28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Breaks Down Apocalyptic Tropes

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Spoiler Review ★★★★★ When Danny Boyle and Alex Garland returned to the apocalyptic Britain they created in 28 Years Later, I was surprised with the experimental directing and sentimental storytelling. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple had the unfortunate duty of following up one of the freshest genre films in recent memory. Furthermore, this would be …

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Weapons: Horror-Mystery-Comedy Done Right

Weapons (2025) Spoiler Free Review ★★★★★ Zach Cregger’s debut horror film Barbarian (2022) was undoubtedly a success with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92% and a world-wide box office of $45 million on an estimated budget of $4.5 million. Beyond both of these arbitrary markers of success, Barbarian should be considered a success based on …

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Superman is Big, Endearing, and Sometimes Doing Too Much

Superman (2025) Review ★★★★ [Note: Spoilers for Superman (2025) near the end of the review.] Superman (2025) is a BIG summer blockbuster with BIG fights, even BIGGER foes, and attempts to tackle BIG ideas. The wheels on this vehicle don’t stop for the full two hours and nine minutes duration. While this makes Superman an …

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Sic Semper Systema – Daredevil: Born Again Review

Season 1, Episode 4 Review (Note: Spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4) I knew there would be dips in quality for Daredevil: Born Again. Reshoots are not always indicators of a troubled production but Sic Semper Systema feels this way. It’s unfortunate when any episode in a season of television feels like a waste. …

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Daredevil: Born Again – Episodes 1-3 Review

Season 1, Episodes 1-3 Review [Note: Light spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 1-3] Daredevil: Born Again had big shoes to fill after season three of the original Netflix series. Following the release of Daredevil’s third season, the streaming giant announced the series cancellation. Whether it was due to Disney consolidating Marvel properties to prepare …

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The Rings of Power – Partings Review

Season 1, Episode 5 Review [Note: Spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E5 Partings] After a couple of weeks off, we have returned to The Rings of Power Season 1, Episode 5 “Partings”. The end to Episode 4, The Great Wave, led me to believe that the series' freshman season may still have some …

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The Rings of Power – The Great Wave Review

[Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E4 The Great Wave.] After countless hours of setup, The Rings of Power is starting to deliver. For better and worse, The Rings of Power Season 1, Episode 4 The Great Wave answers questions, creates intrigue, and allows characters a little breathing room. Alas, it is …

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“Adar” Episode 3 Review: Numenor’s Majesty and Story Flaws

The Rings of Power: S1, E3 Adar Review [Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E3 Adar.] The Rings of Power: Season 1, Episode 3 Adar is the first episode of the series to be handled by a different director. While Episodes 1 & 2 (A Shadow of the Past & Adrift respectively) …

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