Films
Reviews of films based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, article, graphic novel, play, etc.)
A Walk in the Woods | Trailer
Beyond the Reach | Movie Review
Based on "Deathwatch" by Robb White, Beyond The Reach was directed by Jean-Baptiste Léonetti and stars Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine, Hanna Mangan Lawrence & Ronny Cox. Premise: A high-rolling corporate shark and his impoverished young guide play the most dangerous game during a hunting trip in the Mojave Desert. Review: I liked how it was all set up, we … Continue reading Beyond the Reach | Movie Review
The Silence of The Lambs | Movie Review
Based on the Thomas Harris novel "The Silence of the Lamb", the film was directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster & Lawrence A. Bonney. The premise: A young F.B.I. cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims. Review: Oh … Continue reading The Silence of The Lambs | Movie Review
Pitch Perfect 2 | Movie Review
Mickey Rapkin’s "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory" characters are back in the sequel to the 2012 Pitch Perfect film. The movie saw the return of the original cast, among which Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Brittany Snow & Adam Devine, with the addition of Hailee Steinfeld, Katey Sagal, Birgitte Hjort … Continue reading Pitch Perfect 2 | Movie Review
Wild | Movie Review
Jean-Marc Vallée’s take on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" stars Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Thomas Sadoski, & Gabby Hoffman. Wild is a chronicle of one woman’s 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe. Review: Wild has a really intriguing premise, the idea of a solo hike … Continue reading Wild | Movie Review
The Absent One / Disgrace (Fasandræberne) | Movie Review
Director Mikkel Nørgaard teamed up again with Nikolaj Lie Kaas & Fares Fares to adapt the second volume of Jussi Alder-Olsen Department Q book series. Premise: In The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy we were introduced to detective Carl Mørck, a deeply flawed, brilliant detective newly assigned to run Department Q, the home of … Continue reading The Absent One / Disgrace (Fasandræberne) | Movie Review
Beautiful Creatures (Movie Review) | Charming and Interesting but Not Perfect
In 2013 Richard LaGavaranese’s take on Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl’s book "Beautiful Creatures" had a solid supporting cast Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum, and interesting up and comers with Alice Englert, Alden Ehrenreich & Thomas Mann but the movie did not performed as well as expected. The premise follows Ethan who longs … Continue reading Beautiful Creatures (Movie Review) | Charming and Interesting but Not Perfect
Worn Out Spines 