This Walt Disney Pictures’ fantasy film, adpated from the 1962 award-winning Madeleine L'Engle novel, has good intentions with young characters challenged to “be a warrior” for the Light, but is notably underdeveloped and comes recommended with reservations (2.5 stars out of four).
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Movie Review: ‘The Shape of Water’
This fantasy drama come recommended and is rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Bright’ – More Movie Than You Think
Bright is an engaging film with plenty of fantasy, action, and old-school LAPD style beatdowns.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Deadhouse Landing’ by Ian C. Esslemont – Book Two of The Path to Ascendancy
'Deadhouse Landing' by Ian C. Esslemont is another great instalment in the continuing story of the Malazan Empire. A masterful job of story and character development.
Read More »Film Review: ‘All the Marbles’ Looking for an Oscar
'All the Marbles' is in the running to be nominated in the Academy Awards short film category. This film that has so much going for it, it’s a shame there are not a full slate of Academy Awards for short films. It would be in contention for all of them. The writing is perfect and delivers a surprise twist at the end. The acting is charming and just over-the-top enough for the fantasy genre. The technical work is superb on many levels.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Notes from the Upside Down: An Unofficial Guide to Stranger Things’ by Guy Adams
'Notes From the Upside Down': An Unofficial Guide To Stranger Things' by Guy Adams is a great, affordable holiday gift for fans and potential fans.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Book of Dust Volume 1: La Belle Sauvage’ by Philip Pullman
'The Book of Dust Volume 1: La Belle Sauvage' by Philip Pullman is a wonderful book which should please any who read and enjoyed 'His Dark Materials'. It promises to be every bit as interesting and exciting as the previous series.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Summer on East End: Double Eclipse,’ a Young Adult Novel by Melissa De La Cruz
In 'Summer on the East End: Double Eclipse' by Melissa De La Cruz supplies us with a great addition to her Witches of East End series and another terrific read for your young adult.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Library of Souls’ by Ransom Riggs – Book 3 of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children
Library of Souls' by Ransom Riggs, the concluding novel in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, is a fitting finale. Read it for the simple pleasure of enjoying a gracefully imagined and elegantly executed story.
Read More »Interview: Joan Schweighardt Author of ‘The Last Wife of Attila the Hun’
Interview with Joan Schweighardt author of "The Last Wife of Attila the Hun".
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