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The chase resumes for Harrison Ford in the final installment of “Indiana Jones”
Synopsis: Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. Director: James Manigold Stars: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antoni Banderas Over the last few months, there has been discussion about a lot of leading ladies of a certain age being successful
Anti-hero in “Piggy” Makes The Audience Care And Feel for Her
Synopsis: An overweight teen is bullied by a clique of cool girls poolside while holidaying in her village. The long walk home will change the rest of her life. Director: Carlotta Pereda Stars: Laura Galan, Claudia Salas, Pilar Castro Perfectly timed for an October release, Piggy, which premiered at the
As always, Michael Myers delivers in “Halloween Ends”
Synopsis: The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in this trilogy's final installment. Director: David Gordon Green Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Kyle Richards, Andi Matichak At the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, the Halloween film franchise was rebooted . . . again; it was well
Gay Rom-Com “Bros” is a Great Addition to The Genre
Synopsis: Two men with commitment problems attempt a relationship. Director: Nicholas Stoller Stars: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Kristin Chenoweth When I heard that Bros is the first gay rom-com released by a major studio, I was surprised. To say this is long overdue is an understatement. I love seeing films
Kevin Smith’s Third “Clerks” Movie is Another Great Success
Synopsis: Dante, Elias, Jay, and Silent Bob are enlisted by Randal after a heart attack to make a movie about the convenience store that started it all. Director: Kevin Smith Stars: Jeff Anderson, Brian O’Halloran, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Trevor Fehrman Kevin Smith did what many aspiring filmmakers set out
Josh Duhamel delivers his finest work in Allan Ungar’s “Bandit”
Synopsis: After escaping a Michigan prison, a charming career criminal assumes a new identity in Canada and goes on to rob a record 59 banks and jewellery stores while being hunted by a police task force. Based on the story of The Flying Bandit. Director: Allan Ungar Stars: Josh Duhamel,
“Beast” is a Decent Movie That Could Have Been Better
Synopsis: A father and his two teenage daughters find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the Savanna has but one apex predator. Director: Baltasar Kormakur Stars: Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Leah Jeffries, Iyana Halley I love lions. This isn’t the first review I’ve started with
“Orphan: First Kill” Passes The Baton to The Original Film Quite Well
Synopsis: After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Director: William Brent Bell Stars: Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland Over a decade ago, we were introduced to a character named Esther in the film
“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” Has Enough Cameos to Keep Audiences Intrigued
Synopsis: Jennifer Walters navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered Hulk. Director: Kat Coiro Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Jameela Jamil Before we discuss She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, we need to understand our openness to change. How do you feel about change? For
The Theme Might be Familiar but Keaton’s Performance Elevates “Mack & Rita”
Synopsis: A 30-year-old writer spends a wild weekend in Palm Springs and wakes up to find she has magically transformed into her 70-year-old self. Director: Katie Aselton Stars: Diane Keaton, Elizabeth Lail, Taylour Page, Simon Rex I shouldn’t like Mack & Rita . . . I shouldn’t like Mack & Rita
“Fall” is One of the Few Movies That Must be Seen in a Theater
Synopsis: For best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing
“Dear Evan Hansen” is a must-see at the NAC.
ABOVE: Anthony Norman (Evan Hansen), John Hemphill (Larry Murphy), Lili Thomas (Cynthia Murphy), Alaina Anderson (Zoe Murphy), in the 2022-2023 North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen. (Photo: Evan Zimmerman) Once again, I am boasting about the National Arts Centre, specifically its Broadway Across Canada program. A few weeks ago, Hamilton was wowing audiences,
“Bullet Train” is an Entertaining Action Movie that Delivers!
Synopsis: Five assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common. Director: David Leitch Stars: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry In the trailer, the Bee Gees' song Stayin' Alive plays in the background, perfectly fitting the movie about a group of
Filmmaker Jordan Peele has once again showcased his genius with “Nope”
Synopsis: The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Director: Jordan Peele Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea Jordan Peele has established himself as a top Hollywood filmmaker. Not simply because he has an Academy Award (he won Best Screenplay
“Minions: The Rise of Gru” will appeal to audiences of all ages
Synopsis: The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain. Director: Matthew Fogel, Brad Abelson, Jonathan del Val Stars: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin When I bring you a review, you are getting my opinion. It’s not a right or wrong thing, just my view
Daisy Edgar Jones Morphed Very Well Into her Role as ‘The Marsh Girl’
Synopsis: A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the deep south becomes a suspect in the murder of a man she was once involved with. Director: Olivia Newman Stars: Daisy Edgar Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, David Straithairn Daisy Edgar Jones is having a solid year. We
In-theatre experience not booking fees will deter movie fans
Movie reviewer Keith Whittier comments on the latest booking fee surcharge being levied on Cineplex customers who purchase tickets online.
Jurassic World Dominion is a dino-snore summer blockbuster
Synopsis: Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans worldwide. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures
“Madeleine Collins” is the latest example of Virginie Efira’s amazing talent
Synopsis: Judith leads a double life: two lovers, two sons in France and one daughter in Switzerland. Entangled in secrets and lies, her lives begin to shatter. Director: Antoine Barraud Stars: Virginie Efira, Quim Guiterrez, Bruno Salomone If you were to ‘Google’ Virginie Efira, you would see that she is a
“Pleasure” is a film that needs to be talked about
Synopsis: Bella Cherry arrives in Los Angeles with dreams of becoming an adult film star, but she soon learns that fame won't come easy as she harnesses her ambition and cunning to rise to the top of this mesmerizing and singular world Director: Ninja Thyberg Stars: Sofia Kappel, Zelda Morrison,
Potter fans will enjoy the theatrical experience of Fantastic Beasts
Synopsis: Albus Dumbledore assigns Newt and his allies with a mission related to the rising power of Grindelwald. Director: David Yates Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Mads Mikkelsen Sometimes after a major series ends and there is a spinoff or a continuation, you must ask yourself,
Will Smith will be remembered for his right hook, not his Oscar.
Where to even begin? What an evening! Hollywood’s biggest night did not disappoint. Many dreams came true on the Oscar stage, and there was one moment that will have people talking about for some time. First, let’s start with the hosts: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes were decent
Good script and funny acting make “Browntown” a great watch
Synopsis: Frank Tsigas is a middle-aged family man who can only see life’s shortcomings. To distract him, his soft-spoken wife Laura offers a unique anniversary gift: she bets her ass that he can’t lose 50 pounds in three months . . . literally. Director: George A. Tramountanas Stars: George A.
‘Fresh’ shows that the horrors of modern day dating are real!
Synopsis: The horrors of modern dating are seen through one young woman’s defiant battle to survive her new boyfriend’s unusual appetites. Director: Mimi Cave Stars: Sebastian Stan, Daisy Edgar-Jones If I were about to fly somewhere, especially overseas, I wouldn’t watch Lost (2004-2010) right before leaving. If I were going to stay
10 mins is all it will take for you to love Pattinson as Batman
Synopsis: When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement. Director: Matt Reeves Stars: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Barry Keoghan, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano Have you ever been on
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