lesbian movies I've seen so far (review based on my tastes)
I'm going to give my opinion of the lesbian movies I've seen so far and I'm going to give them a score from 1 to 5 stars :3 it may contain some spoilers
Bound(1996)
For the year this movie was made, I was actually surprised by the END of it(fuck the obsession with killing the protagonist). I didn’t really have much faith in it by how it stars, but man, I was so surprised, I loved it, be gay do crime. ★★★★☆
Gia(1998)
God, this movie is my new roman empire, I didn’t know about Gia’s story, but the ending of the movie DESTROYED ME. the scene where shes talking with Linda and she says: now we have all the time in the world, I was so moved by it, I loved it. It’s currently one of my favorite movies.★★★★★
Lost and delirious(2001)
ugh shakespearean shit, this movie touches more than one of us when it comes to the experience of liking girls. I liked it but I felt like there was a lot of wasted potential that could’ve made it great, tbh i just wanted Paulie to be happy; the fact the Piper Perabo is in it helps the score too. ★★★☆☆
D.E.B.S.(2004)
ITS THE BEST FUCKING MOVIE IN THE WORLD, GOD. I actually hated this movie before watching it ‘cause I thought it was some dumb comedy, but god, when I gave it a chance it BLEW ME AWAY. If you want to see some lesbian spies enemies to lovers shit watch debs. ★★★★★
My summer of love(2004)
Personally, I HATED this movie kjj, I didn’t really get ANYTHING at all, like it felt like everything was just too rushed??? like when did they even fall in love lol? Gets points just for Emily Blunt. ★★☆☆☆
Imagine me & you(2005)
Piper Perabo again and Lena Heady THE WOMAN. This movie is ART, my fav movie, it’s beautiful, comfort movie af. The true don’t let your husband keep you from meeting your future wife. ★★★★★
Loving Annabelle(2006)
This movie was made for all of us who once liked a teacher or profesor. I liked it quite a lot, but I feel like seize it’s true potential. Personally, I choose to think that the alternative ending it’s the true one lol. ★★★☆☆
Bloomington(2010)
Again for us that like fantasizing about our teachers. I like this movie but again, I feel like they didn’t really make the most of it jskdja annoying af bitching about the same but yeah, it bothered me. Anyway, i liked the movie, and I didn’t like the ending at all,I felt bad for the poor teacher :c. ★★★☆☆
A perfect ending(2012)
I know a lot of people hate this movie and think it’s shit, but I personally love it lol. Idk I remember that when I watched it it got me super emotional and i liked it a lot, dont care what anyone says to me it’s a good movie. ★★★☆☆
The girl king(2015)
★☆☆☆☆
Didn’t like it at all, boring af, i didn’t really get it, idk, i was expecting more. ★☆☆☆☆
First girl i loved(2016)
Im fond of this movie, it was one of the first ones I saw, the ending just made a me a bit frustrated, but I liked it, Brianna Hildebrand with a wig funny as hell. ★★★☆☆
Disobedience(2017)
Rachel Weisz and McAdams DAMN. Great movie, I liked it in all aspects. Although the ending wasn’t what I expected I still liked it. ★★★★★
Tell it to the bees(2018)
Mmm I think this movie is kinda meh, like it’s okay but I feel like it lacks something for me to like it, tho I didn’t get the ending, like I don’t understand the decisions each one took. ★★☆☆☆
Ammonite(2020)
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan!!!! I liked it but I didn’t love it, I never got to understand if Mary hated or loved Charlotte. The ending got me frustrated!!! ★★★☆☆
Crush(2022)
The kind of movie you gotta watch after Gia, I liked it I thought it was silly, like very much teenage romcom sort of shit, like the Kissing Booth but for lesbians. ★★★☆☆
You can live forever(2022)
I think this is a great movie, interesting story, I wasn’t expecting the whole ending sequence, what Marike says to Jamie destroyed me, in my head theyre the young version of the Disobedience ones. ★★★★★
Booksmart(2019)
GREAT MOVIE, very entertaining and funny, I liked it quite a lot, it’s perfect to watch it with friends. Gigi is just like me fr best character ever. ★★★★★
i watched 120 new-to-me films this year; here are the posters from a few of my favorites in no particular order!!
