In recent years, it has become increasingly popular for films to wink at the camera with an eye of self-awareness. But I don?t know if there will ever be a film that takes a more meta-approach to its filmmaking than?The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent....
No matter the species, everyone needs a home. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, Disneynature?s Polar Bear follows the journey of a mother and her cubs as they attempt to navigate the incredibly challenging environment ahead of them. From...
This was my first entry into the world of?Heavy Metal. Having heard of the film for decades, I was well aware of the classic status amongst animation fans. Now, with the film's restoration on 4K for the first time, this seemed as good a time as any to take the ride...
Manga artist Gengo Kotaka (Hiroshi Ishikawa) is having trouble getting work, so his girlfriend Tomoko Tomoe (Yuriko Hishimi) suggests that he apply at World Children?s Land, a theme park that is under construction.??World Children?s Land is to be monster-themed, and...
Now that SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 has sped into theatres, its box office success shows that this franchise actually has legs after all. With fun and furry, the sequel sees Sonic run far beyond the limits of Green Hills as he and new friend Tails work together to find the...
In an Instagram world, have we come to take the 'image' for granted? Built in 1561, the Uffizi Gallery contains one of the world?s largest collections of Renaissance art and is filled with millions of visitors each year. Now, in the new documentary Inside the...
When Marvel unleashed Spider-Man: No Way Home?in 2021, I'm sure they knew it was going to be a hit... but could anyone have expected what came next? More than fun and fury, No Way Home not only became a financial juggernaut, it almost single-handedly saved the 2021...
If there's no place like home, what do you do when you have to be somewhere else? Directed by Martin Edralin,?Islands?tells the story of Joshua (Rogelio Balagtas), a middle-aged Filipino immigrant who still lives with his parents in their home. After the death of his...
It?s difficult to follow light when all your surrounded by is darkness. Directed by Nick Nevern,?Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins?follows Tony Tucker (Terry Stone), a soldier who has just returned from the Falklands War. Struggling with an inner rage, Tony manages to...