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The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024) Movie Review | An Adventure with Missed Potential

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Directed by Raman Hui (Monster Hunt) and co-directed by Paul Watling and Yong Duk Jhun, The Tiger's Apprentice brings Laurence Yep's 2003 novel to life in an animated spectacle filled with mythical creatures and the timeless battle of good versus evil. However, despite its promising premise and stellar voice cast, the film falls short in … Continue reading The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024) Movie Review | An Adventure with Missed Potential

Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief (2010 Movie Review) | A Muddled Adaptation of a Beloved Tale

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Chris Columbus (Director)Craig Titley (Screenplay), Rick Riordan (Novel) CAST Logan LermanJake AbelSean BeanSteve Coogan Alexandra DaddarioPierce BrosnanCatherine KeenerJoe Pantoliano Brandon T. JacksonKevin McKiddUma ThurmanRosario Dawson Review I saw this movie first, years ago, but rewatching it now after having read Riordan's The Lightning Thief I understand the disappointment and anger some book readers had for this … Continue reading Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief (2010 Movie Review) | A Muddled Adaptation of a Beloved Tale

Poor Things (Movie Review) | Yorgos Lanthimos’ Cinematic Exploration of Alistair Gray

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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

Priscilla (Movie Review) | A Quirky Journey Through Elvis’ World

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Sofia Coppola's Priscilla takes an unconventional approach to exploring the life of Priscilla Presley, portrayed by Caille Spaeny (Mare of Easttown), and her relationship with the iconic Elvis Presley, played by Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Booth). Based on Priscilla Presley's 1985 memoir Elvis and Me, the film offers a quiet and peculiar cinematic experience that … Continue reading Priscilla (Movie Review) | A Quirky Journey Through Elvis’ World

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Movie Review) | It’s a Bro Movie

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Director James Wan's first Aquaman movie was fresh and colorful, and it ended up being the DC Movie that I've seen the most. For such a blockbuster the cast is relatively small, Jason Momoa (Dune) is back in the titular role, with Amber Heard (JL, The Stand, The Danish Girl), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen), Patrick … Continue reading Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Movie Review) | It’s a Bro Movie

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Movie Review) | Unveiling Panem’s Dark Past – A Cinematic Ballad of Ambition and Rebellion

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I still remember when the book this movie is based on came out, it wasn't the prequel story I was interested in. Yet, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins still managed to grab enough of my attention at the time, even if I now barely remember the book but that's ok. As for this adaptation, … Continue reading The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Movie Review) | Unveiling Panem’s Dark Past – A Cinematic Ballad of Ambition and Rebellion