“The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes” doesn’t overstay its welcome, and by getting to the point, getting you invested, teary-eyed, and sending you on your way, it is the best kind of entertainment.
In this revenge tale featuring voodoo, a nephew is tasked with executing their uncle’s revenge against their will.
“The Elderly” takes forever to get to the point, which may or may not be a play on who and what it focuses on.
Miyazaki’s latest is as beautiful, if not more, than his last. However, it is by no means the type of character driven tales he is known for.
“It Lives Inside” deserves praise for how it handles being a first-generation Indian in a White community but might be considered lackluster as a horror movie.
“Elevator Game” may have some missteps, and may not justify its villain’s motive well, but it does have likable characters who you are interested in enough to wonder if they will survive.
This is a character guide for Netflix’s “The Chosen One” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
Similar to the Spiderman franchise, it seems all the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” franchise needed was to be rebooted enough times to recapture the magic.
While a unnecessary reboot, there is no denying this adaptation aims to bring something different.
This is a character guide for Crunchyroll’s “Undead Murder Farce,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
This is a character guide for Netflix’s “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
“Cobweb” has a wonderful mystery and build that it squanders thanks to its ending.
“Barbie” is a fun, often comical movie laced with a strong feminist message and depiction of what can happen if toxic masculinity and patriarchal views go unchecked.
While “Talk To Me” comes with graphic imagery and the occasional comical moment, the characters have hastened development which doesn’t really push you to care about who lives or dies, but rather how.
“Insidious: The Red Door” is a reminder of why it has been so refreshing for new horror movies to not only come out but also get a marketing budget so that you know they exist.
What better way to end 2023 Pride than a movie like “Nimona,” which reminds you how quickly hate spreads when powered by fear and the power behind being able to self-identify?
“I’m a Virgo” is Boots Riley’s satire of superheroes while confronting capitalism in a 13-foot-tall character. It’s bonkers in the best way.
With the type of animation which pushes you to think something nefarious could happen, “Witchfairy” sets you up for one thing but pleasantly gives you another.
Alongside being visually stunning, almost AAA video game quality at times, “Deep Sea” is an emotional experience, especially as it enters its third act.
“Perpetrator” is more interested in ways to use and shoot blood than truly give life to its characters and anything it sets up plot-wise.
“The Secret Kingdom” is a fantasy story for the family with unique visuals and character designs. Yet you’ll feel like you’ve seen this story before.
“The Boogeyman” crafts grief, scares, and compelling performances in a way few monster movies do.
Season 2 of the five-season planned “Yellowjackets” drags early on and seems imbalanced between the past and present, but does end on a high note.
American Born Chinese is ambitious and nuanced in its Asian American representation, yet there are parts that feel watered down or changed by its Disney overlords.
“Once Upon A… One More Time” is a feminist musical set to the music of Britney Spears that may feel like it is preaching to the choir and needs more oomph in its ensemble numbers.
“The Little Mermaid” thankfully takes enough from the Broadway musical and further creative license from the Hans Christian Anderson story to make an entertaining, though serviceable, film.
Save your time by skipping “Knights of the Zodiac” and read or watch the original 1980s “Saint Seiya” series instead.
Mando, Grogu, and Bo-Katan work to unite the varied Mandalorian factions under a growing threat from Moff Gideon.
Family togetherness takes a dark turn as Mommy is possessed by the Deadites and looks to unite her whole family in her bloody quest!
An ancient evil possesses a 12-year-old boy with larger designs on the pope’s exorcist.
Renfield, familiar to Dracula betrays him by seeking a new empowered and purposeful life in heroic pursuits, but there is Hell to pay!
Jack Black, Lizzo, and Christopher Lloyd are the welcome guest stars in this whimisical and farcical episode where Mando, Grogu, and Bo-Katan travel to the outer rim planet of Plazir-15 to recruite renegade Mandalorians to return to the original fold.
While the final season of “Servant” began with so much promise, unfortunately, it ends in disappointment like so many productions attached to M. Night Shyamalan lately.
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.
“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” delivers the kind of fun and funny, action/adventure that, hopefully, they don’t milk into a franchise.
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.
Tie Fighters and the New Republic Regime are a sign of new challenges lying in wait for Mando and Grogu.
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.
With themes of bullying, death, assault, and more, “Lonely Castle in the Mirro” is an immensely emotional experience.
The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.
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