Premise: The series is speculative fiction describing an alternative history in which native African people had gained a technological and organisational advantage over the European people, rather than the other way around, with Africans having made Europeans their slaves. The series takes place in an alternative 21st-century Britain. At the time of the series, slavery … Continue reading Noughts + Crosses | S1 Pilot review
Helmed by Cathy Yan, this movie is based on an amalgamation of a few DC Comics graphic novels, featuring beloved characters played by Margot Robbie, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor, and Rosie Perez. Premise: A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, when Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous … Continue reading Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn | Movie Review
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan season 2 review
There are two things that drew me into the show, one is Karl Urban (Thor: Ragnarok) and the other, is the first trailer. Developed for Prime Videos by Eric Kripke (Supernatural) the show is based on the comic books "The Boys" by writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick W. Robertson. Co-starring alongside Urban is Jack … Continue reading TV Review: The Boys (S1) | Unexpected, Smart and Raw, A Must See
The comic book series "The Umbrella Academy" by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá is the inspiration for this Netflix show created by Steve Blackman (Altered Carbon, Legion) and developed by Jeremy Slater (Death Note). The show has a big ensemble cast with a variety of personalities and abilities.Members of the cast includes Ellen Page (Days … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy (S1 Review) | A Real Family in a Superhero Setting
Off the cuff review of the book "Hush" by Tal Bauer.
Based on the novel "Six Days of the Condor" by James Grady and screenplay "Three Days of the Condor" by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel. This television version was created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic (War Dogs) and Ken Robinson. The series stars Max Irons (The Host), Kristen Hager (Being Human US), William Hurt … Continue reading Condor (Season 1 review ) | Quality Old School Thriller
It’s about the real life of Chris Kyle, one of the most notorious snipers in the American Army. The film is loosely based on Chris Kyle’s memoir "American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History" with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. Directed by Clint Eastwood it stars Bradley Cooper as … Continue reading American Sniper (Movie Review) | The Department of Defense New Add Campaign
In 2002 Doug Liman and Matt Damon delivered an action spy thriller film based on Robert Ludlum’s novel of the same name. The premise revolves around a man who is picked up by a fishing boat. Bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, he then has to elude assassins and regain his memory. Review: I remember how I … Continue reading The Bourne Identity (Movie Review) | James Bond on a Budget
Based on the book The Feather Men by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Killer Elite is an action thriller film directed by Gary McKendry starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, & Robert De Niro. Premise: When his mentor is taken captive by a disgraced Arab sheik, a killer-for-hire is forced into action. His mission: kill three members of … Continue reading Killer Elite | Movie Review
Worn Out Spines 