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Secret Wars II reading event: New Mutants #37
New Mutants #37 (1985) I know this is waaaaaaaay late into my reading of Secret Wars II, but I'll jump in here now and do a comic summary...

Janelle
5 hours ago2 min read


From Peacemaker to Eden: What’s Keeping Me Busy
Peacemaker Season 1 (HBO/2022) I started Peacemaker Season 1 in order to prep for Season 2 coming out August 21 and...I don't know...I'm...

Janelle
5 hours ago2 min read


3 Things Worth Your Time: Ne Zha/Ne Zha II, Peacemaker Season 2 Prep, and the Yankees/Cards series
A new week brings you three things I think are worth your time... Ne Zha II hits theaters Aug 22 I know I briefly touched on watching Ne...

Janelle
5 days ago2 min read


From Nobody 2 to Highest 2 Lowest: Today’s Rundown
The highs and lows of what to watch at home and in the theater this week.

Janelle
7 days ago3 min read


New week brings a bunch of sequels
New week! So this week there's a bunch to catch up on before screenings this week. We've got Ne Zha II, Nobody 2, and Highest 2...

Janelle
Aug 112 min read


Today's Media Diet: McCarthyism, Football is back, and Freakier Friday hits theaters
Nom nom nom, what was today's media diet? Devoured The Red Scare on American Scandal and whew…I guess we don’t learn the lessons of...

Janelle
Aug 62 min read


A little blog refresh
I’m still doing my reviews, but I realized I like talking to you more off the cuff & in a less structured, more random way, so I’m kinda...

Janelle
Aug 43 min read


Review: Warfare (2025): A Relentless, Unflinching Masterclass
Warfare (2025) Warfare , co-directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, is one of the most realistic war films I’ve ever seen. This isn’t...

Janelle
Apr 111 min read


Review: A Working Man (2025) – Stallone’s Blueprint, Statham’s Misfire
A Working Man It’s a tough pill to swallow, but A Working Man is a victim of its own ambition. It's a film that tries to be too much and...

Janelle
Apr 101 min read


Freaky Tales (2025) – A Blood-Soaked Love Letter to 1987 Oakland
Freaky Tales (2025) Freaky Tales is a bold, audacious film that thrives on chaos. Set in 1987 Oakland, it weaves four interconnected...

Janelle
Apr 11 min read


Death of a Unicorn review: A24's Strange Beast
Death of a Unicorn (2025) Death of a Unicorn delivers the kind of typical A24 weirdness fans have come to expect—part satire, part...

Janelle
Mar 281 min read


Why are these Disney live-action films failing?
For my entire lifetime, Disney has led the charge in fantasy storytelling and has brought beloved animated classics to life. However,...

Janelle
Mar 234 min read


Snow White (2025): Hi Ho, Hi Ho...we lost the magic, yo
Rachel Zegler and the infamous 7 in Snow White I’m not sure what Disney’s motivation is with these live-action remakes. Are they honoring...

Janelle
Mar 191 min read
Black Bag: Soderbergh's dark, crackling, fast-paced spy mystery
Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in Black Bag Steven Soderbergh's Black Bag returns with his classic vibe in this modern spy...

Janelle
Mar 141 min read


Novocaine brings the pain...in a good way
Jack Quaid in Novocaine We're starting to see Jack Quaid pop up everywhere, and in Novocaine , he's a standout in what might be an overly...

Janelle
Mar 121 min read


Mickey 17: The Expendable that won't die
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17 Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 is a wild, darkly funny sci-fi adventure that packs a punch with its visuals and...

Janelle
Mar 32 min read


February Streaming: VOD Cold Wallet and Netflix's Demon City
Raul Castillo, Tony Cavalero, and Melonie Diaz in ' Cold Wallet ' Cutter Hodierne’s Cold Wallet is a slow-burn, semi-intense hostage...

Janelle
Feb 281 min read


My Dead Friend Zoe (2024) – A Haunting, Thoughtful Take on PTSD
Ed Harris, Natalie Morales, and Sonequa Martin-Green in ' My Dead Friend Zoe' Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ My Dead Friend Zoe is a powerful...

Janelle
Feb 281 min read


Last Breath is a surprising 'must-see’ movie for February.
Finn Cole, Woody Harrelson, and Simu Liu in 'Last Breath' In a world where early-year movies often get labeled as “throwaway” flicks,...

Janelle
Feb 251 min read


The Gorge (2025): A Thrilling Blend of Romance and Sci-Fi Horror
Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller in 'The Gorge' Full disclosure: I had my first viewing of this last week but, unfortunately, chose to...

Janelle
Feb 182 min read
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