And just like that 2023 is done and what a wild year it has been for movies. As usual it was a year with its share of surprises and more than a few disappointments. Some movies made big splashes at the box office; some movies deservedly bombed; other highly anticipated movies were pushed to next … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Wonka” (2023)
Director Paul King’s “Wonka” sets out to tell the origin story of none other than Willy Wonka, the popular chocolatier from Roald Dahl’s beloved 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. The story (co-written by King and Simon Farnaby from a story conceived by King) follow Willy’s challenging early days in Europe. King has called … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Boy and the Heron” (2023)
The renowned Studio Ghibli and animation legend Hayao Miyazaki return with their highly anticipated “The Boy and the Heron”. It’s the 82-year-old Miyazaki’s first feature film since 2013 – the year he announced his retirement after the release of the critically acclaimed “The Wind Rises”. But to the elation of his many fans, the beloved … Continue reading
New Character Posters Drop for Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon” Franchise
The first cut of Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” has released and Netflix has dropped a series of cool character posters to go along with it. To absolutely no surprise the film has been met with scalding reviews from many critics. Yet equally predictable is the film’s enormous success … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Memory” (2023)
The immensely talented duo of Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard lead the way in “Memory”, the new film from the often provocative yet thoughtful Michel Franco. This engrossing adult drama about two broken souls finds its strength in the transcendent performances of its two leads and in Franco’s resonating script which analyzes the human condition … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
You can almost hear the voice of late, great Andy Williams singing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. It’s Christmas day and I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone of you a very Merry Christmas. I hope all who celebrate has a special day full of family, food, and festivities. I … Continue reading