Blu-ray Review: Captain America: Civil War

By John Corrado After a series of incidents lead to internal conflict between the Avengers, Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) find themselves pitted against each other in how to best address a threat, with the other members of the team all taking sides. Although I personally find these superhero teamups have started feeling derivative… Read More Blu-ray Review: Captain America: Civil War

#TIFF16 Reviews: Voyage of Time, Certain Women, Jackie, Bleed for This, The Rolling Stones Olé Olé Olé!, The Edge of Seventeen

By John Corrado This year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival has now come to a close, with La La Land taking home the People’s Choice award, to the shock of literally no one. But before we officially close the door on the 2016 festival, below are my thoughts on the final seven films that… Read More #TIFF16 Reviews: Voyage of Time, Certain Women, Jackie, Bleed for This, The Rolling Stones Olé Olé Olé!, The Edge of Seventeen

#TIFF16 Reviews: A Monster Calls, Lion, Katie Says Goodbye, Boys in the Trees and Manchester By the Sea

By John Corrado We have finally reached the end of the Toronto International Film Festival, and below are my thoughts on five more films that I got to see over the last few days.  Please come back tomorrow for my final set of reviews, and you can find information on tickets and showtimes through the links in the film titles.  Enjoy! A… Read More #TIFF16 Reviews: A Monster Calls, Lion, Katie Says Goodbye, Boys in the Trees and Manchester By the Sea

#TIFF16 Reviews: La La Land, I, Daniel Blake, Arrival, Two Lovers and a Bear, Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids

By John Corrado We are now past the halfway point of the Toronto International Film Festival, and below are my thoughts on five of the films that I got to see over the last few days.  Please come back throughout the final few days of the festival for more capsule reviews, and you can find information on tickets and showtimes… Read More #TIFF16 Reviews: La La Land, I, Daniel Blake, Arrival, Two Lovers and a Bear, Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids

#TIFF16 Reviews: Planetarium, Sing and Denial

By John Corrado The first weekend may have come to a close, but the Toronto International Film Festival is still going strong for another week, and here are my thoughts on three more films that just premiered here.  Please come back throughout the rest of the festival for more capsule reviews, and you can find information… Read More #TIFF16 Reviews: Planetarium, Sing and Denial

#TIFF16 Reviews: The Magnificent Seven, Weirdos, Snowden and Trespass Against Us

By John Corrado We are now right in the thick of the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, and below are my thoughts on four more films that I have seen, including the opening night selection The Magnificent Seven.  Please come back throughout the rest of the festival for more capsule reviews, and you can find information… Read More #TIFF16 Reviews: The Magnificent Seven, Weirdos, Snowden and Trespass Against Us

#TIFF16 Reviews: Free Fire, Werewolf, Green White Green and The Girl With All the Gifts

By John Corrado The 2016 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off last night, and below are my thoughts on four more films that I had the opportunity to screen in advance.  Please come back tomorrow and throughout the rest of the festival for more capsule reviews, and you can find information on tickets and showtimes… Read More #TIFF16 Reviews: Free Fire, Werewolf, Green White Green and The Girl With All the Gifts

#TIFF16 Reviews: India in a Day, Moonlight, American Honey, The Salesman and Mean Dreams

By John Corrado The 2016 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is getting started tonight, with the sure to be star-studded world premiere of The Magnificent Seven.  I’ve been busy screening films in advance over the last few weeks, and below are my thoughts on five of the ones I’ve seen so far, to give you… Read More #TIFF16 Reviews: India in a Day, Moonlight, American Honey, The Salesman and Mean Dreams

Blu-ray Review: A Boy Named Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Come Home

By John Corrado Released in 1969, A Boy Named Charlie Brown marked the big screen debut of Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip characters.  After being humiliated for having his kites get destroyed by the “kite-eating tree,” and experiencing a brutal loss for his team on the baseball diamond, Charlie Brown finds himself competing in a school… Read More Blu-ray Review: A Boy Named Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Come Home

Three Views: The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans Review By John Corrado ★★★ (out of 4) Following his gritty breakup drama Blue Valentine, and the enthralling but vastly underrated crime saga The Place Beyond the Pines, The Light Between Oceans is an interesting film in terms of young director Derek Cianfrance’s filmography. An adaptation of M.L. Stedman’s bestselling novel, The… Read More Three Views: The Light Between Oceans

Review: A Tale of Love and Darkness

By John Corrado ★★★ (out of 4) An accomplished feature directorial debut for Natalie Portman, A Tale of Love and Darkness is a beautifully crafted adaptation of acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz’s autobiography of the same name, that provides a way for the Oscar-winning actress to explore her own Jewish heritage. The film follows Amos (Amir… Read More Review: A Tale of Love and Darkness

Review: Unlocking the Cage

By John Corrado ★★★ (out of 4) Robert Wise is an accomplished lawyer who has dedicated his practise to protecting non-human rights, having spent over thirty years defending animals in court who can’t physically speak for themselves.  And now he is the subject of the thought provoking documentary Unlocking the Cage. Legendary documentary filmmakers Chris Hegedus… Read More Review: Unlocking the Cage

Blu-ray Review: The Angry Birds Movie

By John Corrado ★★½ (out of 4) Adapting the popular game to the screen, The Angry Birds Movie centres on Red (Jason Sudeikas), an ornery avian who lives on an island where everyone is supposed to be happy, and is sentenced to anger management classes after having a tantrum.  There, Red meets the hyperactive Chuck (Josh Gad) and the explosive… Read More Blu-ray Review: The Angry Birds Movie