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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts review (admin Spencer)

“Till all are one.” (This review is mostly spoiler-free, but as always, if you want to go in completely blind, do not read this.) Not counting 2018’s spin-off Bumblebee, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is the first live-action ensemble Transformers movie without Michael Bay in the director’s chair, and it’s like that first Thanksgiving dinnerContinue reading “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts review (admin Spencer)”

Rogue One: A political analysis

Although the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is itself a prequel to the original Star Wars trilogy and technically a sequel to the prequel trilogy, one could argue that it provides the clearest and most comprehensive look at what it is like for an ordinary citizen in the Star Wars universe, being heldContinue reading “Rogue One: A political analysis”

Thor: Love and Thunder Review

“The only ones who gods care about is themselves.” (This review is mostly spoiler-free, but as always, if you want to go in completely blind, do not read this.) Four Thor (movies) and eleven years ago, Marvel’s most stately hero was adapted for the silver screen with Shakespearean sensibilities by director Kenneth Branagh, and afterContinue reading “Thor: Love and Thunder Review”

Obi-Wan Kenobi (show) Review

“The light will fade, but is never forgotten.” (This review is mostly spoiler-free past the first 20 minutes of episode 1 and what has been shown in promotional material, but as always, if you want to go in completely blind, do not read this). In an alternate universe out there somewhere, Obi-Wan Kenobi is anContinue reading “Obi-Wan Kenobi (show) Review”

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review

“Are you happy, Stephen?” (This review is mostly spoiler-free, but as always, if you want to go in completely blind, do not read this). So what do you do when one of your hopeful franchise keystones is better in ensemble movies than in his own origin story? The answer, it seems, is devastatingly simple, andContinue reading “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review”

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (story mode) Review

“I need someone to show me my place in all this.” (This review contains spoilers for every single film in the Skywalker Saga, as well as the story mode for the game…which is just a summary of every film in the Skywalker Saga. If you want to go in anywhere close to blind, do notContinue reading “Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (story mode) Review”

Moon Knight (show) review

“In exchange for your life, do you swear to protect the travelers of the night, and bring my vengeance to those who would do them harm?” (This review is mostly spoiler-free, but as always, if you want to go in completely blind, do not read this). Kicking off Marvel Studios’ 2022 is perhaps their trippiestContinue reading “Moon Knight (show) review”

Hawkeye (show) Review

“Ugh. This is some Christmas.” (This review is mostly spoiler-free, but as always, if you want to go in completely blind, do not read this). The most overlooked and underrated MCU property in a year full of groundbreaking ones, Hawkeye is perhaps the most consistently good show out of the five MCU shows in 2021,Continue reading “Hawkeye (show) Review”

Spider-Man: No Way Home Review

“Ever since I got bit by that spider, I’ve only had one week where my life has felt normal.” (Unlike other reviews, it is almost impossible to comprehensively talk about this film without delving into heavy spoiler territory. This review CONTAINS HEAVY SPOILERS. If you still have not seen the film, it has been 5Continue reading “Spider-Man: No Way Home Review”

The Batman Review

“When that light hits the sky, it’s not just a call. It’s a warning.” (This review is mostly spoiler-free, but as always, if you want to go in completely blind, do not read this). Even in the darkest moments of Batman films, the Dark Knight has never quite descended into a full-on thriller protagonist, oneContinue reading “The Batman Review”