Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews

‘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

Groundbreaking Animation in ‘The Wild Robot’

By: Russ Matthews

Chris Sanders is the creative directional mind behind the innovative worlds of Lilo & StitchHow to Train Your Dragon and The Croods. Read more

‘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