Blue Beetle is the third DC film of 2023 and this one serves as an origin story for the titular character. Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) returns home to Palmera City after graduating from university. He finds out his family is struggling and about to be evicted. When Jaime has a chance encounter with Jenny Kord (Bruna […]
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Strays Review
From the humans that brought us 21 Jump Street and Cocaine Bear comes an adult spin on the animal picture. Reggie (Will Ferrell) is a sweet, naïve Border Terrier who lives with an abusive owner, Doug (Will Forte). Doug tries to get rid of Reggie by playing ‘fetch and fuck’ where Doug would abandon Reggie and Reggie manages to […]
Haunted Mansion Review
The 2023 version of Haunted Mansion marks the second time Disney has attempted to turn their theme park attraction into a film. Ben Matthias (LaKeith Stanfield) is an astrophysicist turned paranormal tour guide in New Orleans. He has become a jaded and bitter man after his reputation is ruined when he designs a spectral camera. Ben gets an […]
Gran Turismo Review
2023 has been the year of video game adaptations. The Last of Us has released critical acclaim and The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Twisted Metal TV series have been well received by fans. Gran Turismo joins them with a film inspired by the games and real-life events. Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe) is an avid Gran Turismo player and dreams of becoming a professional racing […]
Babylon 5: The Road Home Review
When it comes to the list of the great sci-fi television dramas, no list is complete without the mention of Babylon 5, the pioneering serialized space epic that aired from 1994-1998. Without Babylon 5, there would be no Battlestar Galactica, no The Expanse, no Foundation – because without Babylon 5 (and its fellow mid-90s cousin […]
Meg 2: The Trench Review
After a five-year break, the Megalodons return in a sequel to The Meg. Cult filmmaker Ben Wheatley takes on the directional duties for his first studio film. Five years after a Megalodon attack on Sanya Bay, Mana One has continued to explore the Mariana Trench for scientific research. During the latest exploration mission, Jonas Taylor […]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have had many iterations over their four decades of existence. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have put their own spin on the property with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. 15 years ago a vial of ooze falls into the sewers after the TCRI raided Baxter Stockman’s (Giancarlo Esposito) secret laboratory. That […]
Joy Ride Review
Directed by the writer of Crazy Rich Asians, and written by two writers of Family Guy, Joy Ride is a female-centric comedy that sees a group of Chinese American women going to China for raunchy misadventures. Audrey Sullivan (Ashley Park) and Lolo Chen (Sherry Cola) have been friends since childhood having grown up in the small town of White […]
Nimona Spoiler-Filled Review
Nimona is a science fantasy adventure-comedy film. It is based on ND Stevenson’s webcomic, and later graphic novel, of the same name. Annapurna Animation, Vertigo Entertainment, DNEG Animation, Blue Sky Studios, and 20th Century Animation produced the film. Nick Bruno and Troy Quane directed it. Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary are producers. This piece was […]
Talk to Me Review
Talk to Me is an Australian horror film and the directional debut of the Philippou Twins. It’s a film that had a lot of buzz around it since its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Mia (Sophie Wilde) is a teenage girl who is still grieving for her mother who passed away two years prior. When […]










