Category: One Thing I Like

The not-quite blockbuster summer release isn’t what I’d expected, by going all in on Star Wars weirdness and being a celebration of the artists that have brought the movies and shows to the screen

The hilarious and brilliant movie from Boots Riley feels like everyone’s putting everything they’ve got into making something fun and inspirational.

The horror feature debut has a lot to like, even if not enough to like-like. (Spoilers after a warning)

The second installment in the franchise reboot is two hours delivering exactly what the people want

The excellent cozy murder mystery/animated live action with talking animals movie seems to come from a time when “good for the whole family” really meant it.

Hokum is another solid ghost story set in a haunted hotel, seeming to carry on a long tradition of spooky stories

Like the video game it’s based on, Exit 8 does a lot with a little. It just doesn’t do quite enough.

Project Hail Mary has almost all of the stuff I love about Spielberg sci-fi with almost none of the stuff I hate. (Mildest spoilers for stuff that’s in the trailers)

Ready or Not absolutely did not need a sequel, which is something the filmmakers seemed to take as a challenge

The creepy podcast movie undertone has the great sound design you’d expect, but also pairs it with just the right old-school visuals. (Spoilers after a warning)

The Bride! is ultimately more memorable than good, but it does have an interesting take on why this movie exists at all

Hoppers is like a louder, blunter Pom Poko, which isn’t so bad unless you think too hard about its messages