By: Russ Matthews
Roald Dahl has given families some of the most significant characters in literary and cinematic history. Continue reading “Wonka’s Chocolatey Backstory is a Breath of Fresh Air”
Wonka’s Chocolatey Backstory is a Breath of Fresh Air
Family Road Trip Meets Spy Thriller in Mark Wahlberg’s ‘The Family Plan’
By: Russ Matthews
Mark Wahlberg has hit a season of his career where he hopes to connect with families. Continue reading “Family Road Trip Meets Spy Thriller in Mark Wahlberg’s ‘The Family Plan’”
We Are Messengers Ditch Career for Healthy Calling
By: Laura Bennett
After almost a decade on the road, early next year Irish rock band We Are Messengers will make their Australian debut, hitting five cities as part of their Where the Joy Is world tour. Continue reading “We Are Messengers Ditch Career for Healthy Calling”
A Rare Gem: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Christmas Movie With a Difference
By: Russ Matthews
Something about the 1970s has made this decade come back into vogue. Continue reading “A Rare Gem: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Christmas Movie With a Difference”
NSYNC is Back for ‘Trolls Band Together’ – Movie Review
By: Russ Matthews
The two things that the Trolls franchise has going for it are the unlimited supply of characters they have the potential to tap into and an unending back catalogue of tunes to tap into to draw the parents and the children. Continue reading “NSYNC is Back for ‘Trolls Band Together’ – Movie Review”
Music’s Redemptive Power Uncovered in ‘The Musical Mind’
By: Laura Bennett
25 years ago, Australian filmmaker Scott Hicks brought the story of pianist David Helfgott to life in the Academy Award nominated film, Shine. Continue reading “Music’s Redemptive Power Uncovered in ‘The Musical Mind’”
‘Napoleon’ is Best Seen on the Big Screen [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
Films like Napoleon may cause many to return to their high school Western History course and attempt to remember everything their teacher taught. Continue reading “‘Napoleon’ is Best Seen on the Big Screen [Movie Review]”
‘One Piece’ is Spectacular, Bizarre, Uplifting [Netflix Review]
By: Oli Phillips
Spectacle, memorable characters, bizarre visuals and a whole lot of heart. These are the building blocks of the most fun and uplifting show on streaming this year! Continue reading “‘One Piece’ is Spectacular, Bizarre, Uplifting [Netflix Review]”
Julian Dennison Shines in Heartwarming Kiwi Comedy ‘Uproar’
By: Michael Walsh
In 1981, South Africa’s rugby team, The Springboks, was invited to play games against the All Blacks (New Zealand’s rugby team) around New Zealand. Continue reading “Julian Dennison Shines in Heartwarming Kiwi Comedy ‘Uproar’”
Greatest Showman Meets the Messiah in ‘The Journey to Bethlehem’ [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
When The Greatest Showman opened, many may have wondered how pop music would work in a period piece about P.T. Barnum at the turn of the century. Continue reading “Greatest Showman Meets the Messiah in ‘The Journey to Bethlehem’ [Movie Review]”