WICK’S WORLD, HER WAR In 2023, the legendary Baba Yaga returned to the cinematic battlefield with the release of John Wick: Chapter 4. Directed by Chad Stahelski, the film starred Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Clancy Brown, and Ian McShane, following John Wick as he sought revenge against the High Table and …
WHOLESOME PADDINGTON FUN, BUT TO A LESSER DEGREE In 2017, StudioCanal released Paddington 2, the follow-up to 2014’s beloved Paddington. Directed by Paul King, the sequel starred Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, and Hugh Grant. The story followed Paddington Bear as he was wrongly accused and imprisoned for a burglary …
OLD MOVES, NEW SPIRIT The Karate Kid franchise has long thrived on cinematic purpose and nostalgic charm, revolving around the central theme of young protagonists trained in martial arts by seasoned mentors, enabling them to confront bullies or assert themselves in challenging circumstances. Originating with the iconic 1984 film, The Karate Kid laid the groundwork …
“STITCH” ING TOGETHER A BETTER DISNEY REMAKE In 2002, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Lilo & Stitch, an original animated feature directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. Featuring the voice talents of Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Ving Rhames, Jason Scott Lee, Zoe Caldwell, and Kevin Michael Richardson, …
NO BULL ABOUT IT… With dozens of films released each year, one genre that often gets overlooked amid the flashier releases, action, comedy, drama, animation, is the faith-based film. These movies, typically rooted in Christianity, center on individuals or communities facing profound personal struggles that test their beliefs. While some revisit classic biblical stories, like …
The sea is calling once again as Walt Disney Studios releases the official teaser trailer for their upcoming animated sequel Moana 2. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced. Oh wow…. …
ONE LAST MISSION… THAT I ACCEPT!!! “Our lives are the sum of our choices.” Those words echo throughout the high-octane adventure that is Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (originally titled Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One), the seventh entry in the long-running action spy series. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film stars Tom Cruise, Ving …
TO DANCE WITH THE DEVIL… When looking at the next generation of up-and-coming film directors in Hollywood, one cannot overlook the brilliance and thoughtful craftsmanship of Ryan Coogler. After beginning his career with four short films, Coogler made his feature debut with Fruitvale Station in 2013, a film that earned widespread praise and multiple accolades …
A DULL AND BLEEDING HEART Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a celebrated holiday observed annually on February 14th. Originally rooted in the Christian tradition as a feast day honoring a martyred figure named Valentine, the occasion has since evolved into a significant religious, cultural, and …
“MAYBE WE CAN BE THE ONES THAT ARE COMING” With 2025 already in full swing, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has begun rolling out its trio of feature film entries for the year, starting with Captain America: Brave New World. Directed by Julius Onah, the film stars Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, and Tim Blake …