By: Russ Matthews
Music has been an integral part of cinematic history. Continue reading “‘Musica’ a Magical World of Music, Comedy, Love”
‘Musica’ a Magical World of Music, Comedy, Love
‘The Fall Guy’ is the Love Story of the Moment
By: Russ Matthews
After the success of Barbie and Oppenheimer, there is no wonder that Hollywood would want to tap into the magic between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Continue reading “‘The Fall Guy’ is the Love Story of the Moment”
‘Road House’ Reboot: Does Jake Gyllenhaal Pack the Same Punch?
By: Russ Matthews
The fascination with 1980s cinema continues with the reimagining of the Patrick Swayze cult-classic Road House. Continue reading “‘Road House’ Reboot: Does Jake Gyllenhaal Pack the Same Punch?”
‘Robot Dreams’ a Profound Animation for Grown-Ups
By: Russ Matthews
Written and directed by Spanish filmmaker Pablo Berger and based on the 2007 comic by Sara Varon, this Academy Award-nominated film is one based on an unlikely friendship. Continue reading “‘Robot Dreams’ a Profound Animation for Grown-Ups”
‘Civil-War’ an Adrenaline Packed Cautionary Tale
By: Russ Matthews
Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) may not be a name that’s familiar to many. Continue reading “‘Civil-War’ an Adrenaline Packed Cautionary Tale”
‘Freud’s Last Session’ – Atheist Meets Christian Apologist
By: Russ Matthews
The stage production of Freud’s Last Session by Mark St. Germain, based upon the book The Question of God by Armand Nicholi, is a fascinating consideration of the meeting of famed psychologist Sigmund Freud(Anthony Hopkins) and Christian apologist C. S. Lewis (Matthew Goode). Continue reading “‘Freud’s Last Session’ – Atheist Meets Christian Apologist”
‘Perfect Days’ Celebrates the Magic of the Everyday
By: Russ Matthews
Among the films nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, one has set a new landmark for filmmaking. . Continue reading “‘Perfect Days’ Celebrates the Magic of the Everyday”
Like a Big Panda Bear Hug: Kung Fu Panda 4
By: Russ Matthews
The longevity of this series relies heavily on the charisma of its lead character and the voice behind his furry exterior. Continue reading “Like a Big Panda Bear Hug: Kung Fu Panda 4”
Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’
By: Russ Matthews
The litmus test for devoted Ghostbuster fans would have to be, knowing what to say after hearing the lyric, “If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?” Continue reading “Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’”
Leonard Bernstein’s Story Unfolds in ‘Maestro’
By: Russ Matthews and Christian Valenzuela
Only a handful of films over the past year have had such a singular vision behind them that the end product ebbs and flows like a beautiful composition crafted by a passionate and complex composer. Continue reading “Leonard Bernstein’s Story Unfolds in ‘Maestro’”