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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) – Review

Lively animation cannot redeem underdeveloped characters and overstuffed references in the disappointing Super Mario Bros Movie.

The Mandalorian: Season 3/Episode 5 “The Pirate” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Pirate King Gorian Shard invades the small city of Nevarro with Greef Karga and it’s citizens having no choice but to run to the outskirts hoping for a rescue.

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) – Review/Summary

In “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the sheer relentless craft in action will amaze you, exhaust you, then amaze you again.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” delivers the kind of fun and funny, action/adventure that, hopefully, they don’t milk into a franchise.

Shazam! The Fury of the Gods (2023) – Movie Review

Shazam! Fury of the Gods returns as a sequel with the super hero family battling a wicked trio of twisted sisters complete with a dragon and monsters wreaking havoc on Philadelphia.

The Mandalorian: Season 3/Episode 3 Recap – Chapter 19 “The Convert”

Tie Fighters and the New Republic Regime are a sign of new challenges lying in wait for Mando and Grogu.

The Mandalorian: Season 3/Episode 2 – Chapter 18: “The Mines of Mandalore” – Recap/ Review

Mando, Grogu, Bo Katan, and R5 face off against a number of nefarious dwellers of the deep in the salt mines beneath the Civic Center on Mandalore.

65 (2023)- Movie Review/Summary

65’s serious tone stifles a fun premise of Adam Driver fighting dinosaurs.

The Mandalorian: Season 3/Episode 1/Chapter 17: The Apostate – Recap/Review

IMando and Grogu are reunited on a quest of redemption that leads them to the waters of Mandolore where the question is what lies beneath the murky depths?

Suzume (2023) – Review/ Summary

Makoto Shinkai continues his streak of visually stunning and emotionally impactful anime with “Suzume.”

Children of the Corn (2023) – Review/ Summary

“Children of the Corn” feels like the kind of release done so a studio can hold onto the license.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023) – Review/ Summary

While Aubrey Plaza sometimes seems out of place, especially when paired with Jason Statham, Hugh Grant immensely compensates.

Creed III (2023) – Review/ Summary

It has long been said that men fight through what they feel, especially towards each other, and in “Creed III,” we see that in real-time as two brothers fight through shared pain and trauma.

Cocaine Bear (2023) – Review/ Summary

“Cocaine Bear” meets the expectations of madness you’d expect it to have.

Under His Influence (2023) – Review/ Summary

In this “Did he or didn’t he” film, a social media influencer falls for a young man who may have killed his teacher, but the evidence is slim against him.

Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) – Review/ Summary

“Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey” feels like a throwback to when slasher movies began, and the goal was to freak out the audience with intense visuals.

Disquiet (2023) – Review/ Summary

“Disquiet” gives “Angels of Death” vibes, as we watch a man try to escape a hospital with monsters who all want to kill him and some who may be friends or foes.

Jung-E (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“JUNG-E” is the same kind of surprise that “Squid Games” was, but with a lower time commitment.

Door Mouse (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Door Mouse” has cult classic workings that will make it a favorite amongst a niche group, but it may struggle to make a blip in a sea of video-on-demand releases.

Imani (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

While the visual and sound effects for action scenes may deserve a side eye, there is so much going on with the story that you might be willing to forgive the flaws in “Imani.”

M3GAN (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“M3GAN” continues the horror trends of 2022 by trying to craft a new horror icon but also work well as a stand-alone feature (though it does set up a sequel).

High Heat (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“High Heat” delivers, mainly thanks to its notable kills, but certainly not its comedy.

As Good As Dead (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“As Good As Dead” is yet another movie which makes you question why Michael Jai White isn’t a bigger action movie star?

Interview With The Vampire: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

In the first adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles in serial form, race swapping isn’t the only notable thing about AMC’s version of “Interview With The Vampire.”

Mindcage (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

In this supernatural crime thriller, Martin Lawrence may not take a career turn like his peers, but he does find himself in one of his best productions in years.

The Cleaning Lady: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

The second season of “The Cleaning Lady” is a prime example of a sophomore slump, as it struggles to keep the focus on Thony, as her storyline drags out, and others try to emerge.

Let The Right One In: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

“Let The Right One In” completes its first season with few blemishes as it presents an emotional story with violence, love, and sacrifice.

Wednesday: Season 1 – Summary/ Review

While Jenna Ortega makes a superb Wednesday, unfortunately, they put her in a world reminiscent of the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” with boy drama and a mediocre mystery.

Violent Night (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Somehow, “Violent Night” finds a way to be flinch-worthy violent, consistently comical, and even stir up your emotions.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Vengence, death, and colonization fuel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” but rarely as far as you wish it would.

The Peripheral: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

In a new sci-fi production from the producers of “Westworld,” past and present seem to collide all thanks to the next generation of virtual reality technology.

House of the Dragon: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

With being story-driven more than character-driven, “House of the Dragon” may seem like it has learned from its predecessor, but in reality, it is simply taking a different approach.

Wednesday: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Dispel your skepticism as “Wednesday” is not only well cast but includes the supernatural in such a way you’ll question why isn’t it a horror release.

Stars At Noon (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Stars At Noon” leans on Margaret Qualley as a crutch, to the point of you imagining it bending and damn near breaking by the end of the film.

Let The Right One In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Anything For Blood” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

The third adaption of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel brings a heart not seen as strong in the previous movie adaptations.

Interview With The Vampire: Season 1/ Episode 1 “In Throes of Increasing Wonder” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Modernized in some ways but keeping the core story intact, we watch Louis again recounting meeting Lestat in an adaptation that struggles against its predecessors.