Episodes

  • 59 // Ranking the X-Men Films // Worst to Best
    Aug 23 2024

    Meant to make this video as soon as Deadpool & Wolverine dropped... alas it did not happen. Preparing for college has had me busy. Anyway, here's my ranking of the 14 X-Men films from worst to best (in my opinion). ---

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    22 mins
  • 58 // A Deep Dive Into the World of LONGLEGS
    Jul 15 2024

    There is so much detail in the LONGLEGS universe... let's dive in. --- // How to Decode // LONGLEGS Alphabet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Qr2ngSX9jnx2OYI5ex3yom2WOfogWsl/view?usp=drive_link Vigenere Cipher Decoder: https://www.dcode.fr/vigenere-cipher --- // Information // https://thebirthdaymurders.net/ https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1dmo5i6/ive_been_deciphering_longlegs_ciphers_here_is_a/ https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1dn9nmf/longlegs_website_update/ --- View all of my links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/mayareviews⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Help others: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/maya-social-resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me @mayathebookworm on Twitter, TikTok, BookBub, and BookSirens; @mlgrimley on Instagram; Maya's Reviews on Facebook; and @mayareviews on Tumblr. Email me: mayagbookreviews@gmail.com

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    59 mins
  • 57 // Is It Truly Worth the Hype? // Longlegs (SPOILER FREE) Movie Review
    Jul 14 2024

    Longlegs has been my most anticipated movie of the year. I finally got to see it on July 11, but was it worth the anticipation? People have claimed it is the scariest movie of the year... I'm here to tell you if it is in this spoiler-free movie review.

    Coming next: a deep dive into the movie Longlegs and all of the marketing surrounding it.

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    // Movie Information //

    Director: Osgood Perkins

    Studio(s): Neon

    Genre(s): Mystery, Horror, Crime, Paranormal

    Release Date: July 12, 2024

    Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 3.8

    MPA Rating: R

    Length: 101 minutes

    Budget: >$10 million

    Box Office Earnings: $3 million (so far)

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    16 mins
  • 56 // Are Walruses Taking Over the World? ft. Rory - Tusk (2014) // Movie Review
    Oct 21 2023

    Walruses... are they our friend or foe? It's October, everybody, so buckle up for some horror movie reviews. This time, I have my friend Rory—who is terrified of walruses—review Tusk with me!


    Beware... there are spoilers ahead. ---

    // Movie Information // Director: Kevin Smith Studio(s): A24 Genre(s): Horror, Comedy Release Date: September 14, 2023 Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 2.4 MPA Rating: R Length: 102 minutes Budget: $3 million Box Office Earnings: $1.9 million --- View all of my links: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/mayareviews ⁠⁠

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 55 // The Insidious Franchise — Is it worth watching?
    Sep 1 2023

    I've been meaning to put this episode out for a while, but life happens. Here are my thoughts on the entirety of the Insidious franchise—my reviews, my rankings, and my recommendations.

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    // Franchise Information //

    Genre: Horror

    Studio: Blumhouse

    Budget: $42.5 million

    Box Office: $728.6 million

    MPA Rating: PG-13


    - Insidious (2010): directed by James Wan

    - Insidious 2 (2013): directed by James Wan

    - Insidious 3 (2015): directed by Leigh Whannell

    - Insidious 4: The Last Key (2018): directed by Adam Robitel

    - Insidious 5: The Red Door (2023): directed by Patrick Wilson


    Recurring Cast/Characters:

    - Josh Lambert played by Patrick Wilson

    - Renai Lambert played by Rose Byrne

    - Dalton Lambert played by Ty Simpkins

    - Elise Rainier played by Lin Shaye

    - Steven "Specs" played by Leigh Whannell

    - Tucker played by Angus Sampson

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    26 mins
  • 54 // I'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie World — Barbie (2023) // Movie Review
    Aug 26 2023

    I've seen this movie twice now, and I cried both times. I have been looking forward to this movie since it was announced—it exceeded expectations.

    *I am currently in the process of trying to repair my camera/get a new one, so please be patient with me, as the next few episodes will be audio-only. Thank you!*


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    // Barbie Information //

    Director: Greta Gerwig

    Studio(s): Mattel

    Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure

    Release Date: July 21, 2023

    Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 4.1

    MPA Rating: PG-13

    Length: 114 minutes

    Budget: $128–145 million

    Box Office Earnings: $1.076 billion


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    23 mins
  • 53 // The Destroyer of Worlds — Oppenheimer (2023) // Movie Review
    Aug 25 2023

    Cillian Murphy? Emily Blunt? Florence Pugh? Robert Downey Jr.? Rami Malek? I mean... what more could you ask for in a cast?


    Long time, no see! I am (hopefully) back for more regularly posted episodes. *I am currently in the process of trying to repair my camera/get a new one, so please be patient with me, as the next few episodes will be audio-only. Thank you!*


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    // Movie Information //

    Director: Christopher Nolan

    Studio(s): Universal Pictures

    Genre(s): Drama, History

    Release Date: July 21, 2023

    Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 4.3

    MPA Rating: R

    Length: 180 minutes

    Budget: $100 million

    Box Office Earnings: $590.3 million

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    22 mins
  • 52 // Comedy Horror // M3GAN (2022) directed by Gerard Johnstone // Movie Review
    Jan 17 2023

    I went and saw M3GAN for my birthday on Friday the 13th. Was it worth it? 100%

    Does Megan listen to punk rock? Is she truly a horse girl at heart? You decide. I apologize for what sounds like an airplane taking off constantly in the background. My microphone decided to pick up my 16 year old laptop trying not to overheat and explode.

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    // Movie Information //

    Director: Gerard Johnstone

    Studio(s): Blumhouse Productions

    Genre(s): Comedy, Horror

    Release Date: January 6, 2023

    Average Rating on Letterboxd (out of 5): 3.3

    MPA Rating: PG-13

    Length: 102 minutes

    Budget: $12 million

    Box Office Earnings: $61.2 million

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    42 mins