Review of “Canary Black” – Kate Beckinsale shines in a stylish and empowering gender-reversed version of “Taken” | Movie

Review of “Canary Black” – Kate Beckinsale shines in a stylish and empowering gender-reversed version of “Taken” | Movie

French filmmaker Pierre Morel directed the original Taken film, where Liam Neeson’s character goes on a mission to rescue his daughter and later his wife. Given Morel’s experience with this type of action thriller, it’s no surprise that he was chosen to direct a similar story in this new film. In this version, a female … Read more

The Franchise critique – Armando Iannucci’s comic book spoof shines thanks to a standout performance | TV & radio

The Franchise critique – Armando Iannucci’s comic book spoof shines thanks to a standout performance | TV & radio

It’s a strange truth that in order to effectively satirize something, you have to have a level of love for it – even if it’s just a little bit. You have to see the whole picture and understand not only where it falls short, but also where it succeeds, and why some people are fond … Read more