#REVIEW: “BLACK NATIVITY”
Although I'm certain the Stage Play on which it is based is much more powerful an experience, Actress/Writer/Director Kasi Lemons brings Langston Hughes' Off-Broadway Musical Black Nativity to the Big Screen. The Musical-Drama retells the Nativity Story with an entirely Black Cast, complete with a selection of modernized, soulful renditions of Holiday Carols and Gospel Numbers.
After being evicted from their Baltimore Apartment, Naima (Jennifer Hudson) sends her Son Langston (Jacob ...
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#REVIEW: “HOMEFRONT”
Explosions, killer action sequences and lots of tough talk are just about what you'd expect of the Sylvester Stallone brand. In fact, he would be terribly amiss if he didn't deliver just this. The Action Legend brings to the big screen an Adaptation of the Novel of the same name by Chuck Logan, not only taking on the role of Producer but also Screenwriter here. Much reliant on a no-nonsense performance from buttkicking-Brit Jason Statham, who channels his inner Stallone ...
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#REVIEW: “OLDBOY”
After shocking and scintillating Fans in 2003 with the Adaptation of the Japanese Manga, South-Korean Visionary Park Chan-Wook's Oldboy gets an American Adaptation by another Maverick in his own right, Spike Lee. This certainly isn't a Film for the lighthearted. In fact, the extremities it explores in the name of vengeance seem rather limitless.
Joe Doucett is forced into solitary confinement for 20 years for the murder of his Wife. The only problem is this - he actually isn't guilty of it. ...
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#REVIEW: “THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE”
Easily this Fall's most awaited Movie Event, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has Director Francis Lawrence (Water for Elephants, I Am Legend) taking the reins this time around from Gary Ross, committing also to the remaining instalments of the Franchise. This latest Chapter certainly doesn't disappoint. If anything it builds further upon its 2012 Box Office record-breaking Predecessor with an array of fascinating new Characters. We witness the emotional torment of our favourite Heroine ...
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#REVIEW: “PHILOMENA”
Based on the Book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith, Philomena already has received standing ovations in its Festival Circuit run, including a warm reception from Critics and Moviegoers alike at TIFF '13, with he distinction of being Runner-Up in the voting for the coveted People's Choice Award. At long last this latest effort from Director Stephen Frears (The Queen, High Fidelity) makes its way to Cinemas, another major Best Picture Contender in the mix early Awards ...
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#REVIEW: “DELIVERY MAN”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
French-Canadians have stolen the spotlight this season. Hot on the heels of a Québécois-crafted Thriller is a truly creative Comedy from the same soil. Delivery Man is the adaptation of TIFF '11 Favourite, Starbuck. (Both being written and directed by Ken Scott, who won an array of Awards for the Original). The update sees Vince Vaughn as David Wozniak, a Meat Delivery Man with a past penchant for Sperm Bank donations.
Said donations lead to over ...
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#REVIEW: “THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
14 years ago a movie by the name of The Best Man helped illuminate some of the brightest Stars in Showbiz. Penned by Malcom D. Lee, and directed by the same, that introductory Film revolved around one Man’s Wedding (Morris Chestnut), and his Best Man’s (Taye Diggs) betrayal. Hearts were broken and eventually mended… oh the beauty of the Rom-Com!
Cue to the present moment: the Stars are back, so is the Writer/Director, and the humor and ...
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#REVIEW: AVRIL LAVIGNE – “AVRIL LAVIGNE”
Although the wait has been an unusually long one, Avril Lavigne's eponymously-titled fifth Studio Disc gets a release and although the feverish buzz surrounding the Napanee-born Singer/Songwriter certainly isn't what it was ten years ago, she gives us a spirited reminder here why she's here to stay and like it or not, she'll continue delivering the Hits. It's hard to believe she isn't even 30 yet and already has sold more than 30 million Albums and 50 million Singles worldwide in her ...
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#REVIEW: “THOR: THE DARK WORLD”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
In 1962, Stan Lee was asked to add to the Icons he’d already created. There was a Family affected by the Extra-Terrestrial, a Scientist exposed to the ills of his experiments, and even a boy bit by a mutant spider. Yet, despite all these successes the Publishers wanted more. Lee obliged them. He transcended the radioactive and entered into the ethereal, he resurrected a god.
Thor is familiar to us all now, with his winged helmet and ...
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#REVIEW: LADY GAGA – “ARTPOP”
She's proud certainly of the Final Product, calling fourth Studio Disc Artpop "The Album of the Millennium" and "The Anthem of this Generation". We've already had a sampling of its offerings in first Single Applause, peaking both at number four in Canada and the U.S. Hot 100 Charts. Second Single Do What U Want (ft. R. Kelly) received a rushed release as an official Single after some initial success on the iTunes Singles Chart, intended originally as Promo Single. How though does Artpop ...
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