Tag Archive for: Russ Matthews

Like a Big Panda Bear Hug: Kung Fu Panda 4

By: Russ Matthews

The longevity of this series relies heavily on the charisma of its lead character and the voice behind his furry exterior. Read more

Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’

By: Russ Matthews

The litmus test for devoted Ghostbuster fans would have to be, knowing what to say after hearing the lyric, “If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?” Read more

‘American Fiction’ A Brilliant Satire of the Publishing World

By: Russ Matthews

The world of publishing can be a veritable hodgepodge of inexplicable successes. Read more

Paul Atreides a Reluctant Messiah in Dune: Part Two

By: Russ Matthews

To say that Dune: Part Two is being released with immeasurable expectations is an understatement almost as big as the production budget of this epic follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s original.  Read more

Determination and Redemption in True Story ‘The Great Escaper’

By: Russ Matthews

One of the proud aspects of growing up with a grandfather who fought in World War II was knowing how his service defined many aspects of his life and our family. Read more

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ will Appeal to Fans of the Rastafari Star

By: Russ Matthews

When people say the name Bob Marley, most may know his music, while many would be able to connect with the legend that he left behind. Read more

Is ‘Argylle’ the Next Spy Franchise?

By: Russ Matthews

There are mixed emotions when a new spy comes onto the scene, especially with the inevitable comparison to James Bond. Read more

Agent Aaron Faulk is Back in Force of Nature: The Dry 2

By: Russ Matthews

Jane Harper is doing her bit to elevate Australian cinema with the sequel to her hit novel and subsequent film, The Dry. Read more

‘Mean Girls’ Reboot Will Bring Barbie Crowd Back to the Cinemas

By: Russ Matthews

Back in 2004, when the ‘Mean Girls’ first hit cinemas, Lindsey Lohan and Rachel McAdams made the Plastics into cinematic icons. Read more

Adam Sandler Meets Pop Psychology in Family Flick ‘Leo’

By: Russ Matthews

Leo (Adam Sandler) the lizard and Squirtie (Bill Burr) the turtle have been the 5th-grade class pets at Fort Myer Elementary School for over seven decades. Read more