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
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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