A Monster Calls (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mom’s terminal illness. My Take – This is certainly a year for fantastic monsters and fantasy, isn’t it? And also the third film this year dealing with a child dealing with a monster, after The BFG and Pete’s Dragon, however this one is definitely not your typical fantasy and … Continue reading A Monster Calls (2016) Review!!!

‘A Monster Calls’ Release Date Pushed into the Heart of Oscar Season!!

Focus Features has opted to shift the release date strategy for its upcoming film A Monster Calls, and it could signal a shift in awards strategy for the movie as well. The Impossible helmer J.A. Bayona directs this Patrick Ness adaptation, which revolves around a young boy dealing with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) increasingly dire illness who finds a companion in a monster that appears at his window. The trailers released thus far have … Continue reading ‘A Monster Calls’ Release Date Pushed into the Heart of Oscar Season!!