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Wisdom of Happiness Review: Inside the New Dalai Lama Documentary

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Every so often, a film comes along that doesn’t just entertain you—it quietens the noise of the modern world and completely resets your perspective.

Directors Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis, along with Executive Producers Richard Gere and Oren Moverman, have delivered something truly extraordinary with Wisdom of Happiness: A Heart-to-Heart with the Dalai Lama.

Having watched my fair share of spiritual and philosophical documentaries over the years, I can say without hesitation that this is easily the most profound and impactful documentary I’ve ever seen featuring the Dalai Lama. I was so deeply moved by the experience that I immediately pre-ordered a digital copy the moment the credits rolled.

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The Invite Review: The Funniest Movie of the Year

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I am still recovering from a Saturday night at the theater, and honestly, my ribs might be bruised from laughing so hard. The Invite is an absolute riot.

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Finding Magic Beyond the Animation: My Review of Disney’s Live-Action Moana

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I have a confession that might get my Disney card revoked: I’ve never actually seen the 2016 animated version of Moana.

Growing up, my Disney rotation was strictly classic-era. I spent my childhood captivated by the masterpieces of the Disney Renaissance and earlier—films like Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid. And, of course, Beauty and the Beast, which has held the undisputed crown as my absolute favorite Disney film for as long as I can remember. Because of that nostalgia, I sometimes drag my feet when it comes to the newer properties. But when the buzz around the 2026 live-action adaptation of Moana started building, I decided it was time to finally dive in blind.

I am so glad I did. This movie is an absolute triumph—highly enjoyable, deeply moving, and an incredibly spectacular family film.

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Why Young Washington Completely Blindsided Me (In the Best Way)

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If you know anything about my usual taste in movies, Young Washington isn’t typically the kind of film I’d see. Historical biopics can easily feel dry, stuffy, or like a glorified history lecture, so it’s usually a genre I skip. But I decided to give this one a shot anyway, and honestly, it completely exceeded my expectations.

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Minions & Monsters IMAX Review: Fun for Kids, but Missing the Despicable Me Magic

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I recently took my three-year-old son out for a big afternoon at the movies to catch Minions & Monsters. We opted for the full IMAX experience at our local AMC, and from a pure sensory standpoint, it absolutely delivered. The animation was jaw-droppingly crisp, the colors practically leaped off the massive screen, and the audio design was incredibly immersive. For a toddler, it was a total sensory paradise. He had an absolute blast, completely locked into the visual spectacle from start to finish.

But as the parent sitting next to him, I was a bit underwhelmed by the movie.

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Why Disclosure Day is Spielberg’s Most Intriguing New Movie

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Every once in a while, a movie comes along that refuses to leave your head after the credits roll. Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi venture, Disclosure Day, is exactly that kind of film. It is an incredibly intriguing piece of cinema that hooks you from the opening frame with its unique storytelling, deep mysteries, and highly inventive scenes.

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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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