Tag Archive for: Russ Matthews

Betrayal, Justice, Romance and Comeuppance: A Classic Remake

By: Russ Matthews

Alexandre Dumas is one of France’s most acclaimed authors and playwrights, best known for The Three Musketeers. Read more

An Easter Gift – ‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ in Cinemas

By: Russ Matthews

The Chosen series has taken the world by storm with a story that dates back over two centuries and is beloved by millions of Christians throughout history. Read more

‘Flow’ is an “Artistic Gem That Dazzles the Senses”

By: Russ Matthews

The world was introduced to Gints Zilbalodis’ work as he unprecedentedly won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film, going from unknown animator to award-winning filmmaker overnight.

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Launchpad for So Many Comedians: The Story of ‘Saturday Night Live’

By: Russ Matthews

The talent machine Lorne Michaels (Gabriel LaBelle) created nearly five decades ago has brought us more comedy legends than any other television vehicle. Read more

‘Surprised By Oxford’ – Not Your Typical ‘Christian Chick Flick’

By: Russ Matthews

On the surface, Surprised by Oxford looks to be a combination of a standard faith-based film set in the university setting and a romantic drama currently on offer at Netflix or Hallmark. Read more

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

“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