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‘Clayface’ is entertaining and will keep anyone hooked
If you told me ten years ago that one of the best DC movies, and the best villain origin story films of all time, would be James Watkin’s “Clayface,” I’d call you crazy. I mean, think of all the great villains in the DC universe. Bane, Lex Luthor, especially Joker, who had his own run in the box office with two films, one of them attributed to some level of decent regard.
The new release of ‘Street Fighter’ is enjoyable but predictable
Video game movie adaptations seem to be all the rage as of right now. You had “Mortal Kombat II” bring in some decent reviews earlier in the year, “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” bring in bank in 2025, and of course, “Resident Evil” reinvented the idea of a video game adaptations altogether. Now in October, we have a new “Street Fighter” reboot chugging into theaters to keep the train running, but it did not go as fast as the others.
‘Other Mommy’ was a disappointment
“Other Mommy,” directed by Rob Savage, is a movie I’m sure anyone who went to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” heard about. It had most people in the audience jumping and screaming when its trailer aired before the film in most major theaters. Promising a potential for a terrifying time come its release date on Oct. 9. Kicking off the Halloween season, “Other Mommy” had some decent expectations behind it. Even I was expecting something worth watching.
‘Digger’ is a stale watch that lacks memorability
Every once in a while, there comes a movie that is ambitious, bold and possibly too out-there for its own good. Movies where major creative risks are taken, gambles that may or may not pay off in the long-run. “Digger (2026),” directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu is one of those weird movies. Not quite bad, but not quite good, compelling yet disinteresting, entertaining yet tiresome. It’s in every sense of the word a “movie,” but is it one worth anyone’s time? I’m not entirely sure.
A24’s “Primetime” showcases stellar performances
“To Catch a Predator” was once, a long while ago, a powerhouse of a TV show, roping in millions of viewers weekly, and leaving behind long-lasting effects that we still see in our media today. Despite the controversial end to the series –a controversy stemming from a recorded sting-operation gone wrong, ending in the suicide of the target – there is no doubt that this show was a fundamental contributor to our view of modern reality television.
Diving in: Students debate lifeguarding age requirement
PRO For decades now, the American Red Cross has established the legal age to acquire a lifeguard certification at 15 years old in the U.S. As a matter of fact, when I was 15, my first job was lifeguarding at a local pool club in my hometown, which I still continue to work at. Being 15 is, for some people, a serious stage in their life. It’s when you start working and begin to form your professional demeanor and mannerisms.
Nothing is hopeful about ‘Hope’
Gearing up for my first movie of the new semester, I was really hoping (no pun intended) that director Na Hong-jin’s new sci-fi thriller, “Hope,” would be something worthwhile. The reviews looked decent enough, the film is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and all over social media I noticed many content creators referring to it as the “sci-fi movie of the year.” The trailers looked interesting, promising some extraterrestrial action along with Micheal Bay-esque, off-the-rails chase scenes.
‘The Mummy’ is passable but not amazing
When you think of mummies, what comes to mind? An archaeological discovery, an evil villain in some epic action fiesta with Brenden Fraser? Some scary, acrobatic zombie-woman chasing Tom Cruise? It’s no surprise that so many people, including myself, find mummies to be a little creepy, with their iconic textile wrapping, and decayed, shriveled features.
‘Faces of Death’ reimagining is entertaining
It’s not every day that an old shockumentary from the 70s gets a comeback over five decades later. But for Faces of Death (1978), a grotesque cult film that had apparently been “banned in 46 countries,” its potential for a horror reimagining was just too tempting for Legendary Entertainment to resist.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is half-baked
Like most video game fans, I ended up rushing into theaters to catch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” in 2023, which was not only a cinematic dominator, but a strong pop-culture sensation. You got the “Peach” song by Jack Black, the Chris Pratt as Mario controversy and all the good stuff that made that first movie pack such a viral punch. Now, three years later, in the (so far) compelling year of 2026, we’ve got a follow up, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” directed by Micheal Jelenic and Aaron Horvath.
‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ is a fun sequel
When the first trailer dropped for “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” in December, I was a little surprised. The first movie, which was a well-received entry into the thriller-action-horror genre, was a film I really enjoyed, but didn’t exactly expect a sequel from. As far as endings go, it provided enough closure for me to feel like the story had wrapped up in a fulfilling way. But apparently, Searchlight Pictures had other plans.
‘Undertone’ is equal parts refreshing and terrifying
Sound is a key component of any horror movie. It’s one of the main ways that the tension of a film is properly portrayed. From heartstring-plucking scores, to spine-chilling screams, spooky noises and mysterious tones have kept us at the edge of our seats for decades. Sadly, throughout the past few years, there have been some heavy hits and misses, movies that fail to take bold creative risks or utilize overused tropes to drive in their scares.
