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The King has returned! Barry Jenkinsâ Lion King prequel - Mufasa: The Lion King - has released in theaters and I had the chance to check it out just recently. The Lion King is my favorite animated film of all-time but beyond further reflection and pondering, the remake was quite a big letdown that lacked much of the soul and creativity of that original animated film. Thatâs why I was very skeptical about Barry Jenkinsâ prequel and I wanted nothing more than to be excited about more movies set in the continuity of The Lion King. Barry Jenkinsâ involvement certainly had my curiosity piqued though. Did the movie win me over, or is this yet another soulless live-action Disney film? Find out in this review!
Mufasa: The Lion King:
Directed by: Barry Jenkins
Screenplay by: Jeff Nathanson
Based off the characters created by: Linda Woolverton and Irene Mecchi and Jonathan Roberts
Produced by: Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Genevieve Hofmeyr
Executive Producer: Peter Tobyansen
Music by: Dave Metzger
Cinematography by: James Laxton
Editing by: Joi McMillon
Casting by: Francine Maisler, Molly Rose
Production Design by: Mark Friedberg
Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé
Synopsis: Told in flashbacks, Mufasa is an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Takaâthe heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion a journey of misfits searching for their destiny and working together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
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The world seems slightly better and more hopeful today⊠as the amazing teaser trailer for James Gunnâs Superman has finally landed online. I put out a full reaction to the trailer, covering my thoughts before watching it and after in an over 20-minute discussion⊠but weâre not done just yet. There is SO MUCH MORE in this trailer than I thought we were going to get for a teaser and, of course, Iâll be giving you guys a detailed, frame-by-frame breakdown of this trailer. Check out the episode for FULL DETAILS on any comic references, easter eggs, theories about the main villains and the âadhoc Justice Leagueâ thatâs in this film. Enjoy! See you all July 11, 2025!
Synopsis: âJames Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a SUPERMAN whoâs driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.â
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Hey everyone⊠itâs finally time to believe a man can fly again! The first teaser trailer for James Gunnâs upcoming Superman film, set to hit theaters July 11, 2025 and the first film in the rebooted DCU, has now dropped online from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures. Anyone whoâs listened to more than one episode probably knows that Iâve been deliriously excited for James Gunnâs Superman, as Gunn has always and is still making movies that resonate with me emotionally. He does the same for TV as Iâve even been really enjoying the Gunn-written Creature Commandos, the soft launch of the DCU that is ongoing on Max. Superman has also been one of my favorite characters since I was a child so naturally, this was a match made in heaven as far as Iâm concerned. Does the trailer live up to the hype, or does it fall short of expectations and make me cornered for the DCU? Find out in this initial reaction to the trailer!
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The Karate Kid franchise finally returns to the big screen after 15 years, with the upcoming release of Karate Kid: Legends, which will see the long-anticipated team up of Ralph Macchioâs Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chanâs Mr. Han. I, of course, love the original Karate Kid and am a huge Cobra Kai fan (with the exception of this final season so far), but⊠I have had little to no interest in this film. Thatâs because I honestly think Cobra Kai has milked this universe and its characters pretty much to their maximum potential, and I found the decision to include Daniel to be pretty cynical. As a fan of this franchise, did this trailer make this one of my most anticipated movies of next year? Find out in this initial reaction to the trailer!
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Hey everyone, it's finally time to return to Middle Earth! The latest attempt at reviving the iconic Tolkien franchise on the big screen, but this time it's anime-inspired. The original trilogy is comprised of movies that are all some of my favorite movies of all-time. Return of the King - in particular - is an easy top 5 favorite movie ever for me. I have been watching these movies as long as I can remember and I honestly think, while not great, The Hobbit movies are somewhat over-hated. That being said, I went into War of the Rohirrim with virtually no interest, due to the bland marketing and being someone who's not fully into anime. I respect WB taking a big swing with this franchise but the style and story did not seem very interesting to me. Does it live up to the best of the franchise or is it going to match the diminishing returns this franchise has had since the trilogy? Find out in this review!
