dark fantasy

THE CROW: An Exercise In Why
THE CROW: An Exercise In Why

The Crow struggles to connect with audiences due to its lack of compelling character development and chemistry.

MONSTER HUNTER: Paul W.S. Anderson's Still Got It... Whatever "It" Is
MONSTER HUNTER: Paul W.S. Anderson’s Still Got It… Whatever “It” Is

Monster Hunter is a relic of sorts, where the guts and action, unrefined and tawdry as they are, are at least based on a genuine creative impulse.

PINOCCHIO: Old-World Italian Craftsmanship
PINOCCHIO: Old-World Italian Craftsmanship

Matteo Garrone’s latest fantasy Pinocchio offers a more realistic portrayal of the classic tale that still incorporates some escapist fantasy elements

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: A World Not Ready For The Big Screen

Interpreted from the widely popular young adult fantasy novel by Ransom Riggs, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is home to the latest magical world from the mind of Tim Burton. Alas, there is no appearance from Johnny Depp or Helena Boham Carter, yet there is no doubt that the somewhat creepy, dire visuals on-screen belong to a Tim Burton film. Aside from the visuals and construction of characters, though, there isn’t much more to this book adaptation.