- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
I’ll be the first to admit: I walked out of 28 Years Later feeling pretty lukewarm. After such a massive gap since the last film, the ending left me more confused than hyped. It didn't feel like a necessary chapter, more like a legacy sequel that couldn't quite find its footing. But The Bone Temple, that changed everything. It’s a rare feat when a sequel manages to retroactively make the film before it better. I’m actually looking forward to rewatching the first one now, because Bone Temple provides the context that was missing. It took the Alpha concept, something I had massive reservations about and finally made it work. Seeing the Alpha humanized didn't strip away the horror like I feared; instead, it made the stakes feel way more personal and grounded. A few things that clicked for me: The Depravity: This film doesn't pull its punches. The human group we follow is genuinely unsettling. It nails that classic 28 Days vibe where the infected are a force of nature, but the people are the real nightmare. The Violence: It’s brutal, but it doesn't feel cheap. It serves the story rather than just filling a gore quota. The Recontextualization: I’ve never had a sequel completely flip my opinion on a previous movie like this. It turned a "pointless" sequel into a high stakes setup. I went from being totally checked out to being overwhelmingly excited for the third film. If they can maintain this level of tension and world building, we’re looking at one of the best horror trilogies in years.28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - Superman
The new Superman movie delivers an undeniable heart and an "unabashedly comic booky" spirit, making it a truly refreshing experience. It fundamentally gets Superman right, showcasing a hero who genuinely wants to save people rather than doing so begrudgingly. The deeply moving ending montage featuring his family resonates long after the credits roll, cementing the film's emotional impact. After years of more self serious and brooding interpretations, it's a genuine pleasure to embrace a "goody two shoes full of heart" Superman once more. This film marks a significant and welcome shift from the tone of Man of Steel and previous portrayals. The casting is simply superb. David Corenswet is fantastic, bringing immense warmth and humanity to the iconic role, and his insane chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane is a true highlight. And then there's Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor; he's wonderfully petty and delivers a performance that's both menacing and subtly humorous. This film isn't just a strong start for a new cinematic era; it's a heartfelt return to form for the Man of Steel himself.Superman - War of the Worlds
The film had some truly excellent scenes, the initial attack and the ferry sequence really stood out. Overall, it was good, but two issues kept it from being great for me. First, the aliens' invulnerable shields were a problem. The novel built suspense by showing humanity developing increasingly powerful weapons, occasionally bringing down a tripod, only for the aliens to upgrade or change tactics, culminating in the fleet's destruction. The movie misses those dashed glimpses of hope because the military's initial engagement immediately shows their weapons are useless. Second, his son's appearance at the end felt tacked on, probably due to test audiences. That kid definitely died when he charged at the military.War of the Worlds - The Last of Us - S2 • E2 - Through the Valley
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-The first episode was straightforward, didn't feel like filler at all, it actually felt like it filled in the blanks with the first game - The acting especially with Sara, Joel and Ellie, these characters made it feel like I was at home with the last of us games - The classic game quotes were spot on perfect, it was like I was watching the cut scenes of the game - The cinematography was amazing, spot on, the level of detail in all aspects was perfect. - This episode felt like a movie, that's leading us into it's sequel - This is a solid 10/10 The acting was a solid 10/10 Can't wait for episode 2The Last of Us - S1 • E1 - When You're Lost in the Darkness - Pan's Labyrinth
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Man, the decision to show Red Hulk in the trailer? That felt like a real punch to the gut. It robbed what could have been a genuine "holy crap" moment in the theater. Honestly, it made me wonder if they didn't have enough faith in the movie itself to draw people in without that big reveal. Was it a train wreck? Nah, not exactly. But it definitely landed in that "meh" zone. There was a ton of explaining going on, and it kept hitting these familiar beats that felt a bit tired. The whole "hero's buddy gets hurt" thing felt like a straight-up rehash of the Rhodes incident in Civil War, and while the dynamic with President Ross was different from the Cap/Secretary Ross tension, it still felt like we'd seen this kind of conflict before. It all had this "paint-by-numbers" vibe that was hard to shake. Strangely enough, I got this distinct impression that the movie was trying to give a nod to the old, often forgotten Hulk movie in the MCU. It had this weird sense of recognition, almost like how Deadpool & Wolverine is clearly winking at those early Marvel flicks. It was an odd touch. One thing I did appreciate was that it didn't feel like a two-hour commercial for the next five MCU projects, which has been a major drag in the post-Endgame era. It actually tried to tell its own story while still acknowledging the bigger picture (yeah, yeah, the Celestial in the ocean, still crickets apparently). That was a definite plus in my book, but not enough to make me regret not waiting for it on Disney +. And can we please, please retire the trope of people shooting at Hulks? Seriously? We're this far into the MCU, Hulks are practically household names, and someone even manages a "didn't know they could be red" line! It's just mind-numbingly dumb to watch people unload bullets into something that's clearly impervious. Bottom line? Captain America: Brave New World wasn't offensively bad, but it felt like a missed opportunity. The lack of surprise, the recycled plot points, and the head-scratching character decisions made it a decidedly skippable theatrical experience. I'm definitely wishing I'd just waited for it to hit streaming.Captain America: Brave New World - Werewolves
It’s bad, but I wouldn’t even put it in the bottom 5. There’s some real trash out there. I didn’t love it and it had some big problems but it had a kind of bootleg John Carpenter vibe that I appreciated, and I thought the werewolves looked pretty good which is a win in and of itself.Werewolves - Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End offers a decent entry into the zombie apocalypse genre, though it doesn't break any new ground. The film is entertaining enough, but the final scene falls flat. It's not only predictable but also lacks the impact a conclusion should have. While I understand the potential for sequels, the current ending feels anticlimactic and unsatisfying.The film's title is its biggest hurdle. It almost deterred me from watching, as it strongly suggested a low-budget straight-to-DVD film.Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End - Smile 2
This was easily the best horror film of the year. The acting was incredible, with Naomi Scott absolutely stealing the show. The jump scares were easily the best of the year for me. I thought there were a few moments where they really subverted expectations and shocked me, and there was never a moment where I felt bored despite the 2 hour run time. The ending will probably stick with me for quite some time, it was nuts. The way the movie goes from reality to a nightmare is kind of reminiscent of what a modern Nightmare on Elm Street would look like. Absolutely loved it.Smile 2 - Dragon Ball DAIMA - S1 • E6 - Lightning
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A film that went pretty under the radar when it was released I think. The premise and everything is all very familiar and been done before, heck pretty sure a film with pretty much the same plot was released a year earlier called "Hell Fest". But where Hell Fest fails Haunt exceeds in pretty much every single way. A fleshed out back story that gives levity to the final girl which makes you want her to survive, some truly tension inducing scenes, just the right amount of gore, creepy masks/villains and characters that pretty much make all the right choices. I will say I really also loved the ending, thought it incredibly smart. Not surprised the writers from A Quiet Place wrote and directed this. They really know how to craft a great tension filled scene. I hope this gets the cult following like Trick r' Treat does because it's such a simple yet effective slasher that does pretty much everything right.Haunt - Scream
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