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A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS SERIES REVIEW A century before Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, the first of her name, Queen of the Andals, Khaleesi of the great grass sea, the unburnt, breaker of chains and mother of dragons met Jon Snow, the King of the North, there was a hedge knight and squire […]

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SEASON 2 REVIEW Tensions are quite high in Westeros. House of the Dragon is back with its second season and picks up right where we left off when Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) killed Prince Luke and left the relationship between Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke) in utter […]

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS SERIES REVIEW Greek gods love tormenting humans. Sometimes they teach tales of morality, sometimes they test the resolve of mankind, and sometimes just to troll and mock. On those rare occasions though, unless you’re Zeus on a Tuesday, sometimes the gods walk among humans to fall in love. Disney Plus […]

TRASH IN THE CAN: BILLY OWENS AND THE SECRET OF THE RUNES This week, we complete a magical journey that began all the way back on episode 88. Baylor Johnson returns for the (mercifully) final chapter of the Billy Owens saga. Marvel as Billy stoically mumbles confusing dialogue, thrill at the other kids doing the […]

RIDDLE OF FIRE MOVIE REVIEW Three children are on a quest to solve the titular Riddle of Fire (actually just the password to their tv so they can play games on their pilfered hi-tech video game console). But one quest leads to the next, to the next, and really all they need is a specific […]

THE WITCHER SEASON 3 REVIEW We’ve come to expect a lot from the world of The Witcher, like secrets, swords, spells, songs, and sexy times. What could go wrong with such a time honored formula in season 3 of Netflix’s adaptation? Is the mythical monster hunter still slicing, stabbing, sneaking and spelling or did the […]

NIMONA MOVIE REVIEW Whimsical magic and future tech collide in Netflix’s Nimona, based on the Eisner winning webcomic by ND Stevenson. In a futuristic yet medieval world, there is a castle that thrives on electricity and the fear-mongering state run media in a kingdom physically and figuratively surrounded by walls. Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) is […]

LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR MOVIE REVIEW There have been many castles throughout the centuries at the heart of our timeless stories. Some castles are tucked away in the spooky forest. Some are a beacon of light upon the highest hill. Some contain the promise of a fair maiden but it turns out your princess […]

SUZUME MOVIE REVIEW Following up the international success of his 2019 films Weathering with You and the 2018 anime classic Your Name, writer/director Makoto Shinkai is bringing back the magic and beauty of Japan’s ancient culture with Suzume. The title is the name of an adventurous teenage girl brought up by her reserved and cautious […]

THE OWL HOUSE COMPLETE SERIES REVIEW Children of the Boiling Isles, it is time for us to come together in unity and binge the the entirety the Disney channel magical hit sensation The Owl House. The show features a plethora of humans, witches, demons, and palisman co-existing on the remains of a dead festering corpse […]

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES MOVIE REVIEW It’s a harsh winter even for Neverwinter.  You find yourself in a stone prison along with your roommate, a grizzled barbarian woman.  You’re brought into a council room made up of a two person prison review board.  As you work to persuade the board to your release, […]

THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT MOVIE REVIEW Do you have bored kids on a Friday afternoon and all the theatrical runs are being ruled by John Wick 4? No kid friendly films for as far as the eye can see? Fear not Moms and Dads, Netflix has got you covered. Based on the beloved children’s book by […]

WILLOW SERIES REVIEW Nearly 35 years after the theatrical feature Willow, a television series on Disney Plus, also titled Willow, seeks to continue the story of Elora, Willow, Sorcha and a cast of bright, new exciting young people. Harmoni, Matt, Jordan, and Trevor found themselves hit with nostalgia, anachronism, queer representation, and some light Brownie […]

THE WITCHER: BLOOD ORIGIN SERIES REVIEW 1200 years before the tales of Yennefer, Princess Ciri, and Geralt of Rivia, monsters are unknown in the land, as are humans, and the kingdom of Xin’trea is ruled by high elves. However, not all is as it seems, for a dangerous chess game of political power is being […]

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL MOVIE REVIEW You’ve heard of Hogwarts and U.A. the school for superheroes but have you ever heard of a school for myths, legends and fairy tales? Well, yeah, there’s Regal Academy and Ever After High to name a few. Apparently it’s a whole sub-genre of young adult entertainment. Anyways, […]

GAME OF THRONES: HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SERIES REVIEW In 2019, Winter came in like a wrecking ball and left with a whimper. Ice King’s melted, bastards were battled, and democracy for the elite had come to Westeros. 200 years before, an internal succession war waged on with in the halls of the house Targaryen. […]

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER SERIES REVIEW “Well, I’m back”. With this final line spoken by best hobbit all time, Samwise Gamgee (Bilbo Baggins is the runner up), the greatest fantasy trilogy film and novel series came to a satisfying close. Some say however what IPs make money can never truly […]

ALIENOID MOVIE REVIEW Do you want a movie about a cyborg alien guard and his robot sidekick assigned to monitoring and capturing extraterrestrial prisoners hiding here on Earth inside human brains? How about one that takes place in the 14th and 21st centuries with characters able to cross time and space in a souped up, […]

THE DEER KING MOVIE REVIEW In the years following a vicious war in a far off land, wild dogs that once carried the deadly Black Wolf Fever continue to roam free, threatening to unleash a pandemic on the people of this fantasy world. While one half of the kingdom wears masks to protect themselves from […]

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE MOVIE REVIEW Return to a world of witchcraft and bigotry, as the the world of Harry Potter tries to tell you about Nazis with wands. Yes, JK Rowling won’t let Fantastic Beasts die, and after Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, we’re kinda shocked they came back for another. […]

THE WHEEL OF TIME SERIES REVIEW The Wheel of Time turns, and adaptations come and pass, leaving shows that become legend. Legend fades to myth, but will the newest Amazon adaptation of The Wheel of Time become long forgotten after it has been reviewed by the OneOfUs Crew? The new series is based on the […]

THE WITCHER SEASON 2 TV SERIES REVIEW The Witcher returns to the path on Netflix with season 2. Picking up right where season 1 ended, Geralt (Henry Cavill) and Ciri (Freya Allan) have found each other and are trying to find their way in this dangerous world. New characters and new threats are introduced. What […]

LOCKE AND KEY SEASON 2 SERIES REVIEW Based on Joe Hill’s acclaimed comic series, Netflix’s adaptation follows the story of the Locke children. Having lost their father to a deranged killer at the beginning of season 1 (see our review of that season here), the three kids and their mother move to the father’s ancient […]

THE WITCHER: NIGHTMARE OF THE WOLF MOVIE REVIEW Need something to tide you over until The Witcher season two? Netflix heard your cries for help and gave you an appetizer with this original anime movie. Developed by the “Avatar”/”The Legend of Korra” animators Studio Miur, this movie follows Vesemir (Theo James), who is destined to […]

THE 8TH NIGHT MOVIE REVIEW In the time of myth and legend, the Buddha stopped an ultimate evil from destroying humanity. Unable to kill it, the holy man ripped out the monster’s eyes, placing each in a separate jar. He hid one in the mountains of the far east, and the other in the deserts […]