Get Ready to ‘Dive In’ to Moana 2
By: Russ Matthews
This second Polynesian adventure from the Walt Disney Animation Studios has most of the magical elements of the original without the pedigree. Read more
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“A Marvellous, Joyous Experience” – ‘Wicked’ Movie Review
By: Russ Matthews
In 2003, Winnie Holzman’s book Wicked, based on the characters in L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, became a Broadway production. Read more
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ a Holiday Must-See
By: Russ Matthews
For teachers, there is a vindication of the classic children’s literature of the past, when it becomes source material for a modern cinematic release. Read more
Clooney and Pitt Back Together in ‘Wolfs’
By: Russ Matthews
Throughout movie history, actors like Brad Pitt and George Clooney have had a chemistry that can rarely be manufactured. Read more
‘Ghostlight’ a Beautiful Film Worth Discovering
By: Russ Matthews
Finding solace within the shadow of tragedy can come in different packages throughout the seasons of life. Read more
Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola’s Artistic Adventure
By: Russ Matthews
When one of the most celebrated director’s in cinematic history, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather), decides he wants his vision to come to life, there are few to argue with his wishes. Read more
Groundbreaking Animation in ‘The Wild Robot’
By: Russ Matthews
Chris Sanders is the creative directional mind behind the innovative worlds of Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon and The Croods. Read more
Is Believing in Myself Enough?
By: Russ Matthews
Jesus said in John 14 – Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 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