Premise: Follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited … Continue reading Outlander (S1 Review) | Soppy, Cheesy & Dark but it’s so Riveting
In 2013 Richard LaGavaranese’s take on Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl’s book "Beautiful Creatures" had a solid supporting cast Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum, and interesting up and comers with Alice Englert, Alden Ehrenreich & Thomas Mann but the movie did not performed as well as expected. The premise follows Ethan who longs … Continue reading Beautiful Creatures (Movie Review) | Charming and Interesting but Not Perfect
Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name was my introduction to his directorial genius. At the time, the story, the ensemble cast including Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong & the narration by Ian McKellen blew my mind. But I was also impressed by how it … Continue reading Stardust | Movie Review
Loosely based on F. Scoot Fitzgerald's short story of the same name The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher (Gone Girl) and stars Brad Pitt, Taraji P. Henson, Cate Blanchett, & Tilda Swinton. Premise: Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backward with bizarre consequences. Review: The Curious Case of … Continue reading The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Movie Review
Based on Joseph Delaney's The Spook’s Apprentice, Seventh Son is the silver screen adaptation by Sergey Bodrov and it stars Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Olivia Williams, and Jeff Bridges. Premise: John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected his country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner … Continue reading Seventh Son (Movie Review) | Great Potential but
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: The Company of Thorin has reached Smaug’s lair; but can Bilbo and the Dwarves reclaim Erebor and the treasure? And, if so, can they hold on to it? Writers: Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, & Guillermo del Toro (Sreenplay); J.R.R. Tolkien (Novel)Director: Peter JacksonStars: Martin Freeman, Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, … Continue reading The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Teaser Trailer
Trust, is the only currency with any value. Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison - Sleepy Hollow S2E03)
Brought to the screen by Maggie Friedman, “Witches of East End” is based on a book series of the same name by Melissa De La Cruz. The show stars Julia Ormond, Jenna Dewan, Rachel Boston as the Beauchamp witches, and Eric Winters & Daniel DiTomasso as the Gardiner warlock brothers. Premise: Centers on the adventures of a mother and … Continue reading TV Review: Witches of East End (Season Review)
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Max Minghella, Joe Anderson & David Morse, “Horns” is a dark fantasy thriller based on a novel by Joe Hill. It is directed by The Hills Have Eyes (2006) French Director Alexandre Aja. The Plot: Horns is the story of Ig Perrish, a young man who wakes up to strange horns sprouting … Continue reading Horns | Movie Review
Worn Out Spines 