How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - Movie Review

The Movie: How to Train Your Dragon

The Director: Dean DeBlois

The Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur

The Story:  As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.

Ballerina (2025) - Movie Review

The Movie: Ballerina

The Director: Len Wiseman

The Cast: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves

The Story: An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death.

Wick is Pain - Documentary Review

The Documentary: Wick is Pain

The Director: Jeffrey Doe

The Story: The never-before-seen footage and story behind the John Wick phenomenon, from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

Bring Her Back - Movie Review

The Movie: Bring Her Back

The Directors: Danny and Michael Philippou

The Cast: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barrat, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton

The Story: A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.

SIFF 2025 Capsule Reviews: Episode Three - Revenge of the SIFF

Welcome to the third installment of my 2025 Seattle International Film Festival powered journey through the world of cinema. This time around, I traveled through Spain, France, Argentina, and even the modest yet delightful Cat Town, USA. All three films seemed to have something really special to offer so I was pretty excited to see each one. Read below for the results!

Capsule Reviews:

• Undercover
• Cat Town, USA
• The Wailing