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Swapped (2026) | Review

  2026 | PG | 102 mins. | Directed by Nathan Greno Swapped is the latest in what seems to be a never-ending cycle of animated talking animal movies. With the success of Zootopia 2 last year and recent movies like Hoppers and Animal Farm also getting into the mix, how does Swapped separate itself from the pack? On paper, it looks like just another generic animal movie with a heavy-handed lesson that the characters must learn and then everyone feels good in the end. Thankfully, Swapped stands on its own and separates itself by being creative with its character designs as well as taking big chances in its plot point. Throughout the movie we follow a small woodland creature named Ollie (Michael B. Jordan). When he is younger, he befriends a young bird, called a Javan, that he shows how to eat the food of his species. After doing so the bird invites the rest of her flock to come and try this food, which makes things difficult for Ollie and his family. Ollie's species, called Pookoos, ha...
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Review

  2026 | PG | 98 mins. | Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc After striking out in the 90s with a live action attempt at the character, Universal and Illumination finally struck gold with Mario and his pals in the 2023 smash hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The movie went on to gross over $1.3 billion at the box office and was the second highest grossing movie of 2023. It was inevitable based on well the movie did that a sequel would be right around the corner. Now in 2026 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is hitting theaters with a bigger story and even more characters.  When Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson) is kidnapped by the son of Bowser (Jack Black), Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), it is up to Mario (Chris Pratt) and the gang to try and save her. Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) set out on their own journey to try and find where she is being kept. Meanwhile, Mario and Luigi (Charlie Day) stay back to help protect the Mushroom Kingd...

Pizza Movie (2026) | Review

  2026 | R | 92 mins. | Directed by Nick Kocher & Brian McElhaney Pizza Movie follows two college students, Montgomery (Sean Giambrone) and Jack (Gaten Matarazzo). Both are kind of nerdy and not well liked at their school, so they are constantly picked on and bullied. One night they decide to take it easy in their dorm room and order a pizza. While waiting on the food they discover a tin filled with unfamiliar drugs. They decide to take one each hoping to get high and relax after a long day. Little do they know that they've taken a drug made by a former student and after some research they discover that they need to eat something along with this drug otherwise their night will be a living hell. Now they must conquer two flights of stairs to get their pizza to relieve the hallucinations from their high. When it comes to stoner movies, or drug related comedies, one of the key elements in making a good one is finding the right pair to lead the movie. Matching up Sean Giambrone and...

Avatar: Fire and Ash | Review

  2025 | PG-13 | 197 mins. | Directed by James Cameron In 2009, the first Avatar was released and was met with much acclaim. From the critics to general audiences everyone had Avatar fever. The movie stands as the highest grossing movie of all time and was one of the biggest pioneers for 3D technology in theaters. Jump thirteen years later to 2022 and Avatar: The Way of Water is released. The sequel manages to stay true to what the original set forth and it even improves upon the first movie making for an even more entertaining movie. Despite not quite reaching the same box office numbers, The Way of Water still managed to become the third highest grossing movie of all time and is currently the highest grossing movie of the decade. Now enters the third movie in the franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Picking up right where the second movie left off, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) are dealing with the effects of losing their son Neteyam. Their son Lo'ak is most ...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Review

  2025 | PG-13 | 115 mins | Directed by Matt Shakman Over the last twenty years, audiences have had the opportunity to witness three Fantastic Four movies. Unfortunately, none of the three have been particularly good with them ranging from just okay to downright awful. In 2019, Disney purchased 21st Century Fox, the studio who had the rights to the Fantastic Four at the time. Fans of Marvel's first family have eagerly waited for the characters to make their appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Now the moment has arrived. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is here, and it means important things for Marvel moving forward. Director Matt Shakman and company opt to jump right into the character's story four years into them having their powers rather than trying for another origin story. There is a quick recap of the events for audience members who may not be familiar with the characters. The setting this time around is a futuristic 60's that takes place in a different un...

Superman (2025) | Review

  2025 | PG-13 | 129 mins | Directed by James Gunn Superman has gone through his ups and downs (no pun intended) over the years when it comes to the big screen. Henry Cavill's tenure as the character officially ended a few years ago, after a cameo appearance in Black Adam. Not long after that the DCEU was put to rest and a new rebooted universe was on the horizon. James Gunn was brought in not only to direct a new Superman movie but also to oversee the entirety of the new DC Cinematic Universe. Gunn is no stranger to the superhero genre having directed all three Guardians of the Galaxy movies for Marvel, as well as The Suicide Squad for DC. It would seem like he is the right person for the job and after watching this new movie it is safe to say that the DCU is in good hands. In this new introduction to Superman, it thankfully is not an origin story. The story jumps right into Clark Kent (David Corenswet) working at The Daily Planet and entering a new conflict with Lex Luthor (Nicho...

The Last Rodeo (2025) | Review

  2025 | PG | 118 mins | Directed by Jon Avnet Angel Studios is a relatively new studio that has set out to make more wholesome and family-oriented films. They clearly want to set themselves apart from the studios coming out of Hollywood and so far, they have had moderate success. The Last Rodeo is their latest feature film starring Neal McDonough, who seems to be becoming a mainstay for the studio. McDonough also co-writes the movie alongside Derek Presley and director Jon Avnet. Everyone involved clearly has the best intentions when making this movie, but, unfortunately, the execution is truly abysmal. Neal McDonough plays Joe Wainwright, a former rodeo star who had to retire after a several injuries. He spends his days working on his farm and trying to maintain a relationship with his daughter Sally (Sarah Jones). Joe learns that his grandson Cody has a brain tumor, the same type of tumor that his wife passed away from. Insurance will only cover so much of the surgery, but Joe a...