Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name was my introduction to his directorial genius. At the time, the story, the ensemble cast including Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong & the narration by Ian McKellen blew my mind. But I was also impressed by how it … Continue reading Stardust | Review
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Pan | Trailer
Pan The origin story of the J.M. Barrie’s iconic character Peter Pan. The film, directed by Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice), stars a slew of great actors, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Rooney Mara, Garrett Hedlund & Levi Miller. It is set for a release this summer.
The Issue with Hemlock Grove
Since it’s based on a novel by Brian McGreevy, who also works on the show, I was recently asked why don’t you feature Hemlock Grove on the blog? The answer is simple, first, I’m not a big horror fan so it doesn’t help. Secondly, I’ve watched the first season, kinda liked it but didn’t get hooked. … Continue reading The Issue with Hemlock Grove
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Mindblowing trilogy and the whole saga makes sense now
It is the final installment of the three part film adapted from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Directed by Peter Jackson The Battle of the Five Armies follows The Desolation of Smaug and An Unexpected Journey and stars Ian McKellen, Luke Evans, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Lee Pace, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lily & Orlando Bloom. Premise: Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a … Continue reading The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Mindblowing trilogy and the whole saga makes sense now
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug | More impressive and entertaining
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 | More impressive and entertaining
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Epic, entertaining but a bit stretched
Based partly on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book The Hobbit, or There and Back Again and partly on the appendices to The Return of the King. The film was directed by Peter Jackson and stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Luke Evans, Lee Pace, and Richard Armitage among a slew of talented actors. Premise: A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to … Continue reading The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Epic, entertaining but a bit stretched
Pan | Trailer
Pan The origin story of the J.M. Barrie’s iconic character Peter Pan.
Worn out Spines 