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Filmy Fool | Films, Series, Books & more
Reviews and Opinions
After watching The Penguin finale, it’s clear that the series lives up to its hype. I spent half a day just trying to process everything that happened—there’s so much to unpack. It’s one of those shows where you could almost do a review for every episode, but that would be overkill. Instead, I’ve decided to round up my thoughts in one review, capturing the essence of the season as a whole. ...
Batman has always been my favorite superhero, one of my all-time favorite literary characters, in fact. But I have some opinions that aren’t exactly mainstream in the Batman fan community. For instance, while many consider The Dark Knight to be the best Batman film, I lean toward Matt Reeves’ The Batman as the truest comic-to-screen adaptation. It’s darker, grittier, and captures a rawness in Batman that resonates deeply with me. ...
Books have long been a popular source for screen adaptations, and with the rise of streaming platforms, this trend has only grown. However, turning a beloved book into a successful series is no easy feat, and Netflix’s adaptation of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is a perfect example of the challenges involved. ...
Netflix’s Ctrl takes viewers on a wild ride through the intersection of social media fame, AI, and the darker side of influencer culture. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwani, the film stars Ananya Panday and Vihan Samat as Nella and Joe, a couple whose lives take a drastic turn after years of success in the content creation world. ...
As a huge fan of the original Joker, I eagerly anticipated the sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, hoping it would capture the same intensity and emotional depth. Armed with first-day, first-show tickets, I walked into the theater ready for a spectacular experience. However, what I got was a frustrating, incoherent, and ultimately empty sequel. ...