Weekly Reads: The Dictionary of Lost Words
“Some words are more than letters on a page, don’t you think? They have shape and texture. They are like bullets, full of energy, and when you give one breath …
Reviews
Reviews that aren’t specifically Bellevue College related
Weekly Reads: America, 1908
“The America in which the following stories occurred will be, in scattered glimpses, familiar to readers of 2008; if we squint, we might even mistake it for our own.” — Jim …
TV Show Review: For All Mankind
One might find themselves looking up at the stars, picturing the moment man first stepped on the moon. But, in a twist of fate, what if those first steps belonged …
Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” Anniversary and Tour
British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa has gained many accolades across her career. The songstress released her sophomore album, “Future Nostalgia,” on March 27, 2020, then followed up with its deluxe “Moonlight …
The Puzzling Mystique of Lana Del Rey
On Oct. 22, 2021, singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released her newest studio album, the highly-awaited “Blue Banisters.” The album, a dreamy, alternative pop record, contains deep messages and personal highlights. …
Weekly Reads: Everything, Everything
“Do you remember when we read The Little Prince together for the first time? I was so upset that he died in the end. I didn’t understand how he could …
Marvel’s Latest TV Superhero: Moon Knight
On Jan. 17, Marvel released the trailer for its next TV series “Moon Knight,” coming March 30. The trailer is available to watch here if you have not seen it …
Weekly Reads: Five Feet Apart
“How long will I live my life afraid of what-ifs?” Rachael Lippincott, “Five Feet Apart” The book “Five Feet Apart” by Rachael Lippincott is one of hope, love, and despair. …
Overwatch League Season 5 Top Contenders
With the five-man roster deadline behind us, we now have a good look into what the core compositions of the Overwatch League (OWL) Season 5 teams will look like. While …
Does “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” Live Up to its Online Hype?
Spoiler warning for “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.” “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” has been taking social media by storm for the last year and a half. I …
Movie Review: Disney’s Encanto
The legacy of Disney animated films requires no explanation, having released box office hits time and time again that date back several decades. Already in the 2020s, Walt Disney Pictures …
Video Game Review: Inscryption
The evolution of virtual card games has been really fun to watch, as developers try to find new ways to tell the stories they want to tell through the same …
Weekly Reads: Persepolis
“One can forgive but one should never forget.” Marjane Satrapi, “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood” “Persepolis” is an autobiographical series written about the author’s life during the Islamic revolution. …
Movie Musical Review: “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
On Nov. 19 the movie musical “Tick, Tick… Boom!” was released on Netflix. For those who don’t know, “Tick, Tick… Boom!” is Jonathan Larson’s (the creator of the Broadway smash-hit, …
Game Review: Pokemon BDSP
After 15 years and endless clamoring from the online community, Game Freak finally released a remake of their fourth-generation games, “Pokémon Diamond” and “Pokémon Pearl.” Titled “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining …
TV Show Review: Arcane
The term “League of Legends” evokes several different emotions depending on who you talk to. It’s long been criticized as a game for having an unfriendly new player experience. However, …
Weekly Reads: Salt to the Sea
If you read the last weekly recommendation “Ashes in the Snow,” then you won’t want to miss author Ruta Sepetys’ second journey. In this book, “Salt to the Sea” gives …
Weekly Reads: Ashes in the Snow
Trigger Warning: This book contains horrific cruelty and sexual content. A New York Times Bestseller “Between Shades of Gray” now renamed “Ashes in the Snow” is a novel about World …
Weekly Reads: Beneath a Scarlet Sky
Content Warning: The book has some brutal scenes described in great detail. “If a bomb’s coming at you, it’s coming at you. You can’t go around worrying about it. Just …
Anime Review: Chivalry of a Failed Knight
What makes an impressive action anime? The popular shows from the last two decades seem to follow a similar method of storytelling. The main character is set apart, typically seen …