Hello! Welcome to a review of Alien: Covenant – an apology for Prometheus or its continuation? IMDb summary: The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination and must attempt a harrowing escape. Writing Alien: Covenant was written by John Logan (The Last Samurai, The Aviator,Continue reading “Movie review: Alien: Covenant”
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Movie review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Good morning/day/evening! Another YA adaptation from a once visionary director has hit theaters, so, let’s take it apart! This is the review of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children! IMDb summary: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that stretches across time, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the danger deepens after heContinue reading “Movie review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
5 ideas about a movie: Genius
Hello! Before Star Trek Beyond, Jason Bourne, and Ghostbusters all roll into theaters, let’s review a smaller film – a historical British drama – Genius. IMDb summary: A chronicle of Max Perkins’s time as the book editor at Scribner, where he oversaw works by Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and others. I have told youContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Genius”
Movie review: The BFG
Hi! Welcome to another summer movie review. I’m running out of ways to greet you and introduce the posts, so without further ado, let’s talk about The BFG – The Big Friendly Giant. IMDb summary: A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soulContinue reading “Movie review: The BFG”
Movie review: Alice Through The Looking Glass
Hello! This summer’s movie season seems to be dominated by comic book movies and live-action fairytales. So, let’s review the latest feature of the second genre – Alice Through The Looking Glass. I’ve done a preview post for the film, where I discussed its director as well as other cinematic versions of Alice’s story –Continue reading “Movie review: Alice Through The Looking Glass”
Movie review: Spectre + a look back
Hello!!! The latest (24th!) James Bond film – Spectre – has finally hit theaters in its native UK and this is going to be my review!! To begin with, as some of you may know, James Bond franchise is one of 2 spy/agent/espionage film series that I adore (other being Mission Impossible). And while MI films onlyContinue reading “Movie review: Spectre + a look back”