Book adaptations

Young Wallander (S1 Review) | Shades of Nordic Noir Mystries

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This new contemporary Swedish mystery crime-drama, Young Wallander focuses on Henning Mankell's iconic detective Kurt Wallander. Adam Palsson (Avenue 5) plays the titular role and is joined by Richard Dillane (Strike Back, The White Princess), Leanne Best (Carnival Row), Ellise Chappell (Poldark), Yasen Atour (Robin Hood), Charles Mnene (The Informer), Jacob Collins-Levy (True History of … Continue reading Young Wallander (S1 Review) | Shades of Nordic Noir Mystries

All Together Now (Movie Review) | Subtlety and Optimism

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The feature film adaptation of Matthew Quick's "Sorta Like a Rockstar" book is streaming today on Netflix. Quick, along with the movie director Brett Haley (All the Bright Places), Marc Basch (Hearts Beat Loud), and Ol Parker (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Now Is Good) penned the screenplay. The movie stars Auli'i Cravalho (Rise, … Continue reading All Together Now (Movie Review) | Subtlety and Optimism

Condor (S2 Review) | A Season to Redefine A Character

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The Max Iron (The Little Drummer Girl, The Host) lead spy thriller is back for a second season. Kristen Hager (The Kennedys After) as Mae Barber, Bob Balaban (The Politician, The Monuments Men) as Reuel Abbott are among the returning cast. Constance Zimmer (House of Cards, UnReal), Toby Leonard Moore (Billions), Rose Rollins (The Catch, … Continue reading Condor (S2 Review) | A Season to Redefine A Character

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (S1 Review) | Enough to hook with a lot of room to grow

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Detective Lincoln Rhyme faces his greatest challenge in Hunt for the Bone Collector. While I expected a relentless manhunt, the series delivered something different—part procedural, part psychological game. With compelling characters and a meticulous villain, it’s binge-worthy, but does it truly live up to its potential? Find out in my review.

The Letter for the King (S1 Review) | Shallow people stumbling through an adventure

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The Dutch book De Brief voor de Koning (1962) by Tonke Dragt has finally been developed into a TV series by Will Davies for Netflix. Premise: 16-year-old aspiring knight Tiuri finds himself on a perilous mission to deliver a secret letter to the king who lives across the Great Mountains. Review: The premise is not … Continue reading The Letter for the King (S1 Review) | Shallow people stumbling through an adventure

Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story

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Inspired by a comic book by Bob Layton, Don Perlin, and Kevin VanHook, Bloodshot was helmed by first-time feature film director Dave Wilson and stars Vin Diesel (Guardian of the Galaxy) in lead, co-starring Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Eiza Gonzáles (Alita: Battle Angel), and Toby Kebbel (Fant4tic). Premise: After he and … Continue reading Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story

Noughts + Crosses | S1 Pilot review

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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

Spenser Confidential | Movie Review

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From director Peter Berg (Mile 22, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day), Spenser Confidential is an action-comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, co-starring Bokeem Woodbine, Marc Maron, Iliza Shlesinger, and Austin Post. Inspired by Robert B. Parker's "Wonderland", a best-selling novel by Ace Atkins. Premise: Spenser (Wahlberg) - an ex-cop better known for making trouble than solving … Continue reading Spenser Confidential | Movie Review