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Elsewhere Review: Tony Magistrale, “Hollywood’s Stephen King”
From back in the GMR archives, circa 2003. Wow. Edited a touch because I can’t help myself. Read the post at GMR here! I have been a Constant Reader of Stephen King’s work since I got my hands on a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Elsewhere Reviews, Green Man Review, In Horror, Other Places I Write, Wayback Reviews
Tagged Book to Film, Books, Essays, Nonfiction, Stephen King
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TrailerWatch – “CRAZY RICH ASIANS brings the bling
Holy bleep, I’ve been waiting for this trailer. Fantastic book, and a star studded cast led by Fresh Off the Boat‘s Constance Wu. Synopsis! Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in … Continue reading
Elsewhere Review: Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary’s Beowulf: The Script Book
Originally published in 2007 at Green Man Review; read the repost HERE at The Green Man Review! Though I’m itching to edit the hell out of this 10 year old review, I’ll leave it sit as it is…was. Whatever. Unlike … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Elsewhere Reviews, Green Man Review
Tagged Beowulf, Book to Film, Elsewhere Reviews, Film to Book, Green Man Review
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“Thank You For Your Service” is a must-add to your watch list
Nutshell: Jason Hall tells a story about three men returning home from Iraq, and turns it into a rallying cry for better post-service care for our Military. Intense wartime scenes blend with heartbreaking realities after the characters come home, and … Continue reading
#31in31 2017 – “Gerald’s Game”
“It was death you saw. And he’s coming back tonight.” Story: A couple at their lake house try to spice up their relationship. But Viagra and a heart condition makes things fatal for husband Gerald. And with wife Jessie handcuffed … Continue reading
Posted in 31 in 31, In Horror, Movie Reviews
Tagged 31 in 31, Book to Film, Stephen King
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TrailerWatch: “How to Talk to Girls at Parties” gives us aliens, punks, and of course – punk aliens!
I’ve heard about this movie thanks to the seemingly nonstop schedule Nicole Kidman has at Cannes this year. But now that I’ve seen these trailers, I’m dying to see more. Synopsis! A funny and unique love story, How to Talk … Continue reading
“Their Finest” – a touching historical piece that’s a damn fine movie about making movies
Nutshell: With hints of the charming, hopeful UK propaganda films of WWII, Their Finest can be labeled a comedy, but doesn’t shy away from showing the agonies of wartime Britain. A powerful, sweet, and sometimes heartbreaking comedy. In this instance, yes … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews
Tagged Book to Film, Historical Fiction, Movie Reviews
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TrailerWatch: “It” reboot promises you’ll float too…
I loved Stephen King’s It. I loved Tim Curry as Pennywise in the 1990 TV adaptation. So I was creeped out in a bad way when I heard that It was going to be re-made. Why mess with perfection, amirite? … Continue reading
Posted in Trailers
Tagged Book to Film, Remakes, Stephen King, Stephen King's IT, Trailers
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TrailerWatch: “Fifty Shades Darker” gets thrilling
Get your mind out of the gutter. By “thrilling”, I mean suspenseful, and maybe a touch of action-genre hijinks? I’ve never been a fan of the books – or their source material. (Even though both have intriguing mythologies, jeebus that’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Book to Film, Let's Hope This Doesn't Suck, Trailers, TrailerWatch
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#31in31 2016: American Psycho
“I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.” Story: Entitled yuppie scum are bad. Sociopathic yuppie scum are worse. Just ask perfectionist 27 year old psycho, Patrick Bateman. Just don’t visit his place to do it; you may … Continue reading
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