tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54529078213539886222024-03-18T15:22:25.192-05:00QueendSheenaWriting is a marathon not a sprint Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comBlogger867125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-89357809662534786742019-09-25T19:50:00.000-05:002019-09-25T19:50:08.112-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: Reconnected<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZbC1rMJV9Rx0mcdsYpV4e1YbwZOg-6jortOc2dc0HPRzMYX1uHS92I5Vp2XF93MOKpXLcluA1XbSKhCXWSB1s7iPSe-8AcmESdNehLI9FPFRM_p7hkhxrN9ZPMXrVdQYhvTgby_D8Ak/s1600/WOW+%25281%2529.jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; padding: 5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br /><b>Please Note: The final WOW on this blog as I take my final bow this month. I want to thank all readers of this post and all my blogging. I really appreciated it.</b><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at </span><a href="http://breaking%20the%20spine/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Breaking the Spine</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"> that allows us to spotlight books we are eagerly anticipating to be released.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">I met the author online via Swoon Reads when her book was among those competing for a publishing deal. She was so sweet and the book was so lovable. Catherine was among the winners and her book's coming out 2020. I'm so excited!!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><br />
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Release Date: June 18, 2020</div>
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Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-80060526793834667252019-09-18T00:00:00.000-05:002019-09-18T00:00:07.368-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: Slay<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZbC1rMJV9Rx0mcdsYpV4e1YbwZOg-6jortOc2dc0HPRzMYX1uHS92I5Vp2XF93MOKpXLcluA1XbSKhCXWSB1s7iPSe-8AcmESdNehLI9FPFRM_p7hkhxrN9ZPMXrVdQYhvTgby_D8Ak/s1600/WOW+%25281%2529.jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; padding: 5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at </span><a href="http://breaking%20the%20spine/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Breaking the Spine</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"> that allows us to spotlight books we are eagerly anticipating to be released.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">I have been excited about this novel the second it was announced. The release day can't come soon enough.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><br />
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This film was a mess. One that in my opinion were three different movies smushed into one. Not very good but if you like watching bad movies then go right ahead. Or if you love seeing anything with Keanu Reeves. The subject of cloning was interesting but their take was way too ridiculous to believe.<br />
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I have heard some praise this film and I agree there are some interesting storylines, visuals, and horror. But I was not a fan. There are ableism, racism and other undertones or outright obvious decisions that were a huge turn-off. Including making losing a limb seem like a punishment worse than death. People are actually born with missing limbs. It's not just via attacks or accidents. Making it look like there's no future for individuals like that is very damaging. I have seen films tackle that topic carefully but this was not one of them. I won't even go into a white student targeting a black student she met a child. The racism is nauseous, more so when the film tries to make it seem okay. Just no, and then having a white majority cast but somehow the two biggest victims (aside from the white female protagonist) in the film are black and Asian? Yeah...bye. </div>
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Zootopia: Had a great time rewatching this film.<br />
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Let's Be Evil: A decent mind-bending sci-fi film with Children of the Corn vibes.<br />
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The Smurfs: Rewatching these old cartoon episodes are interesting, to say the least. Gargamel was even creepier than I thought.<br />
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Black Mirror: There were a few leftover episodes from previous seasons I had missed out on.<br />
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Rurouni Kenshin, The Bye-Bye Man, Sextuplet, When the Bough Breaks, Tau, Don't Watch This, Sing.<br />
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Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-84547146141505403892019-09-09T00:00:00.000-05:002019-09-10T20:48:46.128-05:00Movie Love: Angel Has Fallen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Listen, Angel Has Fallen was A LOT, maybe even TOO MUCH. I had a swell time overall and the movie was pretty good. But the violence, especially those explosions and kill counts was just too much for me. Which says plenty because I love action. But I've been a war movie kind of girl and this went deep into that territory. I don't even have that much of a review other than if you enjoyed the other films, this is up your valley. But be prepared for WAY more violence. If you thought London Has Fallen was violent, then you are NOT prepared for Angel.<br />
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The movie takes us on a crazed misadventure of what would happen if dark forces took over the United States government and doesn't give you time to grasp the concept. The explosions are massive and non-stop and the kills are gory. I'm so glad my mother decided at the last minute to stay home. She did not need this mess at her age. I recommend you decide your violence factor, especially when it's made realistic, before going to see this. Swell movie, hella traumatizing. Yeah, recommend only if you feel safe with this type of film. I'm still shell shocked and it's been nearly a week since I saw it.<br />
