Why You Liked … KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters surprised me—what looked like animated fluff turned out to be a heartfelt spectacle channeling Jem and the Holograms. Three K-pop demon hunters use music and swords to fight evil while tackling deeper themes: the lies we’re told growing up, crumbling expectations, and how ultra-wealthy oligarchs are basically real-world demons. With Spider-Verse animation, complex characters like antagonist Ji-noo, and messages about self-acceptance, it celebrates being weird as your superpower. It’s revolutionary female empowerment wrapped in catchy beats—proving your 2am TikTok energy can literally save the world. Read More …

Why You Liked … King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Guy Ritchie’s 2017 “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” is the criminally misunderstood Arthur film you’ve never seen. Charlie Hunnam’s brothel-raised brawler talks like he runs a protection racket, fighting for prostitutes and orphans with genuine heroism. This isn’t courtly romance—it’s gritty, funny, and grounded. Warner Bros. planned six films but spectacularly face-planted after mismarketing Ritchie’s gangster-meets-legend vision. Sure, it mishandles female characters, but the visual spectacle still dazzles and Hunnam was born to wield Excalibur. A unique, entertaining take on ancient legend that deserved those promised sequels. Read More …

Why You Liked … Novocaine

Get ready to feel everything in a movie where the hero feels nothing! I’m breaking down “Novocaine,” starring Jack Quaid, who delivers a pitch-perfect performance as Nate Caine – a guy literally immune to pain, yet who gives us all the feels. This action-comedy is a wild ride of dark humor and brutal, brilliant filmmaking, exploring what it means to find your inner hero. Plus, I’ll dive into how the directors cleverly make us accomplices in Nate’s “Pain Train™”—spoiler: we’re all twisted. Discover why this unique film works on so many levels. Read More …

Why You Liked … The Monkey

The Stephen King movie curse is real. But I’m here to tell you that The Monkey finally breaks it! In my latest review, I dissect how this film succeeds as a gory, hilarious dark comedy rather than a cheap jump-scare-fest. We’re talking a career-best dual performance from Theo James as feuding twins, some of the most inventive kills I’ve seen in years, and a surprisingly insightful take on our own inner demons. It’s a blood-soaked blast with a brain, and you can check out my full breakdown right here. Read More …

Why You Didn’t Like … The Crow (2024)

I was really hoping the 2024 reboot of The Crow would be a winner, but press F to pay respects. The film fundamentally misunderstands what makes a revenge story tick, spending geologically-relevant levels of time on backstory we already know, only to rob us of a satisfying payoff. From systemic pacing issues that kill the first hour to the frustrating misuse of great actors, this film fails all on its own. It had a perfect blueprint for success in the original graphic novel and instead chose to reinvent the wheel as a square. Read More …

Why You Liked … Geostorm

I fully admit that enjoying Geostorm should be a crime. Trapped on a plane, I braced myself for a silly disaster flick full of space lasers and a paper-thin villain—and it has all of that. But this review argues that the film’s ridiculous plot is just a cover for its real story: a surprisingly heartfelt drama about two brothers (played by Gerard Butler and Jim Sturgess) reforging their broken family bonds. It’s a movie about fixing relationships, not just saving the world, which is why I believe this B-movie has an A-grade heart. Read More …

Why You Ran Out of Whelms for … Thunderbolts*

Feeling whelmed by the MCU lately? Not overwhelmed, not underwhelmed… just… whelmed. Thunderbolts was meant to be the cure: a gritty, street-level story about tarnished heroes. We were promised steak, but we got another giant swirl of cinematic candy floss—all air and sugary spectacle, leaving you with nothing but ennui.

This film had the perfect ingredients for a grounded character study, but instead, it trips over the same creative fatigue that plagues the franchise. In this post, I analyse how a film with so much potential manages to squander absolutely all of it. Read More …

Why You Liked … M3GAN 2.0

M3GAN 2.0 is a criminally underappreciated gem and a far better film than its predecessor. I argue it’s not a horror movie, but a whip-smart action-comedy using synth-pop charm to deliver sharp critiques on AI and corporate greed. It cleverly learns from its robot ancestors, like KITT and Johnny 5, to become a self-aware spectacle with a surprisingly deep message about found family and morality. Packed with sublime performances and laugh-out-loud moments, it’s a fun machine that offers a much-needed fresh take on our AI-driven future. It’s the Friday night movie you didn’t know you needed. Read More …

Why You Like … Really Dope Names

Ever wondered why some Alien flicks are good as gold while others are just a bit shit? I reckon I’ve cracked the code, and it’s got sweet FA to do with the actual monster.

It’s all in the names of the ships. From the corporate dread of the Nostromo to the… well, the less said about the prequels the better. In this post, I break down this litmus test that separates the true cyberpunk classics from the monster-closet flicks. It’s a proper deep dive. Read More …

Why You Like … The Loveable Lunkhead

Some B-movies shouldn’t work, yet they do, often thanks to one specific type of hero. I call them the “Loveable Lunkhead”: the chaotic good icon who does the right thing in the absolute worst way. Using Guy Pearce in Lockout, the mismatched leaders in Heads of State, and Dave Bautista in Army of the Dead as case studies, I break down why we’re so drawn to these charmingly flawed characters. It’s my ode to the heroes with surprising depth and the delightful fun of a perfect B-movie. Read More …