Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews

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

‘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