Action-Adventure

Review: ‘Sweet Tooth’ Season 3 Is A Lovely End To A Bumpy Journey

June 6 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

It’s a commonly held sentiment that using kids and animals to build emotional stakes is cheating. Sweet Tooth, Netflix’s adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s DC comic...

Recap: ‘The Acolyte’ Episodes 1 & 2 Don’t Feel Far, Far Away From What We’re Used To

June 5 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

The Acolyte is the first bit of live-action Star Wars storytelling not to be part of the Skywalker saga, a very contained span of galactic...

The Ending of ‘Under Paris’ Suggests A Terrifying Future

June 5 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Depending on who you are, the ending of Under Paris, in which an army of mutated mako sharks essentially take over the world, is a...

Review: ‘Under Paris’ Is The Best Shark Movie Since ‘Jaws’

June 5 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

The problem shark movies have is they got it right the first time. Yes, I know there were shark movies before Jaws, but that 1975...

Recap: ‘The Atypical Family’ Episodes 9 & 10 Are the Best Yet

June 3 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

The Atypical Family has been improving every week, and that trend continues with Episodes 9 & 10. The K-Drama is finding a real love story...

Recap: Human Relationships Take Center Stage In ‘The Atypical Family’ Episodes 7 & 8

June 3 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Time travel is a theoretical superpower that people tend to covet. It’s attractive because it gets at a fundamental desire in human beings to be...

Of Course, ‘Atlas’ Was Filmed Primarily Using Studios, Green Screens, And CGI

May 24 2024, by Louie Fecou

It should come as little surprise that Netflix’s J-Lo vehicle and sci-fi romp Atlas was filmed primarily in a studio, with ample help of green...

Review: ‘My Oni Girl’ Is Heartwarming Like A Chicken Soup On A Winter’s Day

May 24 2024, by Daniel Hart

My Oni Girl is a wonderful anime movie. From the minute it starts to its conclusion, the story and animation are heartwarming, joyful, and full...

Atlas Review – If You Take It Less Seriously, It’s Quite Funny

May 24 2024, by Daniel Hart

After watching Atlas, my only thought is that I respect Jennifer Lopez for taking the Netflix money. I could have easily opened this review complaining...

Golden Kamuy 2 Will Be a Drama Series Despite Successful Live-Action Movie

May 23 2024, by Louie Fecou

Golden Kamuy, a highly anticipated adaptation of Satoru Noda’s manga, will see a sequel series titled Golden Kamuy: Hokkaido Irezumi Shuzin Soudatsu-hen (Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoners Scramble...

Garouden Season 1’s Ending Shows That Juzo Fujimaki’s Fighting Story Is Not Finished Yet

May 23 2024, by Daniel Hart

Episode 8 of Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf Season 1 pitches a salivating finale. It’s an unexpected super-fight between Juzo Fujimaki and Tsutomu...

Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf Review – A Promising MMA Anime Series With Disappointing Execution

May 23 2024, by Daniel Hart

Even if you do not like this anime series, there’s no doubt that Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf respects different fighting styles in...

Golden Kamuy Is Not a True Story Exactly, But It’s Inspired By Real History and People

May 20 2024, by Louie Fecou

Netflix Asia projects continue to evolve and inspire, and Golden Kamuy is no exception. The exciting story has an intriguing historical backdrop, and the plot...

Recap: There’s A Wedding In ‘The Atypical Family’ Episode 6

May 19 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

There are several levels on which The Atypical Family doesn’t work. It’s an oddly structured and paced show that sometimes seems to be making things...

‘Golden Kamuy’: A Thrilling Action-Adventure Encapsulating War, Treasure, and Heart

May 19 2024, by Daniel Hart

Originally a manga, Golden Kamuy has enjoyed adaptations. In addition to getting a popular anime series, the Japanese story has been adapted into a feature-length live-action...

Recap: Past And Present Intertwine In ‘The Atypical Family’ Episode 5

May 18 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Families are trouble at the best of time, but the Boks are a nightmare. The Atypical Family is weirdly titled, really, since superpowers notwithstanding, they’re...

Episode 4 of ‘The Atypical Family’ Is One Of The Best In The Series

May 13 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

If nobody knew quite what to make of The Atypical Family throughout its first three episodes, I imagine Episode 4 is where undecided viewers will...

The Atypical Family Episode 3 Still Felt Like Something Was Missing

May 11 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Nobody I’ve spoken to about The Atypical Family knows whether or not they like it. I doubt Episode 3 will help them decide either way....

‘Blood of Zeus’ Season 2’s Ending Proves That These Greek Gods Need To Grow Up

May 10 2024, by Daniel Hart

In Episode 8 of Blood of Zeus Season 2, a lot happens that catches you off guard, especially when the Greek Goddess Gaia decides to...

Review: ‘Blood of Zeus’ Season 2 Expands Mythology with Exceptional Storytelling

May 10 2024, by Daniel Hart

You can tell there’s a lot of love behind Blood of Zeus, which I sensed in the first season. In that review, I declared: “It’s...