Movie and TV show reviews

In the captivating and grim crime series titled MobLand, suspicion and distrust regarding betrayal permeates every corner. The elusive traitor who has been causing trouble might have been unmasked during episode 9 of the inaugural season. Episode 8 had hinted that one member from the Harrigans’ inner circle was secretly collaborating with their adversary, Richie Stevenson, since the show’s inception. The character played by Tom Hardy, Harry Da Souza, executed Freddie, a mole unwillingly working for Richie, after learning of this collaboration. Yet, as the revelation occurred off-camera, viewers were left guessing the identity of the rat.

Remarkably, the final episode of season 7 for “Rick and Morty” was one of its most critically acclaimed episodes to date. The series maintains its momentum, demonstrating that Dan Harmon’s past difficulties in securing funding and the turbulent history of his NBC sitcom “Community” are now behind him. However, there is another animated family comedy series with genre elements created by Harmon that some “Rick and Morty” viewers might not be aware of, and it has successfully completed two seasons.

By the conclusion of episode 3 on the Apple TV+ series “Murderbot”, there have been substantial variations from the original storyline in “All Systems Red”. While the primary plotlines remain intact, certain aspects have been altered, some characters have been omitted, and the show’s tone deviates slightly from the books. It is customary for TV adaptations of novels to introduce creative modifications, and most of the changes made by “Murderbot” have either been acceptable or even enhanced the narrative, such as depicting episodes of “The Rise & Fall of Sanctuary Moon”. However, one alteration regarding Gurathin has raised concerns.

In the Netflix series “Sirens“, we first encounter Devon DeWitt (played by Meghann Fahy) upon her release from prison. At first, it’s unclear as to why she’s been incarcerated, much like certain aspects of this show. However, as the narrative unfolds, the reasons behind Devon’s situation, and consequently, details about Simone (Milly Alcock), Michaela (Julianne Moore), and Peter (Kevin Bacon) emerge. By the end of “Sirens“, it becomes clear that Devon’s prison time is connected to her desire for her sister to return to Buffalo, New York.

I’m fortunate to be in the second group, allowing me to explore a question I enjoy: Should I opt for 3D or not? Moreover, at this showing, my preferred companion, 3D, had a partner, 4DX, making our duo a trio.

In the recently released trailer for the new “Superman” movie, it appears that there are two modifications made to the upcoming film since the debut of the initial teaser. The motivation behind these adjustments is unknown at this point, but it’s probably due to ongoing improvements being made to the summer blockbuster before its theater release.

Although both seasons 4 of Reacher and season 1 of Neagley are likely to be very good or even exceptional, what truly excites me is the prospect of seeing Steve Ritchson on the big screen once more soon. Ritchson’s most recent significant role in a feature film was in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by Guy Ritchie and released in 2024, which unfortunately didn’t receive much attention. Prior to that, his appearances were limited to only two films since 2023 – the drama Ordinary Angels led by Hilary Swank and the sequel Fast X of the action adventure epic series. Given these circumstances, it’s high time for Ritchson to shine in a major blockbuster movie. His upcoming projects should address this long-standing need.

The creators of “Militantropos” appear to understand the way war imagery has been used and reused in cinema, and their film serves to bring us full circle, showing us the original sources. The title of this movie, a new word created specifically for it, is displayed as meaning “a personality assumed by humans during war.” These intellectual reflections are sprinkled throughout the movie and contribute to its avant-garde style, even though its news-inspired content might suggest a more conventional approach.

The movie, situated in Medellín, focuses on Oscar Restrepo (played by Ubeimar Rios), a poet who published two books at the start of his adult years. At middle age, Oscar finds himself jobless, divorced, and residing with his aging mother. Soto paints a picture of this character through some comical episodes. He’s seen getting drunk and arguing heatedly with friends over who is the superior Colombian poet. His sister urges him to find employment, bluntly informing him that he may become homeless upon their mother’s demise. His teenage daughter is mortified when he drops by at her school.

The character of Doctor Who has hinted at multiple potential love interests, but River Song’s revelation as the Doctor’s wife significantly shaped the romantic narrative. River first appeared during David Tennant’s tenure as the Tenth Doctor and subsequently interacted with both Matt Smith’s Eleventh and Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctors. Her departure from the series in 2015’s “The Husbands of River Song” essentially concluded her marriage to the Doctor, paving the way for a new romantic interest. After nearly a decade, Doctor Who is now introducing a replacement for River Song.