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Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Movies

From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

by Hunter Friesen
Published September 2, 2025

In the realm of cinema, nothing is quite as exciting as a film festival. It’s a place where a buffet of high-quality entertainment is laid out, each piece begging for your attention. Titles can range...

Denzel Washington stars in "Highest 2 Lowest." Photo: Apple TV+.

Review: Mo Money Mo Problems in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 26, 2025

Matter cannot be created or destroyed. To receive something, you must be willing to give something up. For record mogul David King (Denzel Washington), a man dubbed to have “the best ears in the business”...

Riz Ahmed stars in "Relay." Photo: Bleecker Street.

Review: Riz Ahmed Boldly Leads Taut Thriller ‘Relay’

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 18, 2025

Except for its horrendous opening scene conversation between whistleblower Matthew Maher and CEO Victor Garber (going uncredited for his brief cameo), “Relay” consistently punches way above its weight...

Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in “F1: The Movie.” Photo: Apple Original Films

Review: ‘F1: The Movie’ Throttles Itself Back

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 11, 2025

Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is the kind of driver they don’t make anymore. He races on instinct and adrenaline, pushing aside the fancy gadgets and gizmos. He doesn’t care about fame or money; just the...

The cast of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' Photo: Marvel Studios.

Review: ‘The Fantastic Four:’ A Retro-Inspired, Character-Driven MCU Entry

by ​Hunter Friesen
Published July 28, 2025

Simply by following an unreleased and illegal 1994 production from low-budget maestro Roger Corman, two so-so entries from the mid-2000s starring a pre-Captain America Chris Evans as Johnny Storm, and...

Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson star in “Jurassic World: Rebirth.” Photo: Universal Pictures

Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Makes Case For Franchise’s Extinction

by Hunter Friesen
Published July 20, 2025

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me six times, shame on both of us. In its 32-year existence, and now seven-film catalogue, the “Jurassic Park” franchise has produced...

"Sinners" is available on HBO Max. Photo: Warner Bros.

The 10 Best Movies Of 2025 So Far

by Hunter Friesen
Published July 15, 2025

Most years, I begin this list by commenting on how fast time flies when you're not paying attention to it. But this year has been anything but normal. Through a combination of several political, social,...

"Superman," directed by James Gunn, s stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Photo: Warner Bros.

Review: James Gunn’s Superman Reignites Hope, But Spreads Itself Too Thin

by Hunter Friesen
Published July 8, 2025

Art never exists within a vacuum, and that extends to Hollywood blockbusters. The commercial success of a gravely dark Batman movie, “The Dark Knight,” gave DC Comics the confidence to hand the keys...