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim:
Directed by: Kenji Kamiyama
Screenplay by: Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou
Based on characters created by: J.R.R. Tolkien
Story by: Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Philippa Boyens
Produced by: Philippa Boyens, Joseph Chou, Jason DeMarco
Executive Producers: Carolyn Blackwood, Pete Chiappetta, Toby Emmerich, Peter Jackson, Ken Kamins, Andrew Lary, Sam Register, Anthony Tittanegro, Fran Walsh
Music by: Stephen Gallagher
Edited by: Tsuyoshi Sadamatsu
Casting by: Andy Brierley
Cast: Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto, Luke Pasqualino
Synopsis: 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy, a sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, HĂ©ra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
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Hey everyone, welcome back to MOVIE Morning for a review of the film Unstoppable, a remarkably inspiring true story Anthony Robles, a man born with one leg and a dream to win one of the biggest wrestling competitions in North America. This film doesn't officially hit Prime Video ('wide release') until mid-January so, because of that, I wasn't entirely sure whether to drop this review now but I thought I'd get ahead of the curve. The film just started its limited release in only a few countries, including the UK so I was able to see it just a little early. Is this a sports movie worth watching? Find out in this review!
Unstoppable:
Directed by: William Goldenberg
Screenplay by: Eric Champnella and Alex Harris and John Hindman
Book by: Anthony Robles, Austin Murphy
Produced by: Ben Affleck, David Crockett, Andy Fraser, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Gary Lewis, Anthony Robles
Executive Producers: Dani Bernfeld, Matt Damon, Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, Jack Murray
Co-Producers: Jacquelyn Carr, Holly Hickman Haslem, Katie Politanoff
Music by: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography by: Salvatore Torino
Editing by: Brett M. Reed
Production Design by: Jon Carlos
Costume Design by: Janelle Nicole Carothers
Cast: Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña
Synopsis: With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony Robles fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team. But it will demand everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate quest to become an NCAA Champion.
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The DCU has officially begun! Creature Commandos has now debuted with its first 2 episodes on Max and other platforms across the world. James Gunn is back to deliver us more glorious, unhinged, very adult superhero fare with tons of heart, violence and... monsters. As you all know, I have been so in on what James Gunn is building with his and Peter Safran's upcoming DC Universe, that will be in full flow with Superman, releasing on July 11, 2025. As you all also know, James Gunn very often tells stories that feel very meaningful to me, despite leaning so heavy into the Sci-Fi and insane violence, depending on whether you look at Guardians of the Galaxy or The Suicide Squad/Peacemaker. So, does Creature Commandos continues James Gunn's incredible streak of very entertaining and heartfelt comic book movies and shows, or is it his first major miss? Find out in this NON-SPOILER review!
Synopsis: Follows a group of military super humans composed by a human leader, a werewolf, a vampire, Frankenstein's monster and a gorgon.
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Hey everyone... *sigh*, here we go again. I know I start every Star Wars review with that statement but I'm honestly becoming more and more frustrated by how this franchise has been going on TV and the types of conversations it's stirring up online. That being said, Skeleton Crew was a show I was interested in initially, with the involvement of Jon Watts and a very interesting line-up of directors, for good and for bad. I thought the idea of doing a Goonies-like Star Wars show with Jude Law as a companion seemed kind of cool. That being said, most of the trailers and the recent shows squandered pretty much all that excitement. Every time I start up one of these shows though, I have a glimmer of hope flow through me but did the first 2 episodes snuff out that hope? Let's discuss it, and don't worry, there will be NO SPOILERS in this review.
Synopsis: Four ordinary kids search for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy. - Lucasfilm
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Hey everyone, Amy Adams' latest film - Nightbitch - releases in theaters next week and I had the pleasure of seeing it as part of the London Film Festival back in October. I have been really curious what the general audience reaction was going to be in this film and we're still a few days away from it releasing so I'm still anticipating that for sure. The critic and festival reactions have been pretty in-line with what I expected as soon as the credits rolled... but is that a good thing? Find out in this review!
Nightbitch:
Directed by: Mariella Heller
Written for the Screen by: Marielle Heller
Novel by: Rachel Yoder
Produced by: Amy Adams, Anne Carey, Marielle Heller, Sue Naegle, Stacy O'Neil, Christina Oh
Executive Producers: Allison Rose Carter, Megan Ellison, Adam Paulsen, Sammy Scher, Rachel Yoder
Music by: Nate Heller
Cinematography by: Brandon Trost
Editing by: Anne McCabe
Casting by: Douglas Aibel
Production Design by: Karen Murphy
Costume Design by: Arjun Bhasin
Cast: Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy
Synopsis: A woman, thrown into the stay-at-home routine of raising a toddler in the suburbs, slowly embraces the feral power deeply rooted in motherhood, as she becomes increasingly aware of the bizarre and undeniable signs that she may be turning into a dog.
