After hopping off our voyage across the seas with Mister Roberts, Ben, Chris, and I have now set foot on a new land, and I’ve been able to return and join the fun after taking a little detour from the their plunge into the seas of Frankenheimer. These new shores undeniably refreshing, bringing in a new 90s era of action cinema. Having discussed or name dropped Jackie Chan and Tom Cruise oh, so aplenty o’ times, we’re bringing in another…
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Kiki's Delivery Service 1989
The moonlight peacefully looms over ambitious painter Ursula’s lone forest cabin, wherein young 13-year-old witch Kiki takes a little vacation to bring up her spirits. After a few rough adventures and setbacks in completing her deliveries and losing her powers as well as her confidence, she has a fruitful conversation with her new friend…
Ursula: I think I found what painting means, at least for me….
[Kiki ponders]
Ursula: [continued] To fly, you don’t chant a spell or something, right?…
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Sound of Freedom 2023
Tim Ballard: God’s children are not for sale.
It’s a bit difficult to recall exactly how word of another Alejandro Monteverde film post-Bella and one starring Jim Caviezel had made its way through my ears. But about two years ago, one question stewed in my mind and was made clear: “When the hell is this film ever going to see the light of day?” Unsurprisingly, a movie that delved into the very depraved, yet rampant part of society — across…
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The Passion of the Christ 2004
Jesus: You believe in me. You know that I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. And no one comes to the Father but by me.
To many of my fellow Catholics and other Christians, this statement is not new at all. Especially on this Holy Week. But watching Mel Gibson’s honest film again and viewing this scene sort of fuels a sense of spiritual rebirth, more so a reminder. Not entirely sure if this will become an annual Good…
