“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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“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
“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
“Normal” (2026) Review
By the time the credits roll on Normal, that jovial man sitting next to me wanted to tell me which movies this reminded him of, and I already knew the
“Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” Review
Films with time travel tend to get lost in the mechanics or blush with nostalgia at the concept, and thankfully, that isn’t the case with Mike & Nick & Nick
“Blades of the Guardians” Review
There’s a multitude of towering elements that could make Blades of the Guardians an epic bound for platitudes. It’s based on a manga, boasts a cameo from Jet Li, and
“Crime 101” Review
For a crime thriller centered on heists along the 101 freeway, Crime 101 never successfully merges its ensemble into a cops-and-robbers tale. There’s plenty going on with an abundance of
“Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” Review
With artificial intelligence being the sci-fi topic de jour these days, I wasn’t expecting much from this eccentric adventure down a worn road, even with an admirable cast and the
“Shelter” (2026) Review
Giving this standard Jason Statham thriller the title Shelter feels fitting, as it’s approached more like the building of a house than an expression of art. It has a lot
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” Review
It’s so exciting to see Danny Boyle not only return to his 28 Days Later world with new ideas, but open it up like a playground of blood and guts