AI Slop and Misreading Studio Ghibli
Some of us didn’t notice what was said in Studio Ghibli’s animated films. We watched Princess Mononoke and salivated over its breathtaking animation, more mesmerized by the colorful fantasy characters
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All Things Movies With Mark McPherson
“A Working Man” Review
Even though A Working Man is based on a novel by Chuck Dixon, part of me wants to believe that director David Ayer just whipped up another movie like The
“Hellboy: The Crooked Man” Review
After the sloppy staggering of the previous Hellboy reboot, having a lower-stakes story like The Crooked Man seemed like a solid idea. Aiming with the direct inspiration of a Hellboy
Anime Detour 2025 Panels
I’m back for my 20th year of Anime Detour in Minneapolis, MN. As always, I’ve got another fistful of panels to rave about everything from Toonami to VHS tapes to
“Death of a Unicorn” Review
As a creature feature, Death of a Unicorn has the rare allure of using killer unicorns in this sub-genre. Of course, there must be more of the violent sight of
“Control Freak” Review
There’s a better film that is literally itching to get out with Control Freak. The diagnosis is familiar: a horror short given a feature-length extension leads to more expansion by
“Invincible: Season 3” Review
The third season of Invincible is best described as perfected chaos. Continuing the route of insecurities and gore, the show has a firmer grasp on Mark’s perceptions of justice instead
“Harley Quinn: Season 5” Review
The central premise and problem of the fifth season of Harley Quinn is that the primary couple is stuck in a rut. After Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy have endured
“The Parenting” Review
The Parenting presents a premise that could easily become a melodrama or manic comedy of errors. A gay couple plans a weekend getaway with their family present, debating whether to
“October 8” Review
Despite the title, October 8 spends little time talking about the Hamas terrorist attack and more about the fallout felt in America from the perspective of the Jewish and Zionist