gore, violence // ...
Sep 09, 2022•12 min
They/Them is getting some less than exciting reviews, and so I thought to myself... why not watch it and see for myself? I was fairly excited for this movie and decided to watch it in a tent in the pitch-black nighttime to immerse myself in the horror movie vibe. Let's just say I definitely have some thoughts about this slasher film. Content Warnings: death, homophobia, transphobia, physical and psychological torture, pedophilia, animal abuse, animal death, mention of animal torture, sexism, vio...
Sep 02, 2022•40 min
As promised, I am starting to branch out my podcast to include reviews of movies. First on my list, since I was able to see it recently in theaters, is 'Nope'! Directed by Jordan Peele, creator of 'Get Out' and 'Us', the movie follows two siblings whose horse ranch is shadowed by a strange phenomenon. Bear with me as I get a hang of reviewing movies... it is very different from reviewing books, haha. --- // Movie Information // Director: Jordan Peele Studio(s): Universal Pictures, Monkeypaw Prod...
Aug 12, 2022•51 min
This is the second novel I have read by Kiersten White, and though it is a stark difference from Hide , I absolutely loved Padawan . This is the perfect novel for those wanting to read about Obi-Wan Kenobi’s journey of self-discovery on his way to becoming a better padawan. "Obi-Wan Kenobi struggles with his place in the Force as a young Padawan in this coming-of-age adventure!" --- JUSTICE FOR DEE WARNER - Resources Below Interview Room Podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-mcdonough/episodes/New-in...
Aug 06, 2022•19 min
I find it very difficult to review this novel because I am not quite sure how I feel about it. There were many intriguing aspects that I loved but there were also many things that I didn’t enjoy about Wake the Bones . Wake the Bones follows the story of Laurel Early, who just came back from college looking forward to returning to her normal life. Unfortunately, she is thrust into a world of darkness when her late mother's past becomes entangled with her own and a devil comes to haunt her and her...
Jul 21, 2022•22 min
Didn't I tell ya I'd try my best to put out new content? Well, lookee here... a new review! This time I review a new book by Kiersten White, a horror novel taking place in an abandoned amusement park where 14 competitors must hide or else something sinister might find them. A brilliantly written horror novel that kept me interested from start to finish, Hide exhibits a broad and unique cast of characters, each trying their best to survive the horrifying circumstances they unknowingly introduced ...
Jul 10, 2022•19 min
It has been an insanely long time since the last episode... January? Crazy. Alas, I am back with a review of Dean Koontz's upcoming novel, The Big Dark Sky! The Big Dark Sky is a brilliantly written novel following the stories of various characters all connected to a mystery at the center of the spiderweb they’ve been caught in. Full of suspense and showcasing Koontz’s excellent writing style, The Big Dark Sky maintains Koontz as one of the best thriller writers. ON SALE JULY 19, 2022 --- A huge...
Jul 06, 2022•35 min
Daughter is the chilling story of a teen thrown into a world of pain and depravity upon the discovery that her previously unknown father is actually an infamous serial killer. Thrilling at every turn, McLaughlin’s upcoming novel boasts a disturbing parallel to our world’s most notorious killers, told through the eyes of a brave teen willing to do whatever it takes to bring any possible ounce of closure to the families of her father’s victims. ON SALE MARCH 8, 2022 --- A huge thank you to Wednesd...
Jan 29, 2022•12 min
I had the lovely opportunity to chat with Benjamin Ryan about Beckoning of the Gate, the first novel in his series The Vāyilian Threads. "The only life Santha Lathagin has ever known has become her prison. Vicious gossip is everywhere. Whispers of a scandal have turned to accusations of murder, and fingers are pointing her way. Feeling powerless and alone, she yearns for escape. When Santha stumbles upon a small, rusted key in the forest near her home, it seems her silent pleas have been answere...
Jan 21, 2022•31 min
Because I had never read a novel by Paul Vidich before, I started reading this novel with no idea of what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the brilliant mystery within The Matchmaker: A Spy in Berlin ‘s pages that ended with an epic demonstration of a woman’s determination. ON SALE FEBRUARY 1, 2022 --- Thank you to Pegasus Crime for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. // Book Content Warning: death, murder, mentions of suicide, mentions of drowning, v...
Jan 15, 2022•11 min
I would wish you all a happy new year in the show notes, but I physically cannot due to the passing of Betty White. Rest in peace Betty. I found out right after editing this episode. Such a Pretty Smile is a chill-inducing novel that examines the patriarchy and sexism through a terrifying tale of death and mystery. Oozing horror at every flip of the page, I could not put this electrifying novel down until I read it cover to cover. Filled with relatable characters and emotion, Such a Pretty Smile...
Jan 01, 2022•19 min
Happy Holidays, everyone! Merry Christmas if you celebrate! Enjoy the AD FREE episode, in the spirit of the holidays. Sorry about the construction... and the trains! Thrilling and adventurous, Meg Long’s debut novel is a solid sci-fi with compelling characters and obstacles set upon an icy planet that welcomes peril at every turn. ON SALE JANUARY 11, 2022 --- Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. // Book Content Wa...
Dec 23, 2021•18 min
A beautifully written and magical tale, the first novel in The Vāyilian Threads series is a masterpiece full of adventure, danger, and high stakes. Unlike any fantasy novel I have read before, Beckoning of the Gate was a fantastically thrilling and compelling journey that left me yearning for more. Thanks to everyone for being so patient with the delay in this episode. Rather than have a new review and episode every week, I feel I would have better quality reviews and episodes if I were to chang...
Dec 17, 2021•18 min
How have we already made it to episode 30? I have no idea, but thank you so much for being here! I hope everyone had an amazing and safe Thanksgiving with their family and stuffed their face with food. Today's episode is a review of Old Music for New People, a YA contemporary and coming-of-age story that features an amazing trans character and their horrible family. Join me today while Poppy (my dog, for those of you new here) sneezes in the background from the amount of transphobia in this book...
Dec 04, 2021•22 min
