Retro Review: ‘Return to Oz’
In 1939, the classic works of L. Frank Baum were brought to the big screen in the timeless masterpiece The Wizard of Oz. In the ensuing decades this film has stood the test… Continue reading
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Disney Marathon: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
So…Disney has a new movie… This review will contain spoilers. For those just joining us, this is a movie marathon with a twist. Myself (cranky 40 year old blogger), my son Josh (stoic… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘Wrong Turn’ 2021
Director: Mike P. Nelson Cast: Charlotte Vega, Matthew Modine, Bill Sage, Daisy Head Plot: A group of obnoxious teenagers get lost hiking in the Virginian mountains and run afoul of some locals. Months… Continue reading
Disney Marathon: ‘Enchanted’
Have you seen Enchanted? It’s weirdly absent from Disney+. They announced a sequel, but it’s still not there. This oddball entry is turning into a bit of a cult hit among fans. Let’s… Continue reading
Greatest Movie Detectives
The “detective story” is a staple of fiction across the entire pop culture landscape. From television to books to comics and of course film. Every good mystery needs a good detective, and the… Continue reading
Disney Marathon: ‘The Rescuers’
Here’s a movie that holds a special place in my heart. The Rescuers got more than expected attention by audiences down-under, mostly due to the the sequel taking place in Australia. The release… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘Boss Level’
Director: Joe Carnahan Cast: Frank Grillo, Naomi Watts, Mel Gibson, Michelle Yeoh Plot: A special forces soldier unexpectedly finds himself repeating the same day over and over again, during which he is pursued… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘Baghead’
Director: Mark and Jay Duplass Cast: Ross Partridge, Steve Zissis, Greta Gerwig, Elise Muller Plot: A group of aspiring film-makers visit an isolated cabin to workshop a horror script only to be stalked… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘All My Friends Are Dead’
Director: Jan Belcl Cast: Michal Meyer, Adam Woronowicz, Julia Wieniawa-Narkiewicz, Adam Turczyk, Nikodem Rozbicki, Monika Krzywkowska, Szymon Roszak, Michal Sikorski, Adam Bobik Plot: A pair of detectives arrive at the aftermath of a… Continue reading
How the Harry Potter TV Show Can Improve on the Movies
There’s been a (denied) rumour that HBO is going to develop the ‘Harry Potter’ stories to a series for streaming services. No doubt many fans who grew up with the movie adaptations would… Continue reading
