Over the years, the Cars franchise has been widely viewed as the flat tire of the Pixar world.? Despite decent reviews, the first entry remains one of the lowest financial successes in their canon (not counting merchandise, of course).? When the utterly unforgivable second film was released, the franchise found itself left in a twisted…
Josh Larsen’s highly anticipated new book,?Movies are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings, is finally out! ?And ScreenFish wants to send a copy to you! Movies do more than tell a good story. They are expressions of raw emotion, naked vulnerability, and unbridled rage. They often function in the same way as prayers, communicating…
For many, sitting in a darkened theatre, munching popcorn and taking in the latest blockbuster film or drama with Oscar buzz is a respite from modern culture.? In a moment of escape, they allow themselves to be pulled into another world of space aliens, superheroes or suspense in an effort to ?turn their brain off?…
? ScreenFish is thrilled to be giving away a digital copy of?Girls: Season Six! Created by and starring Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture), Girls?is a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of?girls?in their mid-20s. In many ways, Girls became an essential series for the millennial generation, exploring themes of sexuality,…
This week, Steve welcomes actor Amanda Jane Smith and pastor Judith McCartney to enter into the battle with?Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman. ?While the film has scored with both critics and fans, there seems to be something much more significant about this particular moment. ?Is it true that Diana’s story provides a proper role model for…
Gerry Flahive and Face2Face host David Peck talk about secrets, story, the ?D? word, why he?s a 2001 fanatic and how a ?real life? can be intimidating. Biography Gerry Flahive is a Toronto-based writer, producer and creative consultant at his media arts company, Modern Story. Until May 2014, Flahive was Senior Producer at the National…
Shimon Dutan and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the ?settlement enterprise?, racism, empathy, the West Bank and absolutes, Israel and why there?s reason for hope. IMDB Synopsis Of?the?grievances and grudges that plague?the?Middle East, no issue is more incendiary than?the?Jewish-only settlements that have dotted?the?occupied West Bank for a half-century. Canadian/Israeli Shimon Dotan?s acclaimed documentary?The?Settlers?sets out…
This week, Steve assembles his ?Mikey Fissel (Reel World Theology) and Paul Muzzin (director, CHASING ATLANTIS) as they dig into ALIEN: COVENANT, Ridley Scott’s controversial sequel to PROMETHEUS. The film has proven itself divisive amongst fans and critics but has a lot more to say than people think (or does it?). Want to continue to…
Amin Joseph likes a challenge. Whether it?s going toe-to-toe with a former WWE Champion in Baywatch or delving into a character drama like Snowfall, Joseph seems to thoroughly enjoy being pushed in ways that further him as an actor. Says Joseph, ?[They?re both] completely different.? I still bring my sensibilities to things so it always…
In a very special episode of the show, Steve sits down with teens Savannah Roach, Daniel Collins, Brea Bowden and Mitch Macgowan to talk about Netflix’s controversial series, 13 REASONS WHY. ?In an eye-opening conversation, they talk about their views on the show’s backlash, teen culture, parents, and ‘helping their Hannah’. Want to continue to…
