Dune: Prophecy crashes into the science fiction scene like a sandworm bursting through Arrakis’ sun-scorched desert. Big, bold, and unapologetically complex, it’s not just another installment in the sprawling Dune universe; it’s an entry that dares to delve deep into murky waters of faith, politics, and manipulation. But does it work? And, more importantly, can…
Christmas movies: a sacred genre built on warm fuzzies, timeless charm, and maybe, just maybe, a dash of magic. So when Red One rolls onto the scene with its loud, sugar-soaked action-comedy aesthetic, you know it’s going to be different. But is “different” good? For Red One, the answer is complicated. This Jake Kasdan-directed, star-powered…
When a Christmas movie has “pageant” in the title, it might not instantly grab your attention. After all, we’ve seen Christmas pageants, attended them, and probably daydreamed through a few. But The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a movie that brings something surprisingly fresh to a well-worn holiday tradition. It’s more than a retelling of…
Jérémy Clapin’s Meanwhile on Earth feels less like a film and more like an atmospheric dive into grief’s darkest waters, a place where faith and longing wrestle with silence. This isn’t the type of movie that hands you answers or clean resolutions; instead, it nudges you to sit with a world of feeling, of questions…
It’s not every day you come across a film as captivating as Spirited Away. When I first watched it, I was blown away by how easily it draws you into a world so unlike anything you’ve ever seen. The story—a young girl named Chihiro being thrown into this strange, magical world where spirits, talking frogs,…
I didn’t know what to expect when I first heard about Frankie Freako. If you told me I’d be watching an ’80s-inspired creature feature filled with chaotic, absurd antics, I might have raised an eyebrow. But here we are. In all its unapologetic weirdness, Frankie Freako brings to the screen a nostalgic throwback to films…
There’s a certain challenge that comes with making a movie about the Holocaust. It’s not just about showing the horror — it’s about finding a way to speak to it in a manner that’s meaningful, respectful, and compelling. That’s a hard line to walk for any filmmaker. Marc Forster’s White Bird steps into this challenging…
When it comes to adapting beloved books into films, most directors fall into one of two categories: those who aim to replicate the book page-for-page, and those who treat the story as a blank canvas, painting their own interpretation. Chris Sanders, in bringing The Wild Robot to life, does neither—he crafts an experience that is…
Let’s dive into a world where teenagers grab swords and tackle vengeful ghosts in a supernatural London. That’s the premise of Lockwood & Co., a Netflix adaptation of Jonathan Stroud’s books, and if you’re wondering whether a Christian should engage with a show like this, you’re not alone. Ghosts, spirits, and supernatural combat might not…
There’s something about Julie and the Phantoms that draws you in like the opening chords of a catchy pop song you can’t quite get out of your head. It’s fun, it’s bubbly, and it’s got just enough heart to make you pause and think. Sure, on the surface, it’s another teen drama with a supernatural…