Bertrand Bonello's The Beast delves into love, fear, and existential dread. Despite compelling performances, the film's coherence and accessibility may leave some audiences wanting.
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
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
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.
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.
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