Dreams and consequences

Quote ~ 7 April 202031 March 2020 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

Dreams are heavens, where we sin without consequence.Sister Agatha - Dracula (2020)

The Letter for the King (S1 Review) | Shallow people stumbling through an adventure

20 March 202014 March 2024 ~ Garc ~ 7 Comments

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

Lost Girls (Movie Review) | A lot of unsaid yet it’s deafening

14 March 202022 January 2025 ~ Garc

Based on real events, and inspired by Robert Kolker's book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" this American Mystery drama is written by Michael Werwie (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile). The movie was directed by Liz Garbus and stars Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, Lola Kirke, and Gabriel Byrne. Premise: When Mari Gilbert's (Amy Ryan) … Continue reading Lost Girls (Movie Review) | A lot of unsaid yet it’s deafening

Spenser Confidential | Movie Review

6 March 202012 February 2024 ~ Garc

From director Peter Berg (Mile 22, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day), Spenser Confidential is an action-comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, co-starring Bokeem Woodbine, Marc Maron, Iliza Shlesinger, and Austin Post. Inspired by Robert B. Parker's "Wonderland", a best-selling novel by Ace Atkins. Premise: Spenser (Wahlberg) - an ex-cop better known for making trouble than solving … Continue reading Spenser Confidential | Movie Review

All The Bright Places | Movie Review

28 February 202021 July 2023 ~ Garc ~ 5 Comments

Justice Smith (Jurassic World, Detective Pikachu) and Elle Fanning (Maleficent) lead the movie adaptation of Jennifer Niven’s novel of the same name. Directed by Brett Haley (The Hero) and also featuring Alexandra Shipp (Dark Phoenix) the movie is now streaming on Netflix. Premise: The story of Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, who meet and change … Continue reading All The Bright Places | Movie Review

October Faction (Season Review) | When Writers Just Give Up

23 January 20206 December 2023 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

Steve Niles and Damien Norm's comic series October Faction is now a TV series in Netflix starring Tamara Taylor (Bones), J.C. MacKenzie (Madam Secretary), Aurora Burghart, Gabriel Darku, and Megan Follows (Reign). Premise: Follow the adventures of a retired monster-hunter and his family, which includes a thrill-killer, a witch and a warlock. Review: I like … Continue reading October Faction (Season Review) | When Writers Just Give Up

A gentleman’s veneer

Quote ~ 14 January 202025 September 2020 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

The sophistication of a gentleman is always a veneer.Count Dracula - Dracula (2020)

The forces of darkness and criticism

10 January 202019 March 2020 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

Agatha: We are under attack from the forces of darkness.Mother superior: Why would the forces of darkness wish to attack a convent?Agatha: Perhaps they are sensitive to criticism.

TV Review: Netflix’s Dracula (Mini-series)

8 January 20206 December 2023 ~ Garc ~ 4 Comments

Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have proven themselves time and again as show creators and this time they bring us an adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula.