In the space of a few weeks we saw the release of an unnecessary comedy sequel set at Christmas. The first being A Bad Moms Christmas and Daddy’s Home 2 followed – acting as a more ‘family friendly’ alternative. Both are equally dreadful. Since the events of the first film Brad Whittaker (Will Ferrell) and Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg) have been […]
With all of the hypersensitivity to all things involving sexual misconduct in Hollywood, it is a wonder that the media’s spotlight has not focussed on Woody Allen. His personal life has provided the media with as much drama as many of his films. Even though his own dealings are less of a focus, he still […]
Pixar has done it yet again. Another masterpiece is upon us and the result is as mesmerizing and moving as anything the creative minds at the studio has gifted to the world. It deserves a spot among the best films of this year. Centered around Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), where every […]
The Shape of Water is an enchanting dark fairytale about an unlikely, but undeniably wonderful romance between a mute custodian and a mysterious creature. Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is a mute janitor that works at a research facility in 1960s Baltimore. The vile Colonel Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon) brings an unknown amphibious creature, the so-called ‘asset’, […]
Sean Baker’s recently released film, The Florida Project, forces its audience to repeatedly undergo this reflection as they follow a child’s symbiotic relationship with the parasitic world around her. Six-year-old Moonee (Brooklyn Prince) lives in a purple castle on the outskirts of Disney World. She is fortunate enough to have her mother, Halley (Bria Viniate), […]
The Big Sick is one of the best movies of the year – a sweet, heartwarming tale that deftly balances great humour and emotional sincerity. Co-written by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon and loosely based on their real-life romance, The Big Sick stars Kumail Nanjiani as Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner. […]
The book by R. J. Palacio is meant to be a lesson for children around the world to be kind to others, but there is something more profound to this New York Times Bestseller. It is a testimony to all of the families who have the unique blessing to have a family member who is […]
The DC Universe has not done itself any favors over the five feature-length films introduced since The Dark Knight trilogy. This brand has deservedly earned the reputation as less than quality productions and as the second best superhero series to its cousin, Marvel. Many of these issues lie within the dark influence and style of […]
Only the Brave, from director Joseph Kosinski, offers a stirring, well-acted tale of real-life heroism that’s held back somewhat by a slow start and a few overdone cliches. Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, Only the Brave focuses on a group of elite firefighters, led by Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin). The […]
Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunit brought back to the big screen by star and director Kenneth Branagh. With a killer cast and a killer mustache for Branagh to boot, Murder should be a home run – instead, it’s at best a pleasant distraction. Agatha Christie’s novel of the same name is […]
