Father Stu. Quick Review.

The prospect of an even nominally faith-based film will give certain audiences an allergic reaction regardless of whatever content or merits the actual piece has. One way filmmakers could in theory get around this is by offering a distinctly harder-edged alternative to religious-centric stories. Enter this Mark Wahlberg vanity project directed by Mel Gibson’s girlfriendContinue reading “Father Stu. Quick Review.”

Truth Seekers (Amazon Prime.) Review.

At this point, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are so well established in the field of British comedy. They could do anything and it would have an audience. This is despite most of the work they’ve done outside of collaborating with Edgar Wright ranging from mediocre to embarrassing. No audience should have to sit throughContinue reading “Truth Seekers (Amazon Prime.) Review.”

Bombshell. Review.

This well-intentioned dramatisation of the #metoo scandal that eventually took down Fox News chief Roger Ailes was incredibly frustrating. It’s well acted especially by Charlize Theron as Megan Kelly (the only element of the film deserving of the Oscar nominations it has received) but in general the film has a massive tone problem. It’s farContinue reading “Bombshell. Review.”