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
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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.
Aaliyah: Princess of R&B | Movie Review
Based on a book by Christopher John Farley, this television movie stars Alexandra Shipp, Elise Neal & Christopher Jacot and explores the life of the late Aaliyah. Storyline: The story of music and video star Aaliyah, whose life ended tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the Bahamas. (Source: imdb). Review: Controversies aside, the movie had a … Continue reading Aaliyah: Princess of R&B | Movie Review
The November Man | Movie Review
Inspired by “There Are No Spies” book by Bill Granger, The November Man stars Pierce Brosnan, Olga Kurylenko & Luke Bracey and was directed by Roger Donaldson. Premise: An ex-CIA operative is brought back in on a very personal mission and finds himself pitted against his former pupil in a deadly game involving high level CIA officials and … Continue reading The November Man | Movie Review
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
TV Review: Resurrection (Premiere)
Based on the book Jason Mott's “The Returned”, Resurrection is a fantasy drama television series about dead people who return to life. The series stars Omar Epps (House M.D.), Landon Gimenez, Matt Crave & Devin Kelley. Premise: The show centers around the inhabitants of Arcadia, Missouri, whose lives are forever changed when their loved ones return from … Continue reading TV Review: Resurrection (Premiere)
Worn Out Spines 