Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

At this point, what’s there to say about the wildly successful Deadpool franchise, and superstar / driving force Ryan Reynolds, that hasn’t all been spat out before!? The dude is a Canadian treasure and we up here in the Frozen White North hold him in deservedly high regard…and this flick is yet another example of […]

The Post (2017)

In my near half century on this small blue world of ours (damn, that’s depressing to see in writing), I’ve come to realize that there are three tiers, when it comes to the work of one of the finest filmmakers who’s ever lived – Steven Spielberg. In the top level, Tier One, you have most […]

Furiosa (2024)

‘When it comes to expanding on Fury Road’s world-building, Furiosa is a great companion piece. As a movie on its own, while having some genuinely exciting and creative action scenes, it’s a bit too long and bloated for its own good. Definitely another good one from George Miller, it just doesn’t reach Fury Road’s heights.’ […]

Civil war (2024)

Oh, Alex Garland…you subversive lil scamp, you! I’ve kept my eye on this writer-turned-director’s work going back to his terrific debut novel, 1996’s The Beach (I also unapologetically appreciate Danny Boyle’s 2000 adaptation of the same name). From there, he transitioned to screenwriting, starting with 28 Days Later (2002), and following with 2007’s under-appreciated Sunshine. […]

Prison (1987)

I was introduced to the films of Finnish export director Renny Harlin back in 1988, when I was a highly impressionable lad of 11 and I first laid eyes on A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, which would go on to be (and admittedly still is) my favorite entry in my favorite […]

Dune Part Two (2024)

We all knew this was going to get hit right out of the park, right? With Denis Villeneuve’s English-language filmography being something the man has every right to be proud of, there was very little doubt that this sequel to the surprisingly re-watchable Part One (2021) was going to deliver. And now…having just rolled in […]

Prisoners (2013)

This is one of those rare Blu rays that I had come across in my travels and scored (most likely at a Value Village), simply based on what I knew of its reputation. That was about two years ago. Since then, this title has been leering up at me ever I delve into the ‘P’ […]

Napoleon (2023)

The Editor strikes again. That phrase flashed through my head when I was walking in the door after having seen Ridley Scott’s latest costume drama with one of my oldest buddies on a cool, steely-grey Saturday morning (I do love my matinees). While we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience, we both also had to concede […]

The Killer (2023)

I distinctly remember the first time I came across the name ‘David Fincher’. It was early in 1992 and the first one-sheet for Alien 3 had turned up outside one of the local theatres in the small sea-side town I grew up in. Counting its predecessor, 1986’s Aliens, as my favorite movie ever (and to […]

The Creator (2023)

Gareth Edwards. By now, many movie geeks the world over are familiar with this writer / director’s name, even if it’s just by virtue of having gifted us with the ONLY Disney era Star Wars film that has ANYTHING resembling redeeming qualities. Personally, I REALLY enjoyed 2016’s Rogue One and think it deserves to stand […]