faults (riley stearns, 2014)
out of the blue (dennis hopper, 1980)
wake in fright (ted kotcheff, 1971)
entergalactic (fletcher moules, 2022)
histoires d'amérique: food, family and philosophy (chantal akerman, 1989)
the woman king (gina prince-bythewood, 2022)
waking life (richard linklater, 2001)
on the count of three (jerrod carmichael, 2021)
thank you and good night (jan oxenberg, 1991)
i’ll tag @lesbiancolumbo / @draftdodgerag / @localpubliclibrary / @calicoskiesacoustic / @jerrylandis / @columbosunday / @harrierdoobie / @sightofsea and anyone else who’d like to do this!! 🌟
entire watchlist from 2022 is below the cut:
the world to come (mona fastvold, 2020)
nancy (christina choe, 2018)
la bouche de jean-pierre (lucile hadžihalilović, 1996)
run (aneesh chaganty, 2020)
the mosquito coast (peter weir, 1986)
mass (fran kanz, 2021)
a field in england (ben wheatley, 2014)
angels wear white (vivian qu, 2017)
a cape cod christmas (john stimpson, 2021)
shook (jennifer harrington, 2021)
outing riley (pete jones, 2004)
love & mercy (bill pohlad, 2014)
small engine repair (john pollono, 2021)
the fallout (megan park, 2021)
clemency (chinonye chukwu, 2019)
red elvis (thomas latter, 2022)
calendar girls (nigel cole, 2003)
the little hours (jeff baena, 2017)
out of the blue (dennis hopper, 1980)
aya of yop city (marguerite abouet and clement oubrerie, 2013)
fresh (mimi cave, 2022)
jesus camp (rachel grady, 2006)
bamboozled (spike lee, 2000)
master (mariama diallo, 2022)
the world of us (yoon ga-eun, 2016)
jezebel (numa perrier, 2019)
the cat, the reverend and the slave (alain della negra and kaori kinoshita, 2009)
cohabitation (lauren barker, 2022)
the queen of versailles (lauren greenfield, 2012)
secret ceremony (joseph losey, 1968)
the northman (robert eggers, 2022)
the silent partner (daryl duke, 1978)
in secret (charlie stratton, 2013)
the ground beneath my feet (marie kreutzer, 2019)
the man who haunted himself (basil dearden, 1970)
woodlands dark and days bewitched: a history of folk horror (kier-la janisse, 2021)
the miseducation of cameron post (desiree akhavan, 2018)
roadrunner: a film about anthony bourdain (morgan neville, 2021)
karen dalton: in my own time (richard peete and robert yapkowitz, 2020)
fire music (tom surgal, 2018)
histoires d'amérique: food, family and philosophy (chantal akerman, 1989)
fruit of paradise (věra chytilová, 1969)
a different image (alile sharon larkin, 1982)
preparations to be together for an unknown period of time (lili horvát, 2020)
candyman (nia dacosta, 2021)
fan girl (antoinette jadaone, 2020)
chicago 10 (brett morgen, 2007)
pray away (kristine stolakis, 2021)
mavis! (jessica edwards, 2015)
M (yolande zauberman, 2018)
wake in fright (ted kotcheff, 1971)
thomasine & bushrod (gordon parks, 1974)
desire me (released uncredited; jack conway, george cukor, mervyn le roy, and victor saville, 1947)
faults (riley stearns, 2014)
premature (rashaad ernesto green, 2019)
mother joan of the angels (jerzy kawalerowicz, 1961)
the loft (erik van looy, 2014)
the black phone (scott derrickson, 2022)
no exit (damien power, 2022)
nope (jordan peele, 2022)
paprika (satoshi kon, 2006)
our eternal summer (émilie aussel, 2021)
playground (laura wandel, 2021)
not okay (quinn shephard, 2022)
everything everywhere all at once (daniel kwan and daniel scheinert, 2022)
pressure point (hubert cornfield, 1962)
