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First Viewing Viewing Date: January 23rd Via: Cinema Plot: A pilot transports an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem. Rating: 6.0/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's a new Mel Gibson film, with Mark Wahlberg.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 22nd Via: Amazon Prime Video Plot: A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band in 1976, joined by several special guests. Rating: 8.1/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's a well-known and acclaimed concert film from Martin Scorsese. When I found it on Prime, it seemed like a good chance to watch it, especially as it leaves the service in a few days.

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: 5.4/10 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're becoming more and more low-effort, so I pounced when it appeared on Netflix. Review here

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! Review here

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!