Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale premieres with a nice blend of mystique, small-town intrigue, and the clash between tradition and modern beliefs.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (Season Premiere Review) | A Nice Blend of Mystique and Small-Town Intrigue
Based on a novel
Poor Things (Movie Review) | Yorgos Lanthimos’ Cinematic Exploration of Alistair Gray
This is my first Yorgos Lanthimos film, he’s known for his unique and often eccentric filmmaking style that I’ve just experienced with this daring and intriguing film. Here, he takes on the challenge of adapting Alasdair Gray’s Poor Things to the silver screen with Tony McNamara and has gathered quite the cast for it that … Continue reading Poor Things (Movie Review) | Yorgos Lanthimos’ Cinematic Exploration of Alistair Gray
Priscilla (Movie Review) | A Quirky Journey Through Elvis’ World
Sofia Coppola's Priscilla takes an unconventional approach to exploring the life of Priscilla Presley, portrayed by Caille Spaeny (Mare of Easttown), and her relationship with the iconic Elvis Presley, played by Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Booth). Based on Priscilla Presley's 1985 memoir Elvis and Me, the film offers a quiet and peculiar cinematic experience that … Continue reading Priscilla (Movie Review) | A Quirky Journey Through Elvis’ World
My Top 5 TV Shows Based on Books | 2023
My 2022 top 5 TV-Shows based on previously published works.
My Top 5 Movies Based on Books | 2023
As we usher in a new year, movie enthusiasts and book lovers like myself eagerly anticipate the silver-screen adaptations of some of the most beloved literary works. In 2023, the silver screen witnessed an array of compelling films based on books, each weaving a unique tapestry of emotions and storytelling. I sadly haven't watched them … Continue reading My Top 5 Movies Based on Books | 2023
Percy Jackson and The Olympians (TV Series) | Two-episode Premiere Review
CAST Walker ScobellLeah JeffriesAryan SimhadriCharlie BushnellJason Mantzoukas Review This show is a soft launch for me because I'm not twelve, didn't grow up reading these books - I'm pretty sure I have them somewhere, I think ten or twelve of them were gifted to me at some point but I have yet to cracked the … Continue reading Percy Jackson and The Olympians (TV Series) | Two-episode Premiere Review
Reacher (S2 Premiere) | Firing on All Cylinders
Nick Santora (Show Creator) & Lee Child (Novels) CAST Alan RitchsonMaria StenSerina SwanRobert PatrickFerdinand KingsleyShaun SiposTy OlssonAl SapienzaShannon Kook Review The three episodes of the second season of Reacher are here and they are amazing. Is it just me or did the show get bigger and better? Bigger for sure because Ritchson looks massive he's … Continue reading Reacher (S2 Premiere) | Firing on All Cylinders
Wonka (Movie Review) | Musical Numbers, Magical Moments, and a Dash of Darkness
Although this is more of an original story since it's not an adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this movie and its review have its place here because it tells the origin of Willy Wonka, a character in the aforementioned novel. Paul King, who might be best known for directing … Continue reading Wonka (Movie Review) | Musical Numbers, Magical Moments, and a Dash of Darkness
The Three Musketeers – Part 2: Milady (Movie Review) | Spectacular, Moving, yet no Real Ending
D'Artagnan is forced to join forces with Milady to save Constance, who was kidnapped before his eyes. But as war is declared and Athos, Porthos and Aramis have already joined the front, a secret from the past shatters old alliances.
House of the Dragon | Season 2 Teaser
Writer: George R. R. Martin (Novel), Ryan J. Condal (Showrunner) Stars: Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Graham McTavish When I watched the pilot and then the season for this show, I still felt some type of way about Game of Thrones ending. Plus, this show had younger and older versions of key … Continue reading House of the Dragon | Season 2 Teaser
Worn Out Spines 