Review: “Queen of Katwe”

4.5 out of 5 stars. “Queen of Katwe” is the rare true story that avoids falling into the usual clichés through the combined work of a brilliant director, cast, and crew. The film tells the story of Phiona Mutesi (played by Madina Nalwanga), a 10-year-old girl living in the Ugandan slum of Katwe with her […]

Review: “Pete’s Dragon”

4 out of 5 stars. Disney’s remake of their 1977 live-action/animated musical “Pete’s Dragon” is the rare film that improves on the original — although, it is so different from the original that it is hard to believe both films are derived from the same source material. Out of that strange movie that has received mixed reaction […]

Review: “The BFG”

The Disney/Spielberg Roald Dahl adaptation has trouble reaching its audience- both young and old.