Tag: Movies
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Shadow & Bone Season 2 Premiere!
Last Thursday (March 9, 2023) I had the privilege of attending the World Premiere of one of my favorite adaptations – Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. For those unfamiliar it is based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Grishaverse books. If you’ve been around me in real life or online you’re probably aware of my obsession love for…
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“Dune” Movie Review
First of all, Dune already is a major motion picture, I will not condone disrespect towards David Lynch’s 1984 disasterpiece. But BOY OH BOY do I have thoughts. Dune: Part One Directed by: Denis Villeneuve Screenplay by: Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve, and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebbeca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa “Paul Atreides,…
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LA Adventures: New Beverly Cinema
When you have enough money and resources, you can open your own movie theatre and show whatever you want, whenever you want. “Who would do that?” you might ask. Well, that’s exactly what Quentin Tarantino did. Tarantino’s theater — New Beverly Cinema — sits at the intersection of Beverly Blvd. and N. La Brea Ave.…
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“Little Women” Reinvented
Little Women, what can I really say about this film. It was spectacular and Greta Gerwig’s visionary ability is astonishing (no matter what The Academy has to say). Her biggest choice was interweaving timelines and choosing to tell the story in a bit more of a nonlinear fashion and I found it absolutely brilliant. It…
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You Can Learn A Lot From a Dog
The Art of Racing in the Rain By: GARTH STEIN Publish May 13, 2008 by Harper Collins Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of…
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Spiderman: Far From Home But Close to My Heart
Spiderman: Far From Home Directed by: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Samuel L. Jackson, Marisa Tomei, Cobie Smulders, and John Favreau “Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.” RATING: ★★★★¾ /5 I am anything but…
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The MCU Erased Clint Barton
Ok, so if you know me, I am extremely passionate about all things Marvel. I’m a Marvel Comics buff and one of my all time favorite characters has been the infamous Clint Barton, aka: Hawkeye. So here’s my problem. As soon as Clint was introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) all that was left…
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TBH, Keeping up with a TBR is Hard
Ok, so June is almost done and I am not done with the first book on my June TBR list. First off, in my defense one of the books is A Game of Thrones, so I feel like I deserve a little bit of grace. I decided to be very determined to finish my…
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Gal Gadot: Real Life Wonder Woman
She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’ll punch you in the face. That is the basis of who Wonder Woman is, so can we talk for a minute about how absolutely fabulous Gal Gadot is?? I think I’ve found a new girl-crush. If you have yet to see Wonder Woman fear not, I’m only here to discuss the character, not…
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