Tagged: Review

The Mandalorian and Grogu Has 1 Special Scene

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By on Sep 2nd, 2026

I have a usual rule when I’m reviewing media. If possible, I wait twenty-four hours, at minimum, before I start writing down my thoughts. Sometimes this is unnecessary, especially for shorter works like the latest Magnus Protocol review, but—apparently—for others it’s a bad idea. The most damning thing I have to say about The Mandalorian and Grogu is that it’s so unsubstantial in its storytelling that it’s going to take extra effort to remember what happened.

Backrooms: A Scary Film With A Lot Of Depth

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By on Aug 5th, 2026

Backrooms as a horror movie asks an important question: “How scary, really, can you make an environment?” The answer—as it turns out—is very scary. As long as you make sure the location is both uncanny enough and has a strong enough sense of unseen threats, even a series of mostly yellow walls and yellow floors and awful fluorescent lights can become riveting. A slow pan to a dark hallway where you can hear something trudging around is infinitely scarier than any slasher villain I’ve ever seen.

The Running Man Eventually Runs Out Of Steam

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By on Jul 29th, 2026

I’m reviewing The Running Man from an odd perspective, and it only feels fair to warn you of that if you’re going to read this review. Simply put, I’ve not read the book—I’m not even that familiar with Stephen King’s work, all told. Further, I’ve not even seen the previous adaptation. My experience with the death game genre comes from my deep love of The Hunger Games franchise.

It Came From The Archives! “Hello Tomorrow! Doesn’t Need Its Gimmick”

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By on Feb 4th, 2026

Hello Tomorrow! is perhaps one of the most unique sci-fi shows to come out in a long time. It’s got such an odd combination of factors that somehow come together to deliver an engaging drama and mystery revolving around a big, central question. But, unlike a lot of other dramas, there’s no hero. This is a show where almost everyone is a scam artist—though some of them don’t actually know they’re running a scam.