I would like to start by explaining that I am not saying The Gilded Age on HBO (Max? HBO Max? Do they even know anymore?) is a perfect show. It is flawed in many ways. It is however perfectly silly biscuits and every episode finds me laughing with it and at it. Also kudos to every actress on this series who is wearing a serious corset and dresses that I can only imagine pinch in … Continue reading Stuff You Should be Watching: The Gilded Age →
I was really excited going in to see Superman, wanting it to be a technicolor, hopeful answer to superhero movies, one that would be more uplifting than recent fare. While the movie tries to do that, it’s also kind of a mess and unfortunately the best scenes have been shown already as clips in the trailer. I would recommend renting Superman when it comes to streaming services, but save your money when it comes to … Continue reading Movie Review: Superman (2025) →
Back in the early aughts I had a minor obsession with the Tudors. The Other Boleyn Girl was in theatres, The Tudors was on Showtime, and Phillippa Gregory and Alison Weir were having literary moments. Six Wild Crowns pulled me right back into my fascination with that moment in time (in fact, I’m rewatching The Tudors). This is a high magic fantasy based loosely on Henry VIII and his six wives, but with a feminist … Continue reading Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race →
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Recently I was passing through Louisville, KY so I decided to stop at A Novel Romance, an independent romance bookstore. Immediately when I walked in I was greeted by the resident cat, Bella, who supplied many head bonks and sniffed my shoes (which smelled like my cat). Taylor Swift was playing on the speakers. Tables of romance novels were before me. This might be where I go when I die, I’m not sure. Overall, A … Continue reading A Novel Romance →

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Finally our journey is at an end. Will Grant pick Juliana or Litia to receive the final rose? It doesn’t matter and no one cares. The love story we are all here for is Muzzy and her Big Dumb Boyfriend. I wasn’t sure how Muzzy would react to any of our cats because she wasn’t a huge fan of them at the rescue, but she came into our house, locked onto Fish, did heart eyes, … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S29 E9: The Final Rose Goes to Fish →
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There’s much turmoil in the kingdom of The Rose God. ABC has decided to “pause” the next season of The Bachelorette, and showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner have left amid allegations of a toxic workplace. None of this feels especially surprising to me as recently seasons have gone from bonkers to sometimes just plain painful to watch. Remember the most awkward moment in reality TV history when they made poor Bachelorette Jenn watch her proposal … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S29 E8: Muzzy Snuggles →