In the grand tapestry of animated adventures, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse swings onto the screen as a highly anticipated sequel, defying expectations and propelling audiences into a web-slinging journey of interdimensional proportions. Helmed by the talented trio of Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, this cinematic spectacle continues the captivating saga of […]
“North by Northwest” is a film that epitomizes the career of legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. The film, released in 1959, stars Cary Grant as Roger Thornhill, an advertising executive mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies. The film takes the audience on a thrilling journey through a complex and unpredictable plot
“Stowaway” is less of a space thriller and more a study of humanity. Adapted from the short story, Joe Penna the director of “Arctic” (2018), a diverse cast, and the Oscar nominated composer Volker Bertelmann (“Lion”, “Summerland”) collaborate on one of the most surprising new films this year. On the outset this looks like another
When was the last time you saw a film where a female character patched a roof or gutted a deer? Golden Globe winner Robin Wright honed her directing skills behind the scenes of Netflix’s “House of Cards,” directing ten episodes including the series finale. In addition to “House of Cards,” Wright the actress is best
A beautifully artistic rendition of brutality along the trail of Mexicans traveling to make it across the border into the U.S. Artistry of the film involves using reality-based truths and magical-realism to comment on a culture adrift, trying to comprehend and understand immigration. The all-female group of filmmakers (director and co-writer with Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez, cinematographer
There are few movies that can land a genuine smile on your face. I’m talking pure unfiltered joy coming from the creativity beaming on screen, something we need now even more than when I first reviewed this film back in Toronto last fall. “The Personal History of David Copperfield” manages to do that more than
The first great film of 2020 creeps up on you gradually in the most unexpected way. “Summerland” is the feature film debut of Jessica Swale, who also wrote the original screenplay. She takes us back to the WWII era, just when you think every possible angle has already been captured on film, “Summerland” finds uncharted
House of Hummingbird is a mood piece, beautifully filmed, teeming with depth of feeling, and a story that keeps you guessing. It’s clearly from a culture so different from my own, but so engaging it felt like I was in that country (Korea). Penned, directed, and produced by young filmmaker Bora Kim, it’s remarkable in its sophistication,
Frozen II is enchanting in the way fairytales are supposed to be, with thrilling visual effects, inspiring story, and imaginative characters—some endearing, some fearful, and some odious. The film jumps back to when Elsa and Anna are children, and their father tells them the story of Arendelle and his role in it. Arendelle was friendly to another group
Known for his inventive indie films, Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”) takes aim at the mainstream, with his adaptation of the best-selling book Where’d You Go, Bernadette. The Oscar-nominated director from Austin cast Cate Blanchett in the lead role, a choice that fans of the book had long predicted and hoped for. It’s a return to greatness for her