Category: Reviews

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 – Movie Review: The Little Things (2021)

I finally watched a new release, so I figured I would celebrate the occasion by reviewing it! 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…


A Cinefessions Video – Blu-ray Review: Accepted (2006, Mill Creek Entertainment)

Accepted (2006) has landed on Blu-ray for the first time ever, so let’s take a look at what this Mill Creek Entertainment disc has to offer! 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…


A Cinefessions Video – Book Review – Branden on Animorphs #1: The Invasion by K.A. Applegate

Here are my thoughts on the first book in the Animorphs series, The Invasion by K.A. Applegate. If you enjoy the 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…


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…


Book Review – Branden Chowen on The Baby-Sitter IV by R.L. Stine

Title: The Baby-Sitter IV Author: R.L. Stine Published: 1995 Publisher: Scholastic — I mentioned in my Baby-Sitter III review that I remember the night my parents drove me up to Borders Books and Music to grab both this one and it’s predecessor. Much like The Baby-Sitter III, I knew virtually nothing about the plot of…