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<b>Thanks for stopping by.</b>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-59991005327277351352019-09-04T16:45:00.000-05:002019-09-04T16:45:03.933-05:00Waiting On Wednesday: Jackpot<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZbC1rMJV9Rx0mcdsYpV4e1YbwZOg-6jortOc2dc0HPRzMYX1uHS92I5Vp2XF93MOKpXLcluA1XbSKhCXWSB1s7iPSe-8AcmESdNehLI9FPFRM_p7hkhxrN9ZPMXrVdQYhvTgby_D8Ak/s1600/WOW+%25281%2529.jpg" /><br />
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<br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Every. Single. Day. When Rico sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket, she thinks maybe her luck will finally change, but only if she--with some assistance from her popular and wildly rich classmate Zan--can find the ticket holder who hasn't claimed the prize. But what happens when have and have-nots collide? Will this investigative duo unite...or divide?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Nic Stone, the </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">New York Times</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"> bestselling author of </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Dear Martin</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">and </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Odd One Out, </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money--both too little and too much--and how you make your own luck in the world.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I saw the movie last Saturday and it was an adventure in and of itself. Dora was a young fearless teen willing to go above and beyond for friends, family, and adventure. It was great seeing a girl going for what she wanted with self-confidence and attitude. Yes, some considered her strange but she was willing to be herself. Even after having a sad moment when the teen was made to feel bad by her own cousin, Diego. This girl from the animated series for children turned live-action film, was a badass.<br />
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Dora translated from animation to live-action did a spectacular job. Even keeping her catchphrases and quirks. It was fun seeing others look at her strangely when she spoke to the screen breaking the fourth wall like in the animated series. Plus they did a magnificent job with Swiper. The CGI fox looked and sounded real. The monkey, Boots worked as well and had his own moments of hilarity. The cast did their job providing a fun and adventurous experience that will be loved by children and translate to adults like myself. My theater cheered and had fun with what happened on screen. Children and adults alike. The stakes were both funny and serious. Though a grand twist was seen from miles away. The challenges Dora and company faced were satisfying to watch.<br />
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If you want a fun adventure film to bring the family together. This is for you. Hell, even to curl up by yourself and have a bit of danger. <br />
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Today I get to share with you my ten favourite tropes. These gems help spice up any story.<br />
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1. Fairytale Retellings: I love these so much. I even write them and enjoy that beyond words.<br />
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2. Band of Misfits - When the chaos breaks out this ragtag group will do their best to fix things. Even if they don't really want to.<br />
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3. Magical Training - Yes, please.<br />
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4. Quest - Whether to save the world or for other purposes, this trope is a good friend of mine.<br />
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5. Prophecies - I love them, more so when they go haywire or come true in disastrous ways.<br />
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6. Time Travel - Whether to distant lands or five minutes ago. I'm here for this!<br />
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7. Dark Stories - I want my pain and angst. Don't at me!!<br />
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8. The Found Family: Not all relations are bound by blood.<br />
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9. The Not-Chosen One- I love it when something happens to the person who was supposed to save the world or do an important task and another individual far from qualified has to do it.<br />
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10. Vampires and all those paranormal goodies - Mine!!<br />
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<b>That was my top ten for this week. Any special tropes you hold close to your heart? See you tomorrow for Waiting on Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by. </b>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-46591440713023489452019-08-16T19:34:00.000-05:002019-08-16T19:34:29.406-05:00Video Essay Channel Coming Soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Look I made a banner! Thank you Canva for helping so many of us to able to create our own graphics. Anyway, I want to let you all know that I'm expanding to a new spot. Youtube! Come Mid-September my first video will go up. What will it be about? Not books, I don't want to be a book tuber. Probably a shock from such a bookish girl like me. But I'm more interested in discussing visual media. More precisely, theories, thoughts, and reviews. I will still talk about writing a bit but that will be from more of a fan fiction angle.</div>
