As Hercule Poirot continues his cinematic comeback, the modern take on the series ventures towards the supernatural. Based on the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe’en Party, A Haunting in Venice features, well, a haunting in Venice. The great detective...
It’s a good time to be a horror fan at the cinema. The next few weeks will be chock-full of frights. From the legacy sequel The Exorcist Believer to the other legacy in between-quel Saw X, to this week’s The Nun II, the latest installment of The...
With nothing more than a stopwatch and a steely-eyed look, Denzel Washington has delighted viewers. Now, with the third instalment, things have taken a much- appreciated beat. After his latest mission leaves him limping, he is forced to recuperate...
From the young to the old, people from all walks of life enjoy video games. Whether you fancy the immersive worlds of fantasy, the grounded realism of an interactive simulation, or simply flipping your finger to crush some candy. The pastime is...
This year alone has seen four superhero movies released, with two more on the way. Now, with a new character to introduce Blue Beetle aims to stand out in a year packed with heroics. On one hand, the film succeeds with a relatable character whose...
I have not seen The Meg. Something tells me the narrative of a giant prehistoric shark causing mayhem and destruction didn’t require too much background. Then again, I could be wrong. Perhaps the 2018 blockbuster had the foundational mythos that...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The four reptilian rapscallions have been a presence in film and television for decades, and have collected their fair share of tropes along the way. With such...
The Barbie movie is not what you think it is. Droves of audience members may be familiar with the iconic doll, but the film adaptation is an unexpected adventure. As the stereotypical Barbie, Margot Robbie brings the blonde beauty to life, living...
As a young man with visions of a hidden universe, J. Robert Oppenheimer lies in his Cambridge University dorm, beset by an inability to rest. He’s instantly portrayed as brilliant, yet carries with him a darkness. His mind might be unmatched, but...
The daring crew of highly skilled agents known as the Impossible Missions Force is once again called upon to save the world. This time, they are facing off against an artificial intelligence called The Entity, that takes the very tools the team has...
For many, mental health can be a touchy subject. Rather than shy away from the conversation, director Gemmar McFarlane looks to create films that will kick-start a difficult dialogue. His passionate mission has thus far resulted in two short films...
In Element City, beings of all types populate the area. Water people, plant people, even walking and talking clouds. All of which live in harmony, in a multi-element utopia with the exception of its more fiery residents. The film’s main character...
With as many iconic characters as he’s played, Harrison Ford could very well have hung up his blasters, hat, and trench coat a long time ago. Instead, he’s maintained a firm grip on his legacy, thus far giving each of his legendary roles a proper...
Oftentimes, the big screen doesn’t seem to have room for the smaller stories. No Hard Feelings dares to stand out, with its introvert/extrovert love story. Jennifer Lawrence’s Maddie is an Uber driver who’s just lost possession of her car, and...
Finally watching The Flash is a moment that feels misplaced in time. If the multiverse laden adventure of The Flash had been released just under a decade ago, it likely would have been revolutionary. Instead, with the explosion of multiverse-...
With the thrust for greater diversity in film taking hold internationally, one local film-maker is calling for more work to be done locally. “In 2018, there was a lot of local discussion of Wakanda and Black Panther, and I thought there was a...
In five movies, Optimus Prime and his heroic autobots have sought after one all-powerful ancient object after the other. There’s the allspark, the matrix of leadership, the pillars, the seed, and the staff. Each time the journey goes across the...
It’s hard to imagine getting excited for yet another movie about Spider-Man. Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse is the 10th feature-length film starring the amazing acrobat, and like its predecessor Into The Spider-Verse, it not only features one...
With a live action sheen and a fresh new cast, The Little Mermaid makes its way to cinemas. Remaking a movie is usually hit or miss. Remaking a beloved classic leans more miss than hit. The film is almost an hour longer than the original. Not all...
When it comes to the Guardians of the Galaxy, it’s hard not to feel unduly deceived. Make no mistake, the initial promise of the fun misadventures of a ne’er-do-well band of miscreants in space has been ultimately delivered on, but with an...
If there is anything to be learnt from the countless war films that exist it’s that war is the closest thing we have to hell itself. Even the films that celebrate war can’t seem to get around the fact that putting your life on the line in the name...
Like the dead rising from the grave, the Evil Dead franchise just can’t stay down. Now with the fifth film, there’s a departure from what’s become a staple for the series. Out with the cabin in the woods, and in with the LA high rise. Yet despite...
Of all the heroines in cinema history, I never thought I’d see the likes of Cocaine Bear gracing the big screen. Still, if there’s any tale that deserves telling it’s this one. It’s based on the true story of a lost silo of cocaine that dropped...
After 30 years of waiting, fans of The Super Mario Bros can see their plumber protagonists get a shot at cinematic redemption. The all new animated adaptation promises greater respect to the source material that will somehow condense decades of...
