Tag Archive for: family movies

Yet Another Fresh Take on Spidey in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

By: Russ Matthews

What just happened? Spider-man once again proves superhero films can be original, fresh, and exciting.  Read more

‘The Little Mermaid’ is a Disney Tale for Our Times

By: Laura Bennett

Don’t lie, when you saw a new version of The Little Mermaid was coming out you – like the rest of us – immediately thought, “Please, don’t ruin another icon from childhood”.  Read more

‘True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World’ – Movie Review

By: Russ Matthews

Whenever the media focuses on adventurers who choose to do something that pushes the barriers of human limits, there is a divided reaction. Read more

‘Slumberland’ a Dreamworld Fantasy for the Kids

By: Reel Dialogue

Little Nemo is a fictional character created by American cartoonist Winsor McCay. Read more

Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio – A Reel Dialogue Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue

First published in 1883, The Adventures of Pinocchio is a children’s fantasy novel by Italian author Carlo Collodi. Read more

Famous Books Come to Life in ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ – Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue

For centuries, dogs have been considered “man’s best friend.” They provide companionship and unconditional love that is often hard to find in human relationships.  Read more

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

By: Reel Dialogue

What would you wish for if you had a last wish? DreamWorks brings back the iconic Puss in Boots franchise, a spin-off from the highly successful Shrek series, to explore that question. Read more

Christmas Movie Advent Calendar

By: Russ Matthews

For many, there is one movie that definitely captures the Christmas spirit. The Reel Dialogue team has searched the archives and come up with an Advent countdown list, given you a viewing option for every day of the Christmas season. Read more

Fairytale Wisdom in ‘Disenchanted’ [Movie Review]

By: Reel Dialogue

With three daughters in our household, we had Enchanted (2007) on a regular loop for years. Read more

‘Falling for Christmas’: Easy Escapism and Optimism in Hard Times

By: Laura Bennett

In the lead up to Christmas there are two types of people: those eagerly awaiting the onslaught of holiday movies and Mariah Carey’s impending radio arrival, and those who flinch at the site of red and green and wish Will Ferrell never donned an elf suit. Read more