The Pope’s Exorcist (2023) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
An ancient evil possesses a 12-year-old boy with larger designs on the pope’s exorcist.
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Renfield (2023) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Renfield, familiar to Dracula betrays him by seeking a new empowered and purposeful life in heroic pursuits, but there is Hell to pay!
The Mandalorian Season 3/ Episode 6 – Chapter 22 “Guns for Hire”
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.
Servant: Season 4 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
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.
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.
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.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror (2023) – Review/ Summary
With themes of bullying, death, assault, and more, “Lonely Castle in the Mirro” is an immensely emotional experience.
The Magic Flute (2023) – Review/ Summary
“The Magic Flute” is the kind of movie adaptation that will make you wonder, if the film is this good, would seeing it live be just the same or better?
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.
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.
Infinity Pool (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Infinity Pool” is a mesmerizing and seductive nightmare in which Mia Goth plays hostess.
There’s Something Wrong With The Kids (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For those who find kids creepy, “There’s Something Wrong With The Kids” will have you give a side eye to any and all kids throughout your travels – even your friends’ kids.
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.”
Atlanta: Season 4 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Atlanta” ends its run without any desire to conform to the expectations of a final season, as it continues to have a loose arc for its characters.
Lullaby (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Lullaby,” Jewish faith is used to develop this horror film in ways you have likely not seen before.
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.
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.
Darby And The Dead (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Darby and The Dead,” being yet another teen movie focused on the outcast who, with a makeover, becomes popular, sidesteps what could have made it interesting.
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.
Fantasy Football (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With an interesting premise that has a child giving their father a resurgence in their career, “Fantasy Football” is family-friendly and entertaining.
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.
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.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” knows what the heart of the film could be, yet it refuses to stick to it and thus becomes a forgettable movie hoping to cash in due to lack of competition.
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.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Hocus Pocus 2” might be one of the few sequels you likely didn’t ask for that is far better than expected.
My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) – Movie Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“My Best Friend’s Exorcism” is a run-of-the-mill horror film that lacks scares but does attempt to have a sweet friendship at its center.
Smile (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
It’s the start of horror movie season, and “Smile” is a good way to start your annual fix.
The Resort: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The Resort” may not have the best payoff for its central mystery, but the relationships between the characters might save it for you.
The Harbinger – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As long as you start “The Harbinger” recognizing it is an indie movie, not a big-budget production, you can forgive its flaws and enjoy what is given.
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.
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.
Resident Evil: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Welcome to New Raccoon City” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
After several movies and dozens of games, “Resident Evil” has a serial show, but does it stand out in a good way?
