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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: A Much-Needed Return to Form for Marvel
During the Infinity Saga I considered myself an MCU fan. During the Multiverse Saga I downgraded to just casual fan. Nowadays, I consider myself a passive observer. I had fallen out of love with this universe because of all the "quantity over quality" rake-stepping in recent, from Disney+ to cinemas. But Spider-Man: Brand New Day feels like a film that…
The Odyssey Review: Astonishing Cinema That We Desperately Need Right Now
It's 2026 and we are in hell. The world is on fire because rich and powerful men cannot quell their appetite for domination and desire. They're greedy pigs who want everything for themselves. They spit in the eyes of those less fortunate and then send young men into war to serve the interests of the elite. AI has made existence…
Toy Story 5 Review: Funny and Sweet as Always, With an Earnest Warning About Kids and Screens
When Toy Story 5 was a announced a couple years ago during Disney's showcase, I rolled my eyes. Not because I don't like the franchise (I do very much), but because of all studio entities, Pixar's DNA is most associated with original world-building and taking creative risks. So the thought of the fifth film in a decades-long running franchise simply…
Leviticus Review: Chiarella’s Bold, Imperfect Film Makes Queer Shame Terrifying
Adrian Chiarella's Leviticus arrives with the kind of Sundance pedigree and critical reception that can set expectations to an untenable height. Lucky for audiences, it mostly justifies the buzz; key word, mostly. At a brisk 88 minutes, Leviticus is refreshingly unburdened by the origin-story bloat that plagues so much of contemporary horror. That may be due in part to the…
Disclosure Day Review: Spielberg’s Latest Alien Encounter is a Well-Made Thrill Ride, With Some Drawbacks
The legendary Steven Spielberg has a storied history of fascination with alien life and the existential question of "are we alone in the universe?" From Close Encounters, to E.T., to War of the Worlds, his exploration of the human experience reacting to the discovery of aliens has varied from empathetic wonder to sheer terror. In his new film, Disclosure Day,…
Masters of the Universe Review: Campy Sci-Fi Throwback That is, Despite its Flaws, Damn Good Fun
Disclaimer right off the jump: I grew up with He-Man and remember the animated series and action figures throughout my childhood. But it wasn't my jam, as much as things like Star Wars was. So don't hold me to any accuracy judgments of the depictions of characters and lore from this universe; this is purely an experience based on a…
Backrooms Review: 20 Year-Old Kane Parson’s Theatrical Debut is a Creepy, Mesmerizing Acid Trip of Existential Dread
I had never heard of Kane Parsons nor his YouTube series from a few years ago called The Backrooms, which was apparently inspired by edgelord internet forum discourse. All leading the 20 year-old wonderkid content creator to secure a deal with A24 to bring the concept of Backrooms to the big screen. Now with a much bigger budget and a…
Hokum Review: Adam Scott and Creepy Atmosphere Are Diluted by a Middling Story
After making a big splash in the flourishing original horror space with 2024's Oddity, writer/director Damian McCarthy is back on the scene with his newest spooky tale, Hokum. Adam Scott stars as a famous writer who travels to a small Irish town, with the dual objectives of finishing his most recent work and to obtain closure with his childhood trauma.…
Mother Mary Review: Pop Music Horror Mishmash That Looks Good, But Falls Flat in Its Storytelling
The proposition of an A24 + Anne Hathaway collab is an immediately interesting proposition, especially when the vibes combine the decadence of pop star worship and supernatural darkness. Writer/director David Lowery has a built a reputation for his visual prowess and surreal slow burn storytelling (The Green Knight), both of which are prominently featured in Mother Mary, to an admirable…
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Review: A Game Still Worth Playing
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is exactly the sequel I was hoping for. Radio Silence - the directing duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett - return to their blood-sport sandbox with the confidence of filmmakers who know exactly what they've built and exactly how they can return to it. The result is a follow-up that earns its…
Project Hail Mary Review: Strong Sci-Fi Craft and Ambition Diluted by a Weak Script Too Dependent on Forced Humor
Interstellar is my all-time favorite movie, so I was highly anticipating Project Hail Mary, the new sci-fi epic from Spider-Verse helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, based on the novel by Andy Weir. Sincere cosmic aesthetic is my jam. The trailer showcased striking visuals, large scale and a promising performance from Ryan Gosling. And while all of those things turned…
Scream 7 Review: Neve Campbell Not Enough to Sharpen a Dull Knife
It’s somewhat remarkable that a franchise once defined by its razor-sharp self-awareness now feels so uncertain about what it wants to be. With Scream 7, the series attempts another recalibration with the return of Neve Campbell after her absence in Scream 6. While her presence brings a welcome sense of legacy and continuity, it also underscores a growing reality: centering…
