In film, intrigue and art theft are typically reserved for suspense thrillers with handsome leads dressed to the nine’s plotting the perfect heist. A stodgy, slightly bumbling low-class thief isn’t the typical type unless the story is true. Based on a radio play story, director Roger Michell’s version is nearly perfect – cast, sets, costumes,… Continue reading THE DUKE
Month: April 2022
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
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore es la tercera de las películas de la franquicia de J. K. Rowling y la saga de precuelas. La película tiene sus raíces en la mitología del Mundo Mágico de Rowling, llena de hechizos mágicos y estrategias utilizadas por sus personajes. Esta película no es como las películas de… Continue reading FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
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
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
Los fanáticos de la primera película de “Sonic the Hedgehog” que se estrenó a principios de 2020 la disfrutarán, especialmente aquellos que están familiarizados con el videojuego. Esta (y otras) adaptaciones de videojuegos funcionan bien entre los fanáticos y seguidores de esos personajes, pero aquellos de nosotros que no estamos tan bien informados sobre ellos,… Continue reading SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
MOTHERING SUNDAY
“Mothering Sunday”, una novela del autor británico Graham Swift, es adaptada por Alice Birch (“Lady Macbeth”) para el largometraje del mismo nombre que ahora tendrá un estreno más amplio el 8 de abril después de haber sido filmado en 2020. Dirigida por Eva Husson, la película presenta a Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) como la joven… Continue reading MOTHERING SUNDAY
MOTHERING SUNDAY
“Mothering Sunday,” a novel by British author Graham Swift, is adapted by Alice Birch (“Lady Macbeth”) for the feature film by the same name that is now having a wider release April 8th after having been shot in 2020. Directed by Eva Husson, the film features Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) as the young maid who… Continue reading MOTHERING SUNDAY
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
The Sonic the Hedgehog saga continues. I have to admit that I totally missed the first movie went it was released in 2020. I don’t remember the exact details as to why I didn’t screen the film, but eventually, the COVID-19 pandemic pretty much shut down most public activities. I, therefore, never, ever caught up… Continue reading SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2