The comic book series "The Umbrella Academy" by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá is the inspiration for this Netflix show created by Steve Blackman (Altered Carbon, Legion) and developed by Jeremy Slater (Death Note). The show has a big ensemble cast with a variety of personalities and abilities.Members of the cast includes Ellen Page (Days … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy (S1 Review) | A Real Family in a Superhero Setting
Directed by Paul Weitz and starring Paul Rudd, Tina Fey, Nat Wolff & Lily Tomlin Admission is an adaptation of Jean Hanff Korelitz’s novel of the same name. The premise is about a Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion and takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid … Continue reading Admission | Movie Review
Mickey Rapkin’s "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory" characters are back in the sequel to the 2012 Pitch Perfect film. The movie saw the return of the original cast, among which Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Brittany Snow & Adam Devine, with the addition of Hailee Steinfeld, Katey Sagal, Birgitte Hjort … Continue reading Pitch Perfect 2 | Movie Review
Surprisingly enough Pitch Perfect is based on a book, shocking I know, and a non-fiction at that - WTF? - I can’t imagine reading a book about collegiate a Cappella groups much less watching a movie about it but for those who are interested the book is Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory by … Continue reading Pitch Perfect | Movie Review
is DreamWork's latest animated comedy by Tim Johnson, starring Steve Martin, Rihanna, Jim Parsons, Jennifer Lopez & Matt Jones. The movie is based on The True Meaning of Smekday a novel by Adam Rex. Premise: When Earth is taken over by the overly confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to … Continue reading Home | Movie Review
Premise: Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5, so they couldn’t possibly be right for one another…or could they? When it comes to love, life, and making the right choices, these two are their own worst enemies. (Source: imdb) Review: I don’t like how this movie makes me feel, it reminds me of … Continue reading Love, Rosie (Movie Review) | Eerily familiar if you’ve lived a little
A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends.
A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends.
Based on the eponymous memoir by John Grogan, Marley & Me was directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) and stars Jennifer Aniston (Friends) & Owen Wilson (Midnight in Paris). Premise: A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog. Review: The first time I saw this movie I wasn’t transcended by it. … Continue reading Marley & Me (Movie Review) | Nice family drama with a comedic touch
Worn Out Spines 