I know that the story they’re telling here, where little white lies in a relationship are told to spare your loved ones feelings, is valid story. How a partner in a relationship might misconstrue those white lies through a bit[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is one of the rare Canadian movies to get a wide release (approximately 200 theaters) and is the most nominated film in the history of the Canadian Screen Awards with 17 nominations. It won 14 awards, including Best Motion[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I should probably explain the title and direction of this particular comic. If you remember, there was a comic strip by cartoonist Bil Keane (1922-2011) called “The Family Circus”. It was about a family of six (father, mother and four[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When you’ve been drawing these comics as long as I’ve been, you’re bound to cover a movie and its sequel and its sequel’s sequel. Judging by what I felt about the first two “Guardians of the Galaxy”, I can see[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you see this movie don’t be surprised if you see this image pop up during the opening credits: No, you’re not about to see another “The Simpsons” film, because one of the producers is James L. Brooks it falls[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
After he won the Best Picture Oscar for “Argo” you’d think that Ben Affleck would have directed more films. Though this isn’t a thriller like “Argo”, it’s another fact based story from the past. I’m not sure how many people[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For any new readers, or for those who don’t remember (and it’s been four years, so I don’t blame you), here’s my comic review of the first “Shazam” movie:
Along with the fact that this movie is more of a “tribute” to Neil Bogart rather than a biopic of the artists that helped found the record label, there are many instances where songs are sung years before they were[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Small films like this, that tell an uncomfortable story, can get lost in the theaters when surrounded by big budget blockbusters. I like seeing both types of movies even these tough dramatic types. Thanks to strong performances by Pugh and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, four actors eighty years and over eighty years old. Jane Fonda, 86. Lilly Tomlin. 84. Malcolm McDowell, 80. Richard Roundtree, 80. Four actors with impressive resumes, having starred in countless movies and TV shows. While this movie isn’t bad,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…