“Be Sure to Drink Your Ovaltine” It’s December, and do you know what that means? Besides good cheer, sugar cookies, peace and joy, and snow? Yes! That’s right. It’s time to break out the holiday film collection. I love movies (You, undoubtedly, know this already) and I love Christmas (Duh). Combine the two, and you…
Category: Movies
Trailer Talk: Warm Bodies
Written In Reverse At Kim the Fangirl, we love our fictional characters (Hunters, Hybrids, Vampire soulmates, etc); the sparkling, the romance, the uncomplicated lines of cheesy dialogue. However, if you didn’t already know, we also share a fondness for those impossibly slow-moving, ever so hungry creatures of the living dead. There’s been a lot of…
Dim the Lights. The Show’s About to Begin. (TIFF Edition)
I Want to See That! For film buffs and the likewise minded, it’s the best time of the year. The fall movie season has begun and already major Oscar buzz is filtering through the system. Don’t be surprised when you overhear a quick word or two about one film, then soon after hear a superlative…
10 Things That Need to Be In ‘The Host:’ Part 2
“I held you in my hand, Wanderer. And you were so beautiful.” Dear people (who are making this film), Hi. How are you? Nice to see you again, as always. You might remember, last week we began our detailed discussion, itemizing our requirements for the film adaptation of The Host. Our lengthy list got underway…
10 Things That Need to Be In ‘The Host:’ Part 1
Rules & Restrictions As you know, here at Kim the FanGirl, we take our novel to film adaptations seriously. We like to give writers, directors, and producers some much-needed help translating our favorite stories from page to screen (because, you know, they need all the help they can get). Although The Host has already finished…
Must Watch Movie: Death at a Funeral
“Tea can do many things Jane, but it can’t bring back the dead.” Okay. I’m just going to put this right there on the table. I may ruffle a few feathers, but I believe it’s true. Death at a Funeral is one of the funniest movies of all time. Yes, I said it. This Brit…
Must Watch Movie: Midnight In Paris
Paris, je t’aime Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different time? A different place? To live amongst your literary heroes, taking their advice, being a part of their history? To dine and dance with iconic artists, musicians, and historical giants? At one point or another, we all have….
Dim the Lights. The Show’s About to Begin. (Action/Adventure Edition)
I want to see that! Do you know what I love? Of course, you do. I say it often enough. Movie trailers. I love movie trailers. Recently, there have been a lot – seriously, a lot – of trailers all pertaining to or revolving around the quintessential adventure theme. These fast-paced, action-packed films are intoxicating…
Movie Review: Bel Ami
“Does your husband tell you you’re beautiful?” Almost two years after production completed on Bel Ami, the indie film has finally arrived to eager moviegoers. Well, sort of. The official theatrical release for the film isn’t until June 8th, but that didn’t stop the powers at be from giving us a sneak peek. It’s times…
Trailer Talk: The Host
Invasion Attention all fans of Stephenie Meyer’s sci-fi drama, The Host. It’s time. The first official trailer for the big screen adaptation is here and waiting especially for you. I know, I know. Just calm down for a minute, then you can proceed to squee. The film, which is still in production, and is expected…
Trailer Talk: Cosmopolis
Let’s Take a Ride It’s the (teaser) trailer we’ve all been waiting for; the first look at Cosmopolis. Director David Cronenberg and Robert Pattinson have teamed up to bring the Don DeLillo novel to the big screen, which follows a day in the life of egocentric multimillionaire, Eric Packer. I must warn you, this is…
Trailer Talk: Dark Shadows
Funny Vampire This trailer is brought to you by the eccentric, insanely genius duo of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton. Need I say more? Well, I suppose if you need more . . . here it is. Based on the 1966 supernatural vampire soap opera, Dark Shadows tells the story of Barnabas Collins: a man…
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