My wife and I saw Pandas today at the Telus World of Science IMAX theatre. I wish the room was bigger for more seats at an ok distance from the screen but the image quality and sound are unmatched for the best way to see a film. In addition to nature related documentaries, they also show Hollywood films like Black Panther and coming soon, Clueless (1995). An original IMAX documentary, Pandas tells about a team of international animal behavioural scientists…
My wife and I are expecting our first child in one month, (unless it is pushed back- busy summer box office) and so I wanted to share a film with her that centers around a baby. The Coen brothers wrote and directed this 1987 comedy starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter about a couple who kidnap a baby (trust me, its a comedy). Cage’s crazy early in his career worked for his repeat offender, balancing with the more level headed…
Deadpool 2 came out in theatres this weekend and I had fun watching the borderline parody film with R rated action and language starring Ryan Reynolds. He has been passionate about playing the role of Deadpool since first appearing as the character in 2009’s X-Men Origins Wolverine, and due to creative differences, drove the first instalment’s director Tim Miller away from helming the sequel. This part is directed by David Leitch (Atomic Blonde), written by the team who also wrote…
I wanted to have some laughs and listen to some music so I watched Dave Chappelle’s Block Party from 2005. The film is a documentary of a free concert that Chappelle helped organize and hosted in Brooklyn with acts such as Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common, Kanye West, and The Fugees, (a reunion after not playing together for 7 years). Chappelle shares some of his usual spots in Ohio, invites everyone he meets to the concert (not telling anyone ahead…
I am looking forward to seeing Donald Glover in the new Star Wars film as a younger Lando Calrissian so I wanted to see more of his work. His supporting role in The Martian was memorable, he will be the voice of Simba in the new live action The Lion King, and he won a Golden Globe for his performance in Atlanta in its first season for Best Lead Actor in a Musical or Comedy. Here he plays Earn, cousin…
I wanted to write about 3 movies and a stand-up special that I watched recently. They include The Addams Family, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, and Tom Segura: Disgraceful. Addams Family 1991, 1h 39m IMDB A film that I seem to enjoy more each year is 1991’s The Addams Family starring Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia. Also starring Christopher Lloyd, the movie is…
My wife and I watched Big Business, a 1988 comedy starring Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin as 2 pairs of twins who get mixed up at birth. We both laughed throughout as the leads carried the film, playing a variety of roles with different temperaments, all of which faced the question whether they belonged where they were or not. Supporting the two is a complimentary cast that sell the absurdity of the situation, including a 14 year old Seth Green….
Game Over, Man! is the latest comedy from Netflix starring the 3 stars of the series Workaholics, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson. I watched it because I thought the trailer looked like fun and I liked Adam Devine in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. The movie is about three friends who get involved with a hostage taking while trying to break out of their low wage jobs. There are plenty of laughs (often on the crude side…
Here are 5 brief reviews of music heavy films I watched recently. They include The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Chicago, The Zombie Horror Picture Show, and Heavy Metal 2000. The Greatest Showman 2017, 1h 45m IMDB The Greatest Showman is one of my favorite musicals because the songs are catchy (singing along during the first viewing), the cast is great (lead by Hugh Jackman), and I was entertained the entire film. Also starring Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, and…
With the new Avengers film opening in theatres this weekend, I decided it was the best time to get the best seat for a 3D viewing of Ready Player One. Directed by Steven Spielberg (The Post), the film is about a virtual reality game and an adventure that begins when the creator of it passes away. Based on the novel by Ernest Cline and adapted by Zak Penn (The Incredible Hulk), Ready Player One is a visual treat celebrating (and…