Tag: Book Review

Book Review: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager is a tough one to rate for me because there was a lot of things I liked about it – the characters, the writing, the setting – but it ultimately left me disappointed. It’s both predictable and not, with the unpredictable aspects feeling more silly than anything else. I…


A Cinefessions Video – Recent Reads: Black Hole & My Best Friend’s Exorcism Reviews!

It’s time to start reviewing some books…and graphic novels! Check out the first episode of my Recent Reads series! If you enjoy this video, please give it a like and consider subscribing to Cinefessions on YouTube!   Branden ChowenBranden has been a film fan since he was young, roaming the halls of Blockbuster Video, trying…


A Cinefessions Video – Book vs. Movie Episode 03: Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

It’s time to revive an old series with a different style of Book vs. Movie episode: non-fiction! Here I am talking about the 1990 Stephen Rebello book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, and comparing it to the adaptation, Hitchcock, from 2012. If you enjoy this video, please give it a like and subscribe…


A Cinefessions Video – Book Review – Animorphs #2: The Visitor by K.A. Applegate

I’m back with my review of another Animorphs book: The Visitor! If you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing to Cinefessions on YouTube.   Branden ChowenBranden has been a film fan since he was young, roaming the halls of Blockbuster Video, trying to find the grossest, scariest looking VHS covers to rent and watch alone…


A Cinefessions Video – Graphic Novel Review – Branden Chowen on V-Wars, Vol. 1

Branden gives his thoughts on V-Wars, Vol. 1: Crimson Queen. This contains issues #1 through #5 of the complete V-Wars story. If you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing to Cinefessions on YouTube!   Branden ChowenBranden has been a film fan since he was young, roaming the halls of Blockbuster Video, trying to find the…


A Cinefessions Video – Book Review – Branden Chowen on Murder, She Wrote: Gin and Daggers by Donald Bain

Branden reviews Murder, She Wrote: Gin and Daggers by Donald Bain (and Jessica Fletcher, of course)! If you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing to Cinefession on YouTube.   Branden ChowenBranden has been a film fan since he was young, roaming the halls of Blockbuster Video, trying to find the grossest, scariest looking VHS covers…


A Cinefessions Video – Book Review – Branden Chowen on The Stand by Stephen King

Branden reviews Stephen King’s epic The Stand. If you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing to Cinefessions on YouTube!   Branden ChowenBranden has been a film fan since he was young, roaming the halls of Blockbuster Video, trying to find the grossest, scariest looking VHS covers to rent and watch alone in the basement. It…