Vampires vs. The Bronx (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Vampires vs. The Bronx” lovingly expands the horror genre, with its charming cast but misses key opportunities to leave a mark.
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Jiang Ziya (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
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 (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“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 (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
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 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
#Alive, with its small speaking cast, but high stakes, makes for an awesome, albeit simple, zombie movie.
Freaks – You’re One of Us (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Freaks – You’re One of Us lays the groundwork for a potential superhero franchise, just on a smaller scale than what we often see.
Lucifer: Season 5 (First Half) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The first half of Lucifer’s 5th season reminds you how procedural storylines impede greater development of characters, no matter what the show.
The Umbrella Academy: Season 2 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
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.
Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 1 “Sundown” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
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.
The Secret Garden (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Yet another adaptation of “The Secret Garden” has arrived! But, is this one worth watching?
Servant: Season 1 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
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.
Cursed: Season 1 Episode 1 “Nimue” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
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.
Palm Springs (2020) – Review/Summary (Spoilers)
While a breeze to watch and with good chemistry from its leads, laughs are few with “Palm Springs.”
The Old Guard (2020) – Review and Summary (Spoilers)
“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: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“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.
Gleipnir: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While an inconsistent villain presence does sometimes plague “Gleipnir,” in terms of character investment and story? It goes beyond expectations.
A Whisker Away (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If you need a good cry, but not to the point of making an ugly face, “A Whisker Away” is just what you need.
Our House (2018) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
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: Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“Doom Patrol,” formerly locked up behind a paywall not worth paying for, adds yet another reason to have HBO Max.
Ne Zha (2019) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“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: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“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.
Scoob! (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
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 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“18 Presents” or “18 Regali” is an ode to those who lost their mothers and need an excuse to cry.
Dummy: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Dummy” is one of those shows which toe the line between having deep meaning and being mindless entertainment.
Dummy: Season 1 Episodes 1 to 3 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
Quibi’s “Dummy” has its moments, but also doesn’t seem like a show which should exist behind a paywall.
She Never Died (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With more than meets the eye, “She Never Died” moves beyond the violence as it pursues a redemption story.
Gleipnir: Season 1 Episode 1 “Something Inside of Me” [Series Premiere] – Recap and Review with Spoilers
While the panty shots are unnecessary, “Gleipnir” does present itself as an intriguing action anime with eyebrow-raising characters.
Motherland: Fort Salem – Season 1 Episode 1 “Say The Words” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
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.
I Am Not Okay with This: Season 1 Episode 1 “Dear Diary…” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
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 (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“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.
Wicca Book – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Thanks to minimal dialog, “Wicca Book” has a specific creep factor but leaves you disconnected from its characters.
Gretel & Hansel (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Gretel and Hansel” is a strange PG-13 horror that may have wonderful performances, but also has a divisive story.
Weather With You (2020) Review, Summary
“Weathering With You” like “Your Name.” plays with your emotions, skips certain details, but is ultimately worth the price to see.
His Dark Materials (Season 1) | Review
His Dark Materials, while wonderfully led by Dafne Keen, of Logan fame, struggles with weak reveals and lack of urgency.
Helluva Boss: Season 1, Episode 0 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Medrano solidifies her brand as a dark comedy animator with Helluva Boss, a workplace comedy.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 1 “Lyra’s Jordan” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
His Dark Materials gets another chance in visual popular media, and it seems in series format, it’ll get its just due.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) – Movie Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Maleficent, once more, pushes you to wonder why doesn’t Disney reinvent its villains rather than lazily remake its classics?
K-12: Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
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.
Carnival Row: Season 1, Episode 1 “Some Dark God Wakes” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Carnival Row may begin with a gorgeous, complex world with varied creatures, but the beauty fades when anything is put under a microscope.
