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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe - Spoiler: Gary Dies [S1E1] – TV Review

TL;DR – This is a wild premise for a show, and I think it just might work. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the HBO Max service used to view this series. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Review Introduction Today we look at what might be one of the weirdest spin-offs from a TV Show that I have ever seen. The world of The Big Bang Theory has indeed had a long reach, but I am…

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Valles Marineris [S4E1] – TV Review

TL;DR – An opening episode that both delighted and profoundly frustrated me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the Paramount+ service used to view this series. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Review Introduction Today is a little bit of a bittersweet moment. For we have new Star Trek, which is always a delight; however, it is also the start of what we now know is a countdown…

The Odyssey (2026) - Movie Review

TL;DR – The Odyssey is a rare blockbuster that combines spectacle, emotion, and myth in equal measure. It left me awestruck, unsettled, and completely engrossed from beginning to end. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film.Warning – Contains scenes which may cause distress.Warning – Contains…

Enola Holmes 3 - Movie Review

TL;DR – This is one of the films where the presentation almost makes up for the lack of narrative substance, almost. ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure –I paid for the Netflix service that viewed this film. Enola Holmes 3 Review Introduction I think one of those rare lingering joys of this streaming era is when they go full tilt into an odd…

Moana (2026) – Movie Review

TL;DR – For better or worse, it is almost beat-for-beat the same film as 2016. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene. Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Moana Review Introduction Well, here we are with a live-action remake of an animated film that was only released ten years ago. Disney’s track record with live-action remakes…

#Adventure #American Cinema #Catherine Laga’aia #Dwayne Johnson #Family #Frankie Adams #Jemaine Clement #John Tui #Michael Alisa #Moana #Polynesia #Polynesian Mythology #Rena Owen

Supergirl - Movie Review

TL;DR – Not a bad film, but still a completely forgettable outing, saved by its lead, who is doing all of the heavy lifting. ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Supergirl Review Introduction Today, we begin our next instalment in the very interesting DCU, not a full-reboot, but definitely more…

Minions & Monsters - Movie Review

TL;DR – Whether you like this film or not will depend on whether you think the Minions are charming or the death rattle of the end of Western Civilisation. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There are several mid-credit scenes.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Minions & Monsters Review Introduction Over the years, I have been a strong proponent of how…

#Allison Janney #American Cinema #Animated #Animation #Bobby Moynihan #Christoph Waltz #Despicable Me #Family #French Cinema #Jeff Bridges #Jesse Eisenberg #Minions #Minions & Monsters #Minions and Monsters #Phil LaMarr #Pierre Coffin #Trey Parker #Zoey Deutch

Toy Story 5 - Movie Review

TL;DR – A perfectly adequate addition to the series with the odd tender moment, and a lot of coincidence, so much coincidence. ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is a mid- and post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Toy Story 5 Review Introduction Look, I am just going to make it clear from the get-go that I walked into this film with…

Disclosure Day - Movie Review

TL;DR – I can see this being a very divisive film, but it completely captured me. hook, line, and sinker. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Disclosure Day Review Introduction When someone tells you that Steven Spielberg, David Koepp, John Williams, and the gang are teaming up for what…

#American Cinema #Brandon Wilson #Colin Firth #Colman Domingo #Courtney Grace #Drama #Elizabeth Marvel #Emily Blunt #Eve Hewson #Gabby Beans #Henry Lloyd-Hughes #Hettienne Park #Jeremy Shamos #Josh O’Connor #Lora Lee Gayer #Priyanka Kedia #Science Fiction #Tommy Martinez #Wyatt Russell

Two Years Later: Season 1 – TV Review

TL;DR – I was surprised just how quickly this series got its claws into me as I watched all the dates pan out. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the Paramount+ service used to view this series. Two Years Later Review Introduction Today, we look at a series that hits maybe a touch closer than I was expecting. There is nothing quite like a show that dives into situation…

Among Us (2026): Season 1 – TV Review

TL;DR – This is an almost perfect adaptation of the original game, full of tasks, murder, and voting people to their doom. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the Paramount+ service used to view this series. Among Us Review Introduction Back at the heart of COVID in 2020, there were a few things that helped get us through it. One of those was this weird little hidden role game…

Scary Movie (2026) – Movie Review

TL;DR – It is a perfectly okay entry into the series, where some of the jokes still land, but it struggles to find its voice ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There are mid-credit scenes. Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Scary Movie Review Introduction Now, before we jump in, I do have something to confess, and on the off chance one of my parents is…

Masters of the Universe (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) (2026) - Movie Review

TL;DR – Well, never have I been so happy to be wrong. This film was a blast from beginning to end. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There are post-credit scenes.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Masters of the Universe Review Introduction Before we dive into the review proper, I think it is right to be a bit honest up front. I did not have high…

Obsession - Movie Review

TL;DR – Ew, ew, ew, ew, my dude, what the actual #$%@ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I paid to watch this film.Warning – Contains scenes which may cause distress. Obsession Review Introduction It has been a gangbuster year for the YouTube creative to big screen director, starting with Markiplier in Iron Lung, then Kane Parsons in…

#American Cinema #Andy Richter #Cooper Tomlinson #Curry Barker #Darin Toonder #Haley Fitzgerald #Horror #Inde Navarrette #Megan Lawless #Michael Johnston #Obsession #psychological horror #Supernatural

Backrooms (2026) - Movie Review

TL;DR – This is a film built almost entirely on its vibe, and that is exactly why it works. Every small detail has been crafted to leave the hairs standing up on the back of your neck for the entire runtime. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Score – 4 out of 5 starsPost-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I paid to watch this film. Backrooms Review Introduction If you have ever…

#American Cinema #Avan Jogia #Backrooms #Chiwetel Ejiofor #Creepypasta #Finn Bennett #Horror #Liminal Space #Lukita Maxwell #Mark Duplass #psychological horror #Renate Reinsve #Robert Bobroczkyi #Science Fiction #Survival #Survival-Horror #The Backrooms

The Mandalorian and Grogu (Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu) - Movie Review

TL;DR – A generally solid, if only occasionally ambitious Star Wars film, but can’t quite escape the feeling that they took a season of television and smashed it into a film. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. The Mandalorian and Grogu Review Introduction Today, we have an interesting…

Finding Emily - Movie Review

TL;DR – An oddly charming film that transcends some of the potential limitations by grounding the characters in a clear sense of time and place. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is a mid-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Finding Emily Review Introduction When you have been writing reviews for a while, one of the issues that comes…

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