Sunday, August 18, 2024

Sing Sing - 2024 SIFF Movie Review



The Movie: Sing Sing

The Director: Greg Kwedar

The Cast: Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Colman Domingo, Raúl Domingo, Larry Kalas, Larry Kelly, Nancy Schafer, Clarence Maclin, John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean San José, Paul Raci

The Story: Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Alien: Romulus - Movie Review


The Movie: Alien: Romulus

The Director: Fede Alvarez

The Cast: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu

The Story: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Trap (2024) - Movie Review


The Movie: Trap

The Director: M. Night Shyamalan

The Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill

The Story: A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Twilight of The Warriors: Walled In / 九龙城寨之围城 - Movie Review


The Movie: Twilight of The Warriors: Walled In / 九龙城寨之围城

The Director: Soi Cheang

The Cast: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Terrance Lau, Philip Ng, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung, Richie Jen, Wong Tak Pun Kenny, Fish Liew, Chu Pak Hong, Cecilia Choi, Lau Wai Ming, Aaron Kwok, Sammo Hung

The Story: Follows troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun as he accidentally enters the Walled City, discovers the order amidst its chaos, and learns important life lessons along the way.

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - Movie Review


The Movie: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The Director: Wes Ball

The Cast: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy

The Story: Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.