An aesthetically good-looking biopic. Didn’t really compel me one way or the other, though. Chris Hanson’s TV show To Catch a Predator is given NPC’s primetime slot due to soaring ratings. But this means he and his team need even more intense content to win over studio and audiences alike. Director Lance Oppenheim has brought…
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Review: Whalefall
For a realistic depiction of a man being eaten by a whale, it was surprisingly emotionally affecting. A year after his estranged father died by suicide, Jay looks to redeem himself by finding his body, lost at sea. But when he does… an encounter with a whale will test what little mettle he has. Whalefall…
Review: Street Fighter (2026)
It is a lively, jam-packed affair. No regards for non-fans, though. Ken Masters may have been raised by a martial arts master, but he prefers now to be a public performer. But when a major fighting tournament invites him, and his old friend Ryu re-emerges from the shadows, his happy-go-lucky persona is about to be…
Review: Wildwood
Astoundingly beautiful. What animation should be. When her baby brother is kidnapped before her very eyes, Prue dives into a magical world to get him back. Wildwood is directed by Travis Knight (Kubo & the Two Strings, Masters of the Universe) and is from Laika animation studios (Coraline, ParaNorman) It stars voice talent from Preyton…
Review: The Uprising
Not sure where my own hype came from, but it was misjudged. In 1381, the peasant’s revolt amounted to a violent riot straight into the heart of London. They seek the King’s word of salvation from repeated taxes since the kingdom went to war and survived the Plague. But will their voices be heard? The…
Review: Resident Evil (2026)
Ever wonder how you would do as a protagonist in Resident Evil? This is your answer, probably. Bryan, a courier, is tasked in delivering a medical package to a hospital in Raccoon City. While it does involve driving out into a snowstorm, Bryan senses easy money. Unfortunately, hitting a pedestrian in the blizzard escalates far…
Review: Pressure
Slow to get started, but not a bad perspective of a critical moment in history. Scottish meteorologist James Stagg is brought into operations for the Normandy landings. But his outlanding methods cause doubts in the Allies’ leadership at a critical moment. Directed by Australian director Anthony Maras, Pressure stars Andrew Scott (Wake Up Dead Man,…
Review: The Death of Robin Hood
Well, that was a bummer. Living in a self-imposed exile, an aged Robin Hood struggles to reconcile with a bloody and cruel past. The Death of Robin Hood is directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig, A Quiet Place: Day One). It stars Hugh Jackman (Logan) Jodie Comer (The Bikeriders, 28 Years Later) and Bill Skarsgård (2024’s…
Review: Masters of the Universe (2026)
Schlocky, silly fun. The land of Eternia is lost, and their prince, Prince Adam, is hidden away on Earth. After fifteen years, can Adam answer the call to adventure and save Eternia?? Mattel and Amazon Studios produce this movie adaptation of the He-Man cartoon, directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee, Kubo and the Two Strings). The…
Review: Spider-Man – Brand New Day
Bucking the trend a little: It crams a lot in, but stays afloat. Peter Parker has lost everyone he cares about, but Spider-Man’s job is never finished. While he battles the foes of New York City, he is confronted with an elusive enemy. More than that, it seems his powers are changing… Spider-Man: Brand New…