3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Avatar: Fire and Ash had a tough task to win me back after its predecessor got waterlogged in worldbuilding. 2009’s Avatar remains an entertaining blockbuster with a solid story, good cast, and gorgeous visuals even though its 2nd half is comically backloaded with gunfire, and 2022’s Avatar: The… Continue Reading
Second Winds: Optimistic Short Sheds Light on Leukemia
3 out of 5 stars (average) I like small-scale shorts like Second Winds. Running just under 15 minutes, it’s a condensed yet enjoyable look at 3 people living with a form of leukemia and how it affects their lives. If that sounds maudlin or depressing, I’m happy to report that the short and its subject… Continue Reading
The Theory of Spice: Niche and Stylishly-Edited Shorts Taste Fine, but Feel Undercooked
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) The Theory of Spice is an odd confection that tastes fine, but leaves you little to remember. It’s a collection of stylishly-edited shorts that attempt to tie in the starts of several spices you probably have in kitchen cabinets with some major historical events I’d previously been unaware of,… Continue Reading
Wicked For Good: Darker, Somber Follow-up is Flawed, but Flies Out on a High Note
4 out of 5 broomsticks (One of the best of the year) Wicked For Good was easily my most anticipated movie of 2025. Part 1 took me totally by surprise last year with its delicate balance of lighthearted comedy, dazzling musical numbers, dark themes, and emotional punch, so my hopes for this follow-up soared higher… Continue Reading
The Running Man 2025: Run From Glen Powell Star Vehicle Like Your Life Depended on it
1 out of 5 stars (one of the worst of the year) The Running Man is hands down one of the worst movies I’ve seen in 2025. It’s a science fiction movie so busy with pedantically lecturing you about its “fight the system” themes that little things like consistent worldbuilding, an engaging story, and characters… Continue Reading
Predator Badlands: The Sweetest Sci-Fi Action Buddy Movie With Limb Dismemberments of 2025
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) I never expected to enjoy Predator: Badlands as much as I did. A standalone entry in the Predator film series, this installment ditches the horror genre for a surprisingly sweet buddy movie that still delivers all the action you could ask for in one of these on top… Continue Reading
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