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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is gorgeous and ambitious, but too big for the continuity slot it occupies.
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Ranking The Movies We Saw In June 2026
June gave us five movies, the most we've seen in a single month this year, and after a couple of
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 (Episodes 1-3)
My Adventures with Superman returns sharper than ever, with a scene-stealing Kara and a Cyborg Superman arc that's really a Lex story
Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 has a real idea about tech and childhood, and keeps flinching from it. Jessie's arc saves a film that won't commit.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Premiere
A spoiler-free look at the first two episodes of X-Men '97 season 2, screened at Tribeca. Apocalypse takes center stage and the show hasn't missed a step.
Retro Review: Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4 is a pleasant, faintly unnecessary sequel, the moment Pixar learned it could mandate these and have them work. Tony Hale shines.
Toy Story 2 Review
Toy Story 2 is Pixar's greatest sequel and one of the finest animated films ever made, rebuilt from scratch against impossible odds.
Toy Story Review
Pixar's 1995 landmark still holds up. It is visually inventive, emotionally grounded, and funny for all ages in ways few animated films match.
Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind
Miyazaki's 1984 masterpiece still holds up, with stunning hand-drawn animation and an environmental message that only grows more urgent.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a colorful distraction that would almost certainly be better watched on streaming than in a theater.
Ranking The New Movies We Saw In March 2026
Hoppers or Project Hail Mary, who takes the automatic birth in the annual tournament?
Hoppers (2026)
Hoppers is cute and the cast is endearing, but some of the messaging is a little simplistic and muddies what could have been an all-time great title from Pixar.
Movie Review: How To Train Your Dragon (2025)
While there may be some narrative issues, How To Train Your Dragon is still an enjoyable experience worth seeing in a theater.
Ranking All The What If...? Episodes
MarvelNo fake insiders; just news, reviews, and opinions.MWPNewsAdam Taylor I said this in the review of season three but What If.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa is definitely in the bottom tier of the "live-action" remakes and shows the limits of this initiative from Disney.
Movie Review: The Wild Robot (2024)
If not for Dune Part Two and Challengers, The Wild Robot would be the best movie of 2024.
Movie Review: Robot Dreams
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Wdc5lJ0Ill2gHHGbLhjll?si=wzoTVR6HS0STDqKd_aq_Rg So a little background on Robot Dreams, I had two opportunities to
The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Retrospective Review
The original Lion King outshines its 2019 remake with vibrant visuals, stronger performances, and timeless storytelling. It remains a must-watch animated classic.
Angel Studios Showed Their Hand At CinemaCon
Most people are probably unfamiliar with Angel Studios considering they are fairly new to the film distribution game. To date their most
Nimona
***As the title would suggest, full spoilers for Nimona follow*** When we look back at 2023, it may very well be remembered
Elemental
***Unlike these are normally done, because Elemental does not hit theaters until Friday, this review will be spoiler-free.*** Pixar has been
Box Office Recap: Weekend of May 12th, 2023
Starting with this weekend, we will start breaking down the previous weekend's box office returns. This week saw the arrival
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is a solid entry point for lapsed fans and a satisfying showcase for the franchise's secondary cast, just don't expect the usual formula.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
Disney+'s animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a faithful, visually sharp adaptation that doubles as a surprisingly sharp introduction to the unreliable narrator.
Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4 is funny, gorgeous, and reaches for greatness, but a sidelined cast and a cagey timeline hold it just short of perfect.
Stop Handing Batman Every Idea: Why a DC Spider-Verse Needs Someone Else
A DC answer to Into the Spider-Verse is a great idea, but building the movie around Batman would be a mistake.