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
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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
Is ‘Argylle’ the Next Spy Franchise?
By: Russ Matthews
There are mixed emotions when a new spy comes onto the scene, especially with the inevitable comparison to James Bond. Read more
Extreme Test of Human Endurance in ‘Society of the Snow’ [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
The mystery and intrigue of the 1972 story of the survival of the Old Christians Club rugby union team after the fateful plane crash in the Andes continues to captivate people’s imaginations after five decades. Read more
No Prince Charming for Asha in the Latest Enchanting Disney Tale, ‘Wish’
By: Russ Matthews
Over the years, one of the most reliable events on the cinematic calendar was the release of a Disney animated film over the Thanksgiving (US) weekend. Read more