As one of the most anticipated shows of the year, Netflix’s Shadow and Bone was already being prized to be the next epic fantasy. That expectation puts a lot of pressure on the show to create a narrative that is engaging and thrilling. Did they succeed in this? Overall, yes. That’s not to say it’s… Read More TV Talk: Reasons to Watch Shadow & Bone
*Post contains affiliate links* As a genre, fantasy is not the easiest to adapt to a compelling blockbuster, but when done right, fantasy films can take you on epic adventures in worlds of magic and wonder. Fantasy in literature is as popular as ever, with readers privy to complex magical systems, a world of manipulation,… Read More Sci-fi & Fantasy Novels That Should Be Adapted to Movies/TV Shows
*Post contains affiliate links* Book adaptations are as popular as ever. Every year, there’s a surge of adaptations and reboots ready to delight both readers and viewers alike. With any adaptation comes the fear of missing the mark, but there are many benefits to book adaptations. Contemporary novels have the advantage of being relatable, comedic,… Read More Contemporary Novels That Should Be Adapted to Movies/TV Shows
*Post contains affiliate links* Based on the novel by Mary-Anne Shaffer and Annie Barrows, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society takes us on a heartening journey of how the comfort of literature united members of a war-torn community. Upon receiving a letter from Dawsey Adams (Michiel Huisman), detailing the unconventional establishment of the… Read More Midnight Movies: The heartening tale of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
‘Tis the season to be jolly. The countdown draws ever near and with all the preparations going into the festivities, we have to make time to indulge in those romantic, funny, and heartwarming Christmas films. Here, is what I’ve been watching so far. Klaus If you only watch one new Christmas film this year, make… Read More Midnight Movies: Christmas Special
Book adaptations have taken Hollywood by storm recently. From well-loved classics to comic book blockbusters, and Young Adult coming of age stories, books are a crucial source for the entertainment industry. With Netflix buying the rights to 50 literary projects we can expect a lot more adaptations in the near future. Now, while some may… Read More Discussion: The Benefits of Book Adaptations
And now our watch has ended. We have officially shut the door on Game of Thrones in what has become one of the greatest fantasy shows of our time. It’s a show that kept viewers at the edge of their seats and provided the most shocking and brutal twists to ever grace our screens. It’s… Read More Ranking Every Season of Game of Thrones
My Midnight Musing 