The 5th Wave
Chloe Grace Moretz is stranded in a bland and pedestrian attempt to squeeze out another YA dystopian series walking a thoroughly demolished path. [...]
Adaptation
Fantastic Mr. Fox
"Although 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is far from Wes Anderson’s most famous or lauded film, it remains a shining example of high quality stop-motion and a movie with something for everyone." [...]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
"A lot of the film focuses on Katniss’s inner turmoil and emotional stress, including themes of revenge, love, passion, and most harrowingly, loss." [...]
Beasts of No Nation
"Movies like 'Beasts of No Nation' remind us that there is a world out there, and it’s a very grim one indeed." [...]
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
"'The Diary of a Teenage Girl' reaches the rarely explored extremes of teenage life while still being light and entertaining..." [...]
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
"Unfortunately, 'Scorch Trials' neither lives up to its name nor its predecessor and leaves you with as much hope for the third installment as the writers of these dystopian franchises seem to have for the future." [...]
The End of the Tour
“The End of the Tour” is an insightful movie that tackles profound issues ranging from American consumerism, substance abuse, and depression. [...]
Podcast – Comic Book Adaptations
"George, Andrew, Joey, Colin, and Pat offer their takes on the best and worst cinematic comic book adaptations." [...]