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julianlytle

Julian Lytle is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved critic, cartoonist, and podcast host based in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Critics Choice Association, Washington Area Film Critics Association, and African-American Film Critics Association, and a voting member of the Black Reel Awards. Creator of the webcomic Ants, Julian brings sharp cultural insight and a storyteller’s perspective to his coverage of film, television, and pop culture.
  • ‘Michael’ Review – We All Deserve More
    Film Review

    ‘Michael’ Review – We All Deserve More

    Michael delivers strong performances and spectacle but lacks depth and focus as a biopic. More concert than character study.

    April 21, 2026
  • The AI Doc Review — A Timely & Relevant Look at AI’s Uncertain Future
    Film Review

    The AI Doc Review — A Timely & Relevant Look at AI’s Uncertain Future

    The AI Doc is a timely, thoughtful look at AI’s fears and promises, even if reality is moving faster than the film. A compelling, uneasy watch.

    April 17, 2026
  • Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Review – The Galaxy’s Streets Are His!
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Review – The Galaxy’s Streets Are His!

    Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord delivers a stylish, noir-inspired crime story with strong performances and a deeper take on Maul. One of Star Wars’ best animated entries.

    April 6, 2026
  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review – More Mario, More Characters, Pure Nintendo
    Film Review

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review – More Mario, More Characters, Pure Nintendo

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a vibrant, fan-first adventure packed with spectacle, heart, and Nintendo love. One of the most fun theater experiences of the year.

    March 31, 2026
  • Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Review – Less Legal Drama, More Revolutionary Ninja Action!
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Review – Less Legal Drama, More Revolutionary Ninja Action!

    Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 delivers great action and performances, but messy MCU connections and uneven storylines hold it back.

    March 24, 2026
  • A24’s ‘Undertone’ is Horror with the Sound Turned Up but it Doesn’t Slap
    Film Review

    A24’s ‘Undertone’ is Horror with the Sound Turned Up but it Doesn’t Slap

    Undertone has great sound design and a strong lead, but slow pacing and weak payoff make this horror experiment fall flat.

    March 19, 2026
  • Invincible Season 4 Review — Still the Best Superhero Comic Adaptation on TV
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    Invincible Season 4 Review — Still the Best Superhero Comic Adaptation on TV

    Invincible Season 4 improves its animation, deepens its characters, and raises the stakes with the Viltrumite War—cementing it as the best American comic adaptation on TV.

    March 18, 2026
  • One Piece: Into the Grand Line Review — Netflix’s Best Anime Adaptation Levels Up
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    One Piece: Into the Grand Line Review — Netflix’s Best Anime Adaptation Levels Up

    One Piece: Into the Grand Line improves on every level — stronger performances, bigger adventure, and the perfect live-action Luffy in Iñaki Godoy.

    March 10, 2026
  • Pixar’s Hoppers Review – A Mind-Swapping Laugh Riot with Smart Insight
    Film Review

    Pixar’s Hoppers Review – A Mind-Swapping Laugh Riot with Smart Insight

    Pixar’s Hoppers blends sharp satire, stunning animation, and heartfelt friendship into one of the studio’s strongest original films in years.

    March 2, 2026
  • DTF St. Louis Review – Family Drama x Murder Mystery
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    DTF St. Louis Review – Family Drama x Murder Mystery

    DTF St. Louis flips suburban midlife angst into a sharp HBO murder mystery. Strong performances, especially from Linda Cardellini, make it worth watching.

    March 1, 2026
  • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season Two, Bigger Stakes Through Family Drama
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season Two, Bigger Stakes Through Family Drama

    Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters delivers bigger Titan action, stronger character arcs, and blockbuster MonsterVerse spectacle with real emotional stakes.

    February 27, 2026
  • The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Review: Tracy Morgan’s Best Work in Years
    TV Review

    The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Review: Tracy Morgan’s Best Work in Years

    Tracy Morgan shines in NBC’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, a sharp faux-doc sitcom powered by standout chemistry, big laughs, and surprising heart.

    February 24, 2026
  • Crime 101 Review – A Good Crime Thriller That Wears its Influences on its Sleeve
    Film Review

    Crime 101 Review – A Good Crime Thriller That Wears its Influences on its Sleeve

    Bart Layton’s Crime 101 channels Heat with gritty L.A. texture, smart camerawork, and strong turns from Hemsworth, Ruffalo, and Berry. Familiar, but satisfying.

