Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer: fairy tale

Thursday, January 2, 2025

[Review] — WICKED (★★½✰✰)

Celebrate the New Year with the spectacular cinematic event, WICKED! After achieving the record for the largest opening of a movie adapted from a Broadway musical and earning four Golden Globe® nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, this thrilling adaptation will be available for exclusive digital purchase or rental on December 31, 2024, just in time for New Year’s Eve, courtesy of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Captivating viewers around the globe, the film proudly holds Certified Fresh and Verified Hot ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, along with an impressive “A” CinemaScore. Immerse yourself in the magic of this enchanting film, which includes a dazzling Sing-Along version, a captivating 40-minute exploration of Oz showcasing the film's stunning visuals, deleted and extended scenes, and much more. These features will be available when you purchase the movie from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

[Review] — WE KEPT HER IN THE CELLAR Gives a Horrifying New Twist on the Classic Cinderella Story

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Retellings of classic fairy tales have long captivated readers, but the horror adaptations have carved out a particularly intriguing niche, gaining popularity over the years. New titles in this genre continue to emerge, one of which is the chilling reinterpretation of Cinderella titled WE KEPT HER IN THE CELLAR, penned by W.R. Gorman and published by Crooked Lane Books.