A story of a young woman, with big dreams, in a kingdom with magic and wonder. Asha, played by Ariana Debose, gets the chance to become the sorcerer’s apprentice. It just so happens that the sorcerer is King Magnifico, played by Chris Pine, ruler...
Taking on the untold history of a villain is no simple task. After all, Darth Vader becomes far less threatening when he’s depicted as a child tinkering with droids. Show too much innocence lost before the downfall, and there starts to be a...
The Marvels is a film that tries to be many things. It’s a direct sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, a follow-up to the television series, Ms. Marvel, WandaVision, and Secret Invasion, and it functions as the next chapter in the Marvel Cinematic...
Years of development woes made it seem as though the film version of Five Nights At Freddy’s was simply not meant to be. Finally, the video game phenomenon makes it to cinemas. The story centres around a young man named Mike Schmidt. A troubled...
Chronicling the brutal string of murders that plagued the Osage people in the 1920s, Killers of the Flower Moon had no choice but to be bleak. The characters in the film range from prey to predator, finding themselves somewhere on that spectrum....
In a once in a lifetime opportunity, fans of Taylor Swift will be able to experience a taste of a live performance by the megastar music sensation. The dazzling costumes, the quirky choreography, and of course, the catchiest of tunes. It’s not...
For many, the Negril sunset is a beauty to behold, but this past weekend, the main attraction came after the sun went down. In its fourth iteration, the Skylark Film Festival has grown bigger than ever before. This time delivering the most content...
As far as serial killers go, Jigsaw is truly one of a kind. By not delivering the killing blow, putting his victims in the driver’s seat, he’s one step removed from his criminal acts, and thus takes on a moral code to his horror. It’s enough to...
As a fan of the films District 9, Blade Runner and other dystopian science fiction, I was acutely excited to see The Creator. Then again, having enjoyed Logan and The Last of Us in recent years, Gareth Edwards’ story of a rugged soldier escorting...
In the 13 years since the first Expendables was released, the series has struggled to affirm its relevance to me. Casting action stars from a bygone era is one thing, passing them off as the skilled heroes they once were is another. Not to mention...
As Hercule Poirot continues his cinematic comeback, the modern take on the series ventures towards the supernatural. Based on the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe’en Party, A Haunting in Venice features, well, a haunting in Venice. The great detective...
It’s a good time to be a horror fan at the cinema. The next few weeks will be chock-full of frights. From the legacy sequel The Exorcist Believer to the other legacy in between-quel Saw X, to this week’s The Nun II, the latest installment of The...
With nothing more than a stopwatch and a steely-eyed look, Denzel Washington has delighted viewers. Now, with the third instalment, things have taken a much- appreciated beat. After his latest mission leaves him limping, he is forced to recuperate...
From the young to the old, people from all walks of life enjoy video games. Whether you fancy the immersive worlds of fantasy, the grounded realism of an interactive simulation, or simply flipping your finger to crush some candy. The pastime is...
This year alone has seen four superhero movies released, with two more on the way. Now, with a new character to introduce Blue Beetle aims to stand out in a year packed with heroics. On one hand, the film succeeds with a relatable character whose...
I have not seen The Meg. Something tells me the narrative of a giant prehistoric shark causing mayhem and destruction didn’t require too much background. Then again, I could be wrong. Perhaps the 2018 blockbuster had the foundational mythos that...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The four reptilian rapscallions have been a presence in film and television for decades, and have collected their fair share of tropes along the way. With such...
The Barbie movie is not what you think it is. Droves of audience members may be familiar with the iconic doll, but the film adaptation is an unexpected adventure. As the stereotypical Barbie, Margot Robbie brings the blonde beauty to life, living...
As a young man with visions of a hidden universe, J. Robert Oppenheimer lies in his Cambridge University dorm, beset by an inability to rest. He’s instantly portrayed as brilliant, yet carries with him a darkness. His mind might be unmatched, but...
The daring crew of highly skilled agents known as the Impossible Missions Force is once again called upon to save the world. This time, they are facing off against an artificial intelligence called The Entity, that takes the very tools the team has...
For many, mental health can be a touchy subject. Rather than shy away from the conversation, director Gemmar McFarlane looks to create films that will kick-start a difficult dialogue. His passionate mission has thus far resulted in two short films...
In Element City, beings of all types populate the area. Water people, plant people, even walking and talking clouds. All of which live in harmony, in a multi-element utopia with the exception of its more fiery residents. The film’s main character...
With as many iconic characters as he’s played, Harrison Ford could very well have hung up his blasters, hat, and trench coat a long time ago. Instead, he’s maintained a firm grip on his legacy, thus far giving each of his legendary roles a proper...
Oftentimes, the big screen doesn’t seem to have room for the smaller stories. No Hard Feelings dares to stand out, with its introvert/extrovert love story. Jennifer Lawrence’s Maddie is an Uber driver who’s just lost possession of her car, and...
Finally watching The Flash is a moment that feels misplaced in time. If the multiverse laden adventure of The Flash had been released just under a decade ago, it likely would have been revolutionary. Instead, with the explosion of multiverse-...
