Spirited Away review: Studio Ghibli theatre adaptation utterly enchants London’s West End
Spirited Away review. Studio Ghibli’s theatre adaptation of its Oscar-winning classic is utterly enchanting, breathing the magic of Japanese storytelling into the West End. Daily Express :: Films Feed
The Color Purple review: An emotional adaptation packed with powerhouse performances
The Color Purple review: An emotional adaption filled with powerhouse performances, directed by Blitz Bazawule and featuring American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino. Daily Express :: Films Feed
The Hunger Games live stage adaptation heading to London’s West End
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is being adapted for the stage in London’s West End next year. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Rinder thinks Benedict Cumberbatch could star in a TV adaptation of his debut thriller
Broadcaster Rob Rinder has channelled his legal experience at the Bar into his debut thriller novel. Daily Express :: Books Feed
White Noise review – wordy script makes this adaptation crash and burn
Celebrated literary novels rarely translate into great cinema and Noah Baumbach’s take on Don DeLillo’s 1985 book is no exception. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Uncharted REVIEW: Tom Holland stars in video game adaptation
PERHAPS director Ruben Fleischer learned a lesson from Michael Fassbender’s bloated Assassin’s Creed as he keeps his big-budget video game adaptation simple. Daily Express :: Films Feed
The Tender Bar REVIEW: George Clooney directs bland adaptation of JR Moehringer’s memoir
TRUTH definitely isn’t more interesting than fiction in director George Clooney’s bland adaptation of JR Moehringer’s memoir. Sticking to the unexciting events that defined the early life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Clooney has turned out a handsome film that fails to summon much tension, comedy or drama. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Cherry review: Tom Holland stands out in somewhat bloated novel adaptation
CHERRY tells the hard-hitting story of a young man who suffers from PTSD and deals with it by turning to hard drugs with life-changing results. Although Marvel’s Spider-Man Tom Holland gives one of the best performances of his career, the film itself feels a little bloated in some places. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Twist review: Clunky Charles Dickens adaptation misses the mark
TWIST is the latest adaptation of a Charles Dickens classic, moving the story of Oliver Twist to modern-day London – but sadly that’s where the similarities end. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Hamilton movie adaptation: Lin-Manuel Miranda on possibility of cinematic version one day
HAMILTON star Lin-Manuel Miranda has spoken out on the possibility of a movie adaptation of his Founding Fathers stage musical for the big screen one day. Daily Express :: Films Feed