Reviews of films based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, article, graphic novel, play, etc.)
Writer: Fiona Rosenbloom (Novel), Alison Peck (Screenplay) Director: Sammi Cohen Stars: Idina Menzel, Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Samantha Lorraine, Dylan Hoffman, Sarah Sherman I'm not a tween but this movie looks fun, but given the name of some of the actresses, it looks like Adam Sandler just gave roles to his kids I … Continue reading You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah | Trailer
We're eating well this month, Heartstopper S2 now, RWRB. The New York Times bestseller LGBTQ+ enemies-to-lovers romance novel "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston surprised me in many ways with how plausible it seemed. So the movie adaptation was on my radar as soon as I heard about but I became more excited … Continue reading Red, White & Royal Blue (Movie Review) | The Fairytale Version
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/788159280268394496/bars-and-cake-trailer Writer: Audrey Shulman (Novel & Screenplay) Director: Trish Sie Stars: Odessa A'zion, Yara Shahidi, Bette Midler, Maia Mitchell, Ron Livingston, Martha Kelly Movie review
This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is apparently the seventh theatrical film, I know the franchise is popular but I don't remember that many films about these turtles. I can think about three movies - including this one - that I've seen and maybe a fourth I've heard about. I've mostly consummed this franchise in … Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Movie Review) | Surprisingly Moving and Fun
Carol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.
Writer: Michael Green (Screenplay), Agatha Christie (Novel) Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey, Kelly Reilly, Jamie Dornan Premieres September 15th, 2023 If you're interested in the source material, help us by getting them from the links below:
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/787531404107972608/wonka-trailer Writer: Simon Farnaby & Paul King (screenplay), Roal Dahl (Novel) Director: Paul King Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson I'm not totally convinced yet, but I'll probably see it. This could be fun. Movie review
Writer: Katie Lovejoy (Screenplay), Jennifer E. Smith Director: Vanessa Caswill Stars: Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, Rob Delaney, Jameela Jamil, Dexter Fletcher Premires September 15 on Netflix
Writer: Matthew López, Ted Malawer, Casey McQuiston (Novel) Director: Matthew López Stars: Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Sarah Shahi, Uma Thurman, Clifton Collins Jr. I like the trailer, the movie looks fun and romantic but there's a shot in there that instantly reminded me of Christopher and His Kind. Streaming now on Prime Videomovie review … Continue reading Red, White & Royal Blue | Trailer
The anime based on the manga Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada is not one of my favorites, I grew up aware of it because my aunt and other members of my family were big fans. I wasn't since my Zodiak sign barely featured in the anime and I never read the manga. So it goes without saying … Continue reading Knights of the Zodiac (Movie Review) | It’s…..able
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