Christian Bale

Butchering the God Butcher: Why Marvel Should Fire Taika Waititi
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER: Lost In A Fantasy Storm

While not the worst Thor film, Love & Thunder has a lot of potential in its fantasy adventure but rarely rises to become a worthy sequel.

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Trailer
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Trailer

Thor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.

The Legacy Of The Caped Crusader BATMAN BEGINS Retrospective
The Legacy Of The Caped Crusader: BATMAN BEGINS Retrospective

While there are dozens of memorable moments, the way the film makes Batman a genuinely interesting and complex character remains its lasting legacy.

The Madness Of Patrick Bateman: How AMERICAN PSYCHO Redefined The Horror Villain
The Madness Of Patrick Bateman: How AMERICAN PSYCHO Redefined The Horror Villain

Patrick Bateman represents the horrors of addiction, hedonism, narcissism and greed – and with a dose of humour, he’s a character that remains ingrained in our pop culture landscape.

TIFF 2019: FORD V FERRARI: Car Racing Biopic Loses Momentum
TIFF 2019: FORD V FERRARI: Car Racing Biopic Loses Momentum

Come for the car races in Ford v Ferrari, and some fine performances by Matt Damon and Christian Bale, but don’t expect to take too much away from it.

FORD V FERRARI Trailer
FORD V FERRARI Trailer

American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

Is There Really Still Method In The Madness?
Is There Really Still Method In The Madness?

Do we need to reassess our own reaction to extreme method acting and should there be a line, a limit, on how far actors should go?

MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE: Poor Timing, Valiant Effort
MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE: Poor Timing, Valiant Effort

Mowgli: King of the Jungle doesn’t impart the sort of excitement you might hope from the newest entry, but it does have a resonance that many of its predecessors didn’t.

VICE: Brilliant Bale Gives Dick Some Heart
VICE: Brilliant Bale Gives Dick Some Heart

Adam McKay’s Vice is at its best when it mixes information with entertainment and leaves out all of the preaching.

VICE Trailer
VICE Trailer

The story of Dick Cheney, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.

Away from the Hype: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

In the latest of our Away From the Hype series, we take a look at The Dark Knight Rises, the final cap to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.

HOSTILES: An American Western… And That’s Pretty Much It

With average performances, a weak script, and a lack of sentiment regarding the treatment of Native Americans, Hostiles isn’t going to make audiences want westerns to come back anytime soon.

THE PROMISE: Plagued By Commitment Issues
THE PROMISE: Plagued By Commitment Issues

While The Promise has lofty aspirations and a flimsy base, it proves too thin and drab to be truly gripping.

The Big Short
THE BIG SHORT: A Thoroughly Entertaining Lesson

Let’s be honest, how well do you really know your own finances? Do you keep a budget, evaluate it regularly, and monitor your bank accounts, debt, and investments? Remember, I asked for honesty.

KNIGHT OF CUPS: Look, But Don’t Touch

Knight of Cups is the first film I’ve ever seen where over a third of the audience left the theatre during the film. Without any context, I understand why this film would drive people to leave the movie. The film is an artistic montage, never stopping to deliver any linear narrative or dialogue scenes, continuing its visual poetry.