‘American Fiction’ A Brilliant Satire of the Publishing World
By: Russ Matthews
The world of publishing can be a veritable hodgepodge of inexplicable successes. Read more
Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews
Alan Ritchson & Hilary Swank Tug at the Heart in ‘Ordinary Angels’
By: Laura Bennett
Alan Ritchson might be recognised as the t-shirt-popping hero in Reacher, but in Ordinary Angels he and Academy Award winner Hilary Swank team up to deliver a punch of a different kind. Read more
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. Read more
Determination and Redemption in True Story ‘The Great Escaper’
By: Russ Matthews
One of the proud aspects of growing up with a grandfather who fought in World War II was knowing how his service defined many aspects of his life and our family. Read more
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ will Appeal to Fans of the Rastafari Star
By: Russ Matthews
When people say the name Bob Marley, most may know his music, while many would be able to connect with the legend that he left behind. Read more
Is ‘Argylle’ the Next Spy Franchise?
By: Russ Matthews
There are mixed emotions when a new spy comes onto the scene, especially with the inevitable comparison to James Bond. Read more
Extreme Test of Human Endurance in ‘Society of the Snow’ [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
The mystery and intrigue of the 1972 story of the survival of the Old Christians Club rugby union team after the fateful plane crash in the Andes continues to captivate people’s imaginations after five decades. Read more
No Prince Charming for Asha in the Latest Enchanting Disney Tale, ‘Wish’
By: Russ Matthews
Over the years, one of the most reliable events on the cinematic calendar was the release of a Disney animated film over the Thanksgiving (US) weekend. Read more
Rebel Moon (A Streaming Film Review)
By: Oli Phillips
So the story goes… director Zack Snyder wanted to make a Star Wars film and Lucas film said “No”, so Snyder said, “alright, I’ll just do my own thing” and thus, Rebel Moon was born. Read more
Agent Aaron Faulk is Back in Force of Nature: The Dry 2
By: Russ Matthews
Jane Harper is doing her bit to elevate Australian cinema with the sequel to her hit novel and subsequent film, The Dry. Read more