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‘Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!’ Elevated by Rinko Kikuchi’s Performance | TIFF 2026 Review

Maxance Vincent ,  ,  4 min read

Within the first second of Josef Kubota Wladyka’s Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!, the American filmmaker of Polish and Japanese descent immediately grabs our attention with large (and maximalist) title cards that announce a boisterous theatrical event. Divided into six chapters (plus an epilogue), Wladyka follows a Japanese dancer named Haru (Rinko Kikuchi), who competes in ballroom competitions with her boyfriend Luis (Alejandro Edda). A story

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Alex Perez September 2026 Q&A #2: Daredevil, Nova, Spider-Man and More

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In part 2 of the September Q&A, Alex Perez answers questions from our Discord members about Daredevil: Born Again, Nova, Spider-Man, Hulk and She-Hulk, and more! Editor’s Note: Small, independent websites like this one need all the support we can get to survive. Sharing articles, liking, commenting on posts, viewing and sharing the YouTube videos and podcasts, following on social media, and

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‘Carrie’ Feels Fresh in First Two Episodes | Fantastic Fest 2026

John Dotson ,  ,  4 min read

Mike Flanagan gave a two-episode sneak peek at his new take on Stephen King’s Carrie, showcasing the first two episodes to Fantastic Fest audiences. All eight episodes of Carrie will premiere on Prime Video on October 7, 2026. This new vision is one of the first collaborations between Flanagan and Prime Video, and at first glance, it seems like a healthy start. Since

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‘Beware Boiúna’ Review: Great Creature Feature, Almost | Fantastic Fest 2026

John Dotson ,  ,  4 min read

Beware Boiúna might be a creature feature, but it is very much a slasher film. Like films such as Friday the 13th or goofy slashers like some of the Nightmare on Elm Street sequels, we know right away who will live or die the minute they start speaking. The difference is the person holding the knife is a snake, and her

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‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Review: Aardman Returns for More Light-Hearted Spooky Fun

Maxance Vincent ,  4 min read

If you weren’t satiated with Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (a masterpiece), Aardman has got the big-screen cure for you with Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. This lighthearted, enjoyable family fare is highly stimulating for young viewers and smart enough for grown-ups. It’s the kind of sophisticated entertainment only a stop-motion-driven animated studio can pull off

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‘The Weight’ Review: A Rock Solid and Consistently Thrilling Period Drama

Joshua Mbonu 4 min read

The Weight is an ideal version of a “meat-and-potatoes flick” with both strongly developed character depth and absolutely visceral sequences properly spaced out within its runtime. But director Padraic McKinley plays at his clear inspirations of other films with a similar riveting grit and setup while making the most of its historical backdrop. This film is the vehicle for another great lead

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‘Resident Evil’ Review: A Masterful Adaptation | Fantastic Fest 2026

John Dotson ,  ,  ,  ,  5 min read

Resident Evil does not follow the video game’s exact plot. This has been a frequent complaint online. While that’s true, none of Paul W. S. Anderson’s movies followed the exact plotline. For the most part, almost none of the movies follow the story, and the only one that came close flopped two years ago. So what is a filmmaker to do? Zach

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Alex Perez September 2026 Q&A #1: ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘Secret Wars’ and More

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In part 1 of our September 2026 Q&A with our Discord and Patreon members, Alex answers questions about upcoming Marvel Studios films Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, as well as about Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Champions/YoungAvengers! Editor’s Note: Small, independent websites like this one need all the support we can get to survive. Sharing articles, liking, commenting on posts, viewing and sharing

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