Black Christmas (2019)
On the surface, "Black Christmas" should work in spades. Directed by Sophia Takal, this new take on the classic slasher film has all the ingredients necessary to make a big [...]
Last Christmas
What is Last Christmas about? Second chances, Brexit, the homeless crisis, or George Michael? It seems no one from director Paul Feig to screenwriters Byrony Kimmings and Emma Thompson knew. [...]
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Five years ago, Angelina Jolie starred in a live action remake of Disney’s classic film, Sleeping Beauty. But this time, the film told the origins of the film’s villain, the [...]
The Nightingale
15 minutes into "The Nightingale" involves a brutal murder, two rapes and an infant baby being thrown into the walls of a cabin. It is completely horrifying to endure. In [...]
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Thanks to the success of A Dog’s Purpose, movies about the inner thoughts of dogs are becoming very popular. There are a number of books written about the subject, and [...]
Where’d You Go, Bernadette
About 15 mins through Richard Linklater's adaptation of Maria Semple's popular novel "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" you instantly know you are in for one painful ride. Everything from the [...]
Ma
Bullying is an issue that affects people everywhere. In terms of films and TV, it’s mostly depicted in schools with kids, even though it does exist pretty much everywhere. For [...]
Wonder Park
Imagination is something that every kid has. There is no question about that. When you’re young, you’re view of the world isn’t as well-rounded as when you’re an adult. As [...]
Serenity (2019)
Serenity is a difficult film to review. It’s not rare for a films marketing to sell you something completely different from the final product. As a reviewer, I try to [...]
Tulip Fever
Tulip Fever (2017, USA, UK, d. Justin Chadwick, 107 minutes) 1.5/4 Stars Tulip Fever is a hot mess, there’s no way of getting around it. As a film [...]