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), […]
Warner Bros’ long-awaited and troubled production of Justice League has finally been released in theaters and the reception has been mixed. It was also a troubled production with some speculating that it was the DCEU’s last chance and changed director during the middle of post-production. Yet this is nothing compared to what happened to Justice League: Mortal in 2008. […]
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. […]