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My blog is evolving. I won't be posting book reviews much anymore. But I will still keep taking part in weekly book memes Top Ten Tuesday and Waiting on Wednesday. Netflix Dragon posts will still go up. I have also expanded my freelance writing business to facebook with my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/QueendsheenaFreelancing/" target="_blank">very own page</a>. I tried a group last year but there were some 'trollish' incidents so I deleted it. Anyway, thanks for stopping by. See you on Monday. </div>
<br />Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-59714115547268891122019-08-14T14:27:00.000-05:002019-08-14T14:27:14.532-05:00Waiting on Wednesday:The Unstoppable Wasp Origin Novel<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZbC1rMJV9Rx0mcdsYpV4e1YbwZOg-6jortOc2dc0HPRzMYX1uHS92I5Vp2XF93MOKpXLcluA1XbSKhCXWSB1s7iPSe-8AcmESdNehLI9FPFRM_p7hkhxrN9ZPMXrVdQYhvTgby_D8Ak/s1600/WOW+%25281%2529.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Blurb: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft.</span><br />
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Today I'll be sharing which book characters would be my bestie. Sounds like fun to me.<br />
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1. Ronald Weasley from HP Series: He's a loyal friend and always willing to try.<br />
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2. Clarisse from The Percy Jackson Series: Yes, she and the Aires cabin are portrayed as bullies. But just because someone does some bad things doesn't mean they're evil. Clarisse is strong, loyal, dedicated, badass and has a strong sense of duty. I might be more bookish but I think we could bond over mutual respect and desire to protect those we care about. <br />
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3. Hermione Granger: She's awesome and I love her.<br />
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4. Elizabeth Wakefield from the Sweet Valley series: We can bond over our love of writing.<br />
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5. Cathy Dollanger from Flowers in the Attic<br />
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6. Tris Prior from Divergent series<br />
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7. Cina from The Hunger Games Trilogy<br />
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8. Severus Snape from the Harry Potter Series<br />
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9. Klaus Baudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events<br />
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10. Nova and Tam from Mooncakes<br />
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<b>Who are your fictional besties? Thanks for stopping by.</b>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-86335890461741328502019-07-17T00:00:00.000-05:002019-07-17T00:00:14.794-05:00Waiting On Wednesday: Mooncakes<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZbC1rMJV9Rx0mcdsYpV4e1YbwZOg-6jortOc2dc0HPRzMYX1uHS92I5Vp2XF93MOKpXLcluA1XbSKhCXWSB1s7iPSe-8AcmESdNehLI9FPFRM_p7hkhxrN9ZPMXrVdQYhvTgby_D8Ak/s1600/WOW+%25281%2529.jpg" /><br />
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Release Date: October 15, 2019</div>
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Blurb: <span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft.</span></div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers' bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">One fateful night, she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods. As a werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to call any town home.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help. Their latent feelings are rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft, untested magic, occult rituals, and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self-discovery.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Today we are sharing Childhood Favourites.<br />
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1. Sweet Valley High Series<br />
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2. Shakespeare<br />
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3. Goosebumps<br />
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4. Harry Potter<br />
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5. Newspaper Comic Strips<br />
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6. Archie Comics<br />
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7. Lois Lowry Books<br />
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8. V. C. Andrews Books<br />
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9. Game Review Magazines<br />
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10. Comics (bought second hand)<br />
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<br />Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-230332098409722082019-06-05T08:06:00.000-05:002019-06-05T08:06:07.394-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: Children of Virtue and Vengeance<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZbC1rMJV9Rx0mcdsYpV4e1YbwZOg-6jortOc2dc0HPRzMYX1uHS92I5Vp2XF93MOKpXLcluA1XbSKhCXWSB1s7iPSe-8AcmESdNehLI9FPFRM_p7hkhxrN9ZPMXrVdQYhvTgby_D8Ak/s1600/WOW+%25281%2529.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Blurb: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>So December will be an intriguing reading month. What about you? Are they exciting books reads coming your way? Thanks for stopping by.</b></span>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-90221351499369547972019-05-29T16:42:00.002-05:002019-08-20T17:20:58.347-05:00Four Ideas for a Bond and Bourne Movie Crossover<b>Please Note: This was originally written July 2016 in conjunction with the release of film Jason Bourne and Grace Randolph's reviews plus ideas for future films. Also, idea #4 might not have aged well. LMAO!