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F1 (F1: The Movie) - Movie Review

TL;DR – The Daddist Dad Film that ever Dadded ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is a mid-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. F1 Review – In the pantheon of cinema, some films are Dad films. Now, that does not mean only men will enjoy them, only that the movie in question is very Dad-coded. If you have ever sat down to watch a film…

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Elio - Movie Review

TL;DR – A charmingly beautiful film about finding yourself and also a love letter to Science Fiction. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is a mid-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. Elio Review – To say that Pixar has had a bit of a rough time recently is a bit of an understatement. Where they are not pushing out okay sequels to their…

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Escape - Movie Review

TL;DR – While it dabbles in exploitation, the film never really comes together as a whole. ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Disclosure – I was sent a screener of this film.Warning – Contains scenes that may cause distress. Escape Review – So, to set the scene, we open with a woman running for her life in a desert as she is being chased by a truck. 24 hours earlier, while a bunch of women have arrived…

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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - Movie Review

TL;DR – It earned Test Drive. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is a post-credit snippet.Disclosure – I paid to watch this film. How to Train Your Dragon Review – Well, if there was one film I was hesitant to see, it was this one. I adore the How to Train Your Dragon films; How to Train Your Dragon 3 is in our Top 10 Animated Films of All Time, though I think that list might…

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Karate Kid: Legends - Movie Review

TL;DR – Elevates what could have just been a very paint-by-numbers legacy film by filling it with joy, fun, and, importantly, compassion. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is more after the end title card.Disclosure – I paid to watch this film. Karate Kid: Legends Review – One of the most prevalent shifts in media in the modern era has been the rise of the Legacy Film. This…

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Ballerina (From the World of John Wick: Ballerina) - Movie Review

TL;DR – It is a perfectly serviceable film with some highlights, but it feels like it is starting to make the same mistakes that all the John Wick films are currently doing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I paid to view this film. Ballerina Review – When I first watched John Wick back in 2014, I knew that I was watching something…

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Unit 234 The Lock Up - Movie Review

TL;DR – It understands that when you cast Don Johnson, you give the man a monologue. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was sent a screener of this film. Warning – Contains scenes that may cause distress. Unit 234 The Lock Up Review – One of the more interesting shades of drama out there is the surprise trapped. You are going about…

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Darkgame - Movie Review

TL;DR – While there are some conceptually interesting ideas here, the fact that everyone is playing a one-dimensional character greatly limits its potential. ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was sent a screener of this film.Warning – Contains scenes that may cause distress. Darkgame Review – As the internet becomes all persuasive in our…

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Doctor Who: The Reality War & Season 2 – TV Review

TL;DR – After a better season overall, it felt like it fell apart in the final moments. ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 2.5 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the Disney+ service that viewed this series. Doctor Who Review – Well, here we are. The end of the season is upon us, and what an interesting season it was. It was full of fascinating highs and frustrating lows. But, unlike other seasons of Doctor Who,…

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Mapping Sony’s Spider-Man Universe – Map-It

TL;DR – As requested, we mapped all the locations featured in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Mapping A Failed Experiment – Whenever I post a map, I always ask for suggestions of pop-culture things that people would like to get mapped. Sometimes, you have interesting suggestions like Indiana Jones that make you think. Other times, it feels like someone wants to make you suffer. Well, today is the…

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The Phoenician Scheme - Movie Review

TL;DR – Weird and wonderful in equal measure.Score – 4.5 out of 5 starsPost-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I was invited to a press screening of this film. The Phoenician Scheme Review – Today, we are going to experience a touch of tonal whiplash when it comes to our film reviews. Because we are going from Fountain of Youth, where I could not tell was directed by Guy…

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The Last of Us: Convergence & Season 2 – TV Review

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Rick and Morty: Summer of All Fears – TV Review

TL;DR – For the first episode back, I am glad that they leaned somewhat into familiar territory while also amping up the weird ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the Netflix subscription that viewed this episode.Post-Credit Scene – There is a post-credit scene. Rick and Morty Review – Rick and Morty was at an interesting place at the end of Season Seven. The one central plot…

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Mapping Fountain of Youth – Map-It

TL;DR – Today, we map the journey of the crew in Fountain of Youth. Mapping the Fountain of Youth – I realised today, as I was watching today’s titular movie, that I had not made a map in a while. Sure, I have a couple that I am still working on that you should see soon, but a fresh map with a fresh source that has been a while. Now, if you have read our review of Fountain of Youth, you will…

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Fountain of Youth - Movie Review

TL;DR – Dull. ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I paid for the AppleTV+ service that viewed this film. Fountain of Youth Review – There is a genre in the Action-Adventure that leans into hunting lost artefacts, which, of course, makes you think of Indiana Jones and National Treasure or more. I honestly love these films because they capture…

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Doctor Who: Wish World – TV Review

TL;DR – What if you took vibes, like the most vibes that have ever vibed, and then smashed it into the densest exposition known to human and alien kind? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the Disney+ service that viewed this series. Doctor Who Review – Well, here we are, with the beginning of the end in sight. Today, we are exploring the penultimate episode of Season Two, or…

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The Last of Us: The Price – TV Review

TL;DR – Uplifting with moments of joy, and profoundly sad with the realities of the world. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Disclosure – I paid for the Max service that viewed this show.End Credit Scene – There is a trailer and behind-the-scenes making-of.Warning – Contains scenes that may cause distress. The Last of Us Review – Goodness, this season has ripped through, because I didn’t know I…