FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, movie audiences would have to wait four years for this sequel to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. While I am not a massive fan of the “Wizarding World” franchise, I feel that I actually benefitted greatly from this longer-than-expected break for this next installment. With its flaws and problems,… Continue reading FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

FATHER STU

Based on the true story of Catholic priest Father Stuart Long (portrayed in the movie by Mark Wahlberg), this biopic definitely has a firm foundation, with an inspiring spiritual story of redemption. During Long’s youth and young adult years, he endured heartbreak through the loss of his brother, and the subsequent divorce of his parents… Continue reading FATHER STU

DUAL

Hunger Games meets cloning in Dual, a new film starring the talented Karen Gillan.   Writer/director Riley Stearns creates a darkly satirical story regarding some intense themes, beneath which there lies a rumble of serious existential questions. Stearns creates a futuristic and otherworld feel to his setting, characters, and plot, allowing for a disconnect from the… Continue reading DUAL

FATHER STU

La cinta, Father Stu, titulado en espanol como El Milagro del Padre Stu, se basa en la historia real de Stuart Long: un joven que tiene problemas y, en un momento de la vida a través de las decisiones que toma, se convierte en católico y, finalmente, en sacerdote. No creo que esta frase sea… Continue reading FATHER STU