When Toy Story hit the big screens in 1995, it wasn’t just another animated movie. It was a phenomenon, a revolution in storytelling, and a dazzling leap forward in animation technology. It felt new and magical, yes, but also deeply comforting in its universal themes. And as Christians, there’s even more to glean from this…
Documentaries that tackle controversial political figures tend to walk a tightrope. How do you balance honesty and critique without tipping into sensationalism? How do you challenge leadership without losing sight of the humanity beneath the headline? The Bibi Files steps into this precarious territory and dares to unpack the long and thorny legacy of Benjamin…
Cinema has this uncanny ability to dig into our souls, whether we want it to or not. It stirs us, disorients us, even leaves us asking, “What did I just experience?” That’s where It’s Not Me (C’est Pas Moi) lives—in the realm of the uncertain, the reflective, the messy. It’s a film that doesn’t just…
Every so often, a movie sneaks up on you. Not with the brashness of explosions or the swell of an orchestra but with the soft murmur of recognition, like seeing your own life refracted through someone else’s lens. That’s what Raymond & Ray does. It doesn’t shout; it speaks, quietly and honestly, about grief, reconciliation,…
Let’s talk about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. A 1991 take on a timeless tale, it’s the kind of movie that splits audiences right down the middle. Some see it as an unpolished gem; others dismiss it as a patchwork of dodgy accents, Hollywood revisionism, and action-heavy tropes. But here’s the thing: for all its…
Few films have the visual audacity and sheer bravado of Zack Snyder’s 300. Based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, it tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartan warriors defied a Persian army numbering in the hundreds of thousands. The movie pulses with stylized action, blood-drenched heroics, and a relentless celebration of…
Sometimes, you sit down to watch a movie, and it doesn’t take long to realize it’s not going to break any molds. Palmer, directed by Fisher Stevens and featuring Justin Timberlake in the titular role, is one of those films. And yet, somehow, it lingers. It doesn’t need flashy storytelling or big twists to resonate—it…
The holidays bring with them a nostalgic rush, don’t they? Twinkling lights, chilly nights, and—of course—an endless parade of Christmas movies. And while the world hardly seems short on adaptations of A Christmas Carol, along comes Spirited—a movie that dares to shake things up. Yes, it’s another Dickens-inspired tale, but this one comes with a…
The film The Banker steps into a unique intersection of finance, civil rights, and moral conundrums. It takes the road less traveled, spotlighting the unsung heroes who used their financial savvy to chip away at systemic racism. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel of cinematic storytelling, the film’s heart lies in its characters, their mission,…
If you were to think about turning a video game into a movie, chances are, Tetris wouldn’t immediately spring to mind. It’s a simple game—falling blocks, fitting shapes, and racking up points. But what Jon S. Baird has accomplished in his cinematic take on the beloved game is less about blocks and more about the…