Whenever I see a reboot or revival of a beloved intellectual property, the first thing I ask myself, or anyone within earshot of me, which is usually my husband, is, “Does this thing need to exist?” Sometimes the answer is…
Archive Movie Review: A Slick Character-Driven Sci-Fi Film
Archive, written and directed by Gavin Rothery, takes on the moral quandrys of how far we’re willing to go for loved ones, even after they’ve passed on. In the year 2038, robots are a fixture in society, serving in households…
“How It Ends” Movie Review: Netflix’s Latest Original is Doomsday Bore
When all is settled, pun somewhat intended, let’s hope the forces behind #RemakeTheLastJedi will have some spare millions for/to #RemakeHowItEnds. Other than being a genuine act of service, no one involved will face the wrath of the fans since there…
Movie Review: The Secret Scripture
Buried far, far beneath the empty hubris and soapy melodrama of the thin plot in Jim Sheridan’s The Secret Scripture, there’s a fascinating film about women’s rights in 1920’s Ireland or, better said, the lack there of. Instead, the film pointedly goes…
TIFF Review: The Secret Scripture
For more TIFF 2016 coverage, go here. Buried far, far beneath the empty hubris and soapy melodrama of the thin plot in Jim Sheridan’s The Secret Scripture, there’s a fascinating film about women’s rights in 1920’s Ireland or, better said, the lack…
Interview: Shailene Woodley dives into ‘Allegiant’
The Divergent Series: Allegiant finally arrived this weekend. In case you missed it, check out our roundtable interview with Shailene Woodley below. She talks about Tris’s character development, what to expect from the next film, and more. When you’re done taking the…
World Premiere – The Divergent Series: Allegiant
This week I had the incredible opportunity to attend the World Premiere for The Divergent Series: Allegiant. The Young Folks were invited to attend the red (black) carpet, the screening of the movie, and the after-party. (Michael and I) The…