sharp stick (lena dunham, 2022)
on the count of three (jerrod carmichael, 2021)
martha marcy may marlene (sean durkin, 2011)
waking life (richard linklater, 2001)
sicaro (denis villeneuve, 2015)
arrival (denis villeneuve, 2016)
this magnificent cake! (emma de swaef and marc james roels, 2018)
chevalier (athina rachel tsangari, 2015)
young and wild (marialy rivas, 2012)
alice (krystin ver linden, 2022)
shame (steve mcqueen, 2011)
good madam (jenna cato bass, 2022)
black bear (lawrence michael levine, 2020)
speak no evil (christian tafdrup, 2022)
wet sand (elene naveriani, 2021)
the catholic school (stefano mordini, 2021)
poly styrene: i am a cliché (celeste bell and paul sng, 2021)
the violators (helen walsh, 2015)
the woman king (gina prince-bythewood, 2022)
the killing kind (curtis harrington, 1973)
oleanna (david mamet, 1994)
entergalactic (fletcher moules, 2022)
the more the merrier (george stevens, 1943)
primrose path (gregory la cava, 1940)
watcher (chloe okuno, 2022)
enemy (dennis villenueve, 2013)
darlin' (pollyanna mcintosh, 2019)
sissy (kane senes and hannah barlow, 2022)
till (chinonye chukwu, 2022)
black panther: wakanda forever (ryan coogler, 2022)
the hunt (thomas vinterberg, 2012)
the other side of the underneath (jane arden, 1972)
barbarian (zach cregger, 2022)
the intervention (clea duvall, 2016)
sorry to bother you (boots riley, 2018)
the silent twins (agnieszka smoczyńska, 2022)
tahara (olivia peace, 2020)
arranged (diane crespo and stefan schaefer, 2007)
swimming (luzie loose, 2018)
#like (sarah pirozek, 2019)
babysitter (monia chokri, 2022)
chico and rita (tono errando, fernando trueba, and javier mariscal, 2010)
pleasure (ninja thyberg, 2021)
john the violent (tonia marketaki, 1967)
fat girl (catherine breillat, 2001)
lemon (janicza bravo, 2017)
thank you and good night (jan oxenberg, 1991)
what about me (rachel amodeo, 1993)
the KKK boutique ain’t just rednecks (camille billops and james hatch, 1994)
sun don’t shine (amy seimetz, 2012)
zero fucks given (emmanuel marre and julie lecoustre, 2021)
what was your first ship, and what fandom is it from?
is there a ship that you used to ship, but don’t anymore?
what’s a ship you like that most people don’t?
what’s a ship you hate that most people like?
Fave ship: Stef and Lena, hands down. I genuinely do not think I will ever ship anyone like I shipped (and continue to ship) them.
First ship: first that I shipped with the understanding of what that meant and interacted with fandom because of it, Callie and Erica (Callica) from Grey’s Anatomy. First that I remember having a true investment in: Ross and Rachel from Friends.
Used to ship but don’t anymore: Ross and Rachel from Friends, lol. I was a young teen when Friends ended and I wasn’t yet good at looking beyond the narrative being given to me. As an adult, I can’t believe Rachel got off the plane but as a teenager, I cried because the narrative told me it was romantic and destined to be.
Ship I like that most don’t: Sam and Rebecca from Ted Lasso. While I wasn’t prepared for it to be end game, I genuinely liked them together. He made Rebecca absolutely radiant and you could see how happy she felt with him. There were a lot of reasons it couldn’t and shouldn’t have worked out between them, but I thought their chemistry was incredible and wouldn’t have been mad if it has lasted longer.
