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”
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”
‘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]”
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]”
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
When The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 ended the lucrative franchise, it left cinemas filling the coffers with close to $3 billion (US) to celebrate the world of Panem. Continue reading “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes [Movie Review]”
‘The Marvels’: Is it a Musical, a Slumber Party, or a Therapy Session? [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
Do you remember when Captain Marvel was on Star Trek and visited planets with bizarre creatures and she eventually marries a prince of a planet where everyone sings? Continue reading “‘The Marvels’: Is it a Musical, a Slumber Party, or a Therapy Session? [Movie Review]”
‘Pain Hustlers’ Lifts the Lid on Corporate Greed [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
As a former pharmaceutical representative, films like Pain Hustlers tend to make me cringe as they lean into the unethical minority of the industry. Continue reading “‘Pain Hustlers’ Lifts the Lid on Corporate Greed [Movie Review]”
Finding Humanity Despite Artificial Intelligence, in ‘Foe’ [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
What makes Garth Davis’ interpretation of Iain Reid’s novel fascinating is how they delve into the discussion of artificial intelligence without excessive CGI or a city ripped apart by the division of species. Continue reading “Finding Humanity Despite Artificial Intelligence, in ‘Foe’ [Movie Review]”
Indigenous Experience of Faith Unpacked in ‘The New Boy’ [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
Over the years, Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah; Sweet Country) has risen to prominence on the national and worldwide stage as a writer and director. Continue reading “Indigenous Experience of Faith Unpacked in ‘The New Boy’ [Movie Review]”
’12 Mighty Orphans’ Brings Heartwarming True Story to Life
By: Russ Matthews
While living in Texas, it is impossible to miss the influence of gridiron football. Continue reading “’12 Mighty Orphans’ Brings Heartwarming True Story to Life”