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Hey everyone, Moana and Maui are back with another adventure! The first Moana is one of the most popular and beloved Disney films of the modern generation; it has consistently been one of the most streamed films ever since it came out, especially once Disney+ launched back in 2019. Because of that, it's no surprise that Disney had a sequel on the way but the origins of this film are pretty interesting. It was originally going to be a Disney+ series but because Disney was so confident in how good it was, it was converted to a theatrical film. That news didn't exactly instill me with confidence but I also don't love the first Moana so I wasn't super invested in how the sequel would turn out. Is it one of the good animated films of 2024? Well, let's find out!
Directed by: David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
Screenplay by: Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller
Story by: Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller and Bek Smith
Additional Screenplay Materials by: Bryson Chun
Produced by: Christina Chen, Yvett Merino
Executive Producers: Jared Bush, Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lee
Music by: Opetaia Foa'i
Casting by: Grace C. Kim
Production Design by: Ian Gooding
Art Direction by: Daniel Arriaga
Cast: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson
Synopsis: After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything sheâs ever faced.
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Season 2 of Netflix's Arcane, the final season, wrapped up its 3-act release just a couple of days ago. I was a HUGE fan of season 1 but was late in getting around to season 2 because I knew I NEEDED to rewatch season 1. It's been way, way, WAY too long since season 1 and since I definitely had my preferences of which storylines in season 1 I preferred over the others, I wanted to watch this 2-season journey back-to-back as a full story just like Riot intended. This show has garnered lots of hype over the last few weeks and it has now wrapped up. Does season 2 of Arcane live up to season 1 or is it an underwhelming conclusion to a great start to the journey? Find out in this SPOILER-FILLED review!
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Hey everyone, Jon M. Chu's Wicked - actually titled Wicked: Part I in the movie - has now hit theaters. To let you know right upfront, I'm not necessarily the biggest musical guy and witchcraft fantasy stuff has never been a genre of film & TV that I've ever been interested in. Plus, I have never seen the broadway play so have virtually no connection to the source material. To add fuel to the fire, I also thought the trailers were pretty bad... which is why I was bamboozled when the first reviews came out absolutely praising this movie to high heavens. I have now seen the film. Is it overhyped or legitimately Best Picture worthy? Find out in this review!
Wicked:
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Screenplay by: Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox
Musical Book by: Winnie Holzman
From the novel by: Gregory Maguire
Produced by: David Stone, Marc Platt
Executive Producers: Dana Fox, Winnie Holzman, Jared LeBoff, David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz
Music by: John Powell, Stephen Schwartz
Cinematography by: Alice Brooks
Editing by: Myron Kerstein
Casting by: Tiffany Little Canfield, Bernard Telsey
Production Design by: Nathan Crowley
Costume Design by: Paul Tazewell
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
Synopsis: Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. As the two girls struggle with their opposing personalities, their friendship is tested as both begin to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and The Wicked Witch of the West.
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Hey everybody... well, well, well. It seems the age of 3D animated live-action remakes has officially begin with the upcoming release of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, coming from the same director as all 3 films of the animated trilogy. The How to Train Your Dragon trilogy is my favorite animated franchise of all-time (yes, more so than Toy Story). They also mean a lot to me: I have been watching these movies since they came out and fell in love with them yet again when I rewatched the trilogy earlier this year. That being said, to say I've been skeptical at the prospect of a live-action remake would be accurate. I have been very unsure as to what purpose this adaptation would serve. With the official release of this gorgeous teaser trailer, has my opinion changed?
Click on the link below to listen to a ranking of my top 10 animated films of all-time... which, of course, includes at least one How to Train Your Dragon film!
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Ag7lgyJ9EOb
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As Netflix continues its very weird and awkward release strategy for the final season of Cobra Kai. season 6 continues! The next batch of episodes (episodes 6-10) have now dropped and once again, it is time to discuss this show for the 2nd last time! This review will contain SPOILERS because, at this point, youâre either on board with this show or not so proceed if youâve seen the latest set of episodes for the final season of Cobra Kai.
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Are you not entertained?! Ridley Scott's long-delayed Gladiator II finally hits cinemas around the globe this weekend, with it primed for a. U.S. release next weekend where it will be competing with Universal Pictures's apparent OSCAR contender Wicked. The buzz for this one has been building and building over the last few months, as we've been hearing from more and more sources that this sequel was 'the real deal' and 'Ridley Scott's best since The Martian'. The first Gladiator is an easy top 50 film of all-time for me so my expectations weren't exactly low going into Gladiator II... at least, that's how they would've been if not for Ridley Scott's films over the last 2 decades being pretty hit and miss. Is Gladiator II indeed Ridley Scott's best in years? Find out in this review!
