Yet another book that I purchased on a whim, The Collapsing Empire, the inaugural tale in the Interdependency trilogy by John Scalzi, is your standard space opera fare with an interesting twist. With this particular sci-fi subgenre, I’ve come to discover that it’s always the little things that make the story worth reading and Scalzi’s... Continue Reading →
Disturbing And Brilliant | “Baby Reindeer” (2024) Netflix Series Review
It's been a while since I've watched a streaming show that has truly shocked and entertained me. Perhaps that's why my reviews have been few and far between these days -- most shows I watch are fine, but aren't worth commenting on. Richard Gadd's dark comedy "Baby Reindeer" breaks the mold. The twisted and highly... Continue Reading →
A Brisk Thriller With Great Emotional Depth | “All He Has Left” by Chad Zunker (2023) Book Review
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing this Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review; all opinions expressed in this review are my own. Chad Zunker's "All He Has Left" is another great find of 2023 for me. Zunker has published quite a number of books, with most of them... Continue Reading →
Crowded Mediocrity | “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (2024) Movie Review
The original "Ghostbusters" films were not constructed to kick off a huge franchise with regular installments akin to Marvel films. Those original two films were tightly crafted comedies dripping in satire and dry wit thoroughly unfit for that treatment. Yet, four decades later, because those films have a recognizable name and famous iconography, that seems... Continue Reading →
A Brutally Honest And Inspiring Biopic | “Stronger” (2017) Movie Review
Hello people, I am back with a movie review after almost a year! Today's film is "Stronger," helmed by Jake Gyllenhaal as both the titular character and the film's producer, which is directed by David Gordon Green. Gyllenhaal plays Jeff Bauman, the man who lost both his legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and... Continue Reading →
Best of the Year in Gaming: The Fifth Annual Revvies | 2023 InReview Awards
InReview is pleased to announce its fifth annual Revvies site awards for 2023. The following have been selected by InReview’s editors and writers. To be eligible, all games had to be played during the calendar year 2023 and played by a member of staff. Best mobile game Resident Evil Village Monopoly Go! Cat Sandbox Final... Continue Reading →
Contrasting “Hazbin Hotel” Season 1 With Its 2019 Pilot | Column from the Editor
After watching and reviewing "Hazbin Hotel" Season 1, I watched its pilot. After my TikTok reviews netted thousands of views in a very short time, it was clear that this show already had an established fanbase and I wanted to see where it originally all came from. The "Hazbin Hotel" pilot was released in 2019... Continue Reading →
An Engaging, Complex Murder Mystery | “Catch Her Death” by Melinda Leigh (2023) Book Review
Thanks to Netgalley for providing the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review; all opinions expressed in this review are my own. In this seventh installment of the "Bree Taggert" series by Melinda Leigh, Sheriff Bree Taggert has to protect her family when they are threatened by the violent Atkin family after she... Continue Reading →
Our Most-Read Game Reviews And Columns Of 2023
With 2023 wrapped up, here's our most-read video game reviews and columns of the year. 5. A Product Of Its Time | “Persona 3 Portable Remastered” (2023) Game Review Much like with Persona 4, Persona 3 got the remastering treatment. Like Persona 4, actual changes made to the game are relatively minimal, as it seems Altus... Continue Reading →