Tag Archives: Book to Film

The Jim Henson Company to adapt Pratchett’s “Wee Free Men” film

This is fantastic news.  The combination of Sir Terry Pratchett’s storytelling and the Henson workshop is a match made in genre heaven.  And if you haven’t read any Pratchett, please drop everything and grab one of the wildly popular Discworld … Continue reading

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Wayback Review: V for Vendetta

[Another look at my review of V for Vendetta for the late, great Green Man Review. Originally published October, 2007.] V for Vendetta (Warner Brothers , 2006) It’s been said that Guy Fawkes was the only person who ever entered … Continue reading

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“Room” trailer: like Kimmy Schmidt but really, really creepy

They alive, dammit!  It’s a miracle!  Kimmy Schmidt may have broken free, but in Room they’re still trapped, and things aren’t nearly as funny.  In fact, it’s downright bleak and frightening.  Based on the novel (that I keep meaning to … Continue reading

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“Goosebumps” trailer delivers the goods

Loved the Goosebumps series when you were a kid?  Or maybe snuck a few of those books into your college backpack or grown-up briefcase when you thought nobody would know?  Well you’ll be glad to know, as with all things, … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Nutshell: there’s a reason why Me & Earl is scooping up awards; it’s a touching but not sappy look at youth, illness and the bonds of friendship.  Come for the cool way director Gomez-Rejon imagines the story, stay for the … Continue reading

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