Monsters University

After two less-than-stellar offerings from the once unassailable Pixar Studios, in the form of CARS 2 and BRAVE, my fingers were firmly crossed, to the point of losing circulation, that their latest project would be a return to form. Not only had they a bit of redeeming to do, the animation powerhouse were taking one of the most beloved from their canon, MONSTERS INC, and expanding the universe in the form of a prequel. Rest easy peeps, MONSTERS UNIVERSITY is a pleasure; and while it doesn’t reach the giddy heights of its predecessor, or the likes of TOY STORY 3, it emerges with a solid 2:1 degree. [To read more, click here.]
Blackfish

BLACKFISH is a documentary focused on portraying the abuse of orca whales held in captivity to perform in shows, such as SeaWorld. For anyone who bothers to consider the lives of these creatures, the film still offers up some surprises, in particular the extent of how far mistreatment goes. Its vitriol is infectious, and the aim it seems is to rile and encourage seething at the plight of the whales. [To read more, click here.]