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First Viewing Viewing Date: January 21st Via: Amazon Prime Video Plot: Mike Locken, who works for a private security firm affiliated with the C.I.A., is betrayed by his partner and left seemingly crippled for life. Rating: 7.3/10 Why Did I Watch It? This one was on my to-watch list after James Caan passed away, especially with Sam Peckinpah at the helm, but I never got around to it. When I found it streaming on Prime, I made it a priority before I forgot about it again.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 21st Via: Amazon Prime Video Plot: Following a near-fatal accident, David Chamberlain makes an unprecedented discovery that will not only determine the fate of his family, but of mankind. Rating: 5.4/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's an Australian sci-fi flick with Bren Foster and a mate of mine, Todd Lasance.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 20th Via: Apple TV Plot: Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse. Rating: 7.6/10 Why Did I Watch It? After watching the new Leigh Whannell film, it seemed appropriate to finally watch the original classic.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 20th Via: Netflix Plot: Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Rating: 6.1/10 Why Did I Watch It? I've seen all the instalments of this franchise so far. I didn't particularly want to pay for this one as they've becoming more and more low-effort, so I pounced when it appeared on Netflix.

Rewatch Viewing Date: January 19th Via: Cinema Plot: A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge. Rating: 6.7/10 Why Did I Watch It? I couldn't stop after just seeing the first two Sam Raimi Spidey movies at the cinema... I had to also watch the third film!

One of the best superhero movies of all time

“The inevitable follow-up to the incredibly successful Spider-Man, 2004's Spider-Man 2 lives up to and surpasses expectations, eclipsing its groundbreaking predecessor and emerging as one of cinema's all-time greatest superhero movies. Passionate comic-book fan Sam Raimi returns to direct the sequel,” read more

A robust, old-fashioned action-thriller

“An old-fashioned action-thriller from director Brian Goodman (2017's Black Butterfly with Antonio Banderas), 2022's Last Seen Alive seemingly appeared out of nowhere, releasing in a handful of cinemas in select territories with no fanfare. Despite this and its current 5.7/10 rating on the Inter” read more

A fun, energetic action-comedy

“Aside from being notable for bringing Cameron Diaz out of retirement over ten years after her last feature-film appearance, there is nothing conceptually groundbreaking about 2025's Back in Action, which tells a familiar story and trots out numerous clichés. Heck, the narrative is even distinctly s” read more

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 18th Via: Netflix Plot: Former CIA spies Emily and Matt are pulled back into espionage after their secret identities are exposed. Rating: 7.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? I was interested in seeing this because of Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. As soon as it dropped, I pounced. Review here

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 17th Via: Apple TV Plot: Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Rating: 6.9/10 Why Did I Watch It? This is another one of those classic films that has somehow eluded me for many years.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 16th Via: Cinema Plot: A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. Rating: 6.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's a new horror movie from Leigh Whannell!

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 15th Via: Cinema Plot: Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world's largest diamond exchange. Rating: 6.6/10 Why Did I Watch It? I enjoyed the first movie, and this one has gotten good reviews.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 14th Via: Apple TV Plot: A 17-year-old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem. Rating: 6.5/10 Why Did I Watch It? The positive reception piqued my interest.