An exceptional story that tells two very different tales dealing with toxic relationships in two powerful voices that are sure to grip the reader. Continue reading Expertly Told Story of Love, Lies, and the Danger Within | Review of ‘Lies You Never Told Me’
Can’t decide what to read next? Check out these titles and see if they tickle your fancy. Continue reading Weekly Reading List #137
Both sexy and brutal, the film follows Jennifer Lawrence in an amazing performance as one intimidating and manipulative smart spy. Continue reading Vivid Spy Thriller | Review of ‘Red Sparrow’ (Film)
A deceptively complex film that focuses on the complexities of being human in this slow-moving yet tension driven film. Continue reading A Hauntingly Existential Film | Review of ‘Annihilation’
New month means new books are coming out. So check out these ten titles and vote for your favorite title to win April’s book of the month title. Continue reading Book of the Month Poll – April 2018
An amazing slasher film that rises above all the tropes to deliver an entertaining time at the theater, guaranteed. Continue reading A Slasher Film That Will Leave You Smiling | Review of ‘Happy Death Day’
By Cynthia Ayala
Hey there avid readers. God, I can’t believe that it is already November. Man, the year sure goes by fast doesn’t it. Well I hope everyone had a Spooktacular Halloween, I know I did. I was a very pretty Slytherin for the record. In any case a new month means new books for all us book lovers and I have selected 10 for you all to check and vote for December’s Book of the Month title. Woo books! Just think, maybe one of these will be a Christmas present for a book lover you know or yourself. So check out these titles and vote here or by clicking the image below. Remember, the winner gets a featured book review right here on Cyn’s Workshop. Happy voting!
Continue reading “Book of the Month Poll – December 2017”
By Cynthia Ayala
“Five medical students, obsessed by what lies beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring experiment: by stopping their hearts for short periods, each triggers a near-death experience – giving them a firsthand account of the afterlife.” —IMDB
Oh boy. Where to begin. First, let’s begin by saying that this film at the very least had a very strong beginning. As a reboot, there were parts where this film improved upon the original. It delved into their view of the afterlife, the energy was there, and the longer they stayed dead, the darker it seemed to get, much like the original. However, what It improves upon is the fright factor of their guilt, of what they have done in their lives which comes back to haunt them. It has the spook factor for about ¾’s of the film. You have the ghost’s of their guilt coming back to haunt them, something sinister and almost demonic hunting them.
That is about it. Continue reading “Flatlining Cheap Thrills | Review of ‘Flatliners’ (2017)”
By Cynthia Ayala
“A group of bullied kids band together when a shapeshifting demon, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children.” —IMDB
Before I begin, let me just say this: I was not a fan of the original miniseries, even as a child it bored the crap out of me and I did not find Pennywise frightening. It was unimpressive, the original. Part of the reason was the length. It was too long, making it dull. Yes, I understand the concept of a miniseries, some of my favorite things are miniseries (The 10th Kingdom, Dune, Children of Dune). However, with a story like this, something that is supposed to be a horror, the energy, the tension has to be consistent, it has to be there lurking behind every shadow, every corner, every scene. It needs to keep the audience on edge, and I do not feel like the original does that properly. Especially when it hits the adult part of the story, it becomes repetitive and lackluster. It stopped being scary.
Continue reading “Deliciously Frightening | Review of ‘IT’ (2017 Film)”
By Cynthia Ayala
“Ben Gibson is many things, but he’s not sorry, and he’s not a liar. He will tell you exactly how what started as a simple school camping trip in the mountains ended the way it did. About who lived and who died. About who killed and who had the best of intentions. And he’ll tell you about Rose. But he’s going to tell you in his own time. Because after what happened on that mountain, time is the one thing he has plenty of.” —Goodreads
Published August 1, 2017, by Dutton Books for Young Readers, When I Am Through with You
by Stephanie Kuehn is a contemporary thriller for the young adult audience.
Continue reading “Character Driven Mystery | Review of “When I Am Through with You””
