Reviewing a new show, especially one adapted from other material, is a tricky business. If that previous material was much loved, and has a devoted following, it gets even harder. And if the reviewer doesn’t know that previous material well, or not at all, it’s a difficult road to navigate. But not every watcher knows […]
This weekend, an ambitious retelling of a classic children’s series will come to life on HBO – His Dark Materials will debut on Monday, November 4. The series will star James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Dafne Keene as the young Lyra Belacqua. I wasn’t familiar with HDM before San Diego ComicCon this past […]
After a failed attempt by hollywood to adapt the book series to the movie screen (Golden Compass), BBC and HBO have taken another stab it at. It is darker, and more gritty then its previous attempt but thats more in line with the books. The cast lineup is big and I am excited to see […]
HBO was greatly missed at San Diego Comic Con last summer; and with Game of Thrones ending earlier this year, fans were not sure what to expect from HBO this summer. Never fear my fellow attendees – because HBO is back baby!! Taking over Hall H by storm, with three significant panels and autograph sessions! […]
A roundup of recent news about upcoming film and TV projects: Film Tim Blake Nelson (who I remember best from O Brother Where Art Thou) has signed to direct Michael Zero, a high concept sci fi action thriller. It follows MIchael Redmayne, who is forced to hunt down and kill his clones after the desert […]