    February 12, 2026
  • GOAT Review – This Basketball Movie Loves Ball Through and Through
    Film Review

    GOAT Review – This Basketball Movie Loves Ball Through and Through

    Goat isn’t Zootopia—it’s an animated pro-basketball crowd-pleaser with bold visuals and real “know ball” detail. Works for families, hits harder for hoops heads.

    February 12, 2026
  • The Moment Review — Did Charli XCX Survive Brat Summer
    Film Review

    The Moment Review — Did Charli XCX Survive Brat Summer

    Charli XCX turns brat summer into a critique of fame itself. The Moment explores pop stardom, corporate pressure, and artistic compromise with style, anxiety, and sharp satire.

    February 6, 2026
  • The ‘Burbs Review – Keke Palmer Shines in This Updated Cult Classic Remake
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    The ‘Burbs Review – Keke Palmer Shines in This Updated Cult Classic Remake

    Keke Palmer leads Peacock’s The ’Burbs, a sharp mystery comedy that flips suburban paranoia through a Black woman’s POV. Funny, clever, and anchored by a stellar cast.

    February 6, 2026
  • Marvel Television’s ‘Wonder Man’ Goes For Quirky Prestige Humor Over MCU Continuity
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    Marvel Television’s ‘Wonder Man’ Goes For Quirky Prestige Humor Over MCU Continuity

    Marvel’s Wonder Man is a meta Hollywood comedy that puts character over spectacle. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley carry a quirky MCU series that works best without franchise baggage.

    January 22, 2026
  • The 98th Oscars Nominations are Out!
    Film, News

    The 98th Oscars Nominations are Out!

    The 98th Oscars nominations have been revealed. The nominations were announced by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. The ceremony will air live on March 15, 2026.

    January 22, 2026
  • ‘The Rip’  — Damon & Affleck Deliver a Lean, Mean Crime Thriller
    Film Review

    ‘The Rip’ — Damon & Affleck Deliver a Lean, Mean Crime Thriller

    The Rip is a tight, Heat-inspired crime thriller fueled by Damon & Affleck’s chemistry, escalating mistrust, & a killer central shootout. One of Netflix’s strongest genre films in a while.

    January 15, 2026
  • ‘Hijack’ Season 2 Review — Idris Elba Has Another Stressful Travel Day
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    ‘Hijack’ Season 2 Review — Idris Elba Has Another Stressful Travel Day

    Hijack season two starts slow but finds its footing. Idris Elba remains magnetic, and once the mystery clicks, the season delivers tense twists and a solid payoff.

    January 14, 2026
  • Gus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Explores Class Rage Through the Past
    Film Review

    Gus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Explores Class Rage Through the Past

    Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire uses a 1977 hostage crisis to explore rage, class anxiety, & desperation. Bill Skarsgård is gripping, with Dacre Montgomery adding real emotional weight.

    January 9, 2026
  • ‘Industry’ Returns to Assert Itself as One of the Best Shows on TV
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    ‘Industry’ Returns to Assert Itself as One of the Best Shows on TV

    Season 4 makes Industry must-watch prestige TV: money, power, and control. Harper & Eric chase Tender’s secrets while Yasmin and Henry Muck turn the heat up.

    January 6, 2026
  • ‘The Pitt’ Season Two Continues its High Level of Weekly TV
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    ‘The Pitt’ Season Two Continues its High Level of Weekly TV

    Season two of The Pitt sharpens its focus with deeper character work, intense medical realism, and a confident ensemble that proves traditional weekly TV still works.

    January 5, 2026
  • ‘Anaconda’ (2025) Is Way Funnier Than It Has Any Right to Be
    Film Review

    ‘Anaconda’ (2025) Is Way Funnier Than It Has Any Right to Be

    The Anaconda reboot works by embracing comedy. With Paul Rudd and Jack Black, movie-nerd jokes, and purposeful silliness, it becomes one of the year’s most pleasant surprises.

    December 23, 2025
  • ‘The Elephant’ Is Adult Swim’s Most Ambitious Animated Exquisite Corpse
    TV Review

    ‘The Elephant’ Is Adult Swim’s Most Ambitious Animated Exquisite Corpse

    Adult Swim’s The Elephant is a bold animated experiment from Cartoon Network legends, blending striking styles and big ideas about existence, creativity, and connection. A rare, rewarding surprise.

    December 18, 2025
  • ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ — James Cameron’s Epic Spectacle Still Reigns Supreme
    Film Review

    ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ — James Cameron’s Epic Spectacle Still Reigns Supreme

    James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash delivers jaw-dropping spectacle and emotional depth, turning Neytiri into the franchise’s true hero while proving Pandora is still unmatched on the big screen.

