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…
Sometimes, in the midst of the trials around you, you need to hear a new story in order to remember what could be. Set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, Empire of Light tells the story of Hillary (Olivia Colman), the cinema manager of the Empire Theatre. Despite struggling with mental health issues and…
The Eternal Daughter is a quiet and understated piece that doesn?t hold it back from achieving cinematic excellence. Between two thespian geniuses in Joanne Hogg and Tilda Swinton, there?s no doubt this film should command your attention even when it has you waiting for something to happen. What Hogg does here is a sign of…
Based on the hit film franchise,?Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again?is a new animated adventure that once again returns fans to the American Museum of Natural History. After his success in New York, Larry Daley has taken his career as a museum curator to the next level by accepting a summer position in Japan….
Exploring history can be fun, even if it doesn?t always make sense. Beginning during the First World War, Amsterdam tells the story of Burt Berendson and Harold Woodman (Christian Bale and John David Washington), two veterans who bonded on the field of battle. Their trio become complete when Burt and Harry meet Valerie (Margot Robbie), a striking…
It can be very difficult to merge live theatre and cinema. Although there have been countless efforts before, it seems that one must inevitably give way to the other in order for it to be effective. As Spielberg recently recreated the wonder of West Side Story, he had to make the film feel authentic. Even amidst…