</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I saw how excited you were for such a movie treat Grace. So here are five ideas for a potential Bond and Bourne movie crossover. Both Sony and Universal are always on the lookout for the next big thing. A movie like this would not only get butts in seats but turn the spy world movies of today on its head. A billion-dollar hitter if we ever heard of one, maybe two if done right. These two spies, one current, the other former and on the run, would be a feast for the mainstream movie audience.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">into the hands of any country. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">His plans are to destroy it but that becomes complicated when it turns </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">out to be biotech based and implanted in the brain of a teenage spy (played by Neel Sethi). A tech </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">grab turns into a kidnapping with Bourne labeled as a member of a child trafficking ring who has </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">kidnapped an orphan genius from India for potentially nefarious purposes. This cover by his enemies </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">both surprises and upsets Bourne but in an ironic twist he uncovers plans to kill the young spy and </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">harvest his body for research. Turning the teenager on his side after finding out he was just an </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Meanwhile Bond enters the picture when M informs him that the British government has MI6 agents </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">on the lookout for an Indian teen spy with information that could be dire in the wrong hands. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Bond’s assigned to bring in the teen alive to be debriefed and put under special protection. Bond is </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">especially furious when he’s told that traffickers have taken the boy. When he and Bourne meet it’s a </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">battle royale which the teen joins in. Can they convince Bond that Bourne is not the bad guy who </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">betrayed his country then went into child trafficking? Is the MI6 really just interested in keeping the </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">young spy safe? What of those who want the boy harvested at any cost and will more countries enter </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">the fray to get their hands on a young supersoldier to mold into their very own? And can a hacker turn </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Bond is caught on tape killing several politicians on tape at a UN meeting. Problem? One of the is the </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">VP of the United States (Brendan Fraser) and America is out for blood. Bond was on assignment at </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">the time and MI6 insist that whoever did those murders could not be him. But America wants him </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">handed over immediately as a terrorist. Britain refuses citing that there needs to be a deeper </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">investigation and that one man can’t be in two places at once. Not wanting to start WW3, Bourne is </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">secretly found and after certain promises are made brought in to see the Secretary of Defense </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">(Liam Neeson). Bourne agrees to the assignment as long as he can do it on his terms and SOD </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">agrees on one condition. A CIA agent (Jet Li) has to go with Bourne to ensure the job is done </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">efficiently and Bond brought back alive without any sign of American involvement. Both spies are wary </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">of each other but work together to find Bond and bring a terrorist to justice. But just how tough is it </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">really going to be and if Bond’s possibly innocent, who actually carried out these murders?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">A virus is released in Britain and many become sick. The entire country is quarantined but there is </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">still fear this virus will spread. Talk of possibly launching airstrikes comes up from other countries </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">but the British government resists these ideas. However, they know that other top countries in the </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">world won’t sit by waiting forever and turn to MI6 to solve this problem. M reveals that they had been </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">given information just days before from a renegade American agent about a potential contagion </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">being smuggled into the country. Bond was sent to rendezvous with the agent but unfortunately </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">were not able to find the courier in time. What M left out was that Bond had in one of his vigilante </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">theatrics killed the henchman that Bourne had captured to get the information. Both were back at MI6 </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">at each other’s throats over the failure. Bourne had informed MI6 that the virus was being transmitted </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">through Patient Zero. A former CIA operative, Jade Thompson (Anne Hathaway), who was left a </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">paraplegic after one of her missions went very wrong. Bourne had some memories of her