By: Amanda Guarragi There have been many Stephen King adaptations over the years; some have been better than others. The Boogeyman is unique because it is a short story in King’s anthology series Night Shift. Co-writers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman adapted a 10-page story into a feature film, which turned out well. The lore of the boogeyman has been around for decades, … Continue reading ‘The Boogeyman’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When two families come together to celebrate the union of their children, it’s always a wonderful thing. A good old family comedy is scarce in this cinematic climate. Sebastian Maniscalco decided to retell the story about growing up with his father and how he was his hero. Sometimes people can lose their way because they’re so set on building their own life … Continue reading ‘About My Father’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Disney’s live-action remakes have tried to recapture the magic of the animated features by changing some aspects. Fortunately, for some remakes, the reimagining of characters and musical numbers has worked in their favour. It’s difficult to translate a classic fairytale years later without losing some of the magic that made the original special. Rob Marshall’s The Little Mermaid redesigned iconic moments and … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) Review
By: Amanda Guarragi It’s hard for many to wrap their mind around a remake of one of their favourite films, but sometimes the remake can be good. In the case of White Men Can’t Jump, Director Calmatic modernizes the story and still pays homage to what came before it. The original film with Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson was released in 1992 and became a … Continue reading ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Fast and Furious franchise has gone on for ten films, and it’s hard to believe it has remained consistent. That doesn’t mean that it has been consistent in quality, but it has delivered a fun cinematic experience. As each film has been released, the stunts and missions have gotten more absurd. Sometimes the franchise can take itself too seriously, but now … Continue reading ‘Fast X’ Review
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