Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews

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

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