Gladiator II:
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Screenplay by: David Scarpa
Story by: Peter Craig and David Scarpa
Based on Characters Created by: David Franzoni
Produced by: Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss, David Franzoni
Executive Producers: Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott
A Ridley Scott Film
Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography by: John Mathieson
Edited by: Sam Restivo, Claire Simpson
Casting by: Kate Rhodes James
Production Design by: Arthur Max
Costume Design by: David Crossman, Janty Yates
Cast: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger
Synopsis: Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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Hey everyone, it's FINALLY time for me to talk about The Penguin. As someone who rode The Batman hype train from the moment shooting started all the way to the film coming out and turning out as a masterpiece, I was unbelievably pumped to see the next chapter of this Epic Crime Saga. Without spoiling my thoughts too much, Lauren LeFranc and Matt Reeves should be enormously proud of this incredible show. Long live the Bat-Verse! Enjoy the review!
Synopsis: Follow Oswald âOzâ Cobbâs quest for control as he seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone, transforming from a disfigured nobody to a noted mobster in Gotham City.
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The world's greatest action franchise - Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - returns next year with its 'supposed' final entry. Mission: Impossible - Dead Re... excuse me, Final Reckoning just dropped its first trailer, teasing the final adventure with Ethan Hunt and his IMF crew. I love, LOVE this franchise and I want nothing more than for them to end in on their terms and deliver a truly worthy final chapter. Does the trailer indicate that we're in for another true action epic... or is it starting to feel like this franchise is running on fumes?
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Hey everyone, welcome back to another review and today, weâll be discussing the sequel to one of the most consistent franchises in films right now. Paddington and Paddington 2 are both some of the best family movies of the last decade. The thought of doing a third film is definitely terrifying because of how it could affect this franchiseâs track record but also because Paul King wasnât coming back for this third entry, although he still has a story credit. He went off to work in the Chocolate Factory. As Iâm now studying in the UK, I had the chance to see Paddington in Peru. Does this movie cement the Paddington trilogy as one of the best of all-time or is the absence of Paul King felt? Find out in this review!
Paddington in Peru:
Directed by: Dougal Wilson
Screenplay by: Mark Burton and Jon Foster & James Lamont
Screen Story by: Paul King and Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton
"Paddington Bear" Created by: Michael Bond
Produced by: Rosie Alison
Executive Producers: Jeffrey Clifford, Ron Halpern, Paul King, Naoya Kinoshita, Dan Macrae, Anna Marsh, Tim Wellspring
Music by: Dario Marianelli
Cinematography by: Erik Wilson
Editing by: Ăna NĂ DhonghaĂle
Casting by: Robert Sterne
Production Design by: Andy Kelly
Costume Design by: Charlotte Walter
Cast: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Samuel Joslin, Madeleine Harris
Synopsis: Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
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Hey everyone, welcome back to another review! Today, I'll be reviewing the newly-released Amazon Christmas action-comedy: Red One, starring The Rock and Chris Evans. I was initially pretty excited for this one because I loved the pitch and I'm just someone who loves Christmas... but those trailers, woof. Since then, I've been a little cold towards this film and now having seen it, it's pretty much exactly what you'd expect it to be. That being said, listen on to find out why I think this movie will still be unfairly mocked once more people get to see it!
Red One
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Screenplay by: Chris Morgan
Story by: Hiram Garcia
Produced by: Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar, Chris Morgan
Executive Producers: Ainsley Davies, Barry Waldman
Music by: Henry Jackman
Cinematography by: Dan Mindel
Edited by: Steve Edwards, Mark Helfrich, Tara Timpone
Casting by: Nicole Abellera, Katie Doyle, Jeanne McCarthy
Production Design by: Bill Brzeski
Costume Design by: Michael Crow, Laura Jean Shannon
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, J.K. Simmons, Kiernan Shipka
Synopsis: After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Poleâs Head of Security must team up with the worldâs most infamous bounty hunter in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
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Hey everyone, another MCU show has now come and gone. Today, I'll be sharing my long-awaited thoughts on Marvel Television's Agatha All Along - a show that, to say the least, I was NOT anticipating. I fell a couple of weeks behind when this show first started, an MCU first for me... which just about shows my interest going into this show. Some people genuinely seemed surprised by how much they really enjoyed the show once it actually got going. Unfortunately, I can't exactly say I'm in that camp. Stay tuned for my full SPOILER-FILLED thoughts on the WandaVision spin-off!
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