Movie Reviews – The Library Ladies

Movie Review: “A Wrinkle In Time”

As much as we like books, sometimes we like to check out movies as well. Today we reviewed “A Wrinkle In Time.” We discuss the book itself, the differences between the book and the movie, how perfect Oprah Winfrey is as Mrs. Which, the excellent casting, and the beauty that is Chris Pine. Plus, bloopers, because it’s been awhile since we’ve done one of these and we’re a bit rusty. Stay tuned at the end for our book recommendations if you liked this movie (titles also posted below).

Serena’s Recommendations:

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“Out of the Silent Planet” by C.S. Lewis

119322 “The Golden Compass” by Philip Pullman

6405131 “A Wind in the Door” by Madeline L’Engel

Kate’s Recommendations:

819975 “A Swiftly Tilting Planet” by Madeline L’Engel

3217221 The “Locke and Key” Series by Joe Hill

Movie Review: “It” (2017)

As much as we like books, sometimes we like to check out the movie world as well. And perhaps you thought that this had fallen to the wayside, this movie review thing. Well, not anymore, as how could Kate pass up the chance to talk about one of her favorite horror novels and the movie that took it on. Today Kate reviews “It” with a special guest host, her friend Laura. We talk about our history with the book and Stephen King in general, the propensity for strange tween girls to binge on his stories, and the differences between the movie, the miniseries, and the book that they both took their inspiration from (all while I positioned the camera awkwardly. My bad!). Stay tuned until the end to see our book recommendations if you liked the movie (titles also listed below).

Laura’s Recommendations:

“NOS4A2” by Joe Hill

“Hex” by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

Kate’s Recommendations:

“Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury

“Summer of Night” by Dan Simmons

Movie Review: “The Jungle Book” (2016)

As much as we like books, sometimes we like to check out the movie world as well. Today we reviewed “The Jungle Book.” We discuss the history of the stories, the changes this movie made, why we need more Kaa in our lives, and what Serena thinks of CGI talking animals. We also name drop almost every voice actor in the movie but failed to remember the actor’s name for the boy who plays Mowgli. For the record, it’s Neel Sethi, and he was amazing. Stay tuned at the end for our book recommendations if you liked this movie. (Titles also posted below).

Serena’s Recommendations:

“Tarzan of the Apes” and “The Return of Tarzan” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

“Jane” by Robin Maxwell

Kate’s Recommendations:

“Julie of the Wolves” by Jean Craighead George

“Life of Pi” by Yann Martel

Movie Review: Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice

As much as we like books, sometimes we like to check out the movie world as well. Today we reviewed “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Watch the video to find out all about Superman’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and why Batman’s theme song should be “We Don’t Need Another Hero.” Stay tuned at the end for our book recommendations if you liked this movie. (Titles also posted below).