“These characters are so immediately familiar, and the actors haven’t lost a step whatsoever. For anyone who enjoyed the original, there should be more than enough to have a good time.”
Oscar What If… 2017
It is time to examine the films of 2016, celebrated at the Oscars in 2017.
Pokémon Pokopia (Video Game Review)
“Drugs are fine for getting that hit of dopamine, but have you tried finding a new Pokémon in your Pokopia town??”
Apex (Streaming Movie Review)
“Apex has its fun moments and looks visually great, but overall, it’s just hollow. The curse of well-made but mediocre Netflix originals strikes again.”
Fact On Fiction: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
What do Goniometers, Jane Austen, Microplastics, and Super Mario Galaxy all have in common? Find out on this month’s Fact on Fiction!
Invincible Season 4 (Streaming Show Review)
“What do you call it when your favorite show creates a comfortable pattern of releasing seasons where there is character development and strong action? Top tier television.”
Mother Mary (Movie Review)
“I cannot help but appreciate its attempt, largely due to Anne Hathaway’s starring performance.”
Michael (Movie Review)
“Michael feels like an introduction rather than a complete story… Almost like it’s setting up a second part. And honestly, it needs one, because this first chapter feels incomplete.”
Over Your Dead Body (Movie Review)
A movie about a dysfunctional marriage and attempted murder is only as good as its leads and Segal and Weaving are perfect for the task.
Animation Celebration: The Place Promised in our Early Days
In this month’s Animation Celebration, Jake takes a look at Your Name Director, Makoto Shinkai’s feature directorial debut: The Place Promised in our Early Days
The Pitt Season 2 (Streaming Show Review)
“The Pitt remains one of the best shows on TV right now. Its character arc, memorable patients, and singular focus on a single shift elevate it above its medical drama predecessors.”
Beef Season 2 (Streaming Show Review)
“Oscar Issacs, Carey Mulligan, and Charles Melton are putting in quality work that we’ve come to expect from them, but Calilee Spaeny is the clear standout… There’s some great moments of facial acting and when an emotional moment needs to be sold, she’s the best salesperson of the bunch.”