Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews

Get Ready to ‘Dive In’ to Moana 2

By: Russ Matthews

This second Polynesian adventure from the Walt Disney Animation Studios has most of the magical elements of the original without the pedigree. Read more

‘The Hiding Place’ a Captivating Stage-to-Screen Adaptation

By: Sharon Fitness

The new screen adaptation of the staged version of THE HIDING PLACE, now streaming on GOOD, brings to life the powerful and poignant story of Corrie ten Boom and her family’s extraordinary courage during World War II. Read more

“A Marvellous, Joyous Experience” – ‘Wicked’ Movie Review

By: Russ Matthews

In 2003, Winnie Holzman’s book Wicked, based on the characters in L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, became a Broadway production. Read more

‘Red One’ is Not for the Littlies, as Christmas Turns Dark

By: Russ Matthews

When Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released in 2017, no one could have predicted that this film would become one of the year’s biggest hits. Read more

Saoirse Ronan Tugs the Heartstrings in Wartime Flick, ‘Blitz’

By: Michael Walsh

British director Steve McQueen (not to be confused with the famed actor of the same name) is no stranger to historical epics. Read more

Tom Hanks’ ‘Here’ Divides Viewers but its Message is For Everyone

By: Laura Bennett

Robert Zemeckis’ new film Here, will be one of the most divisive of the year, not because of its subject but because of how it chooses to tell its story. Read more

‘Ghostlight’ a Beautiful Film Worth Discovering

By: Russ Matthews

Finding solace within the shadow of tragedy can come in different packages throughout the seasons of life. Read more

A Pre-Teen Quest of Self Discovery in ‘Scarygirl’

By: Russ Matthews

The energetic and inventive character Arkie (Jillian Nguyen) is from the imaginative mind of artist Nathan Jurevicius, and has been in the works for over 15 years. She is finally brought to life in cinemas in Scarygirl. Read more

‘Transformers One’ Proves the Longevity of the Autobots Franchise

By: Russ Matthews

Did you know that the fanbase for Transformers is called Transfans? Read more

‘Transformers One’ Proves the Longevity of the Autobots Franchise

By: Russ Matthews

Did you know that the fanbase for Transformers is called Transfans? Read more