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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero releases this weekend, marking the franchise’s triumphant return to the screen. There’s been no new Dragon Ball animated content released since the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly in 2018, and Super Hero is a refreshing and wonderful revival. Finally providing a story that evades the focus on Goku and Vegeta, Super Hero was a triumph
Read MoreIt’s been a busy summer for Jerry Bruckheimer. Not only did his Top Gun: Maverick film starring Tom Cruise dominate the box office, but the legendary producer was also responsible for Paramount+’s Secret Headquarters. Wait, what? If you evaluate them for what they are – the two films aren’t entirely different. Top: Gun Maverick is the pinnacle of action-adventure for adults, and Secret Headquarters is a solid action-adventure film geared
Read MoreJ.J. Perry’s Day Shift hit Netflix last weekend. I was apprehensive about getting excited for another generic Netflix action film loaded with a cast I usually love, and the trailer hadn’t really changed my mind. But once I finally pressed play, I was thrown into a deeply fun world that I just couldn’t get enough of. [Warning: Spoilers from J.J. Perry’s
Read MoreI spent last week watching most of the previous Predators movies in preparation for Prey’s release. Dan Trachtenberg’s big swing at revitalizing the franchise brings the story back to the 1700s. Focusing on Naru (Amber Midthunder), a young Native American woman trying to prove her worth as a hunter, Prey elevates the franchise into what it should’ve been all along. The
Read MoreDavid Leitch is one of the most exciting directors working today. Between his uncredited work on John Wick, his work on Deadpool 2, and his work on the Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, he’s left quite the stamp on the modern action genre. I was curious to see what he’d do with a cast as huge and style as
Read MoreApple TV’s Luck is a visually stunning film that is alive with details in both art and story. It’s a hilarious family adventure movie full of exciting, imaginative twists and satisfying emotional beats. It’s the first full-length animated movie to come out of the partnership between Apple and Skydance Animation, and it’s a winner. [Warning: There are some mild spoilers ahead from Apple
Read MorePrey, the fifth film in the Predator franchise, is finally hitting Hulu this weekend. Sans Shane Black’s The Predator, I’ve been throwing myself into the previous films in the franchise. I’ve been soaking up all the solo Predator films so I can appreciate Prey as much as possible. Sadly, I haven’t really loved them. Predator was kind of bland; the characters
Read MoreDC League of Super-Pets is an animated adventure of comic proportions! Featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Kate McKinnon is an amusing story that, although enjoyed mostly by children, will make its best efforts to also entertain parents who are brought along for the ride. [Warning: Spoilers from DC League of Super Pets are below!] Meet Superman’s best friend
Read MoreJoe and Anthony Russo are no strangers to high-velocity action films. As a dynamic duo, the two directed four wildly successful Marvel Studios films, such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War. So it didn’t come as a huge surprise to see their names attached to The Gray Man, the newest blockbuster hit from
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