Adrian Astur Alvarez
Fiction, essays, and a newsletter by Adrian Astur Alvarez. First-generation American writer based in Oviedo, Spain. Debut novel seeking representation.

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14
Apr
Scream

Scream

2022 · ★★★½ I liked this more on the second viewing. Maybe (definitely) my standards are lower now but the relationship between
14
Apr
Scream VI

Scream VI

2023 · ★★★½ Though it was short on meta-creativity (can a franchise break out of itself?) this one wins with a more
14
Apr
Scream 7

Scream 7

2026 · ★½ So unfortunately, because Melissa Barrera decided to violate her contract and post articles claiming the Holocaust was being used
2 min read
14
Apr
Pizza Movie

Pizza Movie

2026 · ★★★★ I fully expected this to be a complete throw away movie. Not funny, possibly boring, and probably derivative. I
09
Apr
Martyr!

Martyr!

Kaveh Akbar · ★★★★ Martyr! is a novel with a great conceit and prose that serves its story well during stable moments
1 min read
09
Apr
Send Help

Send Help

2026 · ★★★★ Vomit all of Sam Raimi's quirks directly into my face for any number of hours, please. He
1 min read
09
Apr
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026 · ★★ Took the kids to see this over Spring Break and after my son turned to me and said, it
09
Apr
GOAT

GOAT

2026 · ★★★ I liked the animation a lot but the story was full of cliches and unfortunately didn't bring
09
Apr
The Admiral: Roaring Currents

The Admiral: Roaring Currents

2014 · ★★★½ An entire movie, like many war movies before it, built towards a single important battle. These movies live or
09
Apr
Escape Room

Escape Room

2019 · ★★½ Had this on in the background because my kids wanted to watch again. Entertaining enough!