    December 16, 2025
  • Fallout: Season Two Expands the Wasteland, but Loses Some Focus
    TV Review

    Fallout: Season Two Expands the Wasteland, but Loses Some Focus

    Fallout season 2 grows bigger and more character-focused, but its many storylines slow the pace. Strong performances and world-building keep it entertaining, even if it never hits season one’s highs.

    December 16, 2025
  • ‘Jay Kelly’ Is a Quietly Devastating Meditation on Fame and Regret
    Film Review

    ‘Jay Kelly’ Is a Quietly Devastating Meditation on Fame and Regret

    George Clooney delivers a career-best performance in Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, a quiet, moving meditation on fame, ambition, and the personal costs of movie stardom.

    December 12, 2025
  • Leon S. Kennedy Returns in Resident Evil Requiem at The Game Awards
    Games, News

    Leon S. Kennedy Returns in Resident Evil Requiem at The Game Awards

    Leon S. Kennedy Announced as second protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem at The Game Awards.

    December 11, 2025
  • LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Release Date Announcement at The Game Awards
    Games, News

    LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Release Date Announcement at The Game Awards

    Warner Bros. Games and DC reveal LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, an open-world Gotham adventure, launching May 29, 2026. See the Heroes & Villains trailer.

    December 11, 2025
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s 2  Marionette Fueled Tween-Friendly Terror
    Film Review

    Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Marionette Fueled Tween-Friendly Terror

    Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 offers kid-friendly horror with deeper lore, darker visuals, and strong performances. Fans and younger viewers will enjoy this intense, story-driven sequel.

    December 8, 2025
  • Is This Thing On? — Will Arnett Surprises in Bradley Cooper’s Intimate Drama
    Film Review

    Is This Thing On? — Will Arnett Surprises in Bradley Cooper’s Intimate Drama

    A tender, introspective drama where Will Arnett delivers a career-best performance as a man rediscovering himself through heartbreak, stand-up, and solitude.

    December 3, 2025
  • A24’s Marty Supreme: Chalamet is Out Here EATING
    Film Review

    A24’s Marty Supreme: Chalamet is Out Here EATING

    Timothée Chalamet shines in Marty Supreme, a fast, tense, beautifully shot story of ambition, ego, and the cost of chasing greatness.

    December 1, 2025
  • Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake season 2 balances Gen Z Life with Fantasy Brilliance
    TV Review, TV-Stream

    Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake season 2 balances Gen Z Life with Fantasy Brilliance

    Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake season two blends real-world adulthood with multiversal fantasy, deepening its characters and themes while delivering some of the strongest storytelling in the franchise. It’s heartfelt, imaginative, and emotionally sharp—showing how…

    November 18, 2025
  • HBO’s I Love LA Is a Sharp, Funny Look at Gen-Z Adulthood
    TV Review

    HBO’s I Love LA Is a Sharp, Funny Look at Gen-Z Adulthood

    I Love LA blends chaotic friendship, career anxiety, and sharp generational humor into one of HBO’s most refreshing comedies in years. Rachel Sennott anchors a vibrant cast navigating ambition, insecurity, and the strange ecosystem of…

    November 14, 2025
  • Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Tries a New Cast but Lands in “Just Okay”
    Film Review

    Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Tries a New Cast but Lands in “Just Okay”

    Now You See Me: Now You Don’t introduces a new generation of illusionists with charm and chemistry, even if the tricks feel smaller and the stakes lighter. Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt, and Dominic Sessa outshine…

    November 14, 2025
  • In Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands the Predator Wins
    Film Review

    In Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands the Predator Wins

    Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands flips the hunt, following a young Yautja on a rite-of-passage that turns him into the underdog hero. Kinetic action, sharp world-building, and Elle Fanning’s affecting synth counterbalance make this PG-13 entry…

    November 4, 2025
  • Star Wars: Visions Returns Strong with Volume 3
    TV Review

    Star Wars: Visions Returns Strong with Volume 3

    Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 delivers another bold anthology of anime-inspired stories that explore the Force through dazzling styles and perspectives. From dueling cyborgs to bounty hunters and rebels, this collection showcases how deeply Japanese…

    October 30, 2025
  • ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ MAPPA Delivers a Masterclass in Animation
    Anime, Film Review

    ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ MAPPA Delivers a Masterclass in Animation

    Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc brings Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga to life with astonishing animation, emotional depth, and brutal energy. MAPPA captures Denji’s longing for love amid chaos with stunning artistry, blending heartbreak, humor,…

    October 24, 2025
  • IT: Welcome to Derry Is a Glossy Prequel That Misses the Point
    TV Review

    IT: Welcome to Derry Is a Glossy Prequel That Misses the Point

    IT: Welcome to Derry brings HBO polish and King-sized ambition, but the horror feels hollow. While the performances and visuals impress, the overreliance on gore and unnecessary lore connections drown out the emotional core. It’s…

    October 24, 2025
  • ‘Good Fortune’ Delivers Laughs and Class Commentary
    Film Review

    ‘Good Fortune’ Delivers Laughs and Class Commentary

    Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune is a funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly heartfelt comedy about class, compassion, and connection. With standout performances from Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer, it’s a sharp mix of humor and…

    October 22, 2025
  • Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Beautiful Creation that’s missing something
    Film Review

    Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Beautiful Creation that’s missing something

    Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein reimagines the classic story through intimate scale and emotional nuance. Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi shine in this melancholy, visually rich adaptation that favors humanity over horror. While smaller in scope…

    October 17, 2025
  • Episode Appetizer: ‘Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider’ – Nostalgia Meets Midlife
    Anime, TV Appetizer, TV Review

    Episode Appetizer: ‘Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider’ – Nostalgia Meets Midlife

    Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider blends nostalgia, comedy, and heart in its first episode. Following a 40-year-old Rider fan who refuses to let go of his childhood dream, the anime celebrates the spirit…

    October 4, 2025
  • Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite: A Procedural Thriller That Haunts
    Film Review

    Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite: A Procedural Thriller That Haunts

    Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite is a nerve-wracking procedural thriller that captures 18 minutes of potential nuclear catastrophe through multiple perspectives. Anchored by stellar performances and taut editing, the film immerses you in tense…

    October 3, 2025
  • The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson Smashes Expectations in Benny Safdie’s Intimate Sports Drama
    Film Review

    The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson Smashes Expectations in Benny Safdie’s Intimate Sports Drama

    Dwayne Johnson delivers his most vulnerable performance yet in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Playing MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, Johnson sheds his larger-than-life Rock persona for a raw, empathetic portrayal of struggle, addiction, and love.…

    October 2, 2025
  • Insomniac’s Wolverine Finally Has a Trailer
    Games, News

    Insomniac’s Wolverine Finally Has a Trailer

    Insomniac Games has unleashed the first trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5. Expect a mature-rated, bloody adventure featuring Logan, Mystique, Omega Red, and the Reavers across Madripoor, Japan, and Canada. Get story teases, gameplay hints,…

    September 25, 2025
  • Swiped: Lily James Shines in a Startup Biopic That’s Just Okay
    Film Review, TV-Stream

    Swiped: Lily James Shines in a Startup Biopic That’s Just Okay

    Swiped follows Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from co-founding Tinder to creating Bumble, exposing the toxic startup culture she fought against. Lily James delivers a strong performance, but the film rushes through its story, feeling more…

    September 25, 2025
  • Marlon Wayans Shines in Uneven Football Horror ‘Him’
    Film Review

    Marlon Wayans Shines in Uneven Football Horror ‘Him’

    Him, directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, blends football, fame, and horror into a psychological thriller led by Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers. With strong performances and striking visuals, the film grips…

    September 19, 2025
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is an Explosively Beautiful Anime Epic
    Anime, Film Review

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is an Explosively Beautiful Anime Epic

    Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle kicks off the franchise’s climactic arc with breathtaking visuals and explosive battles. Ufotable once again raises the bar for anime films, blending 2D and 3D animation seamlessly. Packed with emotional fights,…

    September 12, 2025
  • ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is a Strong, Scary Farewell for Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson
    Film Review

    ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is a Strong, Scary Farewell for Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson

    The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers a haunting, faith-filled finale for Ed and Lorraine Warren. Michael Chaves directs a well-paced, scare-packed entry that ties the franchise together while leaving room for more. Strong performances and smart…

    September 3, 2025
  • Iyanu: The Age of Wonders Brings Myth and Magic to Cartoon Network
    TV Review

    Iyanu: The Age of Wonders Brings Myth and Magic to Cartoon Network

    Iyanu: Age of Wonders is a vibrant Yoruba-inspired animated special on Cartoon Network & HBO Max. Action, myth, and heart collide in a story kids and adults can enjoy. Newcomers welcome—fans rewarded.

