Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

“Mary Poppins Returns” leans too hard into homage to create a new experience.

By Douglas Davidson on March 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

The original 1964 Mary Poppins tale is more remembered for its music and charm than its family-centric story. The use of animation mixed with live-action created a cinematic experience filled with incredible wonder, the likes of which were incredibly few…. Read More ›

Despite appearances, ‘Ghost Stories’ is no by-the-numbers affair.

By Douglas Davidson on May 3, 2018 • ( 0 )

Writing partners Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson are likely not names you’d know though you’re likely familiar with their work. Nyman’s an actor who’s worked on The League of Gentlemen, The Brothers Bloom, and Despicable Me 3, whereas Dyson’s spent… Read More ›

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Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

“Mary Poppins Returns” leans too hard into homage to create a new experience.

Despite appearances, ‘Ghost Stories’ is no by-the-numbers affair.