Month: June 2020

by Cátia Isabel Silva As with any other profession, you will face many opinions from different people when it comes to writing, who may, most of the time, have no idea what they’re talking about. Let’s talk about the 6 most common myths you’ll hear about writing. via 6 Myths About Writing — A Writer’s Path

by Novelty Revisions Every once in a while, you’ll write something you wish you could erase. And hey, with just a few frustrated pinky jabs into your delete key, that wish is easily self-granted if it’s just you and your word processor. If you’ve written something terrible and posted to social media, I […] via Why… Continue reading Why We Should Dare to Write Terribly — A Writer’s Path

by Cátia Isabel Silva As with any other profession, you will face many opinions from different people when it comes to writing, who may, most of the time, have no idea what they’re talking about. Let’s talk about the 6 most common myths you’ll hear about writing. via 6 Myths About Writing — A Writer’s Path

by Andrea Lundgren A few weeks ago, I came across a review on Goodreads mentioning Laurie Colwin and how, in that reader’s opinion, she was one of the few recent authors who wrote about happiness. My curiosity piqued, I ordered one of her novels, Happy All the Time, through my local library, and […] via What… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Write About Happiness? — A Writer’s Path

I know what you’re thinking. Another adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel?! No this is a modern drama based on an incident of police brutality and the subsequent riot that followed. There is a connection to the 19th-century classic, however. It’s set in Montfermeil — an eastern suburb of Paris — where some of Victor […]… Continue reading Les Misérables — Fast Film Reviews

A very wise person once said, “It’s not what you know. It’s who you know.” Extraction proves the adage still holds. Director Sam Hargrave has been an enduring presence in Hollywood ever since 2005 when he did stunts for the WB TV series Supernatural. However, I suspect it was his connections as a stunt coordinator […]… Continue reading Extraction — Fast Film Reviews

You wouldn’t think a movie whose plot could easily be summarized as “The Bad Superintendent” would be a compelling saga but it is. Based on the 2004 New York magazine article by Robert Kolker with the aforementioned title, Bad Education is a true-life tale about one Frank Tassone. This release may have debuted April 25 […]… Continue reading Bad Education — Fast Film Reviews

The Photograph is living proof that a compelling story matters. Gorgeous cinematography, a soothing jazz score (by Robert Glasper), and a pair of charismatic stars are indeed appreciated. Yet, all of those lovely ingredients ultimately come up short. The screenplay is the most important component of a movie. A drab tale can tank a film […]… Continue reading The Photograph — Fast Film Reviews

If nothing else, this movie will be an answer to the trivia question: What was the highest-grossing film in the U.S. during the Coronavirus pandemic? The Wretched is a box office hit. Theaters are still mostly closed in the U.S. But thanks to around 60 drive-ins that have been allowed to operate across the nation, […]… Continue reading The Wretched — Fast Film Reviews