Well I must say, the film adaptation of Miriam Toews’ All My Puny Sorrows, was actually quite faithful to the source material. Even after reading this book though, I still have no clue how someone read it and thought it should be adapted. Not that it’s not good! It’s just extremely glum.
Read moreAdaptation
The Staircase Miniseries Review
I am not generally into true crime, that is, unless it’s made into a fictionalized show or movie with a bunch of actors that I love case. Case in point: The Staircase. This HBO Max miniseries is based off the documentary of the same name that was fairly recently all the rage on Netflix. Well, now this story has finally made its way to me.
Read moreThe Black Phone – Movie & Short Story Review
It took maybe the first ten seconds of the trailer for The Black Phone to convince me that I was going to see it. Now, that was supposed to be in January, but things happen and here we are now in June. Regardless, I definitely found the film worth the wait, and then I purposely waited to read the short story until I saw the film. As I’ve said before, the written word will always be good whether I read it before or after. The outcome for film or television adaptations varies, and typically not in the best way.
Read moreSlow Horses – Season 1
Apple continues to shine with this British drama series, Slow Horses. Evidently based off of a novel by Mick Herron of the same name, this series already impressively has three more seasons lined up! That’s pretty cool! And even better, the second season is supposed to drop later this year.
Read moreWeekend Movie Rewind
I promise you, Top Gun will for sure be happening next week. Instead, I watched a refreshing eclectic mix of new films this weekend.
Read moreBook Review: Breakfast with Scot by Michael Downing
On a whim a couple of weeks ago, I rented a 2005 comedy-drama, Breakfast with Scot, and was immediately taken with it. The film was warm, charming, comical, and oddly topical for 2005. After watching the film, naturally I looked it up online and found that it was based off a book by the same name written by Michael Downing. After that, it took me all of ten seconds before I had a request out for it at my local library.
Read moreBook Review: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Since watching the film adaptation a few weeks ago of Sally Thorne’s novel of the same name, The Hating Game, I’ve been stalking my local library for the book. Now that I’ve had the chance to read it, let’s compare.
Read moreRoar Season 1 Review
At this point, I’m not sure if this quirky anthology series will be picked up for a second season, but even if it doesn’t, Roar still had a very strong first outing.
Read moreBig Sky Season 2 Review
Big Sky is a drag. I know this network drama just got renewed for a third season, but this was likely the last one for me. Let’s recap all 18 painfully terrible episodes.
Read moreHoliday Weekend Movie Review
Now, before you all get excited, no, I did not watch the new Top Gun movie. Mainly because I have never seen the original. Yet. Give me until next weekend and that all could change. Anyways, here’s what rounded out the month!
Read more