back then </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">the woman was a loyal American. Plus he had his own questions since that mission was partnered </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">with a duo of MI6 agents. However, M denies MI6 involvement. But Bourne was not just looking to </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">save innocent lives but also find out what really happened on that mission. A shot from a terrorist </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">bullet didn’t explain Jade’s need for revenge against Britain. As the unfriendly pair are deployed back </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">into the red zone injected with a temporary anti-virus, they have forty-eight hours to find patient zero </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">or get out. Things take a turn however when Bourne starts getting sick. Bond wants to help but knows </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">if he stays beyond forty-eight hours, he’s stuck and if he leaves, Bourne can’t come along. Can they </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">find patient zero in time and untangle the web of secrets and lies that goes from the CIA right to MI6?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Multiple terrorist bombs have been set off in the United States. The immediate suspect is Muslims and </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">unrest has taken up to the point that a mosque is blown up by a white supremacist killing the son of a </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">high ranking Middle-Eastern politician. The grieving father took to the airwaves and issued a fatwah </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">against the children of the President, Vice-President and Secretary of Defense, feeling they hadn’t </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">done nearly enough to protect Muslims in their country. He is removed from the newsroom and the </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">government decries the fatwah requesting no one take it seriously. Most Muslims are peaceful and </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">publicly denounce the fatwah as well as worldwide. Unfortunately some groups Muslim and otherwise </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">decide to take on this fatwah and twin daughters of SOD are almost murdered on a trip to Hawaii. SOD </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Lee Cummings (Lucy Liu) contacts her old friend Bond requesting his help as she believes the bunker </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">that all the children are supposed to be sent has already been compromised. An ex-CIA agent herself </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">she wants to lift her kids from the convoy but needs help. Bond agrees to ignore M’s argument of </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">causing an international incident. When the president’s father (Reg E. Cathey) is killed shielding his </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">grandson, the stakes are made even higher. Bond and Lee make it to the convoy only to end up </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">landing in the middle of an attack and have to take all the children with them. Also, they meet up with </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">a vigilante Bourne who was secretly helping to protect these children since he saw them as innocents </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">and this fatwah as wrong. Joining this group Head of Security (Riz Ahmed) who proudly holds unto </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">his Muslim roots and ready to help protect these children at all costs until their enemies are defeated. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">As the bombings are investigated and foes fought, it’s discovered that there’s a man behind the </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">bombings including the one at the Mosque. A Swedish spy who defected and wants to rule the world </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">after taking down the strongest countries. America is just the first country on his list. Can this strategic </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">puppeteer be defeated and what of the agents sent out to retrieve the children and SOD branded as a </span><br />
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Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-16905648106197528612019-05-27T16:12:00.000-05:002019-05-27T16:12:41.628-05:00Book Adaptations: Need Better Release DatesToday I want to discuss the poor choice of release dates that have been affecting the box office success of book adaptations. Namely those of YA but not solely. Yes, there has been a decline of interest in sections of the adaptation market. But that doesn't excuse poor marketing. Releasing a movie on a date it can't compete is a terrible disservice.<br />
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<b>Movie: The Sun is also a Star</b><br />
<b>Release Date: May 17, 2019</b><br />
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Based on the novel of the same name, this film was released with a debut of 2.5 million. An extremely low number that only worsened as time progressed. Released the same day as John Wick 3, a week after Detective Pikachu and during the time matrix of Avengers: Endgame. This summer date was a terrible idea. Neither of the stars was household names able to compete in this competitive season. Other movies with bigger names and franchises were also out. The best time this should have released was January 2019.<br />
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<b>Movie: Love, Simon</b><br />
<b>Release Date: March 16, 2018</b><br />
