Based on Joseph Delaney's The Spook’s Apprentice, Seventh Son is the silver screen adaptation by Sergey Bodrov and it stars Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Olivia Williams, and Jeff Bridges. Premise: John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected his country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner … Continue reading Seventh Son (Movie Review) | Great Potential but
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Unbroken (2014) | A Story to Admire (Movies Review)
The film is war drama based on Laura Hillenbrand book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. The film revolves around the life of Olympic Runner Louis Zamperini, it stars Jack O'Connell, Garrett Heldmund, Finn Wittrock, Jai Courtney & Domhnall Gleeson. It was directed and produced by Angelina Jolie. Premise: World War II hero Louis … Continue reading Unbroken (2014) | A Story to Admire (Movies Review)
Unbroken | Trailer 2
Unbroken (trailer 2) is the chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II. Writers: Laura Hillenbrand (book), Joel & Ethan Coen, Richard Lagravenese & William nicholson (Screenplay)Director: Angelina JolieStars: Finn Wittrock, Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson & Jai Courtney. Jack O'connell looks so … Continue reading Unbroken | Trailer 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (Movie Review) | Broader, Nuanced but a bit Long
Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
The November Man | Movie Review
Inspired by “There Are No Spies” book by Bill Granger, The November Man stars Pierce Brosnan, Olga Kurylenko & Luke Bracey and was directed by Roger Donaldson. Premise: An ex-CIA operative is brought back in on a very personal mission and finds himself pitted against his former pupil in a deadly game involving high level CIA officials and … Continue reading The November Man | Movie Review
The Maze Runner | Movie Review
The Maze Runner is a science fiction action movie based on James Dashner's novel and directed by Wes Ball. The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee & Will Poulter. Premise: Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that … Continue reading The Maze Runner | Movie Review
The Lost Files: Five’s Betrayal (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files #9) by Pittacus Lore | Book Review
This sequel to I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Five’s Legacy finds Number Five entering the ranks of the Mogadorian army. The Mogs have convinced him that they will be the victor in their war for Earth, and Five decides he would rather be on the winning side. Realizing that the only thing that … Continue reading The Lost Files: Five’s Betrayal (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files #9) by Pittacus Lore | Book Review
Maleficent (2014) | Quick Movie Review
It was BEAUTIFUL, you dive into another world. The production clearly spent a lot of time in creating that world and it was magical. I don’t want to spoil but I was told that the movie had dull moments but it does not.There is a big twist in the story and I don’t know how … Continue reading Maleficent (2014) | Quick Movie Review
TV Review: Those Who Kill (S1)
It’s an adaptation of a Danish TV show adapted from a book. Those who kill is a dark and mysterious show about a serial killer huntress played by Chloë Sevigny. I liked the pilot because the the detective and the profiler seem about as crazy as the serial killers they are hunting. I am dying … Continue reading TV Review: Those Who Kill (S1)
How to Train your Dragin 2 | Poster
The first one is one of my go to movies. I probably watch it 6 or 7 times a year and I’m never bored. I’ve been waiting four years for the second one to come out. Only a few months to go!
Worn Out Spines 