Popular ship I hate: I can’t think of one aside form Brallie from the fosters but that’s not one “most” people like, it was just weirdly popular among a loud group of people. I don’t think I really have one, but I was not shipping ted and Rebecca the way some people were. I wouldn’t have been surprised if they had been end game, nor upset. But I was not emotionally invested in them having a romantic relationship the way most people seemed to be so I guess those two non-answers are my answers 😂
This is Thursday April 11th 2024 is for those victims that was gunned down and also for the Manchester Arena victims that was bombed down as well they aren't just rappers wrestlers kids or dreamers but they are angels sent back to heaven Ava Jordan Wood, Olivia Pratt Korbel, Saffie Rose Roussos, Pop Smoke, Young Dolph, Tupac Shakur and Christopher George Latore Wallace, Natalia Victoria Wallace, Shinzo Abe, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Rev, Martin Luther King Jr., Secoriea Turner, Royta De'Marco Layfield Giles Jr., Davon McNeal, Dajore Wilson, Mekhi James, Judith and Maria Barsi, Janari A. Ricks, Carolyn Kay “Katy” Davis, Christiana Mae “Chrissy” Duarte, Shirley Virginia Ferrell Drouet, Stacee Ann Etcheber, Brisenia Ylianna Flores, Keri Lynn Galvan, Christian Riley Garcia, Angela Christine “Angie” Gomez, Jaime Taylor Guttenberg, Nicole Marie Hadley, Caitlin Millar Hammaren, Linda Sue Miller Hathorn, Aubrey Wright Hawkins, Demetrius C. “D” Hewlin, Rachael Elizabeth Hill, Emily Jane Hilscher, Dawn Alyson Lafferty Hochsprung, Anah Michelle Hodges, Winter Ashley Hodges, Kenzie Marie Houk, Lisa Rachelle Huff Huff, Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, Caleb Curtis Jackson, Dwayne Clifford Jackson Jr., Honesty Faith Jackson, Jonah Curtis Jackson, Trinity Hope Jackson, Jessica Jeanette James, Veronica Lynn “Tina” Jefferson, SGT Kent Dean Kincaid, Lawrence Fobes “Larry” King, Kandy Janell Kirtland, Russell Dennis King Jr., Amy Michelle Kitchen, Carly Anne Buchholtz Kreibaum, Matthew Joseph La Porte VVETERAN, Cara Marie Loughran, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, Rhonda M. LeRocque, Rebecka Ann Carnes, Adriana “Adri” Dukić, Cassie Bernall, Ross Abdallah Alameddine, Arielle Anderson, Lucero Alcaraz, PnB Rock, Nipsey Hussle, Takeoff, Dayvon Daquan Bennett, Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, Janette Becraft, Eddie Graham, Shannon Claire Spruill, Dino Bravo, Lena Marie Nunez-Anaya, Sincere Gaston, Rebecka Ann Carnes, Annabelle Renee Pomeroy, Darius “DJ” Dugas II, Jason Leonard Abbott, Hannah Lassette Magiera Ahlers, Tammy Jo Alexander, Alyssa Miriam Alhadeff, Teresa Carol Allen, Cory Adam Andrewski, Thomas Aquinas Ashton, Charlotte Helen “Char” Bacon, Daniel Gerard “Danny” Barden, Carrie Rae Barnette, and more
so... being real here, who'd be your Gabrielle de Lioncourt casting? Cause y'all know the show can't afford Monica Bellucci. I was thiking about it last night and in my mind someone who's in their early 50's would be ideal, so I did some googling and I thought, wouldn't it be great somone who's nonbinary? But I couldn't find an actor that age-range that'd be perfect.
So I thought actors who were tbh... too young for the part like Natalie Dormer, Evan Rachel Wood, Mélanie Laurent, Rosamund Pike. Even the famous fan fave Michelle Pfeiffer (but at this point I think she'd be a bit too above the age-range and is Michelle fucking Pfeiffer... not a chance).
Then I landed on four that I'd really like:
Gillian Anderson (I think she's perfect in everything HAHAHAH, but I do admit I don't feel her in the character as much as the others)
Robin Wright
Connie Nielsen
And my favorite: Lena Headey... she'd pull the femenine, delicate side Gabrielle was forced to play AND their true, more masculine self.
PLEASE if you have another actor who'd be amazing, SPEAK UP.
Rachel Luthor is approximately 25 and, as her name suggests, the daughter of Lex Luthor. This takes place in my personal alternate universe based in DC Post-Crisis crossed over with the MCU, so yes, Lena Luthor is still a thing. Rachel is just the child Lex loved most.
Before Lex was well known, he married a woman named Rebeckah. But Lex has always been a shady businessman from the start. He did not like the slow and steady road, so when Hydra offered him a fast track to fame and riches, he took it.
Life was good for a while, Lex taking the limelight and keeping his wife a secret because Rebeckah was painfully shy and didn’t want the attention. But Hydra kept asking Lex to do more and more and it was really getting on his nerves so he decided to cut ties with them. He was smart enough to pull it off.
Wrong.
