Percy Jackson & The Olympians on Disney+ modernizes the beloved series for tweens, blending humor, solid performances, and mythological elements. While some deviations from the books may disappoint purists, the show's fresh take and unexpected twists create an engaging adaptation with a mix of contemporary flair and ancient tales.
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!
When the teaser trailer came out I mentioned how this show's source material - the manga of the same name by Yoshiro Togashi - was something I grew up hearing about. I don't remember an episode of the anime but I can still recognize its iconic theme song. This live-action adaptation is a great way … Continue reading YuYu Hakusho (Season Review) | Captivatingly Engaging For Seasoned Fans and Newcomers
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
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/786709714760269824/yuyu-hakusho-trailer Writer: Yoshihiro Togashi (Manga), Akira Morii, Kazutaka Sakamoto, Tatsurō Mishima Director: Shō Tsukikawa Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongō This wasn't needed, at least for me. I was going to check out that show anyway but I like seeing a full trailer. The show appears to have the right amount of … Continue reading Yu Yu Hakusho | Trailer
Writers: Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner (Comics) Creator: Steve Yockey Stars: Max Jenkins, George Rexstrew, Kassius Nelson, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Jenn Lyon, Caitlin Reilly, Yuyu Kitamura This looks quirky and a bit cheap, however, if the writing and acting are solid this could be very fun and spooky. Coming in 2024 on Netflix
Writer: Yoshihiro Togashi (Manga), Akira Morii, Kazutaka Sakamoto, Tatsurō Mishima Director: Shō Tsukikawa Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongō It seems to have the right mix of spooky and action. Although I'm not a manga reader, it's a favorite of my older siblings, so I grew up hearing about it. I also … Continue reading Yu Yu Hakusho | Teaser Trailer
This spin-off was not something I wanted, I didn't think it would be a good idea. As much as I trusted Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, and Craig Rosenberg - the show creators - I didn't want it. Having Jaz Sinclair and Chance Perdomo, who I both loved in season one of The Chilling Adventures of … Continue reading Gen V (S1 Review) | Dawn of the Villains?
Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, Craig Rosenberg (Show creators)Darick Robertson & Garth Ennis (Comic book series)CASTJaz SinclairChance PerdomoPatrick SchwarzeneggerLizze BroadwayMaddie PhillipsLondon ThorDerek LuhAsa GermanShelley Conn Review I expected gore and comedy, and since the only other spin-off to date was the animated The Boys Presents: Diabolical, my hopes weren't high. What I did not expect was … Continue reading Gen V (Premiere Review) | Not Just Gore And Comedy
Sitting in Bars with Cake is a movie adaptation of a cookbook memoir by Andrey Shulman, who also penned the screenplay. Pitch Perfect 3 director Trish Sie is at the helm and Yara Shahidi, Odessa A'zion (Hellraiser) stars with Bette Midler, Ron Livingston (The Flash, The 5th Wave), Martha Kelly (American Gods), Adina Porter, Navid … Continue reading Sitting in Bars with Cake (Movie Review) | Casually Poignant
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