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

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

Madame Web (Movie Review) | A Carefully Crafted Bullet

Writer: Matt Sazama, Kerem Sanga, Burk Sharpless S.J. Clarkson (Director) CAST Dakota Johnson Sydney Sweeney Isabela Merced Celeste O'Connor Tahar RahimAdam Scott REVIEW In a cinematic landscape saturated with superhero tales, Madame Web emerges as a puzzling addition to the genre. Director S. J. Clarkson and her cast led by Dakota Johnson, attempt to delve … Continue reading Madame Web (Movie Review) | A Carefully Crafted Bullet

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

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

Dumplin’ (Movie Review) | When Casting Makes the Story

Right off the bat, Dumplin' does not sound original - it really doesn't - I also never read Julie Murphy's book, but if like me you've seen the trailer and the director's, Anne Fletcher, The Proposal, or even Step Up you might think "O.K." Maybe Jennifer Aniston (Marley), Danielle Macdonald, Odeya Rush (Goosebumps, The Giver), … Continue reading Dumplin’ (Movie Review) | When Casting Makes the Story

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

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

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