Where what I review isn't new
Directed by Wes Anderson
Written by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola
Cast: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, and Tilda Swinton
Length: 1 hour and 34 minutes
Genre: Adventure, comedy, drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Description from IMDB:
“A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them.”
Continue reading “Moonrise Kingdom (2012) – Review”
The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, is a novel about love, mystery, and (most important of all) books. Following Daniel Sempere from his childhood until he is a young adult, the book is about his life in Barcelona after the Spanish Civil War while he searches for the truth about an enigmatic author named Julián Carax. Revelations abound as his life intertwines with that of the tragic author and danger is around every corner when malevolent forces try to bury their secrets. Continue reading “The Shadow of the Wind – Review”
Music Monday is a meme, created by Drew at The Tattooed Book Geek, where I focus on a song I absolutely love and feel needs to be shared.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Directed by Peter Jackson
Written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson; based on the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien
Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Hugo Weaving, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom, and Jon Rhys-Davies
Length: 2 hours and 58 minutes
Genre: Adventure, drama, fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Description from IMDB:
“A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.”
Continue reading “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – Review”
This first sentence describes the eponymous hero in Elric of Melniboné, by Michael Moorcock. The albino emperor takes center stage in this fantasy tale about love, betrayal, magic, and fate. What seems like a standard hero’s journey for most of its story turns into a promising start to a series, though possibly too late in the book for it to be effective. Continue reading “Elric of Melniboné – Review”
Band Info:
He Is Legend is a southern rock band from Wilmington, North Carolina. Formed by original members Schuylar Croom (singer), Adam Tanbouz (guitarist), and Matt Williams (bassist), the band has had multiple lineup changes while maintaining a uniquely heavy yet dynamic sound. First coming to prominence in the post-hardcore scene after the release of their debut in 2004, I Am Hollywood, the band would release three more albums before their 2017 album few. This album was crowd-funded by fans in 2015 and released after much anticipation since the band is not signed to a label after having been treated badly by their former representation. Though considered a relatively underground band, He Is Legend has cultivated a strong fan following and is cited as an influence for many of their contemporaries.
Continue reading “Music Monday: He Is Legend – The China White series”
Kung Fu (2004) [Kung Fu Hustle]
Directed by Stephen Chow
Written by Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan Cheong, Lola Huo, and Man Keung Chan
Cast: Stephen Chow, Tze Chung Lam, Siu-Lung Leung, Qiu Yuen, and Wah Yuen.
Length: 1 hour and 39 minutes
Genre: Action, comedy, crime
MPAA Rating: R
Description from IMDB:
“In Shanghai, China in the 1940s, a wannabe gangster aspires to join the notorious “Axe Gang” while residents of a housing complex exhibit extraordinary powers in defending their turf.” Continue reading “Kung Fu Hustle (2004) – Review”
