For those who read my Matilda: The Musical review from back in December, you may recall that the works of Roald Dahl were formative in my younger years. I remember being in first or second grade and choosing the box set of his most popular novels as my monthly reward for being an excellent student. Tearing through those books was a
Read MoreIt’s finally time folks! The One Piece live-action series adapted from the works of Eiichiro Oda has hit Netflix. Now, anime live-action adaptations don’t have a very good reputation. The number of successful adaptations I can list off the top of my head is exactly zero. From the horror of Americanized Death Note to whatever Dragonball Evolution was, most people are
Read MoreThe Monkey King has been around way longer than the new animated film on Netflix. As the main character from Journey to the West, a 16th-century Chinese tale, the character has become an icon that has spawned many films, shows, and even video games. The most recent film from Netflix brings a new take on the classic Journey to the West,
Read MoreKing Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is a story that many grow up learning about whether it’s from the Disney classic, The Sword in the Stone, or the numerous retellings across all forms of media. It’s the story of Arthur Pendragon’s ascension to power as the legendary leader of Britain, with the help of his mystical weapon Excalibur,
Read More“The Haunted Mansion” has been a staple attraction at Disney parks nearly since their inception. The dark ride made its debut in 1969 at Walt Disney World. Daring riders to board one of its “Doom Buggies”, The Haunted Mansion takes guests through a Southern Gothic abode, brimming with many manor of quirky haunts. Ingenious tech like a waiting room with stretching
Read MoreThe Witcher returned with the first volume of its third season just last month. After a long wait between seasons 2 and 3, the five episodes of vol. 1 were welcomed by The Witcher fans, looking for one more adventure with Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer. If you were like me, those episodes were devoured way too quickly, and the craving for
Read MoreWhat do you get when you mix an angel, a demon, the Antichrist, some prophecies, and a pesky little thing called the apocalypse? Good Omens of course! Beginning as a novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, the Prime Video series tells the tale of the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and a demon from Hell, Crowley (David Tennant), as they work
Read MoreGather your swords and prepare your horses, The Witcher has returned once more to our screens! The newest season arrives on Netflix today, with five episodes to devour at quickly or as slowly as you like. The Witcher season 3 vol. 1 sees the return of Henry Cavill as the wickedly handsome Geralt, although this season is his last in the
Read MoreA film adaptation of Nimona has been in gestation for quite a long time before it landed at Netflix. Originally a science fantasy graphic novel by ND Stevenson, an animated film was announced by 20th Century Animation all the way back in 2015. With an initial release date of 2020, the film was ultimately canceled after Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century
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