Hydra kidnapped Rebeckah (who had just found out she was pregnant) and imprisoned her. So since then Lex has been Hydra’s pawn, a piece to distract the Justice League from anything Hydra might be up to. Lex is still not a good man, and he doesn’t care who his plans hurt, but those plans always have a loophole because if Hydra wins, Lex and his little family will never know happiness.
Rachel grew up in a sterile environment with her mom, both of them getting thrown in stasis quite frequently. Rachel isn’t quite sure how old she should be, but she’s settled on 25. Lex’s failure to get rid of Superman resulted in Hydra killing her mom, but she doesn’t blame the hero. In fact, she thinks superheroes are great and she has a plan for when she gets free to turn Lex into one.
She’s a bright young woman with a friendly personality, very cheerful. Major Rapunzel vibes. But having grown up in a cell, she has zero life skills. But as soon as she gets free, she discovers a love for fashion and making clothes. She puts a lot of love and care into her designs. She makes a lot of outfits for the Superfam based on Lex’s extensive knowledge of Kryptonian culture via Braniac. With help from Mercy, Lex’s ex-bodyguard, she’s working to turn her passion into a business.
Rachel adores her dad and is very aware of the fact he’s a bad man. Like I said before, she believes she can fix him. She is his mortal weakness after all. Lex visited her whenever Hydra would let him and loves her greatly. However, Rachel will be in for quite the shock when she learns about Lena.
Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel in Youth (Paolo Sorrentino, 2015)
Cast: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda, Alex McQueen, Ed Stoppard, Paloma Faith, Madalina Diana Ghenea, Luna Zimic Mijovic, Sumi Jo. Screenplay: Paolo Sorrentino. Cinematography: Luca Bigazzi. Music: David Lang.
Is it just accidental that in Youth, wearing a slouchy hat and dark-rimmed glasses, Michael Caine often looks like Woody Allen? Or is Paolo Sorrentino suggesting some kind of connection between Caine's character, a reclusive composer-conductor trying to drift into retirement, and the prolific but scandal-plagued writer-director? The resemblance might have been more on point if Caine had played Harvey Keitel's part, a writer-director trying to put together what turns out to be his last film, meanwhile obsessing on the lost past and approaching death. But then nothing quite fits together right in Youth, a somewhat scattered and occasionally enervated film. Caine's Fred Ballinger and Keitel's Mick Boyle are old friends -- there is even a suggestion, not followed up, that they may once have been lovers. They are also tied by the fact that Fred's daughter, Lena (Rachel Weisz), is married to Mick's son, Julian (Ed Stoppard). Fred and Mick have come together at a spa in Switzerland, Fred to undergo medical examinations, Mick to work with an entourage of screenwriters to put together the final touches on a script that's meant to star one of his longtime collaborators, the actress Brenda Morel (Jane Fonda). Also on hand, as a kind of confidant for both Fred and Mick, is a young actor, Jimmy Tree (Paul Dano), preparing for a film in which he would play Adolf Hitler, an attempt to counter his popular image as the star of a sci-fi movie in which he played a robot. Sorrentino tries hard to bring together all the threads of each character's plot, including the breakup of Lena and Julian's marriage, Fred's resistance to a command performance for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and Mick's difficulties in coming up with a final scene for his film. But the pacing of Youth is too slow, and the manipulation of the themes of youth and age, past and present, too superficial. Caine and Keitel are two of the most dynamic actors ever, and Weisz and Dano are certainly worthy of their company, but Sorrentino tamps down their energies. The only time Youth ever comes to life is when Fonda finally makes her appearance as the aging, rather blowsy Brenda, in a performance that reminds us how good she has always been. She delivers the worst news Mick could imagine: that she has decided not to appear in his film but to do a TV series. But Sorrentino follows up her scene with one that feels ripped off from Federico Fellini's 8 1/2 (1963), in which Mick, like Fellini's Guido long blocked from completing his film, finds himself surrounded in an Alpine meadow by the women from his earlier movies. It's not so much shamelessly derivative as it is pointless. Sorrentino is a formidably imaginative writer-director, as demonstrated by his dazzlingly off-beat TV series The Young Pope and his Oscar-winning The Great Beauty (2013) -- also indebted to Fellini but with a more inventive twist. Youth has touches of inspiration, but too often gets snarled in its own plots.
[M4A] TV and movie fandoms. Or celebrity roleplays. Romantic plots.
