Six years after her powers are revealed, FROZEN II reacquaints us with Queen Elsa as she hears a mysterious siren song that calls her into the unknown. When Elsa responds, she inadvertently creates a disaster that forces them to leave their beloved Arendelle behind. As Elsa, Anna and their friends run off into the dark… [Read More]
Scenes From A Cinematic Weekend 10/23/17
Hey SF’ers! Trying something new so here goes: Marshall w/Chadwick Boseman & Josh Gad: They say that the opposite of the White Savior trope in film is the Magical Negro trope. Marshall clearly went full Magical Negro with Josh Gad’s character being the only lawyer allowed to try the case the film centers on. A… [Read More]
A Dog’s Purpose: Companionship In Life
Although extremely melodramatic, A Dog’s Purpose is a decent film and showcases companionship in a often touching way.
Beauty and the Beast: A Mixed Transformation
Lots of people will flock to see a good film that doesn’t quite reach the bar set by its predecessor.
Angry Birds: Birds of a Feather
Based on the most downloaded freemium app of all time, The Angry Birds Movie has grossed over $157 million dollars in its first week. With a worldwide following for the game, it was a no-brainer that the film would follow. Seriously, we’ve seen news of PONG and Centipede movies in the works, so could a hammed-up version… [Read More]
Pixels – Video Game Death Match!
Alien life forms have interpreted 1980s messages sent into space as a challenge. Now, they have arrived on Earth to ‘play’ through three rounds of attacks to decide whether or not the Earth will be destroyed. Only a group of video game-playing thirty- and forty-year-old slackers can stop them. If that sounds wildly entertaining –… [Read More]
