January is often a month for misfit films that, for one reason or another, studios don’t have a lot of confidence in. However, there are always a few exceptions to the rule. This week sees the release of The Kid…
In recent years, we’ve become accustomed to a deluge of superhero films from the likes of Marvel and DC. And as such, audiences have developed certain expectations of what they should be seeing in these types of projects. Glass, the…
This week sees the release of the comedy/drama The Upside. For those who don’t know, it’s actually a remake of the 2011 French film The Intouchables, which broke box office records in Europe, won various awards and was on the…
Back in the 90s, a movie featuring a comic villain parodying over-the-top action and spy movies requested, “…sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads.” I’m not entirely sure what this is a sign of, but it appears that…
I’ll be honest and write that I didn’t hold out much hope for a sequel to a Disney family classic from 54 years ago. Thankfully, the new film Mary Poppins Returns is a pleasant surprise. It may not live up…
In the US, Fathom Events is presenting the film. It will be screened in both 2D and 3D on December 17th and December 27th. Go to Fathom Events (www.fathomevents.com) to reserve tickets. Note: The following is a review of the…
Audiences have certainly gotten a lot of Spider-Man over the past 15 years, including a film franchise, a rebooted franchise, and another reconfigured version as part of the Marvel Universe. Now, Sony are bringing not one, but numerous incarnation of…
It may be hard to believe, but it has been six years since the release of the original Wreck-It Ralph. The animated feature provided a zippy little story about a misunderstood arcade game villain and showcased a nostalgic mix of…
It must be tricky keeping things fresh and lively in the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter”. The first Fantastic Beasts movie spin-off was a bit clunky but set things up well enough to encourage hope that things would carry on…
This film premieres November 16th on Netflix. Right now, the world seems like a nasty, harsh place. There can be little doubt that the Coen Brothers (Fargo, No Country for Old Men) feel that way too, tackling some of the…