Entertainment and Arts

The Velveteen Rabbit Comes to Life on the Big Screen

The bond between the 7-year-old William and his latest toy, a velveteen rabbit, is at the centre of this coming-of-age story.

Wonka’s Chocolatey Backstory is a Breath of Fresh Air

‘Wonka’ takes us back to the origin story of Willy, the Oompa Loompas (Hugh Grant), and how the famous chocolate factory came to life.

Family Road Trip Meets Spy Thriller in Mark Wahlberg’s ‘The Family Plan’

This ‘True Lies’-inspired storyline will draw audiences into a world of carpools, kickboxing classes, and the occasional assassination.

We Are Messengers Ditch Career for Healthy Calling

Come February, this band wants to “Call you home to Jesus, to a cup of tea, a bowl of soup with Jesus at a rock ‘n’ roll concert.”

A Rare Gem: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Christmas Movie With a Difference

The Holdovers is an unexpected joy with a different aesthetic appeal than your typical holiday movie. The beauty is just under the surface.

NSYNC is Back for ‘Trolls Band Together’ – Movie Review

Prepare yourself for a smorgasbord of colour, bucketloads of glitter, and more boy band jokes than you thought any film could contain.

Music’s Redemptive Power Uncovered in ‘The Musical Mind’

‘The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process’ examines the struggle of bringing art to life, and the neurological uniqueness of creatives.

‘Napoleon’ is Best Seen on the Big Screen [Movie Review]

While sparks fly on the military front line, the fireworks fail on the homefront in this telling of Napoleon’s story, writes Russ Matthews.

‘One Piece’ is Spectacular, Bizarre, Uplifting [Netflix Review]

Spectacle, memorable characters, bizarre visuals and a whole lot of heart. ‘The most uplifting show on streaming this year’ says reviewer.

Julian Dennison Shines in Heartwarming Kiwi Comedy ‘Uproar’

Protaganist Josh finds his voice not in the dramatic world and the political arena as he comes to terms with his identity and heritage.

Greatest Showman Meets the Messiah in ‘The Journey to Bethlehem’ [Movie Review]

It takes plenty of license, but ‘The Journey to Bethlehem’ is great for those wanting to introduce friends and family to the Christmas story.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes [Movie Review]

In this prequel we meet the infamous President Snow as a child and during the era that leads up to the creation of The Hunger Games.

Behind the Scenes of Christmas Musical ‘Journey to Bethlehem’

“There’s a lot of darkness in the world and this movie is a bright light [that] shines a light on the ultimate bright light which is Christ.”

‘The Marvels’: Is it a Musical, a Slumber Party, or a Therapy Session? [Movie Review]

Things are awry in the universe as the indestructible Captain Marvel flies around in her Crocs with her cat Goose, in ‘The Marvels’.

Mixed Reviews for New Star Wars Spin-Off ‘Ahsoka’

New Star Wars based series Ahsoka is a visual feast, but the show’s writing leaves something to be desired, writes Oli Phillips.

Fans of ‘The Chosen’ Debate Humility Versus Red Carpet Fame

Jonathan Roumie was captured walking the red carpet at a special screening at Europe’s biggest cinema where he received mixed reviews.

‘Pain Hustlers’ Lifts the Lid on Corporate Greed [Movie Review]

It’s an unethical minority who takes the spotlight in this Big-Pharma drama starring Chris Evans, Emily Blunt & Andy Garcia.

Finding Humanity Despite Artificial Intelligence, in ‘Foe’ [Movie Review]

Films about artificial intelligence usually involve great battles and computer-generated creations. Not so, in the Garth Davis film ‘Foe’.