Daily Archives: September 7, 2023

There’s one line from the chorus of the nautical anthem “Rule Britannia!” that always makes me cringe. “Britons never will be slaves.” Anybody who remembers reading of the 150 years of “press gangs,” rounding up civilian men in seaports or … Continue reading →

Johnny Flynn plays the younger version of a very old man remembered for his “Save one life, save the world” mission. Helena Bonham Carter, Lena Olin, Romula Garai and Jonathan Pryce also star. Considering that Hopkins isn’t being offered much … Continue reading →

In the spirit of “It’s never too soon to start teaching the kids discernment and the difference between cut-rate and low-bit-rate CGI animation and the good stuff,” let’s dive into the latest “Swan Princess” incarnation. “The Swan Princess: A Fairytale … Continue reading →

Hilary Swank’s screen career is a stark reminder that all an Oscar or two really gets you is the attention of filmmakers with a challenging role to offer, and perhaps just enough money to get that film made. Because a … Continue reading →