In the new documentary,?Tiger 24, tells the story of T24, a tiger who kills several men after they step into his territory, causing an understandable uproar in the local??community. Dubbed a ?man-eater?, the beast is immediately removed from its wildlife preserve and held in captivity. However, T24?s capture causes social upheaval as activists take up…
Just like the real thing, this Glass Onion has layers. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery begins as a group of friends receive an elaborate puzzle box. A gift from their wealthy friend, the box is an invitation to a weekend of fun in his private Greek island and they all accept with glee. Excited to enjoy their…
Do people really change? In Apple’s rebooted Christmas Carol Spirited, The Ghost of Christmas Past certainly believes so. However, when he meets the impossibly awful Clint Briggs, his faith in humanity will be tested. This week, SF’er Heather Johnson drops by to talk about our favourite Christmas stories, translating Dickens and whether or not anyone…
Rihanna was right. Sometimes, you really do find love in a hopeless place. Directed by Melissa Lesh and Trevor Beck Frost, Wildcat follows Harry Turner, a young veteran battling PTSD who retreats into the heart of the Amazon, looking for a fresh start. It?s here that he meets Samantha Zwicker, a young woman who runs a wildlife…
The Whale has shown us a whole new side of Brendan Fraser. Best known for films like The Mummy or Encino Man early in his career, Fraser acknowledges that his decision to take on the role of Charlie may be unexpected to his fans. But when he was offered the character, he not only enthusiastically accepted but he was humbled…
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, The Whale tells the story of Charlie (Brendan Fraser), an online writing instructor who struggles with obesity. Weighing 600 lbs, Charlie feels embarrassed by his appearance and hides away from the world in his apartment. However, when heart problems threaten his life, Charlie refuses medical attention other than the care of his friend…
After the Shrek franchise drifted off to Far, Far Away, the baton was handled to loveable Puss in Boots, giving the fairy tale world new financial legs. Now, after over a decade since the previous film, the swashbuckling feline returns in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, his second and? final? adventure. Directed by Joel Crawford, Puss…
Steven Spielberg has made a career out of sharing stories of others in ways that capture the heart and imagination. But with THE FABELMANS, he turns the camera on his own life, delving into his family and passion for film with captivating results. This week, author and friend to the show, Wade Bearden returns to…
Love him or hate him, James Cameron understands the cinematic experience. Over the last 40 years, Cameron has made a name for himself of creating spectacles on the big screen. Through his career, Cameron has become known for his insane attention to detail, his lack of care for budgets and his passion for making the…
To study film is often tied with the study of humanity. Whether the truth or fiction, film offers an opportunity for us to speak our stories and gaze into the human soul. Storytelling is one of our most primal instincts and film is one avenue through which we can understand each other a little bit…
