Muses of Media • 6th May 2026

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Levels Up on the Fights and Fatalities – Review

In 2021, fans of the Mortal Kombat video games were treated to a new film. Now, while the film wasn’t exactly well-received as a whole, there were some things viewers could agree on: the action was great, they had a fabulous ensemble cast, and in typical Mortal Kombat fashion, there were some truly gory moments. Now, five years later, we have Mortal Kombat II, which sees the return of Lord Raiden (Tadanobu Asano), Liu Kang (Ludi Lin), Jax (Mehcad Brooks), Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee), Cole Y...

Muses of Media • 29th April 2026

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Offers a Clever Critique of Today’s Media Landscape – Review

After 20 years, Andrea “Andy” Sachs (Anne Hathaway) finds herself back at the famed fashion magazine, Runway, in The Devil Wears Prada 2. With the magazine and Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) facing a crisis, Andy is swept back into the chaotic world of fashion to help fix the problem. However, while she might be remembered by the likes of Nigel (Stanley Tucci) and Emily (Emily Blunt), Miranda doesn’t seem to recall Andy at all – which might be in Andy’s best interest.

Muses of Media • 25th March 2026

The Fight for New York City Continues in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 – Review

Over a year ago, Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio returned as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, respectively, on Disney+ nearly 10 years after the pair portrayed the characters on Netflix’s Daredevil series. Now, the duo is back in season two of Daredevil: Born Again, picking up where we left off last March. For those who need a refresher (*do not read any further if you haven’t watched season one), the first season of Born Again saw the murder of Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) at...

Muses of Media • 22nd March 2026

Amanda Babaei Vieira and Nicolette Pearse Discuss Delving Into Their Characters in ‘Maya & Samar’ – Interview

After its premiere at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in November, Maya & Samar is now playing in theatres across Canada. The film follows two women from different worlds. Maya is a rising journalist at a hip indie website who covers sex and music with free-flowing thought and liberal practice. Samar is a queer Afghan who landed in Greece following a harrowing escape from the Taliban. She lives without papers in Athens, dancing in a club for cash. After a fateful meeting on the...

Muses of Media • 6th March 2026

Ashton James Discusses Starring in ‘Youngblood,’ the Intricacies of the Role & More – Interview

If Ashton James is not already on your radar, he should be. With his latest turn as a hockey player aiming for the NHL in Youngblood, James is a scene stealer. A graduate of the prestigious CFC Actors Conservatory, James is a Canadian Screen Award nominee for his work in Revenge of the Black Best Friend. James’ other credits include Beyond Black Beauty, Five Days at Memorial, and Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.

Muses of Media • 14th February 2026

Writer-Director Cherien Dabis Discusses Intergenerational Trauma and the Importance of ‘All That’s Left of You’ – Interview

Writer-director Cherien Dabis crafted an exceptional film with All That’s Left of You. The multi-generational story spans decades, beginning with the 1948 Nakba and following a family and the continued violence and displacement that has caused intergenerational trauma. In addition to writing and directing the film, Dabis also acts in it, portraying Hanan. As a mother to children growing up surrounded by many horrors and wife to Salim (Saleh Bakri), who keeps his trauma mostly buried, Hanan is...

Muses of Media • 12th February 2026

Samantha Walkes and Isaiah Mustafa Discuss New Changes for Their Characters in ‘Cross’ Season 2 – Interview

Happy Cross Season 2 release week! Everyone’s favourite detective is back with a new case to solve in the new season of Cross. This time, Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) is on the hunt for a new killer, perfectly portrayed by Jeanine Mason. Of course, Cross has Elle and John to rely on, aptly played by Samantha Walkes and Isaiah Mustafa, respectively. This season significantly raises the emotional stakes for both Walkes’ Elle and Mustafa’s John. It was a pleasure to speak with both actors about t...

Muses of Media • 10th February 2026

Alona Tal and Johnny Ray Gill Discuss Returning for ‘Cross’ Season 2 – Interview

Happy Cross Season 2 release week! Everyone’s favourite detective is back with a new case to solve in the new season of Cross. Of course, Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) always has a stellar team he can rely on, including Kayla Craig (Alona Tal) and John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa). This season, we get to see more from Alona Tal as FBI Agent Kayla Craig. In addition, Johnny Ray Gill is back as the wildly entertaining Bobby Trey.

Muses of Media • 10th February 2026

Jeanine Mason Discusses Joining the Cast of ‘Cross’ Season 2 as the Terrifying Luz – Interview

Happy Cross Season 2 release week! Everyone’s favourite detective is back with a new case to solve in the new season of Cross. This time, Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) is on the hunt for a new killer, perfectly portrayed by Jeanine Mason. This season, Mason delves into her character, Luz, with some frightening results. In Mason’s own words, she wanted audiences “to be scared.” Ahead of the highly anticipated new season, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Mason about joining the cas...

Muses of Media • 29th January 2026

Temuera Morrison, Frankie Adams, and Roimata Fox Discuss Their Characters From ‘The Wrecking Crew’ & Polynesian Representation – Interview

Temuera Morrison (Aquaman, Chief of War, The Book of Boba Fett), Frankie Adams (The Expanse, Next Goal Wins), and Roimata Fox (Chief of War, Muru, Cowboy Bebop) are set to light up the screen in the action-comedy, The Wrecking Crew! In the movie, Morrison, Adams, and Fox are joined by Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Morena Baccarin, Jacob Batalon, and Miyavi for a pulse-pounding good time. The trio are no strangers to action fare, and I had the opportunity to chat with them about their charac...