Interstellar film ‘Project Hail Mary’ is a masterpiece
Unlike Ryland Grace’s voyage to the stars, it wouldn’t take 12 years for you to have heard of the movie “Project Hail Mary,” directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. So far, it’s been earning a lot of praise. Clocking in at an impressive 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, critics are loving this movie, so going in, I had high expectations. It’s safe to say I wasn’t disappointed. As a matter of fact, I was deeply satisfied.
‘The Bride!’ is a flawed but watchable movie
As of recently, all things Frankenstein have become a welcome trend in Hollywood. The resurgence of the tale started with Guillermo Del Toro’s amazing 2025 “Frankenstein” remake and now in the warming month of March, we get Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” Unlike Del Toro’s work, this movie is not a direct remake, but an empowering reimagining of the source material from the original story and “The Bride of Frankenstein,” promising a unique new twist on the iconic, well-known narrative.
‘Psycho Killer’ is a terrible vibe killer
February hasn’t been a strong month for horror movies, and I’m definitely no “Stranger” (get it?) to wasting my time at the movie theater with some of these travesties. Yet, when “Psycho Killer,” directed by Gavin Polone, aired its first trailer, I thought it seemed promising. Written by Andrew Kevin Walker, the same man that wrote the story for the 1993 film “Seven,” I actually expected this movie to be, at the very least, enjoyable.
‘The Strangers: Chapter Three’ is plain bad
As a huge horror fan, I pride myself on seeing as many movies in the genre as I can. I’ve seen the bad, the boring and the best, and I’ve never felt like I was wasting my time. This is because at the end of the day, the more movies I see, the easier it is to recommend movies to others. Up until this point, I’ve never felt like what I saw was pointless before, no matter how terrible the movie was or how disappointed I may have felt.
’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is thrilling
When “28 Years Later” was announced in 2025, movie-goers were hyped, so much so that it became the most anticipated horror film of the year. It drew in fans from all over the world in excitement as the series made its bloody return after 18 years of dormancy. For fans, it was commonplace to have a long wait between each entry. However, with the fourth addition, things took an unexpected turn.
‘Frankenstein’ adaption is both faithful and new
When word got out of a new film adaptation of the iconic Frankenstein novel by Mary Shelley, it piqued my interest. When it was announced that Guillermo Del Toro would be directing it, “interest” became an understatement. This astounding concoction led me, and many others, to speculate and excitedly expect a masterpiece, considering Del Toro’s previous incredible filmography. Even the Netflix original status and limited theatrical release weren’t enough to deter the masses from feeling the hype.
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ is a biopic done right
When discussing music greats, especially when it comes to New Jersey-born superstars, chances are Bruce Springsteen comes to mind. Composing hit songs like “Born to Run” (1975), and “Dancing in the Dark” (1983), Springsteen is known for his passionate vocal performances and expertise as a guitarist, delivering some of the most influential rock albums of all time. Yet despite the success and high praise he has received over a well-decorated career, things haven’t been perfect.
‘The Black Phone 2’ is a horror sequel done right
Whenever there’s a successful horror movie, most of the time, you’re going to get a sequel. It doesn’t matter what the first one was about, whether it was meant to be a stand-alone or a set-up for future installments. If it generates revenue, then they’ll likely produce another.
‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ is unbearably fine
It’s been a while since I’ve walked into a movie almost completely certain it was going to be bad. Yet, I imagine that’s how most people felt as they buckled up for one of the most unanticipated horror films of the year, “The Strangers: Chapter 2,” directed by Renny Harlin. Even when the trailers came out, I speculated it would be another disappointing entry in Lionsgate’s weak attempt at reinvigorating “The Strangers” property, hoping to push a successful franchise.
‘One Battle After Another’ is entertaining yet imperfect
“One Battle After Another” is already a highly praised film. It’s pulled great reviews on basically every site you can find, scoring a 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. This didn’t come as a surprise to most, since the director, Paul Thomas Anderson, is regarded by many to be one of the best directors of all time. He is known for having produced previous powerful projects like “There Will Be Blood” in 2007, and, more recently, “Licorice Pizza” in 2021.
‘The Long Walk’ is a thrilling Steven King adaptation
Whenever the words “Stephen King adaptation” are in the announcement of an upcoming film, for the most part, you can assume it’s going to be something good. In the case of “The Long Walk,” a book King originally finished when he was just 19, “good” is an understatement.
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