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…
Tag: Re-make
‘JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE’: Virtual Reality Adventure Transcends Reality
Twenty years ago, a little film called Jumanji made its appearance at the box office. Starring Robin Williams, the film is, to this day, one I’ve never seen. Fast-forward to…
‘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,…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ (2013) – Julian Fellowes Adapts an Iconic Romantic Tragedy
Hello, readers. So, here’s the thing. I have a boatload of reviews for publication here, but right now, I have to write them before that can happen. This is why,…
Alice in Wonderland – Tim Burton’s Fantastic and Colorful World
Disney often brings fantasy adventures to life with a kind of finesse that makes audiences and critics alike take notice. Couple with this their brand, and families can be assured…
‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’: One Really Fun 60s Spy Game
Seeing all of the “big” blockbusters in theaters doesn’t usually happen for me. It’s ironic then, that the end-of-summer blockbuster-hopeful I did go to see sadly, bombed at the box…
Annie (2014): A Sunny & Happy Classic For a New Generation!
Originally I was going to see this in theaters, but that didn’t go according to plan and instead I settled for the eventual release to home entertainment. Though there are…
‘ENDLESS LOVE’ (2014)
This is one of those movies that falls prey to the sometimes dreaded remake syndrome. Based off a book originally, and an 80’s film of the same name, this melodrama…
‘ICE CASTLES’ (2010)
Dreams are all a small-town Iowa native, dreams that are just out of her reach. With the raw talent of a champion figure skater, all Alexis Winston (Taylor Firth) has…
