It was one of the most high-profile kidnappings carried out by Islamic State: Nineteen journalists and humanitarian workers were captured in 2013 in Syria at the height of the civil war. The story is told by Marc Marginedas, one of the journalists who came back alive.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
The movie behind the space toy from the 'Toy Story' film series is finally here.
'Motherless Brooklyn' is a 1950s whodunit made by its star, Edward Norton. Like most detective films in this setting, the cast is mostly white males (with a few notable exceptions).
The live-action remake brings adventure and shows viewers why representation is important in a Disney Princess movie.
This film was filled with great plot points. Unfortunately, they all contradicted each other and clashed. Had the premise of Awake been more consistent and accurately portrayed the real world aspect, I think this could have been an extreme success.
This is a movie that combines a ghost story, revenge tale, and serial killer obsession into a cinematic experience that uses your fears against you.