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Based on the book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Debuting at $11.8 million and in fifth place. The film was released the same date as Tomb Raider, a well-known franchise that has the power of a strong fanbase behind it. Also, big blockbusters like Black Panther were still going strong at this point. This is the only year where debuting January/February wouldn't have saved it. 2018 was quite competitive from early on with Insidious: The Last Key grabbing the first week in January despite being part of a huge horror franchise. Love, Simon's best shot would have been debuting late August or September 2018. Where there was a lot less competition. In the end, it made minimal profits but was a great move for teen gay romances getting on the big screen.<br />
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<b>Movie: Allegiant</b><br />
<b>Release Date: March 18, 2016</b><br />
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Third firm in the Divergent YA trilogy. This movie came out the day before Batman V. Superman. I can't even explain how ridiculous that is. One of the most anticipated superhero films with three well-known heroes in one movie (Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman) was what they decided to compete with. After coming off the sequel Insurgent, a movie much maligned by fans. The decision was made to go up against one of the biggest juggernauts of 2016. January 2016 would have been the perfect date for this film. The biggest thing that month was Kung-Fu Panda 3, a franchise they could easily avoid by debuting two weeks earlier. But no, they decided to go against a superhero film. It made $179.2 million on a $110 million budget. A clear loss the studio can only blame themselves for.<br />
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<b>Movie: Maze Runner: The Death Cure</b><br />
<b>Release Date: January 26, 2018</b><br />
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Based on the YA novel this was the final movie in the trilogy. It made in total $288.3 million on a $62 million budget. Proving that even in 2018-19 where these book adaptations are assumed to be losses. Profits can be made if the right date and promotion come together. Unlike Love, Simon, the studio avoided being in direct line of any big blockbusters or franchises. Coming weeks before Fifty Shades Freed and Black Panther in February. Which allowed the film to make money and end their adaptation franchise on a positive note. <br />
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<b>Movie: Where'd You Go, Bernadette</b><br />
<b>Release Date: August 16, 2019</b><br />
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Based on the novel this film is not out yet. Went through multiple changes in release dates including being moved from March 22, 2019. Putting it in competition with Captain Marvel and also have the same date as the horror hit film, Us. This is the perfect example of a studio picking a safer date to drop their movie. Their biggest competition is same day released Good Boys and The Informer. Also the following week Angel Has Fallen will be released, a trilogy in its franchise but not a heavy hitter.<br />
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<i>So I'll close with this. Release dates and box office success are essential in Hollywood. Sure there are some award darlings that are less interested in making the big bucks. But those are not the majority. Book Adaptations, especially those for YA and genre fiction are looking to make profits and be memorable. So the studios need to work on picking better release dates. Yes, it's competitive. But placing your smaller movie against a big hitter is more likely a sure way to losses than a lucky win. </i>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-19602319599773283462019-05-20T13:36:00.001-05:002019-05-20T14:42:28.311-05:00Sorry About My AbsenceI will be back next week starting Monday, May 27 with fresh content.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">We Hunt the Flame</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>Does this book sound like a great read for you? Are they any books you're looking forward to. Thanks for stopping by.</b></span>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-64891015294974668162019-04-29T12:03:00.000-05:002019-04-29T12:03:02.879-05:00Monday MishMash: I'm Back!!<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaGILWZF2rWX2aYrQY8VN5ZhSDM7WqEmMV2LJXBWGg9K_OKtVOJHTl5eglJmXCYUbXsvChajp6ryjifsQudV51aUd1PnfRi7Ya3qoB8yOGbC7LGKz9Oygts95F6HL-q9y1tLn2OIleQbY/s320/Monday+MishMash.png" /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Yes, guys, I'm back and ready to rumble. I missed this blog and will have weekly posts. Mainly on writing freelance and Netflix/movie reviews. Will discuss books from time to time.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. I have a separate Twitter for this blog and freelancing. You can visit <a href="https://twitter.com/queendsheena" target="_blank">@queendsheena</a> which is different from the old handle. There's also <a href="https://twitter.com/sheenakaygraham" target="_blank">@sheenakaygraham</a> and <a href="https://sheenakgraham.tumblr.com/post/180183421625/running-scared-cover-reveal" target="_blank">Tumblr website</a> for those who want to see more of my author side. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. There will be two Netflix Dragon posts this week. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. I have two ongoing ghostwriting clients right now.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. I have a new <a href="https://www.patreon.com/queendsheena" target="_blank">Patreon</a> page up for those who want to support me in exchange for more details on my writing and other goodies. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">So happy to be blogging again. My main posting days will be Monday/Wednesday and Friday. This week though it will be today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thanks for stopping by.</span></span>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-75758382167525906592018-12-17T16:44:00.000-05:002018-12-17T16:45:04.916-05:00Merry Christmas 2018 and Goodbye ReadersMerry Christmas to all my readers old and new. Thank you for all the support. Sadly I'm closing this blog for good. I thought I could come back but things have changed. Personally and professionally this just isn't for me anymore. The blog will remain up but no more posts. You can continue to see me posting on <a href="https://sheenakgraham.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>. Goodbye.<br />
