Tag Archive for: movie review

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ Looks at Pursuing Growth Rather Than Dreams

By: Laura Bennett

Before Lin-Manuel Miranda became “the man behind Hamilton” he wrote the music and lyrics for Quiara Alegría Hudes’s book In the Heights – a production that showcases the vibrant Dominican and Latino communities living in the New York City neighbourhood of Washington Heights. Read more

Fast & Furious 9 Makes the Oversized and Impossible Mean Something

By: Laura Bennett

Fans have waited a long time for Fast & Furious 9. It’s been ready since April, last year, but was delayed like many of the 2020 releases. Now that it’s arrived it delivers a good thing. Read more

Toni Collette and Her ‘Dream Horse’ Reveal the Power of Hope

By: Laura Bennett

The world of horse racing is usually reserved for the uber-wealthy who love the glamour of the sport and the prestige that comes with winning. But, the true story of Dream Horse true flies in the face of that norm. Read more

Actor Dylan O’Brien Puts Down the Labels and Picks Up Courage in ‘Love and Monsters’

By: Laura Bennett

We need to address the elephant in the room before you see Love and Monsters – watching an end-of-the world movie is different now. Read more

“Selfie Dad” Star Michael Jr. on the Healing Power of Faith and Comedy [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

All of us have times where it feels like life’s falling off the rails, and in the new faith-based family comedy Selfie Dad we see how the Bible helps a man in crisis rediscover his purpose. Read more

When Should We Use Our Power to Choose? – ‘Blackbird’ Discusses Euthanasia

By: Laura Bennett

All of us know we’re going to die, but should the timing be in our hands? Or is it best to let the nature of God’s timing take its course? Read more

Aussie Rom-Com ‘Long Story Short’ Couldn’t Have Timed It Better [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

On the back of a year that made time slow down and took us back to life’s bare essentials, Long Story Short is a romantic comedy that’s found its moment in time. Read more

‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ Starring Emily Blunt: Should Some Dreams Have an End Date?

By: Laura Bennett

As any frequenter of romantic movies will know, sometimes they’re just plain exhausting. Entire plot lines could be resolved if only they had one clear conversation and stopped nannying about. Read more

‘Bright Ones’ Teaches Kids a Better Way to Pursue the Creative Arts

By: Laura Bennett

Our culture has a fascination with fame and success. Read more

Heart and Spirit of Regional Australia Shown in ‘The Dry’ Starring Eric Bana

By: Laura Bennett

Since last summer’s bushfires and through the COVID pandemic, the tenacious Australian spirit and our harsh landscapes have carried a new significance to many across our country. Read more