Reviews

  By P. Vaishnavi                                                       I'll be honest — I walked into Inside Out 2 expecting a fun, animated escape. What I didn't expect was to feel... seen. These past few months, my usually sunny, glass-half-full self has felt more like glass-all-over-the-floor. Life's been a little heavier. Little things don’t feel so little anymore, and the voice in my head that once cheered me on has been quieter, overpowered by doubt and overthinking. Then came Inside Out 2 . Pixar once again takes us into Riley’s mind — except now, she’s 13, and just like me, figuring out who she’s becoming. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust are still there, but they’re joined by Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui (yes, that last one totally reminded me of my current relationship with my phone and bed). What struck me most was...

 I have always loved reading book reviews, especially the reviews where no one can decide whether a book is a page-turner or not. Last Saturday while shopping my friend suggest me to read this book, by saying its good book. I have never seen such argumentative reviews from friend, as we have zero similarity for books and i simply felt indifferent about the book. There was a deep divide between the support and criticism of this book, and a surprising use of colorful language. In critique, a commenter stated, “This is the sort of book White America reads to feel worldly,” while a supporter wrote, “Honestly, this book was so moving and beautiful that I was crying.” This was the first time such uncertain reviews have inspired me to read a book out of eager curiosity rather than hesitant expectation. I wanted to form my own opinions outside of these wild, feather-ruffled reviews. The book follows a young Afghan boy named Amir and his friend Hassan through their tumultuous childhoods in ...

 Introduction: Through a series of missions, a man discovers that the people he has been working for has unspeakable connections to dangerous organizations. Through the help of his love interest, they piece together clues to uncover the truth.                                  As a child, Li Jun Jie grew up under the loving care of his parents. He led a life that was the definition of a happy family. His parents were top scientists but when he turned twelve, they suddenly died in an accident in Pin Cheng. After becoming an orphan, Li Jun Jie is sent back to his hometown of Chong Hai. Rumors that his father betrayed his own country started spreading and his relatives refused to take him in. Left without a home, Li Jun Jie is sent to an orphanage where he meets Shi Yun Hao. They become the best of friends and through the recommendation of Chen Gang, they enter a security agency as new recruits. The tw...

                                    1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. --Isaac Asimov's I, Robot 'I, Robot" takes place in Chicago circa 2035, a city where spectacular new skyscrapers share the skyline with landmarks like the Sears (but not the Trump) Tower. The tallest of the buildings belongs to U.S. Robotics, and on the floor of its atrium lobby lies the dead body of its chief robot designer, apparently a suicide. Det. Del Spooner is on the case. Will Smith plays Spooner, a Chicago Police Department detective who doesn't think it's suicide. He has a deep-seated mistrust of robots, despite the famous Three ...

 I have been watching lots of Chinese dramas recently, but mostly the fantasy/historical genres. Only Side by Side with You is a modern day story with an interesting setting. I have never watched a drama with a leading lady who is running a drone company, and I was intrigued by the idea of such a geeky revenge plot. Read on to hear why I keep watching despite some cheesiness. I love well-choreographed action scenes, and this drama definitely delivers. The kicks, punches, twirls and feints could be set to music and it would feel like watching a music video. So, it was kind of unrealistic when the girl and guy who had just met for the first time in the parking garage turn to each other and nod, as if in perfect agreement they will simultaneously jump on top of that car together while holding hands, but the quirkiness of this drama is part of its charm. Unique Setting When I read that the leading lady owned a high tech drone company, I was kind of expecting them to be like military-st...

  I was looking forward to Mr. Bad after watching a few lengthy dramas in a row for the past few weeks. So, 24 episodes was like a welcomed change as I wasn’t in the mood for another long-winded story. The fact that this is a rom-com sealed the deal for me. At least, I can just enjoy this without thinking too much and complete it quickly. Well, did it meet my expectations of an enjoyable watch?  Main Characters Xiao Wu Di Wu Di is an ancient villain in a web novel written by Nan Xing who came alive. He is confident, smart, and a fast learner. But he is domineering and can get easily annoyed. Wu Di is a handsome guy whom women are easily attracted to. Nan Xing Nan Xing is an ex-discus thrower and fresh graduate. She is a very strong girl with an athlete style who doesn’t have any dating experience. She also writes web novels as a hobby and Zi Chen is her idol author. Nan Xing has a cheerful and bubbly personality. Supporting Characters Lu Zi Chen Zi Chen is a popular author and...

  "The Eternal Love” (not to be confused with “Eternal Love”) is a 24 episode time-travel romantic-comedy drama. It tells the story of Xiaotan, a modern-day woman who travels almost 2000 years into the past, in the Dongyue Kingdom. The core of this delightful love story is the dynamics of the relationship between the 8th Prince and his 21st century bride.  Tan’er is the illegitimate daughter of the Prime Minister. She has been in a mutual romantic relationship with the 1st Prince since they were very young. However, when he becomes a promising candidate to the throne, he decides to marry her sister instead, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister. At the news, Tan’er is heartbroken. But when she is told that, by royal command, she is to marry his brother, the 8th Prince, Tan’er attempts suicide. She survives the attempt, but ever since that day she experiences black-outs and her personality seems to change drastically from time to time as if she is a different person. An...