V.C. Andrews is an absolutely iconic figure in literature whether one loves her or hates her. As such, her body of work pretty much speaks for itself. Ask any given person about their knowledge of Andrews, and I have no doubt in my mind that the majority would name Flowers in the Attic as her … Continue reading TV Review: Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
Interview: Actresses Raechelle Banno & Karina Banno
Photo credit: Mollie Rose for Raechelle Banno; George Maher for Karina Banno From the network that brought to life many of the books in V.C. Andrews’ rich bibliography, comes the newest film adaptations. Adapted from the Ruby Landry books, Ruby, Pearl in the Mist, All That Glitters, and Hidden Jewel are every bit as pulpy … Continue reading Interview: Actresses Raechelle Banno & Karina Banno
Film Review: VC Andrews’ Hidden Jewel
★★★ The darkest and most serious in tone out of the four Landry Lifetime adaptations, Hidden Jewel backpedals from the over-the-top intrigue of the previous two movies. The film rewinds the action as well, forming a self-reflective ‘greatest hits’ journey. Returning to the bayou of the origin film, Ruby, allows us to consider just how … Continue reading Film Review: VC Andrews’ Hidden Jewel
Film Review: VC Andrews’ All That Glitters
★★★★ Coma mosquitos! More incest! Passionate affairs! All That Glitters, the third entry in Lifetime’s twisty adaptation of VC Andrews’ Landry books, feels like the ultimate culmination of everything the series has presented up to this point. The love quadrangle sharpens its edges, and builds to an explosive eruption; the twin sister dynamic bubbles to … Continue reading Film Review: VC Andrews’ All That Glitters
Film Review: VC Andrews’ Pearl in the Mist
★★★★ If you loved Ruby, the first installment in Lifetime’s movie series event adaptation of VC Andrews’ Landry books, chances are you’ll like this one, too. Pearl in the Mist brings back all the major characters, which allows us a strong connection to their stories from the get-go. On a personal level, I enjoyed this … Continue reading Film Review: VC Andrews’ Pearl in the Mist
Film Review: VC Andrews’ Ruby
★★★★ Incest? Check. Overcooked class dynamics? Check. Hot cast? Check. Oh, of course, it’s another VC Andrews adaptation! The Landry Series is the newest to get the small-screen treatment from Lifetime, following both the Dollanganger and Casteel film series. Ruby is a saucy and vibrant movie, one that amplifies the twists and turns by embracing … Continue reading Film Review: VC Andrews’ Ruby