    August 30, 2025
  • The Loss of Innocence of a Generation, and ‘Vice is Broke’
    Film Review

    The Loss of Innocence of a Generation, and ‘Vice is Broke’

    Vice is Broke by Eddie Huang feels like an exploration of a loss of hope the Millennial generation had in the 2010s.

    August 29, 2025
  • Caught Stealing – A Crime Movie From Aronofsky That’s a Bit Fun Instead of Depressing
    Film Review

    Caught Stealing – A Crime Movie From Aronofsky That’s a Bit Fun Instead of Depressing

    I never thought I’d see the day when I would be laughing and enjoying with delight during a film by Darren Aronofsky.

    August 27, 2025
  • ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2 is Closer to the Games and Succeeds
    TV Review

    ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2 is Closer to the Games and Succeeds

    Twisted Metal season 2 came back with a great new season closer in line with the stories from the PlayStation Game series.

    August 26, 2025
  • Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Pair for American Rap Fable ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
    Film Review

    Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Pair for American Rap Fable ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

    It’s been almost 20 years since Denzel Washington and Spike Lee teamed up on a film.

    August 15, 2025
  • Peacemaker Season 2: Can Peacemaker Have a Wonderful Life?
    TV Review

    Peacemaker Season 2: Can Peacemaker Have a Wonderful Life?

    Peacemaker Season 2 wears its Post-Crisis 80’s DC Comics influences on its sleeve to humorous success.

    August 15, 2025
  • Body-Swap Shenanigans Return in Freakier Friday—and It Works
    Film Review

    Body-Swap Shenanigans Return in Freakier Friday—and It Works

    Freakier Friday is a good family film that effectively captures the feeling of the original, even if it won’t resonate with people in the same way.

    August 5, 2025
  • Eyes of Wakanda Dives Into Espionage and Myth Across MCU History
    TV Review

    Eyes of Wakanda Dives Into Espionage and Myth Across MCU History

    Stylish visuals and sharp action animate Wakanda’s secret history.

    August 1, 2025
  • M3GAN 2.0 Ditches Horror and Dances Into Cyber Action
    Film Review

    M3GAN 2.0 Ditches Horror and Dances Into Cyber Action

    M3GAN 2.0, while vastly different from the first film, was a delightful time in the theater.

    June 27, 2025
  • REVISITED: M3GAN
    Film Review, from idobi.com

    REVISITED: M3GAN

    A woman creates a new artificial life-form as a toy for her orphaned niece…and bad things ensue.

    June 26, 2025
  • Ironheart Tries to Soar but Struggles to Break Free of the MCU Mold
    TV Review

    Ironheart Tries to Soar but Struggles to Break Free of the MCU Mold

    I feel the people making it wanted to create a show that doesn’t feel cramped by the MCU constraints imposed.

    June 24, 2025
  • I Wanted to Love 28 Years Later. And I Did. Until the Last 5 Minutes.
    Film Review

    I Wanted to Love 28 Years Later. And I Did. Until the Last 5 Minutes.

    I don’t think I’ll recommend it to others, and I’ll let them enjoy their new thing, but for me, this is a skip and something I wish I hadn’t wasted my time on.

    June 22, 2025
  • Brad Pitt and Damson Idris Deliver a High-Octane Hit in F1: The Movie
    Film Review

    Brad Pitt and Damson Idris Deliver a High-Octane Hit in F1: The Movie

    F1: The Movie, is a sports film and a damn good one.

    June 17, 2025
  • How to Train Your Dragon: This Remake Soars Over Doubts to Be an Excellent Film in its Own Right
    Film Review

    How to Train Your Dragon: This Remake Soars Over Doubts to Be an Excellent Film in its Own Right

    This might be the perfect time to release a live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.

    June 13, 2025
  • The Phoenician Scheme: Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton Shine in Anderson’s Sharpest Tale in Years
    Film Review

    The Phoenician Scheme: Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton Shine in Anderson’s Sharpest Tale in Years

    This type of story feels different than the usual Anderson film, with some darker tones and moments of violence against the perfectly crafted frames we see throughout.

    June 6, 2025
  • Predator: Killer of Killers Brings the Hunt Across History – And It Rules
    Film Review, TV-Stream

    Predator: Killer of Killers Brings the Hunt Across History – And It Rules

    I must say I’m sitting here in a bit of awe at how much I liked Predator: Killer of Killers, the surprise new animated anthology film coming to Hulu and Disney+.

