On the second episode of Yikes, we’re diving into Sinners! I’m giving this movie a solid 5 out of 10. I’ll be breaking down my reasons why and sharing my confusion over the movie’s genre mash-up. When I say that, I mean this is a Southern Gothic vampire epic adventure, blending historical racial tension, music, horror, and folklore. With the right team, this could have been phenomenal—but for me, it just didn’t land. Enjoy this episode! As always, these are just my personal opinions.

I’ve (almost) kicked my addiction to The Crown—I only let myself watch it at night before bed now. In the meantime, I’ve officially begun my Netflix anime journey, and here are my thoughts! Today I will be talking about Blue Eye Samurai, Twilight of the Gods, Delicious in Dungeon, Beastars and Castlevania!

Why do we get anxious about starting new shows, movies or books, and why do we fall into a slump when they end? In this episode, I dive into the comfort of rewatching and rereading—from Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings to my eighth run of The Crown—and share why audiences everywhere keep returning to their favorite stories.

In this episode, we dive into Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, exploring how the movie adaptation stacks up against J.K. Rowling’s original book. We break down what the filmmakers kept faithful, what was condensed or cut, and how key characters, suspenseful moments, and magical settings were translated to the screen. From the darker tone and visual magic to the pacing and missing subplots, we compare and contrast the storylines to see how the film captures—or sometimes simplifies—the rich world of Hogwarts. I hope you enjoy!

Wow… I’m honestly at a loss for words, but I felt like I had to do this review because the new Jurassic Universe movie… well, it’s just really disappointing. Lately, it feels like new movies are just… blah.

Ugh, I love this movie so much—but I’ve also been dreading doing a deep dive because I still don’t fully understand what’s happening! Hopefully, this episode is enjoyable. You’ll see that I’m still completely baffled by the movie’s brilliance, but I’ve also put together a simplified version using Reddit, Wikipedia, and ChatGPT. I think I kinda get it now… maybe? Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we’ll be talking about director Francis Lawrence and the incredible Will Smith—before things went downhill. It’s a shorter one since the topic is pretty straightforward, but stay tuned because two episodes are dropping today! Hope you enjoy!

In the second episode of our Amazing TV segment, we’re diving into the world of Sex and the City! The show first aired in 1998, with the final movie released in 2010. I grew up watching it with my mom, and it’s one of my favorite memories. Hope you enjoy!

Join me as we take a deep dive into a difficult but important time in history—one that continues to teach us lessons even today. I first encountered this story as a freshman when I watched the movie, and it was truly life-changing (without being corny). Later, I read the book and found it just as powerful. Come along for a brief history lesson on the Civil Rights Movement.

Amazing TV segments will pop up as bonus episodes once I’ve watched a series at least three times. These deep dives cover the full show, so while there are some spoilers, most of it is common knowledge. Hope you enjoy!