Wow was Harry Melling’s portrayal of Edgar Allen Poe astounding! Sometimes I’m hesitant to see people’s representations of real people in films, since I already have my own idea about what they looked like, how they spoke, their mannerisms, etc. However, I’m happy that I got the chance to see Poe represented this way. AlongContinue reading “Film Review: Netflix’s “The Pale Blue Eye””
Category Archives: TV/Movie Recommendations
6 Thriller Film Twists I Didn’t See Coming
The time of year has come again where we can all nestle under our blankets and prepare ourselves to be scared silly as we watch those suspenseful films that are guaranteed to make us jump. For me, some of my favorites are the ones I think I have all figured out while watching, but thenContinue reading “6 Thriller Film Twists I Didn’t See Coming”
7 English Lit Classics I’ve had to Watch the Movie to Understand
Anybody ever like a movie adaptation better than the book because of confusion regarding the themes/language/historical context of the story? Below I’ve listed some that I’ve come across during my English Lit education. 1. Great Expectations I heartily tried a few times to read this book, but I just couldn’t seem to get past theContinue reading “7 English Lit Classics I’ve had to Watch the Movie to Understand”
5 Weird Underrated Halloween Movies You Should Watch At Least Once
Some movies just stick with you, even if they don’t have the best cinematography, effects, or even script. Below are some Halloween-related ones that I still watch every year. What underrated Halloween movies are your favorites? Van Helsing (PG-13) I don’t know if it’s the tragic almost-love story, the combination of some of my favoriteContinue reading “5 Weird Underrated Halloween Movies You Should Watch At Least Once”
