“Masters of the Universe” (2026) Review
Based on the cartoon made to sell toys, Masters of the Universe surprisingly packs far more on its plate than just more Mattel merchandise to push. There’s a knowing quality
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“Obsession” (2026) Review
How wonderfully weird this monkey paw curls. The premise of Obsession is easy to explain as a careful-what-you-wish-for tale of terror, but it’s absurd to reduce it to such simplicity.
“Pressure” (2026) Review
One of the most important lines in the historical drama of Pressure is that we must face facts, no matter how frightening they may be. One could add to that
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Review
The Star Wars movies have been held in such high regard for many decades that even the mildest deviation has sparked polarization. What started as a thrilling fusion of sci-fi
“Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” Review
Time-travel movies are more fun for our relationship with existence than for the mechanics of experiencing the past and changing the future. There’s a reason why Back to the Future
“I Love Boosters” Review
Boots Riley once more wields anti-capitalist satire on a level that feels like a subversive underground comic book brought to life. Grander than his previous project, I Love Boosters takes
“The Sheep Detectives” Review
There’s little doubt that this charming murder-mystery fused with animals will garner the comparison of “Babe meets [insert whodunit here].” The comparison of The Sheep Detectives to Babe, however, is
“Blue Heron” Review
We all have hazy memories of childhood that we’ll never be able to fully remember, let alone replicate. This is a vulnerability that writer/director Sophy Romvari takes with her semi-biographical
“Mortal Kombat II” Review
Mortal Kombat is a goofy-ass video game. Sure, there was a loose story of warlords from realms and monsters from hell, but it all served as a stable lattice for
“Atropia” Review
The military-industrial complex is such a mess that trying to frame satire around it is a tall order. This is the conundrum that faces Atropia, posed as a satire of