by GREG King Dysfunctional family gatherings are a popular subgenre that filmmakers like to explore as they are full of tension, conflicts, secrets and unresolved issues that simmer to the surface, and Christmas gatherings seem even more fraught. The Australian comedy/drama A Savage Christmas taps into this genre. It is the feature film directorial debut… Continue Reading »
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Michael Apted Stars: Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Will Poulter, Ben Barnes, Liam Neeson, Tilda Swinton, Gary Sweet, Bruce Spence, Terry Norris. This third and possibly final installment in the cinematic adaptation of C S Lewis’ fantasy series about Narnia is disappointing. This film is fairly weak and dull, and fails… Continue Reading »