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?
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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.
Mike: Season 1 – TV Show Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While “Mike” is an unauthorized bio-series of one of the greatest known boxers, it sets such a precedent that it’ll be hard to imagine an authorized version topping it.
The Woman King (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Woman Kin” breaks the mold many may see Viola Davis trapped in as she takes on the role of an action hero during a daunting time in Africa’s history.
Barbarian (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Barbarian” has quality jump scares and freaky moments, but it leaves so many questions.
Under Her Control aka Le jefa – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Under Her Control,” aka “Le jefa,” is a rather dry film for most of the duration until it finally gets interesting in the latter half of the film.
Motherland – Fort Salem: Season 3 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The final season of “Motherland: Fort Salem” acts as a reminder that some shows are better off cancelled outright than given one last hurrah.
Into The Deep (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Into The Deep” lacks the level of mystery needed to make its small cast flourish.
The Invitation (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Invitation” is the type of film ruined by a trailer that gives everything away, and the film does not compensate for that.
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Three Thousand Years of Longing” is mainly about a Djinn’s attempts at love and freedom over three thousand years.
Mike: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Thief” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Mike” is so good that it is unfortunate that it doesn’t involve or is supported by Mike Tyson.
Orphan: First Kill (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While over a decade past any fathomable need for it, “Orphan: First Kill” does remind you why the original film was controversial and notable.
Beast (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Beast” is an unbelievable action film that presents a meager attempt at an emotional father/daughter relationship.
