Matt Reeves followed up his turn on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with War for the Planet of the Apes, the third film in the new series, which works to tie itself back into the original series, forming one big circle. Andy Serkis dons the mo-cap suit again to bring Caesar, the chimp,…
Tag: 2017
Ararat (2017) – Christopher Golden
Ararat is a horror novel that moves along at breakneck speed whether you believe in the subject matter or not. And that puts the reader in exactly the same situation that the characters in the book find themselves in. When an avalanche reveals an impossibility on the mountain known as Ararat a pair of adventurers…
Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s mystery novel, Murder on the Orient Express has its good and bad points. I love Branagh’s attention to detail in bringing the Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, to life. Unfortunately, that same attention isn’t given to the supporting cast that brings to life the trouble Poirot finds himself embroiled in….
Gwendy’s Button Box (2017) – Richard Chizmar, and Stephen King
I’m always delighted to dig into a Stephen King story. Equally so when it takes me back to Castle Rock (not sure I’d want to visit Derry anytime soon). He pairs up with author Richard Chizmarto to deliver a unique coming-of-age tale. Gwendy Peterson is a young girl who encounters the enigmatic and vaguely unnerving…
Star Trek: Discovery – Desperate Hours (2017) – David Mack
Back in 2017, Star Trek launched it’s first live action series since the finale of Enterprise in 2005. As always there have been tie-in books allowing various authors to explore the universe depicted on big and small screens, as well as the variety of characters inhabiting it. Some to a more successful degree than others….
Get Out (2017) – Jordan Peele
With his directorial debut, Jordan Peele became a horror writer/director to watch, and cemented me as a fan. Crafting an unnerving and terrifying story layered in social commentary, Peele used the genre to deliver a powerful story about race, one that is executed with precision and perfection. Balancing mystery, truly horrific moments, and a sense…
The Fate of the Furious (2017) – F. Gary Gray
The first Fast and the Furious film after the death of Paul Walker changes speed, and I’m not saying the series jumped the shark, but the speed has changed from fast to ludicrous. The cast is huge, with some big hitters in supporting roles, including a wonderful cameo appearance by Helen Mirren. We learn that…
Star Wars: Rebels (2017) – Kindred, Crawler Comandeers, and Rebel Assault
The battle for Lothal continues in Kindred. Written by Dave Filoni and Henry Gilroy, this episode first debuted on 6 November, 2017. Ezra (Taylor Gray) has a problem, he seems to have unwittingly led the Imperials to the hidden base on Lothal, causing a desperate scramble to escape. In fact the Imperials are led by…
Star Wars: Rebels (2017) – In the Name of the Rebellion: Part 2, The Occupation, and Flight of the Defender
When we left Ezra (Taylor Gray), Sabine (Tiya Sircar) and Chopper (Dave Filoni) last week, Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker) had just rescued them from a mission into Imperial space. A good episode, but the follow-up was amazing! In the Name of the Rebellion: Part 2 was written by Matt Michnovetz. Forst airing on 23 October,…
Star Wars: Rebels (2017) – Heroes of Mandalore: Parts 1 & 2, and In the Name of the Rebellion: Part 1
The fourth and final season of Star Wars: Rebels got underway with a double episode on 16 October, 2017. Heroes of Mandalore: Part 1 was written by Henry Gilroy and Steven Melching and is basically one long action sequence. Clan Wren, of which Sabine (Tia Sircar) has recently rejoined are joined by Kanan (Freddie Prinze…
The Mind Reels 