## AMC’s *Talamasca: The Secret Order* doesn’t open with fireworks, it’s a patient, gothic slow burn that draws you in the secretive world tracking vampires, witches, and more. With Nicholas Denton leading a strong cast, this pilot feels like the quiet start to something fascinating.
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
When Heartstopper S1 came out in the spring of 2022, I didn't rush to it even if I was interested in the show. I was busy traveling and studying, and most of my free time was spent it reading more than anything. When I eventually got to the series I was afraid that it would … Continue reading Heartstopper (S2 Review) | Growing without Losing its Identity
This uplifting LGBTQ+ drama about teen friendship and young romance is based on the graphic novel by Alice Oseman.
The Dutch book De Brief voor de Koning (1962) by Tonke Dragt has finally been developed into a TV series by Will Davies for Netflix. Premise: 16-year-old aspiring knight Tiuri finds himself on a perilous mission to deliver a secret letter to the king who lives across the Great Mountains. Review: The premise is not … Continue reading The Letter for the King (S1 Review) | Shallow people stumbling through an adventure
Worn Out Spines 