Magic, guns, swords, an empire dealing with rebel forces, and two people sucked into the madness on opposing sides, “Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst” seems promising.
“Vampires vs. The Bronx” lovingly expands the horror genre, with its charming cast but misses key opportunities to leave a mark.
Like “Ne Zha,” “Jiang Ziya” feels like an epic that can appeal to children but doesn’t lose the adults watching in the process.
“Secret Society of Second-Born Royals” won’t ease your MCU fix, but it’s good enough on its own to want to see more.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen may not have the same pizazz when it comes to kill scenes, but the inclusion of Jenna Ortega does take things up a notch.
#Alive, with its small speaking cast, but high stakes, makes for an awesome, albeit simple, zombie movie.
Freaks – You’re One of Us lays the groundwork for a potential superhero franchise, just on a smaller scale than what we often see.
The first half of Lucifer’s 5th season reminds you how procedural storylines impede greater development of characters, no matter what the show.
Season 2 of “The Umbrella Academy” still has a villain problem, but with heading to the 60s comes a new timeline to save and blessed characters.
Unless you’ve grown tired of this new sub-genre of Black horror, mainly focused on the psychological effects of racism, you’ll find Lovecraft Country to be a wild ride.
Yet another adaptation of “The Secret Garden” has arrived! But, is this one worth watching?
While “Servant” sometimes feels like a mini-series that went on too long, with each major reveal, it renews interest and keeps you wanting more.
While it may not be what die-hard fantasy fans want or need, there is enough in “Cursed” to hold you over until something with a bit more oomph comes around.
While a breeze to watch and with good chemistry from its leads, laughs are few with “Palm Springs.”
“The Old Guard” gives you the summer blockbuster you’d expect to see in theaters from the comfort of your home.
“I Am Not Okay With This” benefits from understanding the normalcy of weird, but its story, which sometimes drags, keeps it from being as good as its potential.
While an inconsistent villain presence does sometimes plague “Gleipnir,” in terms of character investment and story? It goes beyond expectations.
If you need a good cry, but not to the point of making an ugly face, “A Whisker Away” is just what you need.
If you like your horror slow churning, not reliant on gore, but still may not be the best to watch at night, “Our House” could do the trick.
“Doom Patrol,” formerly locked up behind a paywall not worth paying for, adds yet another reason to have HBO Max.
“Ne Zha” shows why it was a massive hit in China with its top-notch animation, emotional story, and its ambiguity of good and evil.
“Motherland – Fort Salem” reminds you why there is a craving for original ideas and not rehashed stories, be it in the form of remakes of novel adaptations.
It’s unfortunate “Scoob!” couldn’t be seen in theaters, for it might be one of the first Scooby-Doo movies in a while which deserved a theatrical release.
“18 Presents” or “18 Regali” is an ode to those who lost their mothers and need an excuse to cry.
“Dummy” is one of those shows which toe the line between having deep meaning and being mindless entertainment.
Quibi’s “Dummy” has its moments, but also doesn’t seem like a show which should exist behind a paywall.
With more than meets the eye, “She Never Died” moves beyond the violence as it pursues a redemption story.
While the panty shots are unnecessary, “Gleipnir” does present itself as an intriguing action anime with eyebrow-raising characters.
In a slight change of pace, “Motherland: Fort Salem” may focus on witches and the supernatural, but with the general omittance of men, things appear far more severe.
After proving herself to be able to carry multiple films, even if they are meh, “I Am Not Okay With This” allows Sophia Lillis to be in her element and kick ass.
“Fantasy Island” may surprise you with how it tries to be more than a horror movie and address the trauma of the guests on the island.
Thanks to minimal dialog, “Wicca Book” has a specific creep factor but leaves you disconnected from its characters.
“Gretel and Hansel” is a strange PG-13 horror that may have wonderful performances, but also has a divisive story.
“Weathering With You” like “Your Name.” plays with your emotions, skips certain details, but is ultimately worth the price to see.
His Dark Materials, while wonderfully led by Dafne Keen, of Logan fame, struggles with weak reveals and lack of urgency.
Medrano solidifies her brand as a dark comedy animator with Helluva Boss, a workplace comedy.
His Dark Materials gets another chance in visual popular media, and it seems in series format, it’ll get its just due.
Maleficent, once more, pushes you to wonder why doesn’t Disney reinvent its villains rather than lazily remake its classics?
K-12 takes the example of what a visual album should be up a notch by producing a musical which makes the visuals and music inseparable.
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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