The Castle: When a New Migrant Watches the Aussie Classic
By: Russ Matthews
When our family moved to Australia close to two decades ago, friends suggested we watch an Australian classic, The Castle. Read more
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‘Musica’ a Magical World of Music, Comedy, Love
By: Russ Matthews
Music has been an integral part of cinematic history. Read more
‘The Fall Guy’ is the Love Story of the Moment
By: Russ Matthews
After the success of Barbie and Oppenheimer, there is no wonder that Hollywood would want to tap into the magic between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Read more
‘Road House’ Reboot: Does Jake Gyllenhaal Pack the Same Punch?
By: Russ Matthews
The fascination with 1980s cinema continues with the reimagining of the Patrick Swayze cult-classic Road House. Read more
‘Robot Dreams’ a Profound Animation for Grown-Ups
By: Russ Matthews
Written and directed by Spanish filmmaker Pablo Berger and based on the 2007 comic by Sara Varon, this Academy Award-nominated film is one based on an unlikely friendship. Read more
‘Civil-War’ an Adrenaline Packed Cautionary Tale
By: Russ Matthews
Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) may not be a name that’s familiar to many. Read more
‘Freud’s Last Session’ – Atheist Meets Christian Apologist
By: Russ Matthews
The stage production of Freud’s Last Session by Mark St. Germain, based upon the book The Question of God by Armand Nicholi, is a fascinating consideration of the meeting of famed psychologist Sigmund Freud(Anthony Hopkins) and Christian apologist C. S. Lewis (Matthew Goode). Read more
‘Perfect Days’ Celebrates the Magic of the Everyday
By: Russ Matthews
Among the films nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, one has set a new landmark for filmmaking. . Read more
Like a Big Panda Bear Hug: Kung Fu Panda 4
By: Russ Matthews
The longevity of this series relies heavily on the charisma of its lead character and the voice behind his furry exterior. Read more
Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’
By: Russ Matthews
The litmus test for devoted Ghostbuster fans would have to be, knowing what to say after hearing the lyric, “If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?” Read more