The Torrance family pays a visit to the fabulous Overlook Hotel, a hotel with a mysterious past.
The Rise of Skywalker: A Nerd's Speculation
John goes deeper and discovers some hidden details and a possible plot structure for the final saga film of the Star Wars franchise.
Blade Runner
Harrison Ford and Ridley Scott come together to create a cult classic neo-noir film that took multiple versions to finally strike gold.
Joker
A new Joker for a new era, Phoenix gives an Oscar-worthy performance that is uncomfortable yet sympathetic.
The Force Awakens: Upon Further Review
Four years later, John returns to the great revival of Star Wars with a new mindset.
Her
Spike Jonze’s film allows viewers to know what it means to be loved and to love someone.
Ad Astra
James Gray’s space epic subverts expectation with an excellent character study and Brad Pitt’s best performance yet.
Howl's Moving Castle
Miyazaki’s most mature tale is a reminder for all to slow down and enjoy the moments that matter.
Titans: Season 2 Premiere
The season premiere of Titans feels like a misstep for a season that promises a change in tone.
Antman and the Wasp & Captain Marvel
After missing his chance to review them when they came out, John looks back at Phase 3’s ending a year later.
The Boys
Mixing a dark superhero drama with excellent comedic timing results in an smash hit for Amazon
Spirited Away
Miyazaki’s exploration of self-discovery shows growing up doesn’t have to be scary
Bumblebee
A soft reboot of the Transformers franchise with a new director allows for a new beginning.
The Leftovers - Season 3
The Leftovers ends on a hopeful, but heart wrenching note that challenges the ideas of grief.
Narcos - Season 2
On the run, Pablo Escobar seeks to use all of his remaining connections to keep his family together.
