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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.

Rewatch Viewing Date: January 14th Via: Cinema Plot: Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius. Rating: 9.5/10 Why Did I Watch It? After seeing the first Spider-Man last week during the re-release, I had to see this one, too! Review here

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 14th Via: Stan. Plot: On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman. Rating: 7.9/10 Why Did I Watch It? It got a lot of acclaim back when it first came out, and I meant to see it, especially since it often appears on the IMDb Top 250. After a trusted friend watched it and rated it highly, I sought it out. It leaves Stan. today, so I immediately pressed Play.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 13th Via: Apple TV Plot: Outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift. Rating: 7.7/10 Why Did I Watch It? This is another classic film I've been meaning to see for over twenty years, but it somehow eluded me. After watching The Big Red One, IMDb recommended this and I thought it seemed like a good chance to pounce.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 13th Via: Apple TV Plot: A hardened sergeant and the four core members of his infantry unit try to survive World War II as they move from battle to battle throughout Europe. Rating: 7.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? Due to my interest in war films, I've been meaning to see this one for about 20 years, but I just never got around to it. The fact that the extended version isn't available in HD has also annoyed me. But I decided I should finally watch it, even if it's only the theatrical cut.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 12th Via: Amazon Prime Video Plot: In the distant future, mankind has forsaken global wars for battles of single combat. The world has been divided into two opposing super powers, with each side represented by trained champions. Rating: 6.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? A trusted friend recommended this to me several years ago, but it somehow eluded me, particularly as it was difficult to find a place to watch it. When I found it on Prime, I pounced.

Half-hearted leftovers, but sometimes fun

“Quickie sequels are not a strange concept to 21st-century audiences, with studios routinely forcing follow-ups to successful movies within a year or two of their predecessor. But 1933's The Son of Kong was developed, filmed and released in the same year as the enormously successful King Kong, hittin” read more

An involving blockbuster with heart and spectacle

“The long-gestating big-screen debut of Marvel's most recognisable and iconic superhero, 2002's Spider-Man helped usher in the new contemporary era of comic-book films, establishing a template that continues to influence filmmakers. Like previous successful superhero movies (1978's Superman: The Movi” read more