The Worst Movie Theater Experience I Ever Had
Sometimes people are really rude, and no amount of movie magic can make it better.
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“Bandersnatch” Review: Interactive, Meta, and Little Else
What happens when you take the concept of a choose-your-own-adventure book and turn it into an interactive film? Not much, but at least they tried.
“Regression” Review: Almost Makes a Good Point, Then Drops the Ball
Big statement with good intentions, but the execution fell short.
“Hereditary” Review: Frighteningly Scary, Agonizing to Sit Through
Phenomenal movie, but its depiction of family trauma is agonizing to sit through.
The 5 Coolest Jobs in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies
Too bad you work in the real world. Here are the coolest jobs in sci-fi and fantasy worlds that you could've had instead!
“Avengers: Endgame” Review: Transcends Genre, Exceeds Expectations
The final installment in the Infinity Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe crushes all manner of box office records, and for good reason. It's more than just a superhero film.
5 Fictional Worlds We Would NOT Want to Live In
Better buy your house elsewhere! These terrifying worlds will make you grateful that Earth is our home.
“The Dark Crystal” Review: Even From 1982, Still a Fever Dream
Amazing puppetry, unique production, and dark themes that make it a bit too weird to watch just before bed.
“Bleach” Review: The Epitome of Live-Action Anime Films
I had no idea it was possible to make a good live-action adaptation of an anime series.
“Mary and the Witch’s Flower” Review: Charming Dive Into the Fantastical
Watch this one if you want a mash-up between Harry Potter and Howl's Moving Castle.
“The Happytime Murders” Review: Bland, Predictable, and Unfunny
I think I was supposed to laugh?
“Unicorn Store” Review: While Charming, Hits Too Close to Home
Brie Larson’s story about artistic success is a combination of light-hearted chuckles and crying.
Rewatching Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace: Is It as I Remember?
Upon rewatch, The Phantom Menace offered new insights I hadn't caught the first time around. Maybe I misjudged this film.
“Orbiter 9” Review: Stunning With an Incredible Plot Twist
Watch this one if you like kissing in space.
“The Giver” Review: Tries to Find a Deeper Meaning, But Falls Short
We could have had it all. Where did this film go wrong?
Why I’m Tired of Superhero Movies
Superhero movies no longer have the power to entertain me.
“The Silence” Review: Follows Horror Trends, But Does It Well
Great pacing and satisfactory horror, but what's up with that cult?
“Next Gen” Review: Animated Sci-Fi That’s So Good, I Cried
Empathetic robots team up with angsty teen girls to stop Big Corporate.
“Beyond White Space” Review: Amazing Sci-Fi Concept, Flawed Execution
Moby Dick in space looks great on paper, but apparently this was a hard fish to catch.
Why I Stopped Going to Movie Theaters: 7 Cinema Deal-Breakers
Watching movies on the big screen? Awesome. Everything else about the cinema experience? Not so great.