Tag Archive for: Russ Matthews

There’s Hope for Romance Yet, in ‘Love at First Sight’

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By: Russ Matthews

Modern cinema has been hamstrung by all that has occurred over the years in society that has made romance anything but romantic. Read more

Gather Your Minions – Gru Is Back for ‘Despicable Me 4’

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By: Russ Matthews

No one could have predicted that Gru (Steve Carell) and his Minions would become a part of the cinematic landscape when they were introduced to the world in 2010. Read more

‘Inside Out 2’ – Is Believing in Ourselves Enough?

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By: Russ Matthews

Over the past decade since Inside Out’s initial release, parents have been able to visualise the minds of their children and their emotions in a different light. Read more

Visual and Culinary Delight in ‘The Taste of Things’

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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

Ryan Reynolds in ‘If’ Brings Childhood Imagination to Life

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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

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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

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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

‘Musica’ a Magical World of Music, Comedy, Love

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By: Russ Matthews

Music has been an integral part of cinematic history.  Read more

‘The Fall Guy’ is the Love Story of the Moment

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By: Russ Matthews

After the success of Barbie and Oppenheimer, there is no wonder that Hollywood would want to tap into the magic between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Read more