This Walt Disney Pictures’ fantasy film, adpated from the 1962 award-winning Madeleine L'Engle novel, has good intentions with young characters challenged to “be a warrior” for the Light, but is notably underdeveloped and comes recommended with reservations (2.5 stars out of four).
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Blu-ray Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
'Thor: Ragnarok' is one of my favorite Marvel films in quite a while and this Blu-ray release does the source material justice.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Shape of Water’
This fantasy drama come recommended and is rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language.
Read More »Music Review: John Williams – ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’
At 85 years old, John Williams continues his prolific musical career with the quality original motion picture soundtrack to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the second film in the new Star Wars film trilogy and eighth overall in this popular film series. This musical score yields many galactic goosebumps with emotional movements …
Read More »‘Star Wars’: Why Rian Johnson Isn’t Any Better Than George Lucas
For the past two years, Star Wars fans have been speculating on all of the questions J.J. Abrams' The Force Awakens posed. Who are Rey's parents? Who is Snoke? Where the heck did the First Order come from?
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Man From Earth: Special Edition’
'The Man From Earth' gets the Special Edition treatment. A strong story, lots of extras, but the remastered look isn't great.
Read More »Film Review: ‘All the Marbles’ Looking for an Oscar
'All the Marbles' is in the running to be nominated in the Academy Awards short film category. This film that has so much going for it, it’s a shame there are not a full slate of Academy Awards for short films. It would be in contention for all of them. The writing is perfect and delivers a surprise twist at the end. The acting is charming and just over-the-top enough for the fantasy genre. The technical work is superb on many levels.
Read More »Adobe MAX: Exploring Creativity in Images, Music, Design, and Film
Adobe Software's annual conclave asked: What is creativity? How do you make it happen? To explore the nature of creativity, Adobe brought to the stage a photographer, a musician, a sculptor/designer, and a filmmaker.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Audiences do not have to see the first 'Blade Runner' film to enjoy this immersive sequel, but veteran viewers will certainly enjoy a slightly more enhanced experience.
Read More »‘Star Wars’ Goes Pokémon on You
From September 1-3, the force will be at over 20,000 retailers in 30 countries as the Disney Company introduces new 'Star Wars' characters using augmented reality (AR). Disney will use this technology in an event they are calling Force Friday II to launch a new product line and generate excitement for the premier of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' which will open in U.S. theaters on December 15, 2017.
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