Disneyâs Snow White (2025) arrives with enough baggage to fill an entire enchanted forest. Between pre-release controversies and online boycotts, it was tempting to dismiss this reimagining as another soulless IP cash grab. Yet, despite all the noise, the film itself manages to be visually lush and occasionally stirring. A retelling thatâs more interesting for its political subtext than its actual fairy tale... https://tinseltine.com/movies-extravaganza-26/#snowwhite
In many ways, NOVOCAINE basically has the same tone as LOVE HURTS (see below), the âValentineâs Movieâ starring Ke Huy Quan & Ariana DeBose, two personalities I love, but not together. That too was a concept movie based around well choreographed fight scenes, and criminals being thwarted; yet it fell flat. Somehow Novocaine gets off the ground. Starring two nepo babies Jack Quaid, Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryanâs son, but looks more like Bill Hader and Joel McHale had a baby. And Ray Nicholson, showing all his teeth like his father Jack. Amber Midthunder plays the love interest very similar to DeBose character. https://tinseltine.com/movies-extravaganza-26/#novocaine
Spies, Lies, and Marital Ties â Soderbergh knows his way around a slick thriller, and with âBlack Bagâ, he trades in the usual espionage spectacle for something far juicierârelationship drama wrapped in a mystery. Sure, there are coded messages, clandestine meetups, and high-stakes national security at risk, but at its heart, this isnât a movie about spycraft. Itâs a movie about trust. And few things are more dangerous than a spouse with secrets... https://tinseltine.com/movies-extravaganza-26/#blackbag
Bong Joon Hoâs sci-fi, dark comedy âMickey 17â proves that even clones hate late-stage capitalism. Itâs the kind of high-concept sci-fi thatâs both thrilling and deeply satiricalâthe man refuses to make a movie that doesnât slap you upside the head with a message, and donât we love him for it. Based on Edward Ashtonâs novel, this film turns a routine interstellar colonization mission into a meditation on identity, mortality, and the absolute idiocy of American imperialism... https://tinseltine.com/movies-extravaganza-26/#mickey17
Julius Onahâs take on the Captain America legacy strips away the CGI-heavy spectacle in favor of a political thriller that feels more grounded, intense, and timely. But be warnedâthis Brave New World is best experienced if youâre familiar with Disney + series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and even The Incredible Hulk (yes, the Ed Norton one from 2008).
Anthony Mackieâs Sam Wilson is super skillful with the shield, but still grappling at times with the Captain America mantle, especially coming to it as just a human, with no super soldier enhancements or god-like abilities. These are central themes as Sam gets entangled in an international crisis after meeting with the newly elected U.S. President, Thaddeus âThunderboltâ Ross (played with grizzled authority by Harrison Ford, stepping into the role after the late William Hurt)... https://tinseltine.com/movies-extravaganza-26/#bravenewworld
Jonathan Eusebio, the veteran stunt coordinator (John Wick, Black Panther, Deadpool 2) turned director delivers an action comedy full of entertaining fight scenes, not quite as clever as Bullet Train, but pretty awesome. I will never look at a Boba straw the same way again.
Ke Huy Quan plays Marvin Gable a former hitman whoâs left the assassinâs life behind to sell real estate. âHe Wants A Home For Youâ, devoted to his new career like Philly loves the Eagles! ... https://tinseltine.com/movies-extravaganza-26/#lovehurts
