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There are few films out right now that would be worthy of the description that I am about to give Alice Through the Looking Glass

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There are few films out right now that would be worthy of the description that I am about to give, however, this film I feel earned it. That description would be near perfect!

One of the key elements that made this happen for me was the solid feeling of congruence. There was a palpable symmetry between ALL of the characters. Each one of them performing an intricate part with in the rich tapestry of this tale.

Now, of course, there is a large portion of focus put upon Alice in this film but it is laid out in such a way where it doesn’t feel that way. The film unfolds in such a way where every character, every player, is connected within the thread of this tale, and yet has their own moment, their own vignette, their own spotlight. Alice is connected to the hatter, who is connected to the Red Queen, who, in turn, is connected to Time as well as the White Queen. This connection is near tangible throughout the entire film. Every life intertwined with the other.

Now to those who might be upset that this movie strays so far away from the original text I would say “I totally and completely understand where you’re coming from”! This is usually a point of contention for me as well when it comes to most movies that are based in such an established frame. The thing that made this story different for me is that this had more of the feel of someone writing their continuation of the story as a fan rather than someone just out for money, a fanfic, if you will. That was part of the charm of this movie for me. It had the feel of a fan of the original text rather then some soulless corporate muckety-muck.

The environment of this film is a lavish banquet for the eyes to feast upon, full of beautiful backdrops, extravagant colors, rich textures as well as foreboding and intimidating machines, beasts, and scenarios. The scenery and backdrops for this film where a seamless blending of the practical realm and that of the computer generated images and even though the film relied heavily on computer-generated images for locations, machines, and most, if not all, of the fanciful creatures, it is my opinion that it did not distract from the storytelling but rather, in this case, enhanced it!

The backgrounds, both with the houses as well as the foliage, came off as if they were almost painted by hand or built practically. The creatures were fluid. The machinations believably mechanical with the only discrepancy there being that it was sometimes difficult to make out some of the details due to the darkened environment.

The acting quality is what I would have expected it to be, outstanding! Johnny Depp is wonderfully playful, yet struggling deeply. Mia Wasikowska is bold and ferocious yet retains a certain vulnerability. Helena Bonham Carter is hilarious as the Red Queen and yet there is also a portion of the film where you are treated to a real and tender moment from her. Anne Hathaway nails the poshness and light persona of the White Queen and yet also brings a subtlety of emotion to her character. I do, however, have to give a special nod to Sacha Baron Cohen. His performance of Time actually changed my opinion of him (and leaves me hoping that there are more roles like this one in his future). His portrayal of time went far beyond his usual portrayal of crass and caustic buffoons and brought a rich, multifaceted, character to the screen. His accent was compelling and perfect, reminding me of Christoph Waltz. The level of dramatic depth he brought to this character I had not seen from him in any of his previous performances (That is not to say that he wasn’t wonderfully silly as well).

Overall I would say that it is the story that is the hero of this film having intertwined these elements into a tapestry of delight. This tale is filled with whimsy, laughter, loss, adventure, sorry, and joy!

This film is good for all ages having something to appeal to both the young and old alike. So don’t be an ” irksome, Sluuurvish, interrupting, thing” and make the “Time” to go see this movie!

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Paramount+ Reveals Official Main Title Sequence for the Upcoming Series TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

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During the TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES panel earlier today at San Diego Comic Con, Paramount+ revealed the official main title sequence for the series. The sequence is composed by EMMY® nominee, Matt Mahaffey, known for his work on Sanjay and Craig, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie and much more. 

From the studios of the Mutant Mayhem film, the all-new Paramount+ original series TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES explores the adventures of everyone’s favorite pizza-loving heroes as they emerge from the sewers onto the streets of NYC. Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey are faced with new threats and team up with old allies to survive both teenage life and villains lurking in the shadows of the Big Apple. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation and Point Grey Pictures.

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES is executive produced by Chris Yost (The Mandalorian, Thor: Ragnarok) and Alan Wan (Blue Eye Samurai, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2012 Series]). Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, and Nikki Price, Director of Development and Executive in Charge of Production.

In addition to the upcoming new series, stream all things Turtles on Paramount+.

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DISNEY+ CASTS DANIEL DIEMER AS FAN-FAVORITE ‘TYSON’IN SEASON TWO OF “PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS”

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 in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, Rick Riordan and Disney+ revealed that Daniel Diemer (“Under the Bridge”) will star as fan-favorite cyclops “Tyson” in the epic adventure series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Diemer joins Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase) and Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood) as a series regular. The Disney+ Original series from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television will start filming its second season next week in Vancouver.

Season two of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is based on the second installment of Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series titled “The Sea of Monsters” by award-winning author Rick Riordan. In the new season, Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, Grover has gone missing, and camp is under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.

Diemer stars as Tyson – a young Cyclops who grew up all alone on the streets, and finds it difficult to survive in the human world.  Shy and awkward, with a heart almost as big as he is, Tyson soon discovers that Poseidon is his father, which means Percy Jackson is his half-brother… and that Tyson may have finally found a home. 

Diemer recently starred in the Hulu limited series “Under the Bridge” based off the critically acclaimed book of the same name and a tragic true story of a missing teen girl in Vancouver in 1997. He will next star in the indie “Thug” opposite Liam Neeson and Ron Perlman for director Hans Petter Moland. Daniel was recently seen as the lead in the indie “Supercell” opposite Alec Baldwin and Skeet Ulrich and the lead in the film “Little Brother” opposite Phil Ettinger and JK Simmons. Daniel can also be seen in the Netflix series “The Midnight Club” and recently starred as the male lead in the breakout hit Netflix feature “The Half Of It” from producer Anthony Bregman and director Alice Wu. He is a graduate of Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts in Vancouver.

Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, season two of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, Craig Silverstein, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Albert Kim, Jason Ensler and Sarah Watson.

The first season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is available on Disney+

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