Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews

‘Civil-War’ an Adrenaline Packed Cautionary Tale

By: Russ Matthews 

Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) may not be a name that’s familiar to many. Read more

‘Freud’s Last Session’ – Atheist Meets Christian Apologist

By: Russ Matthews

The stage production of Freud’s Last Session by Mark St. Germain, based upon the book The Question of God by Armand Nicholi, is a fascinating consideration of the meeting of famed psychologist Sigmund Freud(Anthony Hopkins) and Christian apologist C. S. Lewis (Matthew Goode). Read more

‘Perfect Days’ Celebrates the Magic of the Everyday

By: Russ Matthews

Among the films nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, one has set a new landmark for filmmaking. . Read more

Like a Big Panda Bear Hug: Kung Fu Panda 4

By: Russ Matthews

The longevity of this series relies heavily on the charisma of its lead character and the voice behind his furry exterior. Read more

Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’

By: Russ Matthews

The litmus test for devoted Ghostbuster fans would have to be, knowing what to say after hearing the lyric, “If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?” Read more

‘American Fiction’ A Brilliant Satire of the Publishing World

By: Russ Matthews

The world of publishing can be a veritable hodgepodge of inexplicable successes. Read more

Alan Ritchson & Hilary Swank Tug at the Heart in ‘Ordinary Angels’

By: Laura Bennett

Alan Ritchson might be recognised as the t-shirt-popping hero in Reacher, but in Ordinary Angels he and Academy Award winner Hilary Swank team up to deliver a punch of a different kind. Read more

Leonard Bernstein’s Story Unfolds in ‘Maestro’

By: Russ Matthews and Christian Valenzuela

Only a handful of films over the past year have had such a singular vision behind them that the end product ebbs and flows like a beautiful composition crafted by a passionate and complex composer. Read more

Determination and Redemption in True Story ‘The Great Escaper’

By: Russ Matthews

One of the proud aspects of growing up with a grandfather who fought in World War II was knowing how his service defined many aspects of his life and our family. Read more

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ will Appeal to Fans of the Rastafari Star

By: Russ Matthews

When people say the name Bob Marley, most may know his music, while many would be able to connect with the legend that he left behind. Read more