Benedict Cumberbatch gives Alan Turing depth and voice in a film that balances humor, heartbreak, and injustice. But it took me days to figure out why something in the storytelling didn’t sit right, and when I did, I couldn’t shake it. Here's why.
Based on André Sollie’s novel Nooit Gaat Dit Over, Noordzee Texas is about a teenage boy’s search for love finds him fixated on a boy who lives nearby. It stars Jelle Florizoone, Mathias Vergels, Nina Marie Kortekaas & Eva Van Der Gucht. Premise: Pim is an emotionally abandoned and affection-starved young gay boy from a small seaside town. He’s … Continue reading North Sea, Texas | Surprising and tender but a little confusing
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.
It’s a comedy directed by Miguel Arteta and starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Dylan Minette and Ed Oxenbould. The film is based on Judith Viorst book of the same name. Plot: Alexander’s day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder … Continue reading Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Movie Review
The book series turned unsuccessful movie franchise will try its luck on a smaller screen. Constantin Film announced that the best-selling Young Adult Fantasy Franchise will be launch, re-launch as a young adult drama TV Show. Is it a good idea? I think that it’s a great idea. I’m not a crazy fan of the book … Continue reading The Mortal Instruments the TV Series
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day is Disney’s next family comedy, Writers: Judith Virost (Book), Rob Lieber (Screenplay) Director: Miguel Arteta Stars: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey & Ed Oxenbould. It looks like a nice family comedy, I’ll probably watch it.
Brought to the screen by Maggie Friedman, “Witches of East End” is based on a book series of the same name by Melissa De La Cruz. The show stars Julia Ormond, Jenna Dewan, Rachel Boston as the Beauchamp witches, and Eric Winters & Daniel DiTomasso as the Gardiner warlock brothers. Premise: Centers on the adventures of a mother and … Continue reading TV Review: Witches of East End (Season Review)
Directed by documentarian & TV producer R.J. Cutler, “If I Stay” is based on the novel by Gayle Forman and stars Chloe Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley, Mireille Enos, Liana Liberato and Joshua Leonard. The Plot: Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz) thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams or follow a different … Continue reading If I Stay | Movie Review
Based on the book Jason Mott's “The Returned”, Resurrection is a fantasy drama television series about dead people who return to life. The series stars Omar Epps (House M.D.), Landon Gimenez, Matt Crave & Devin Kelley. Premise: The show centers around the inhabitants of Arcadia, Missouri, whose lives are forever changed when their loved ones return from … Continue reading TV Review: Resurrection (Premiere)
Wild, is the memoirs of Cheryl Strayed’s 1100 mile hike undertaken as a to recover from a recent tragedy. The movie comes out on December 5th 2014 (thx @pangaelover) and it stars Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed. I’ll be honest, I won’t read the book because I have a really hard time reading about someone else’s … Continue reading Wild | Trailer
Worn Out Spines 