It is the second instalment of the three part film adapted from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Directed by Peter Jackson The Desolation of Smaug follows An Unexpected Journey and stars Ian McKellen, Luke Evans, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Lee Pace, Evangeline Lily & Orlando Bloom. Premise: The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their … Continue reading The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug (Movie Review) | More impressive and entertaining
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Men, Women & Children (Movie Review) | A Freakishly Good Movie
Inspired by Chad Kultgen the novel of the same name and adapted on the silver screen by Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the air) & Erin Cressida Wilson. The film stars Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Ansel Elgort, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dean Harris, Judy Greer & Kaitlyn Dever. Premise: A group of high school teenagers and their parents … Continue reading Men, Women & Children (Movie Review) | A Freakishly Good Movie
Before I Go to Sleep | Movie Review
Adapted by Rowan Joffe from S.J. Watson’s novel, Before I go to Sleep is a psychological thriller starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, & Mark Strong. Premise: A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around … Continue reading Before I Go to Sleep | Movie Review
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (Movie Review) | Broader, Nuanced but a bit Long
Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Movie Review
It’s a comedy directed by Miguel Arteta and starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Dylan Minette and Ed Oxenbould. The film is based on Judith Viorst book of the same name. Plot: Alexander’s day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder … Continue reading Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Movie Review
A Walk Among The Tombstones | Movie Review
Lawrence Block wrote the book that inspired the film in 1992. The film adapted and directed by Scott Frank for the big screen. It stars Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour, Boyd Holbrook, Astro & Sebastian Roché. Premise: Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his … Continue reading A Walk Among The Tombstones | Movie Review
The Maze Runner | Movie Review
The Maze Runner is a science fiction action movie based on James Dashner's novel and directed by Wes Ball. The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee & Will Poulter. Premise: Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that … Continue reading The Maze Runner | Movie Review
This is Where I Leave You | Movie Review
Starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, and Corey Stoll, “This Is Where I Leave You” is based on Jonathan Tropper’s book of the same name. Directed by Shawn Levy the movie is about a the realities of a dysfunctional family. Premise: When their father passes away, four grown siblings, bruised and banged up … Continue reading This is Where I Leave You | Movie Review
Divergent | Movie Review
A look back and a review of the first movie of the Divergent series.
Worn Out Spines 