‘Inside Out 2’ – Is Believing in Ourselves Enough?
By: Russ Matthews
Over the past decade since Inside Out’s initial release, parents have been able to visualise the minds of their children and their emotions in a different light. Read more
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The Power of the Gospel to Bring Peace in ‘The Convert’
By: Michael Walsh
When Thomas Munro (Guy Pearce) arrives in Epworth, New Zealand’s tiny coastal settlement in 1830, he finds discontent, suspicion and friction. Read more
Garfield 40 and Still Going Strong – Movie Review
By: Russ Matthews
He looks pretty good for being 45 years old and having a solid diet of the four basic food groups: lasagna, lasagna, lasagna, and lasagna. Read more
Visual and Culinary Delight in ‘The Taste of Things’
By: Russ Matthews
Set on a beautiful country estate in France in the late 1800s, Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel) prepares a meal for those who celebrate fine dining and are willing to pay handsomely for the delicacies. Read more
‘Unsung Hero’ a Story of Faith Amidst Hardship
By: Matt Townsend
⭐⭐⭐⭐(out of 5) – Matt Townsend
The Christian life is a rollercoaster journey of highs and lows, a battle of faith to trust God amid hardship and uncertainty. Read more
Ryan Reynolds in ‘If’ Brings Childhood Imagination to Life
By: Russ Matthews
What if you had an imaginary friend who was a big friend of Ryan Reynolds and took you along to see this movie about imaginary friends? Read more
The Idea of You: More Than Your Typical Romantic Drama
By: Russ Matthews
While the film adaptation of Robinne Lee’s best-selling novel, ‘The Idea of You ‘, may initially appear as a typical romantic drama, It offers a unique perspective on ageism, social media, and modern love that sets it apart from the rest. Read more
The Castle: When a New Migrant Watches the Aussie Classic
By: Russ Matthews
When our family moved to Australia close to two decades ago, friends suggested we watch an Australian classic, The Castle. Read more
‘Road House’ Reboot: Does Jake Gyllenhaal Pack the Same Punch?
By: Russ Matthews
The fascination with 1980s cinema continues with the reimagining of the Patrick Swayze cult-classic Road House. Read more
‘Robot Dreams’ a Profound Animation for Grown-Ups
By: Russ Matthews
Written and directed by Spanish filmmaker Pablo Berger and based on the 2007 comic by Sara Varon, this Academy Award-nominated film is one based on an unlikely friendship. Read more