‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Faces Lion-Sized Expectations [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
The Lion King was a revelation for audiences in 1994, between the musical score, visual effects and the family-friendly storyline. Read more
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It’s Back to Middle Earth in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’
By: Russ Matthews
Since the release of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic series of The Lord of the Rings, studios have been trying to tap into the magical lore of this vast array of worlds and characters. Read more
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