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<b><u>DCs Legend of Tomorrow: Season 3</u></b><br />
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Got through this gem. I have fun with the CW shows and this season had some real stakes. <br />
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<b><u>Beautiful Creatures (film)</u></b><br />
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I rewatched this movie and it was okay. A medium adaptation of its source material but still interesting with talented actors.<br />
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<b><u>Black Lightning Season 2</u></b><br />
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<b><u>Riverdale: Season 2</u></b><br />
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<b><u>The Flash: Season 4</u></b><br />
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This series is still going strong. But I must say I found some parts underwhelming. Still a worthy watch for fans of the CW shows and/or this red speedster.<br />
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<b><u>Arrow: Season 6</u></b><br />
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I loved this season. I truly felt that Oliver Queen went back to his roots this time around. I believe it's the best season since season 2/3. Plus there is a huge loss (person) towards the end that had me crying.<br />
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<b><u>Supergirl: Season 3</u></b><br />
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Kara is going through a lot this season. Losing her boyfriend, finding her way and more. So many changes, twists and new discoveries made is a very goods season to binge. Bring it Season 4!!<br />
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<b><u>The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina</u></b><br />
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This series is a great start for the new show that not only has a scary side but a connection to the new Riverdale series on the CW. This is not your friendly Sabrina, no matter how nice this girl tries to be. Warning: There's a lot of outright Satan worship. Just be prepared if that fact bothers you.<br />
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<b><u>The House of Small Cubes (Animated short)</u></b><br />
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A beautiful short that touches on an old man's past as he literally tries to keep his home from washing away.<br />
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<b><u>Scandal: Season 7</u></b><br />
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Olivia Pope and co. go over a cliff together in this thrilling finale. Hard to say goodbye but we must.<br />
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<b><u>She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: Season 1</u></b><br />
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A fun animated series that will either grow on you or not. There seems to be very little inbetween from what I've seen from fandom and online discussions. I had a good time with it.<br />
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Other Viewing: The Lazarus Effect, Troll Hunters: Happy Birthday to You!, Daredevil: Season 3.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by. What shows or movies have you seen recently?Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-41727189392360807852018-12-12T13:33:00.001-05:002018-12-12T13:33:33.099-05:00Waiting On Wednesday: The Deceivers<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZbC1rMJV9Rx0mcdsYpV4e1YbwZOg-6jortOc2dc0HPRzMYX1uHS92I5Vp2XF93MOKpXLcluA1XbSKhCXWSB1s7iPSe-8AcmESdNehLI9FPFRM_p7hkhxrN9ZPMXrVdQYhvTgby_D8Ak/s1600/WOW+%25281%2529.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Blurb: </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>Pretty Little Liars</i> meets <i>Ocean's 11</i> in this intrigue-filled contemporary drama from acclaimed author Kristen </b><b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Simmons.</b><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Welcome to Vale Hall, the school for aspiring con artists.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">When Brynn Hilder is recruited to Vale, it seems like the elite academy is her chance to start over, away from her mom's loser boyfriend and her rundown neighborhood. But she soon learns that Vale chooses students not so much for their scholastic talent as for their extracurricular activities, such as her time spent conning rich North Shore kids out of their extravagant allowances.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">At first, Brynn jumps at the chance to help the school in its mission to rid the city of corrupt officials--because what could be better than giving entitled jerks what they deserve? But that's before she meets her mark--a senator's son--and before she discovers the school's headmaster has secrets he'll stop at nothing to protect. As the lines between right and wrong blur, Brynn begins to realize she's in way over her head.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><i>Sounds like an exciting read and I can't wait! What do you think? Is this read for you too?</i></b></span>Sheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com5