    June 5, 2025
  • Karate Kid: Legends Leans Into Martial Arts Movie Tropes — And It Works
    Film Review

    Karate Kid: Legends Leans Into Martial Arts Movie Tropes — And It Works

    For the most part, I was not looking forward to Karate Kid: Legends, and it’s hard to explain, but I think I felt it was trying to please too many people at the same time.

    May 29, 2025
  • Entering the House of Paul Reubens in Pee-wee as Himself
    TV Review

    Entering the House of Paul Reubens in Pee-wee as Himself

    One of the most surprising things in the new HBO Documentary Pee-wee as Himself is how playfully combative Paul Reubens is with Director Matt Wolf in the film’s interview segments.

    May 23, 2025
  • Bring Her Back: A Gripping Supernatural Horror That Left Me Unfulfilled and Disturbed
    Film Review

    Bring Her Back: A Gripping Supernatural Horror That Left Me Unfulfilled and Disturbed

    I knew from the poster that the film Bring Her Back was not a film for me.

    May 16, 2025
  • Running Into Greatness – Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Caps Off 30 Years of Ethan Hunt
    Film Review

    Running Into Greatness – Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Caps Off 30 Years of Ethan Hunt

    If this is the end of Ethan Hunt’s run as the main character and Cruise leaving the franchise, then I feel Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning was a great ending adventure.

    May 14, 2025
  • WARFARE is a Visceral Retelling of Modern Combat — But Not Without Complications
    Film Review

    WARFARE is a Visceral Retelling of Modern Combat — But Not Without Complications

    WARFARE is one of the best war films I’ve seen in recent memory.

    May 9, 2025
  • Ventress Finds Redemption and Cad Bane Gets Gritty in ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’
    TV Review

    Ventress Finds Redemption and Cad Bane Gets Gritty in ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’

    Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld doesn’t have shocking reveals or new characters but gives the audience good stories with cool characters perfect for May the Fourth.

    May 4, 2025
  • Millennial Murder She Wrote? Count Me In for ‘Another Simple Favor’
    Film Review

    Millennial Murder She Wrote? Count Me In for ‘Another Simple Favor’

    When I was sitting and watching this new one, I was like – is this a millennial Murder She Wrote, and why did no one tell me this? I love me some Murder She Wrote.

    May 2, 2025
  • Andor Season 2 is a Show About the Cost of Fighting Fascism
    TV Review

    Andor Season 2 is a Show About the Cost of Fighting Fascism

    “There’s a war goin’ on outside no man is safe from You could run, but you can’t hide forever.”

    April 22, 2025
  • Same Story, Different Feel: HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 Softens the Game’s Brutality
    TV Review

    Same Story, Different Feel: HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 Softens the Game’s Brutality

    The Last of Us season two doesn’t maintain the quality of season one, but it is still immensely engaging and will have people talking this year.

    April 9, 2025
  • REVISITED: The Last of Us – Season 1
    TV Review

    REVISITED: The Last of Us – Season 1

    The Last of Us is more than just another end-of-the-world show; it focuses on the need for human connection even when the world doesn’t seem like a place where that can happen. 

    April 9, 2025
  • Freaky Tales: Pedro Pascal, Punks, and Too $hort’s Spirit Power This Bay Area Fever Dream
    Film Review

    Freaky Tales: Pedro Pascal, Punks, and Too $hort’s Spirit Power This Bay Area Fever Dream

    Freaky Tales is amazing. That’s what I texted to my friend Sherin after I finished watching this fantabulous piece of work.

    April 3, 2025
  • Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Price Announced
    Games, News

    Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Price Announced

    After the Nintendo Direct earlier today, Nintendo has finally announced when the Nintendo Switch successor is coming out.

    April 2, 2025
  • ‘Novocaine’ Review: A Hilarious and Brutal Action Comedy With an Unstoppable Hero
    Film Review

    ‘Novocaine’ Review: A Hilarious and Brutal Action Comedy With an Unstoppable Hero

    Novocaine is a good movie and something action fans should enjoy. It is a decent comedy as well. It could be great for a movie date.

    March 16, 2025
  • Ayo Edebiri Shines in A24’s Twisted Tale ‘Opus’
    Film Review

    Ayo Edebiri Shines in A24’s Twisted Tale ‘Opus’

    Toxic Fandom plus politics is a wild mix, ain’t it?

    March 14, 2025
  • Brian Tyree Henry & Wagner Moura Shine in Apple TV+’s ‘Dope Thief’
    TV Review

    Brian Tyree Henry & Wagner Moura Shine in Apple TV+’s ‘Dope Thief’

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