Tag Archives: Remakes

“The Invisible Man” gave me visible chills

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Denise

“What did he do to you?” Story: Cecilia is in a really, really bad relationship. But she gets an opportunity to run, and she takes it. Later, while suffering from PTSD, she finds out that her ex-boyfriend/computer optics mogul Adrian … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch – AWWW YEAH the “Candyman” trailer is out!

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Denise

“I think I made a mistake.” [YA THINK?] I’ve been stoked for this film ever since Jordan Peele said he’d be bringing this remake to the big screen. I loved the original, and Tony Todd’s performance still gives me the … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island” drops their final trailer, and releases new poster

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Denise

Gotta admit I’m stoked for this film. I was a wee one when the TV show aired, and while I was rarely allowed to stay up late enough to watch it early on, the blend of chills and morality tales … Continue reading →

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“Dolittle” – fabulously frenetic family fun

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Denise

“I bought a one way ticket to crazy town!” Story: John Dolittle is a doctor and veterinarian of some renown, helping folks from farmers to the Queen herself. But when his beloved wife dies, he shuts down. Shuts down his … Continue reading →

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“The Lion King” (2019): fun, pretty…but why?

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Denise

“Are you gonna stop me?” Story: Seen Kimba the White Lion? That. Genre I’d put it in: Live Action Unnecessary But Gorgeous Disney Remakes Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the traditionally animated The Lion King.

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TrailerWatch “Disney’s Mulan” thinks on honor and duty while kicking ass

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Denise

This first teaser trailer for the live action Mulan ain’t bad y’all. Yes I’m still tetchy about the possibility of swapping dragon Mushu with a phoenix, and Disney booting all the singing (OH COME ON)… But I’m definitely here for … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2018: “Day of the Dead” (2008)

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Denise

“Hey – what happened to fuckface?” Story: It’s the zombie apocalypse again y’all! And the military are doing just fine thank you very much. Oh who are we kidding? It’s a shit show everywhere. Except for the zombies. A few … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: live action “Dumbo” nails the cute

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Denise

“Show them.” Gotta admit I was skeptical when I heard Disney was coming out with a live action remake of Dumbo. But this looks sweet, and lord knows it’s star studded. Plus, anyone who has a dry eye when “Baby … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: Amazon video’s “Suspiria”

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Denise

How can anyone top the great Dario Argento? The reboot of Suspiria aims to be in the same ballpark, and with this new trailer, 2018’s Suspiria hopes to harness the same creepy, stylistic mood of the original classic. Synopsis! A darkness … Continue reading →

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“Murder on the Orient Express”(2017) – a gorgeous but slightly bumpy ride

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: Gorgeous visuals, a stellar cast, and a killer mystery adds up to a promising film. Though things tend to sputter midway through, and the plot focuses a bit too heavily on Poirot, it all gets wrapped up nicely.  Plus, … Continue reading →

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