Tag Archive for: reel dialogue

Greatest Showman Meets the Messiah in ‘The Journey to Bethlehem’ [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

When The Greatest Showman opened, many may have wondered how pop music would work in a period piece about P.T. Barnum at the turn of the century.  Read more

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

When The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 ended the lucrative franchise, it left cinemas filling the coffers with close to $3 billion (US) to celebrate the world of Panem. Read more

‘The Marvels’: Is it a Musical, a Slumber Party, or a Therapy Session? [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

Do you remember when Captain Marvel was on Star Trek and visited planets with bizarre creatures and she eventually marries a prince of a planet where everyone sings? Read more

‘Pain Hustlers’ Lifts the Lid on Corporate Greed [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

As a former pharmaceutical representative, films like Pain Hustlers tend to make me cringe as they lean into the unethical minority of the industry. Read more

Finding Humanity Despite Artificial Intelligence, in ‘Foe’ [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

What makes Garth Davis’ interpretation of Iain Reid’s novel fascinating is how they delve into the discussion of artificial intelligence without excessive CGI or a city ripped apart by the division of species. Read more

Indigenous Experience of Faith Unpacked in ‘The New Boy’ [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

Over the years, Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah; Sweet Country) has risen to prominence on the national and worldwide stage as a writer and director. Read more

’12 Mighty Orphans’ Brings Heartwarming True Story to Life

By: Russ Matthews

While living in Texas, it is impossible to miss the influence of gridiron football. Read more

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ a Painful Portrayal of First Nations Injustice

By: Russ Matthews

The discussion of First Nations continues to be a talking point for many nations worldwide. Read more

Delta Takes the Lead in ‘Love Is In The Air’ [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

Nothing is more quintessentially Australian than a story involving a wealthy Englishman coming in to close down an air service in beautiful Far North Queensland. Read more

Youtuber vs Wall Street, the David and Goliath Battle – in ‘Dumb Money’

By: Russ Matthews

A working knowledge of the stock market would be worthwhile for anyone to fully appreciate this story. Read more