I have listed the pairings I'm interested in below. I have scenarios for some of these so just contact me about the one you like and I can tell you my idea.
You can also bring your own ideas for them or other shows. These are not all the fandoms I know, just the ones I remember.
The final option is doing a role about the actors that portray those characters.
The Tudors ; Anne Boleyn & Charles (or anyone other than Henry)
Teen Wolf ; Allison & Chris Argent
Game of Thrones ;
+ Cersei & Jaime/Tomman/Robb/Ned
+ Daenerys & Jon/Drogo/Jaime/her son
+ Sansa & Jon/Jaime
+ Melisandre & Jon
Arrow ;
+ Laurel & Oliver
+ Felicity & Oliver
+ Thea & Oliver / Malcom Merlyn / John Diggle
Supergirl ;
+ Kara / anyone
+ Lena / anyone
Flash ;
+ Caitlin / Barry
Marvel ;
+ Natahsa ( black widow )& Captain America / Thor / Black Panther / Bucky
+ Wanda & Chris/Pietro
+ Maria & Chris/Thor/Peter
Vikings ; Lagertha & Bjorn/Rollo (just less dickish)
# 20 Books to Read in the Year 2024
As we approach 2024, the literary world is buzzing with anticipation for the year's most promising releases. From groundbreaking novels and insightful non-fiction to transformative self-help books, the upcoming year promises a rich selection of reading material. Whether you're looking to escape into new worlds, understand current events, or improve your personal and professional life, there's a book on this list for you. Here are 20 books to read in 2024, carefully curated to offer something for every type of reader.
## Fiction
### 1. "The Echoes of Tomorrow" by Amara Smith
In this gripping science fiction novel, Smith explores the consequences of time travel in a world ravaged by climate change. With its intricate plot and compelling characters, "The Echoes of Tomorrow" is a must-read for fans of speculative fiction.
### 2. "Labyrinth of Mirrors" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Posthumously published, Zafón's final novel takes readers back to the mysterious streets of Barcelona in a tale that blends romance, suspense, and a touch of magical realism. It's a fitting farewell from one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.
### 3. "The Last Symphony" by Rachel Wong
A poignant story of love, loss, and the healing power of music, Wong's novel follows a young violinist's journey to complete her grandfather's unfinished symphony. It's a beautifully written exploration of family and the ways in which art can connect us.
## Non-Fiction
### 4. "Beyond the Horizon: The Future of Space Exploration" by Dr. Lena Nguyen
Nguyen, a renowned astrophysicist, offers readers a fascinating look at the future of human space travel, from Mars colonization to interstellar exploration. It's an essential read for anyone curious about what lies beyond our planet.
### 5. "The Age of Adaptation: Surviving Climate Change" by Dr. Marcus Eriksen
This timely book examines the latest strategies and technologies being developed to combat climate change, from artificial glaciers to carbon capture. Eriksen's clear, accessible writing makes complex topics understandable for a general audience.
### 6. "Digital Empires: The Power and Influence of Big Tech" by Anita Desai
Desai delves into the world of Silicon Valley, revealing how tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook have reshaped society. It's a compelling analysis of the digital age and its implications for democracy, privacy, and personal freedom.
## Self-Help and Personal Development
### 7. "The Art of Mindful Living" by Thich Nhat Hanh
In one of his final works, the beloved Buddhist monk offers simple yet profound teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and happiness. It's a guide to living a more peaceful and meaningful life.
### 8. "Break the Cycle: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression" by Dr. Lisa Feldman
Dr. Feldman presents a groundbreaking approach to mental health, combining the latest research in psychology and neuroscience with practical strategies for managing anxiety and depression. It's an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being.
### 9. "The Leadership Journey: Navigating Success and Failure" by Michael Watkins
Watkins, a renowned expert on leadership transitions, shares insights and strategies for navigating the challenges of leadership, from taking on new roles to dealing with setbacks. It's an essential read for current and aspiring leaders.
## Poetry and Essays
### 10. "Whispers of the Wind" by Rupi Kaur
Kaur returns with a collection of poems and illustrations that explore themes of love, loss, and healing. Her raw, emotive style resonates with readers around the world, making "Whispers of the Wind" one of the most anticipated poetry releases of the year.
