An odd thought occurred to me today. We're fully two months into 2026, and I still haven't seen a "new" movie yet this year. Sure, I've taken in a bunch as part of the Blitz, but nothing for the official 2026 canon yet. And I'm still working my way through the review backlog, with nine … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – So Much Blitzing, Part 3
It's a rare thing when a film comes out that you simply can't review without giving away crucial plot information. Companion is one such piece of entertainment. You just can't talk about it while ignoring the central mechanic of the plot. So if you haven't seen the film yet, a mild spoiler warning is in … Continue reading Machina Ex – Companion
Back in 2006, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan released what is arguably his worst movie, Lady in the Water. Derided for being incredibly self-indulgent, the project was rightly lambasted for Shyamalan's sanctimonious take on art, writing, and criticism, in which he essentially staged a cinematic hissy fit due to negative reactions to his previous work. He … Continue reading The Play’s the Thing – Asteroid City
First things first, I must apologize for the lateness of this review. I actually saw this movie a few days ago, but I've been dealing with myriad computer issues over the last 48 hours, so I've had to focus on that. I can't even guarantee that my machine won't crash half a dozen times while … Continue reading In Soviet Russia, Movie Laughs at You! – The Death of Stalin
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