TV Review: The Umbrella Academy (S1) | A Real Family in a Superhero Setting

15 February 201915 May 2022 ~ Garc ~ 1 Comment

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 TV Review: The Umbrella Academy (S1) | A Real Family in a Superhero Setting

The Revenant | Official Teaser Trailer

Video ~ 18 July 201522 December 2018 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

Snowden | Teaser trailer

Video ~ 4 July 201522 December 2018 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

Review: When the story broke, I did not bother to learn much about who Edward Snowden is. Don’t get me wrong I read up on what he revealed but the man himself never peaked my interest but with this 1min30sec teaser trailer I’ve learned just enough about him to make me want to see the movie … Continue reading Snowden | Teaser trailer

The Great Gatsby | Review

2 July 201516 June 2020 ~ Garc ~ 1 Comment

The second adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel of the same name was this time around helmed by Baz Luhrmann, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher & Tobey Maguire. The premise revolves around a Midwestern war veteran, who finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. Review: The simplicity behind … Continue reading The Great Gatsby | Review

Child 44 | Review

22 April 20151 November 2021 ~ Garc ~ 2 Comments

Child 44 is Daniel Espinoza’s silver screen adaptation of the eponymous novel by Tom Rob Smith. The film stars Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, Gary Oldman, Joel Kinnaman, Charles Dance, & Vincent Cassel. Premise: A disgraced member of the military police investigates a series of nasty child murders during the Stalin-era Soviet Union. Review: Child 44 has … Continue reading Child 44 | Review

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I used to write for myself, now, I also want to be read. I review books and the films inspired by them.

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