The Closer We Get, 2015. Directed by Karen Guthrie. Starring Karen Guthrie, Ann Guthrie and Ian Guthrie. SYNOPSIS: This bittersweet film goes under the skin of an astonishing story of broken dreams, loyalty and – perhaps – redemption, told by reluctantly dutiful daughter Karen. Steadily driving through the urban wilderness. Seemingly in control behind the trusty […]
Movie Review – These Final Hours (2013)
These Final Hours, 2013. Directed by Zak Hilditch. Starring Nathan Phillips, Angourie Rice and Jessica De Gouw. SYNOPSIS: As an asteroid has hit in the North Atlantic, those in Perth, Australia, know they have 12 hours before the world ends. The publicity of These Final Hours reveals the protagonist, holding a girl in his arms, as the […]
Book Review – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Ricky Church reviews Harry Potter and the Cursed Child… Undoubtedly one of the biggest franchises ever made, Harry Potter has captivated audiences worldwide with its magical world, memorable characters and important themes. This year has been an interesting one for the franchise since it has resurged in mainstream popularity with the upcoming release of the […]
Video Game Review – Dark Souls III
Tom Powter reviews Dark Souls III… “Very well. I humbly place my faith, in you.” These are the last, desperate words spoken to you by a man locked deep beneath oblivion, in a cell with no other options left, in a world where the damned are on a constant, futile pilgrimage for refuge. And so […]
Movie Review – Central Intelligence (2016)
Central Intelligence, 2016. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Aaron Paul, Danielle Nicolet, Ryan Hansen, Thomas Kretschmann, and Jason Bateman. SYNOPSIS: After he reunites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage. As I preface with every movie I review starring […]
Movie Review – Ma ma (2015)
Ma ma, 2015. Directed by Julio Medem. Starring Penelope Cruz, Luis Tosar, Asier Etxeandia and Teo Planell. SYNOPSIS: An upbeat single mother tackles love and mortality after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Besides her appearances in Pedro Almodovar’s films, Penelope Cruz’s potential as a serious actress remains largely untapped. On paper, Ma Ma is the […]
Book Review – Star Wars: Aftermath – Life Debt
Ricky Church reviews Star Wars: Aftermath – Life Debt… Though Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released months ago, there are still some burning questions left regarding the 30-year gap between the Star Wars trilogies. We’ve slowly been getting more answers about some of these events with books like Bloodline or the Poe Dameron comic and […]
October Horrors Day 13 – Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful Created by John Logan Starring Eva Green, Timothy Dalton, Rory Kinnear, Josh Hartnett and Billie Piper SYNOPSIS: Victorian London is under threat as mysterious evil forces seek to envelop the world in darkness, with monsters and ghouls stalking the streets butchering and bloodletting. It quickly falls to a motley band of curious individuals […]
Movie Review – Race (2016)
Race, 2016. Directed by Stephen Hopkins. Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Shanice Banton, Carice van Houten, Eli Goree, David Kross, Barnaby Metschurat, Jeremy Irons, and William Hurt. SYNOPSIS: Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off […]
Movie Review – The 5th Wave (2016)
The 5th Wave, 2016. Directed by J. Blakeson. Starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Liev Schreiber, Nick Robinson, Maria Bello, Ron Livingston, Zackary Arthur, Maggie Siff, Alex Roe and Maika Monroe. SYNOPSIS: In The 5th Wave, set in the present day, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear […]
