‘From Prada to Nada’: A Fun Austen Re-Telling
Once upon a time, I saw A&E’s Pride & Prejudice as a young girl, and I was lost to all things Austen. Since then, I’ve bought nearly all of the…
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‘Aladdin’ (2019): Find Adventure in A Whole New World
Popular songs and the kind of boy-meets-girl love story we religiously root for, Aladdin (2019) is a fable made classic by the 1990’s animated film from Disney. Over twenty years…
This is a Female Comedy Con of an Adventure: ‘The Hustle’ Review
Two of Hollywood’s newer comedic actresses’ team up for this re-make of the film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. This one swaps out the male gender for female (in the hopes of…
Magnum P.I. – See the Beautiful and Colorful Tropics of Hawaii
Remakes may be more popular on the big screen, but the small takes a stab at re-imagining a fan favorite now and again. Magnum P.I. (2018) is one of the latest…
Get Smart – How to be a Mystery That’s Funny!
Remakes once were, and still seem to be, a popular box office fixture. Over ten years ago, they invited us to again enjoy the (mis)adventures of Maxwell Smart in the…
Charmed Review – A ‘Charming’ Story with an Agenda
When it comes to ghosts and goblins, I’m usually the girl who says a polite “no, thanks.” But on occasion I settle in and give something I might not ordinarily…
Dark Shadows – Gothic Comedy about a Vampire
Dark Shadows (2012) Film Review The story subculture that is vampires is not a genre that I’m curious about. It has never been a “thing” that captures my fancy. I don’t…
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) – Virtual Reality Adventure Transcends Reality
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) – Virtual Reality Adventure Transcends Reality Twenty years ago, a little film called Jumanji made its appearance at the box office. Starring Robin Williams,…
‘ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS’: Another Tim Burton Classic With a Surprising Cameo
When I saw the 2010 adaption of Alice in Wonderland, I walked away having thoroughly enjoyed its playful imagination. While Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous fables in children’s literature,…
