As animated films go, there are some releases that are made squarely for the youngest of viewers, a smaller number that cater exclusively to adults, and finally those that aspire to bridge the gap, entertaining young and old alike. The…
This week marks the first of three Marvel Cinematic Universe movies arriving in theaters this year. Set well before the events of the previous Avengers movie, Captain Marvel isn’t a familiar superhero for the average moviegoer and in some respects…
Over the years, I’ve heard more than a few complaints that moms (and parents in general) can really be suffocating. The new horror/thriller Greta uses these feelings and concerns and then takes them to extreme ends. While many of the…
In North America, most audiences are used to animated films being exclusively for kids. Of course, that isn’t the case in other parts of the world, where there is plenty of edgier and more adult-oriented animated works. One such example…
Based on a series of children’s books, the original How to Train Your Dragon was surprisingly fun and effective, following a young Viking who decided to upset societal norms and befriend a dragon instead of slaying it. The second feature…
If you read Japanese manga, then you might be familiar with the story of the latest sci-fi epic to hit cinema screens. Alita: Battle Angel is based on one such series, which sets up a unique futuristic world where humans…
theaters. Isn’t It Romantic tries to provide a few new wrinkles to the formula with a lead character who hates the movie genre and all the falsehoods it projects. Of course, the film can’t help but end up repeating some…
This program opens in San Diego at the Ken Cinema on Friday, February 8th. In addition to the Live Action Shorts package, Landmark Theatres has also compiled the Oscar Nominated Short Films 2019: Animation for audiences to enjoy. This year…
This program opens in San Diego at the Ken Cinema on Friday, February 8th. If you’re involved in any kind of Oscar pool, it can be very difficult to pick out categories like Short films, particularly because they’re so difficult…
Five years ago, The Lego Movie was released to unexpected acclaim and success, a surprising feat for a motion picture based on a toy line. In the years since, we’ve seen two spin-off flicks which weren’t quite up to the…