Cobweb (2023) – Movie Review and Summary

“Cobweb” has a wonderful mystery and build that it squanders thanks to its ending.

Barbie (2023) – Movie Review and Summary

“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.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive)

Talk To Me (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

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.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive)

Insidious: The Red Door (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

“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.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

Nimona (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

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?

Positive (Watch This) | Recommended (TV Series) | Season Review | TV Shows

I’m a Virgo (2023) – Season 1: Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

“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.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive) | Shorts

Witchfairy (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

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.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

Deep Sea (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

Alongside being visually stunning, almost AAA video game quality at times, “Deep Sea” is an emotional experience, especially as it enters its third act.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive)

Perpetrator (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

“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.

Movies | Ending Spoilers | Mixed (Divisive)

The Secret Kingdom (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

“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.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive)

The Boogeyman (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

“The Boogeyman” crafts grief, scares, and compelling performances in a way few monster movies do.

Natalie (Juliette Lewis), Shauna (Melanie Lynskey), Taissa (Tawny Cyrpress), Van (Lauren Ambrose), and Misty (Christina Ricci)

Season Review | TV Shows

Yellowjackets: Season 2 – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)

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.

Positive (Watch This) | Season Review | TV Shows

American Born Chinese (2023): Season 1 – Review

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.

Live Performance | Mixed (If Affordable)

Once Upon A One More Time (2023) – Musical Review

“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.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive)

The Little Mermaid (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)

“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.