Matthew Vaughn's #Argylle is a cinematic delight, blending over-the-top action, laughter, and unexpected twists. Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell shine in this spy comedy, creating a must-watch experience!
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
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
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
Director James Wan's first Aquaman movie was fresh and colorful, and it ended up being the DC Movie that I've seen the most. For such a blockbuster the cast is relatively small, Jason Momoa (Dune) is back in the titular role, with Amber Heard (JL, The Stand, The Danish Girl), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen), Patrick … Continue reading Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Movie Review) | It’s a Bro Movie
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.
I saw this movie months after it came out and yet I knew nothing about it. I was interested in director Florian Zeller's first feature film The Father, which just like The Son is from a play written by Zeller himself who also worked on the screenplay with Christopher Hampton (Atonement, Dangerous Liaisons). The film stars Hugh Jackman, Laura … Continue reading The Son (Movie Review) | Feels Real and Confusing at the Same Time
My enthusiasm for this movie was almost non-existent. I went to the screening since I remember liking the trailer I saw months ago, but mostly because nothing else came up. I had already cleaned my place the day before - I still had laundry to do, but procrastinating by going to the movies seemed like … Continue reading Blue Beetle (Movie Review) | One Performance Away from Being An Even Better Movie Than It Already Is
We're eating well this month, Heartstopper S2 now, RWRB. The New York Times bestseller LGBTQ+ enemies-to-lovers romance novel "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston surprised me in many ways with how plausible it seemed. So the movie adaptation was on my radar as soon as I heard about but I became more excited … Continue reading Red, White & Royal Blue (Movie Review) | The Fairytale Version
This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is apparently the seventh theatrical film, I know the franchise is popular but I don't remember that many films about these turtles. I can think about three movies - including this one - that I've seen and maybe a fourth I've heard about. I've mostly consummed this franchise in … Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Movie Review) | Surprisingly Moving and Fun
Worn Out Spines 