pets
This week we discuss our favorite pets in film and television!
For this month’s Staff Inquiry the team talks about their favorite felines to grace the screen.
In this thirtieth part of the Fantasy Science column, we’re going to chat about the talking dogs in the film Up and some real-life tech that gives voice to our best friends!
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is fine enough sequel, but never really explores all its potential. Debbie Lawrie reviews.
Can epic fantasy work without the bond between a hero and their creatures at the forefront of the narrative?
Do you like dogs? Then you might like A Dog’s Journey, the latest puppy compilation turned corn-syrup narrative released by Universal Pictures.
Patrick takes a currently successful formula and twists it into an unbearably cutesy mess, created for shallow monetary gain from an indifferent public.
A Dog’s Way Home is predictable but effective – although its cuteness does eventually outstay its welcome.
Pick of the Litter is a sweet and simple film about animals that doesn’t place any of them in peril – so it’s pretty much a winner.
There are those that may find Sgt. Stubby a little too twee for their tastes and it may not appeal to those who are not won over by doggy antics, but for those that are susceptible to a four legged friend, you will find Stubby a real heart-warmer.
Gremlins, an ’80s holiday classic, comes mainly from two influences: old-fashioned sci-fi/horror and the Looney Tunes.
In Andrew Haigh’s Lean On Pete, a young boy bonds with a horse headed to a slaughterhouse, and is a great cinematic experience.
Megan Leavey’s delivers a good story, almost making up for its lack of focus and unwillingness to commit to its main storyline.
Lost Cat Corona is a film that is occasionally funny, yet suffers from underdeveloped characters, which makes it hard to remain invested.
We spoke with Ceyda Torun, the director of KEDI – a feel-good documentary about the cats in Istanbul – about cats and “positive terrorism” and helping people restore their faith in humanity.