Muses of Media • 28th January 2026

Miyavi Discusses Becoming an Action Star in ‘The Wrecking Crew’ – Interview

Everyone enjoys a good villain, and viewers of The Wrecking Crew will get just that with Miyavi’s Nakamura. Not only is Miyavi a seasoned musician and performer, but you’re also likely to have seen his other acting work in films like Unbroken and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. However, in The Wrecking Crew, Miyavi morphs into a true action star, kicking ass and taking names along the way. I was lucky enough to chat with Miyavi, and he shared what he enjoyed most about his character in the f...

Muses of Media • 27th January 2026

‘Send Help’ Is Hilarious and Guesome Fun – Review

“We’re not in the office anymore, Bradley.” –Linda We’ve all been there before – undervalued, overworked, underpaid, people taking credit for our hard work, and the list goes on. This is what Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) has to deal with in Send Help, a comedy with survival elements that will appeal to fans of dark humour and character-driven stories. However, when a plane crash occurs en route to a work event, Linda is stranded on a deserted island with her jerk of a boss, Bradley (Dylan O’...

Muses of Media • 16th December 2025

Avatar: Fire and Ash - Review

“Your Goddess has no dominion here.” –Varang The latest film in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise is upon us. Directly following the events of Avatar: The Way of Water, Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to lead viewers through the life of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) and their family as they navigate their grief. For those who need a refresher, during the events of The Way of Water, Neytiri and Jake’s eldest son, Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), was fatally shot as he helped re...

Muses of Media • 5th December 2025

Muses of Media Interview with Claire Lovering

In case you don’t know her well yet, Claire Lovering is an award-winning Australian actress whose career spans film, television, and theatre. Lovering trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and started her acting career in theatre, performing with major Australian companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, and Griffin Theatre Company. During her acting journey, Lovering created a one-woman show that allowed her to showcase her skills n...

Muses of Media • 25th November 2025

‘Zootopia 2’ Is a Stellar Sequel – Review

Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) return for another adventure in Zootopia 2, where they face new challenges like uncovering the mystery of snakes reappearing in the city after years away. The partners in crime, well, in fighting crime, are centre stage once again, and this time, it’s to uncover the mysterious reappearance of the slithering serpents in Zootopia who haven’t been seen in the bustling metropolis for years. It’s up to Hopps and Wilde...

Muses of Media • 21st November 2025

‘In Your Dreams’ Is Funny, Heartfelt and Whimsical – Review

If there’s one thing we can count on from Netflix, it’s thrilling animation. Whether a series rooted in Greek mythology, like Blood of Zeus, or the current musical sensation, Kpop Demon Hunters, Netflix has viewers covered when it comes to animation.  The latest to premiere on the streamer (written and directed by Alex Woo) brings audiences into the world of dreams, where sometimes dreams don’t come true. In Your Dreams follows siblings Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and Elliot (Elias Janssen...

Muses of Media • 7th November 2025

‘Predator: Badlands’ Boasts Top-Notch Action and Phenomenal Performances – Review

The next installment in the Predator franchise by Dan Trachtenberg is now upon us. With Predator: Badlands, Trachtenberg gives audiences another look into the world of the Yautja, adding a thrilling new chapter to the larger narrative. To the Yautja, weakness of any kind is one of the most significant flaws, as it goes against their code of honour and their survival-of-the-fittest mentality. This code of honour dictates their interactions and decisions, and their survival-of-the-fittest mentality...

Muses of Media • 26th September 2025

June Squibb and Erin Kellyman Hit All The Right Notes in ‘Eleanor the Great’ – Review

Nothing good comes from lies; a lesson that Eleanor (June Squibb) learns the hard way in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, Eleanor the Great.  After the heart-wrenching loss of her best friend and roommate, Bess (Rita Zohar), Eleanor embarks on a journey to Manhattan, a city she’s never experienced at the age of 94. Her daughter, Lisa (Jessica Hecht), and grandson, Max (Will Price), accompany her, as Lisa’s full-time job leaves her concerned about Eleanor’s solitude. To alleviate this,...

Muses of Media • 24th September 2025

Superheroes and the Undead Collide in ‘Marvel Zombies’ – Review

The world of Marvel Animation’s What If…? takes a chilling turn with Marvel Zombies. Building on the glimpse of zombies in the previous season of What If…?, this new series delves into the depths of zombie lore, offering a unique and intriguing twist to the Marvel universe. The series kicks off with a team led by Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), Ironheart/Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), and Hawkeye/Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld). As they navigate through the plague, desperately seekin...

Muses of Media • 2nd September 2025

L.S. Stratton Discusses Her Latest Novel ‘In Deadly Company’ – Interview

A new month means new reads! One book that should definitely be added to your September TBR list is L.S. Stratton’s In Deadly Company.  Stratton’s latest novel follows Nicole Underwood, assistant to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Nicole balances so much (too much, really), and none of this is made easier by her selfish nightmare of a boss, Xander Chambers. As Nicole preps for Xander’s birthday bash, no one can imagine the chaos that would ensue, including a murder. With fingers pointed in...