### 11. "Reflections on a Changing World" by Yuval Noah Harari
In this collection of essays, Harari, the author of "Sapiens" and "Homo Deus," turns his attention to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, from artificial intelligence to climate change.
It's a thought-provoking read that encourages us to think critically about our future.
## Young Adult
### 12. "The Quest for the Sunstone" by Aisha Saeed
Saeed's fantasy novel follows a young girl's epic journey to retrieve a powerful artifact that can save her kingdom from darkness. It's a thrilling adventure that also tackles themes of courage, friendship, and the importance of believing in oneself.
### 13. "Echoes of the Past" by Jason Reynolds
In this powerful novel, Reynolds explores the impact of historical injustices on present-day lives through the story of a teenager uncovering his family's past. It's a compelling tale that encourages empathy and understanding.
## Graphic Novels
### 14. "The Shadow Realm" by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda
This collaboration between Liu and Takeda brings readers back to the rich, fantastical world they created in "Monstress." With its stunning artwork and intricate storytelling, "The Shadow Realm" is a visual and narrative masterpiece.
### 15. "New Beginnings" by Gene Luen Yang
Yang's latest graphic novel tells the story of a young immigrant adjusting to life in a new country. Combining humor and heart, it's a touching exploration of identity, belonging, and the meaning of home.
## Upcoming Classics
### 16. "The Garden of Forgotten Wishes" by Jojo Moyes
Moyes delivers another emotionally charged novel about love, loss, and the power of second chances. Set in a beautiful but neglected garden, it's a story that captures the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.
### 17. "The Navigator's Daughter" by Neil Gaiman
In this enchanting tale, Gaiman takes readers on a magical journey across the high seas, blending mythology, adventure, and the timeless quest for belonging. It's a novel that promises to become a new classic.
## Conclusion
The year 2024 is set to be an exciting one for book lovers, with a diverse range of titles that cater to all tastes and interests. From the depths of space to the intricacies of the human mind, these 20 books offer a glimpse into the future, a reflection on the past, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. Whether you're looking to be entertained, informed,
Friday is the busiest day of the week for new releases, so we've decided to collect them all in one place. Friday Releases for April 28 include Sisu, Polite Society, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and more.
Sisu
Sisu, the new movie from Jalmari Helander, is out today.
During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu”, this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.
Polite Society
Polite Society, the new movie from Nida Manzoor, is out today.
A merry mash up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., the new movie from Kelly Fremon Craig, is out today.
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.
Big George Foreman
Big George Foreman, the new movie from George Tillman Jr., is out today.
Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.
Peter Pan & Wendy
Peter Pan & Wendy, the new movie from David Lowery, is out today.
“Peter Pan & Wendy” introduces Wendy Darling, a young girl looking to avoid boarding school who meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever.
Clock
Clock, the new movie from Alexis Jacknow, is out today.
Directed and written by Alexis Jacknow, “Clock” is the story of a woman who enrolls in a clinical trial to try and fix her seemingly broken biological clock after friends, family, and society pressures her to have children.
SNAG
SNAG, the new movie from Ben Milliken, is out today.
An Australian lone wolf’s quiet existence is shattered when he learns that the woman he once loved and thought was dead is alive and held captive by ruthless gangsters. Now, to take on this dangerous criminal organization, he must seek out allies and storm into a world of violence to rescue the love of his life in this gritty, modern day violent fairytale.
AKA
AKA, the new movie from Morgan S. Dalibert, is out today.
A steely special ops agent finds himself in a moral crisis when he infiltrates a crime syndicate and unexpectedly bonds with the boss’s son.
Citadel
Citadel, the new TV series from David Weil, is out today.
Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency—tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people—was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love.
Frog and Toad
Frog and Toad, the new TV series from Rob Hoegee, is out today.
Frog is a frog. Toad is a toad. They have a lot in common … but they are also very different. Frog and Toad are best friends who know that the true secret to friendship is not only enjoying the things you have in common, but embracing the things that make you different. Since our differences are what makes us special, Frog and Toad celebrate what makes them unique!
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the new game from Respawn and Electronic Arts, is out today.
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a third-person, galaxy-spanning, action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively driven, single-player title picks up 5 years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times — but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?
Jackman.
Jackman., the new album from Jack Harlow, is out today.