Dune: Prophecy (TV Series Pilot Review) | A Bold Yet Measured Dive into the Bene Gesserit Origins

Dune: Prophecy is a television adaptation exploring the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood, set 10,148 years before Paul Atreides. The pilot emphasizes worldbuilding and character-driven drama, notably following sisters Valya and Tula. While it may alienate action-seeking viewers, its complex narrative appeals to fans of Dune and philosophical sci-fi.

Constantine (TV Series 2014-2015) Season Review | Dark and Creepy Show with a Brilliant Lead

CREATORSDaniel Cerone (The Blacklist, Motive, The Mentalist, Charmed) & David S. Goyer CASTMatt RyanAngélica CelayaCharles HalfordHarold Perrineau Premise: John Constantine a demon hunter and dabbling master of the occult, must struggle with his past sins while protecting the innocent from the converging supernatural threats that constantly break through to our world due to the "Rising … Continue reading Constantine (TV Series 2014-2015) Season Review | Dark and Creepy Show with a Brilliant Lead

Murder in a Small Town (TV Series Pilot Review) | Murder with a Cozy Twist

Murder in a Small Town delivers a charming blend of cozy mystery and crime drama, perfect for fans of laid-back detective stories. With the idyllic backdrop of a quiet coastal town, the pilot episode sets a relaxed tone, despite the murders lurking beneath the surface. Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk’s chemistry keeps the story engaging, making it a delightful, easy watch for a lazy afternoon.

The Bone Collector (1999) | Movie Review

Phillip Noyce (Director)CASTDenzel WashingtonAngelina JolieQueen LatifahMichael RookerBased on The Bone Collector (1997) by Jeffery Deaver Review To avoid a throwaway line explaining Lincoln Rhymes' condition, we are thrown into the tragic accident that leaves the forensics expert and detective confined to his bed. As an introduction to the character, it hits the right notes we … Continue reading The Bone Collector (1999) | Movie Review

American Assassin (Movie Review) | Formulaic But O’Brien Shines

Michael Cuesta (Director), Vince Flynn (Novels) CASTDylan O'BrienMichael KeatonSanaa LathanShiva NegarTaylor Kitsch Review Michael Cuesta’s American Assassin presents a familiar tale of revenge and espionage, but unfortunately, its script by Stephen Schiff, Michael Finch, Edward Zwick, and Marshall Herskovitz falls victim to predictability and a sense of déjà vu. While the storyline follows the well-trodden … Continue reading American Assassin (Movie Review) | Formulaic But O’Brien Shines

Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie Review) | Fun & Captivating

Frank Capra (Director)CASTCary GrantPriscilla LaneRaymond MasseyJosephine HullJean AdairJohn AlexanderPeter LorreBased on the play "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring Review This was my first Cary Grant movie. I kind of knew the name, I'd heard about him, even though I thought his first name was Gary. This 1944 movie is amazing, I went in … Continue reading Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie Review) | Fun & Captivating

The Last Emperor (Movie Review) | An Informative Historical Drama

Bernardo Bertolucci (Director), Puyi (Novel)CASTJohn LoneJoan ChenPeter O'TooleYing RuochengVictor WongDennis DunVivian WuRyuichi SakamotoBased on From Emperor to Citizen, The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi by Puyi Review I've been aware of this movie for a long time but only recently saw it when one of my local movie theatre put it back on the big … Continue reading The Last Emperor (Movie Review) | An Informative Historical Drama