THE LAST SHOWGIRL REVIEW

This will discredit everything on this blog: I have pretty terrible taste and often poorly/unconfidently dissect media in a meaningful way. At the risk of incurring the ire of cinephiles, though chances are low since this is a small blog, which is why I'm brave enough to write opinions in this perceived vacuum, here are my thoughts on The Last Showgirl.

The Last Showgirl (2024) Directed by Gia Coppola

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, showgirl Shelly sets out to plan her next act. Reconciling the decisions she's made, Shelly decides to repair her complicated relationship with her daughter.

I did not like the shallow depth of field. Bold for critiquing a Coppola's artistic direction! I feel validated because others have made the same complaints. This gripe is what pushed me to write this. 

HAVING 3 LIBRARY CARDS IN NYC | WHICH LIBRARY CARD IS BETTER?

In New York City, there are three public library systems: the Queens Public Library (QPL), the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), and the New York Public Library (NYPL).

I only had a QPL card until the pandemic, when I signed up for an electronic NYPL card. Oh, the doors this card opened. This card was being used and abused on a weekly, if not daily, basis. I was glued to Libby.

Until recently, I was content with just having these two. Then, I got greedy and started reading The Apothecary Diaries and a plethora of manga series. I didn't have enough holds slots, the wait times were several months long, and there were titles I couldn't find. 

FYI, QPL and BPL allow you to place 10 holds and have 20 loans at the same time. NYPL only allows 3 loans and holds each. 

2025 MIDWAY CHECK-IN

It's been a while. I had a draft for my 2024 wrap-up, but I never checked in on this blog since August...

I have already reached my 2025 reading challenge. My goal was 50 books. As usual, my challenge isn't composed of actual books. My 2024 challenge had a better ratio of novels to manga, but this year was terrible because I want to surpass my goal last year to get the Goodreads achievement. Pathetic!