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A 90s Kid’s Review of the New Pixar Film

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There is a distinct, surreal kind of vertigo that comes with being a parent and sharing the defining pop culture touchstones of your own youth with your child. I vividly remember growing up in the mid-1990s, completely spellbound by a groundbreaking little movie called Toy Story and spending hours playing the tie-in video game on the Super Nintendo with my cousins. Fast forward to this past week, and my wife and I found ourselves walking into a theater—holding the hand of our own three-year-old son to see Toy Story 5. It is an incredibly cool, full-circle moment, even if it does make me feel incredibly old.

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A New Shade of Heroism: My Review of ‘Supergirl’ (2026)

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When James Gunn’s Superman hit theaters last summer, it felt like a breath of fresh air. It was optimistic, colorful, and pointed toward a bright future for the new DC Universe (as I wrote in my review of the 2025 Superman movie). Naturally, I went into the new Supergirl movie wondering if we were going to get a carbon copy of that specific tone.

Instead, this film carves out a completely distinct identity—and it really works.

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Why The Death of Robin Hood Is the Most Unique Adaptation Yet

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If you read my recent post defending the 2018 Robin Hood reboot, you already know that I am a massive fan of the legendary outlaw. I’m not a folklore purist; I don’t need every adaptation to strictly copy traditional tales. From movies and books to the tremendous new TV show currently airing on MGM+, I can always find something to enjoy in every interpretation of the character. I love seeing how different creators spin the mythos.

But nothing could have fully prepared me for the emotional gut-punch of The Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman.

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Remember Stallone’s Get Carter Remake? Here’s Why It’s Worth a Second Look

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Let’s travel back to the turn of the millennium. It’s the year 2000. Nu-metal is on the radio, everyone is terrified of the Y2K bug, and Sylvester Stallone is sporting a meticulously sculpted goatee, pointy sideburns, and a wardrobe full of $5,000 sharkskin suits.

Enter Get Carter.

If you ask a hardcore cinephile about this movie, they will likely shudder. The film is a remake of the 1971 British crime masterpiece starring Michael Caine—widely considered one of the greatest, grittiest revenge thrillers ever made. When Hollywood decided to drop Stallone into the lead role, shift the setting from a bleak, industrial Northeast England to a rain-soaked, techno-booming Seattle, and flash-fry the whole thing in MTV-style editing, the critics had an absolute field day. It bombed at the box office, scored a dismal 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, and effectively sent Sly’s career into a brief straight-to-video tailspin.

But here’s my hot take: Get Carter (2000) doesn’t deserve all the pure vitriol it gets. If you isolate it from the shadow of the original, it is a fascinating, deeply weird artifact of its era that actually has some genuinely good stuff under the hood.

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The 2018 Robin Hood Movie is Actually an Absolute Blast

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Let’s be honest for a second. When the 2018 reboot of Robin Hood hit theaters, the critics absolutely eviscerated it. It was called unnecessary, a mess, and everything in between. Because of that, I avoided it for years. But the other night, I finally decided to put it on with zero expectations—mostly because I’m not a Robin Hood purist who needs every adaptation to strictly copy traditional folklore.

And you know what? I was completely blown away by how much fun it is.

Contrary to all that early negative press, I found this movie to be a total blast from start to finish. If you’re willing to let go of what you think a medieval movie is supposed to look like, there is so much to love here.

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Masters of the Universe Review: A Good Movie Weighed Down by Forced Humor

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As a kid who grew up glued to the TV watching reruns of the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the announcement of a new live-action film hit me right in the childhood. I was one of those kids who didn’t just watch the show; I lived it. I distinctly remember sprinting at top speed around the house, hoisting my plastic Power Sword high in the air, and yelling “I have the power!” at the top of my lungs. In fact, my commitment to the role was so total that I once suffered a spectacular wipeout right by the front door because I was too busy staring up at my plastic weapon to notice what my own feet were doing.

When the 1987 live-action film came along, I absolutely loved it. Say what you want about it, but it had a tremendous cast—Frank Langella’s Skeletor remains iconic—and a dark, synth-heavy vibe that completely captured my imagination. Because of that lifelong fandom, my expectations and hopes for Director Travis Knight’s 2026 Masters of the Universe were incredibly high.

Ultimately, the new movie mostly lived up to what I wanted, even if it trips over its own feet along the way.

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Why the Extended Edition of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is the Ultimate 90s Fever Dream

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Let’s be honest with ourselves: 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a glorious mess of a movie. It is a film where Kevin Costner rocks a fantastic, flowing mullet and absolutely refuses to even attempt an English accent, while Morgan Freeman grounds the entire blockbusting spectacle with pure, unadulterated dignity.

But if you’ve only ever watched the theatrical cut that used to play on basic cable every Sunday afternoon, you’re missing out on the full experience. You need to track down the Extended Edition. By adding roughly 12 minutes of footage, this version takes a chaotic 90s action-adventure and transforms it into something far more bizarre, darker, and ultimately rewarding.

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The Forgotten Dark Knight Movie That Is Actually a Great Horror Film

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Every once in a while, a movie concept comes along that sounds like it was written by a couple of ten-year-olds playing with action figures in a sandbox. The Batman vs. Dracula is exactly that on paper. Released straight-to-DVD back in 2005 as a spin-off of the often-overlooked animated series The Batman, this movie had every reason to be a lazy, cash-in gimmick.

Instead? It is a surprisingly dark, beautifully atmospheric, and genuinely creepy hidden gem that deserves a spot on your regular spooky-season watchlist.

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Why No Holds Barred is the Ultimate Nostalgia Trip for Hulkamaniacs

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If you grew up in the late 80s or early 90s, you didn’t just watch Hulk Hogan—you lived in a world defined by him. Between the vitamins, the prayers, and the neon yellow spandex, the Hulkster was less of a wrestler and more of a living superhero.

But then, 1989 gave us something that defied logic, physics, and perhaps, good taste: No Holds Barred.

Look, I’m not here to tell you this is an Oscar-contending masterpiece. It’s objectively ridiculous. It’s loud, it’s sweaty, and the plot makes a Saturday morning cartoon look like Succession. But despite its campy nature—or maybe because of it—this movie still resonates with me today.

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Everything You Need to Know About the New Voodoo Horror Film ‘Bad Voodoo’

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If there is one cardinal rule in horror cinema, it’s this: never break into a quiet house in the middle of nowhere. You aren’t going to find a stash of untraceable cash; you’re going to find a portal to hell or a family with a very specific, very terrifying hobby.

In Bad Voodoo, released this February via DeskPop Entertainment, two escaped convicts learn this lesson the hard way. What starts as a gritty crime thriller quickly spirals into a supernatural nightmare that proves some chains are impossible to break.

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