LENA KHANCASTMatilda LawlerAlyson HanniganBen SchwartzBenjamin Evan AinsworthDanny PudiBased on the novel by Kate DiCamillo My grown-ass self decided to watch this on my own. It's not like I had a kid to entertain but after I watched WandaVision I decided to put this on, and let me tell you, it's quaint. It's a bit funny, … Continue reading Flora & Ulysses (Movie Review) | A Lover Letter to Artists
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Lupin (Part 1 Review) | Arsène Lupin Meets the Count of Monte Cristo
Lupin wasn't in my radar until that first trailer came out. I thought it was interesting that they cast Omar Sy (X-men Days of Future Past) in the role of Arsène Lupin but I didn't think I would make it past the first episode. When doing so I found out that Louis Leterrier (Incredible hulk) … Continue reading Lupin (Part 1 Review) | Arsène Lupin Meets the Count of Monte Cristo
Stargirl (S1 Review) | Shades of Greatness and Annoyance
A review of DC Univers's Stargirl created by Geoff Johns
The Umbrella Academy (S2 Review) | History, Mystery, Action & Twists that Surpasses Expectations
Season one of The Umbrella Academy was an excellent surprise, an adaptation that managed to be different enough from the comics by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá but still keep the core idea of the property. Creator Steve Blackman (Legion) and Showrunner Jeremy Slater (The Exorcist) whipped up quite an incredible series. The show has … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy (S2 Review) | History, Mystery, Action & Twists that Surpasses Expectations
Cursed (Season Review) | A Theater Play with Striking Visuals
Since the beginning of the year, we've had quite a few heroic fantasies to help us through the weird times we're in these days. From The Witcher to The Letter for the King, Netflix has adapted books and comics in this genre. This reimagining of the Arthurian legend almost got me to groan "again," but … Continue reading Cursed (Season Review) | A Theater Play with Striking Visuals
Warrior Nun (S1 Review) | Exciting, Uneven, and Twisty
Alba Baptista stars in this action-packed tale of good vs. evil based on the comic book series created by Ben Dunn.
Extraction | Sponsored by Tupperware
It doesn't look like it but Extraction is inspired by a graphic novel - I know, crazy right? - The comic is called "Ciudad" and was written by Ande Parks and the Russo Brothers with illustrations by Fernando León González. Both Joe and Anthony Russo are producing this film but only Joe adapted the story. … Continue reading Extraction | Sponsored by Tupperware
Locke & Key (S1 Review) | Beautiful & Creepy
Adapted from the supernatural horror graphic novels of the same name by Joe Hill (Horns) and Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key is brought to the small screen by Netflix and stars Emilia Jones (Brimstone, High Rise), Connor Jessup (American Crime), Jackson Robert Scott (It, It Chapter 2), and Darby Stanchfield (Scandal, Mad Men). Premise: Three … Continue reading Locke & Key (S1 Review) | Beautiful & Creepy
Locke & Key | Trailer Reaction
Netflix has just released the first trailer for the TV Series of Locke & Key. https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/785803766468395008/locke-and-key-trailer
TV Review: NOS4A2 (Season 1) | Creepy, with a lot of Potential and Filler
I didn't know what it was about when I started the show. I saw that Zachary Quinto (Star Trek Beyond) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Micro from Netflix's The Punisher were in it, and knew it was based on Joe Hill's novel "NOS4A2" or "NOS4R2" if you're in the UK. Created by Jami O'Brien (Flesh and Bone) … Continue reading TV Review: NOS4A2 (Season 1) | Creepy, with a lot of Potential and Filler
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