Pottermore: Azkaban, Chapters 1-15

It has been nearly three months since the release of Chapters 8-15 on Pottermore. As I wrote in the Chamber of Secrets review article, I really only visit Pottermore to experience the artwork and sounds that each new Moment brings, and to read new information written by J. K. Rowling. Included in the first Prisoner…

Review: Chamber of Secrets on Pottermore

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in three installments on Pottermore: chapters 1-4, chapters 5-11, and chapters 12-18. I really only enjoy Pottermore for two reasons: the new content from J. K. Rowling and the really awesome artwork for each moment of each chapter. All the other interactivity really falls flat on…

Review: Deathly Hallows Part 1 Movie

From the very beginning, this movie feels intense, like the open of the close that it is. Our first glimpse of Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour, with his unblinking stare (he actually blinks three times but who is really counting), starts the film, followed by the incredible music composed and conducted by Alexandre Desplat, underscoring…