Groundbreaking Animation in ‘The Wild Robot’
By: Russ Matthews
Chris Sanders is the creative directional mind behind the innovative worlds of Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon and The Croods. Read more
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‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ an Intensely Moving Portrait
By: Michael Walsh
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is an intensely moving portrait of actor, father, and activist Christopher Reeve – before and after his accident – as recounted by family and friends. Read more
Craig Silvey’s Bestseller Hits the Big Screen in ‘Runt’
By: Russ Matthews
A family film incorporating an underdog tale with an adorable mutt as the protagonist and a determined little girl trying to save the family farm, is destined to be a hit. Read more
Granny Gets Back at the Scammers in ‘Thelma’
By: Russ Matthews
Unveiling a new chapter in the Mission: Impossible saga, Thelma, where the spotlight is not on Tom Cruise, but on the remarkable 93-year-old June Squibb (Table 19). Read more
War Gets a New Take in ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’
By: Russ Matthews
A new Guy Ritchie movie almost feels inevitable each year; some years, there are even two. Being one of the quickest working directors, the results sometimes reflect his swift pace. Read more
‘The Forge’ and the Value of Mentorship
By: Russ Matthews
The Kendrick Brothers have helped to set a new standard for faith-based films with quality writing and productions. Read more
A Dose of Harsh Reality in ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
By: Russ Matthews
“Where we come from is who we are but we choose every day who we become.” – Mamaw Read more
John Malkovich Shines in this Subtle French Gem
By: Russ Matthews
Gilles Legardinier is one of France’s most popular novelists. Read more
Power of the Gospel Halts the Cycle of Violence in ‘Ka Whawhai Tonu’
By: Michael Walsh
Celebrated Māori director Mike Jonathan’s Ka Whawhai Tonu boldly tells the story of a crucial battle in the first land wars fought in New Zealand’s Waikato region. Read more
Corporate Breakfast Battle Turns Comical in ‘Unfrosted’
By: Russ Matthews
The brand Pop-Tarts has a special place in the hearts of generations of breakfast connoisseurs worldwide. Read more