Tag Archive for: Russ Matthews

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

‘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

‘Road House’ Reboot: Does Jake Gyllenhaal Pack the Same Punch?

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By: Russ Matthews

The fascination with 1980s cinema continues with the reimagining of the Patrick Swayze cult-classic Road House. Read more