While America celebrates the red, white, and blue, the box office is embracing red, blue, and yellow — as Supergirl flies into theaters. The question...
Like many fans, I thought Spider-Man: No Way Home was the perfect conclusion to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy. It also seemed like both Holland and his co-star—and now real-life wife—Zendaya were ready to move on to other projects, a decision that has clearly paid off given their continued success. While I still believe No Way Home wrapped up this version of Spider-Man’s story beautifully, I must admit that the latest installment is a surprisingly solid sequel. It expands the character’s journey in an unexpected way and, by the end, left me genuinely interested in seeing where this Spider-Man goes next.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set several years after the events Spider-Man: Now Way Home and finds Peter Parker embracing life as New York’s anonymous, full-time friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. With the world having forgotten who he is, Peter struggles to move forward while watching the people he once loved continue their lives without him. But when a mysterious new threat emerges, one with the ability to jump from person to person and take obsession of them, Peter is forced to confront not only a dangerous enemy, but also the emotional weight of the life he sacrificed. As the stakes continue to rise, Brand New Day shifts its focus from multiversal spectacle to a more grounded, character-driven story about identity, loneliness, and what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Read full review here.
“A heartfelt drama set against the sweeping vistas of Texas Hill Country, Ransom Canyon follows the intersecting lives of deep-rooted families in a town where your neighbors know everyone’s business. Season 2 picks up six months after the events of the first season, with rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel) fighting to reclaim his legacy after being unseated as trustee of his family’s Double K Ranch, while musician Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly) must decide if her heart truly belongs in the small town she once tried to outrun or in the fast-paced world of New York City. Are they star-crossed lovers, or fated to be together?”
I had the opportunity to speak with the stars, Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly about the exciting second season of the western drama, “Ransom Canyon”. We talked about their hometowns, hopeful plotlines for their characters in season 3, and more!
RANSOM CANYON Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix!
I’ll admit I never read “The Odyssey” in school. Does not mean it wasn’t assigned to me; I was just always more of a I’d rather watch the movie kind of student. While I do think reading the source material to an adaption adds more to the film, in the case of Christopher Nolan’s new movie, I am thrilled to have gone blind into a screening that blew me away.
“The Odyssey” has been hyped up ever since the announcement of the film and its all-star casting (which features almost every actor you can think of). Leading the all-star ensemble is Matt Damon, joined by Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Zendaya, just to name a few. Normally, I’m wary of a film with this much star power, but Christopher Nolan never loses sight of the story. Despite its stacked cast, the film remains driven by its epic narrative and masterful filmmaking. Read full review here.
While America celebrates the red, white, and blue, the box office is embracing red, blue, and yellow — as Supergirl flies into theaters. The question is: does the latest DC adventure soar to the same heights as last year’s crowd-pleasing, “Superman”?
Audiences first met Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl, during the closing credits of “Superman”, when she abruptly arrives to pick up her beloved dog, Krypto. As we follow her journey, we discover a heroine who is still grappling with loneliness and emotional scars, finding solace in Krypto’s companionship while keeping the rest of the world at arm’s length. But when an unexpected enemy threatens her only companion, Kara is forced to team up with an unlikely ally on a quest fueled by vengeance. Read full review here.
“AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation. In Season 2, after a bittersweet victory saving the Northern Water Tribe from the invading Fire Nation, Avatar Aang, Katara and Sokka regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive Earth King to aid in their battle against fearsome Fire Lord Oza.”
I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with the lovely cast of the popular series to discuss the exciting new season, who brings out the best in each of them, and much more!
“Avatar: The Last Air Bender” Season 2 streams on Netflix on June 25, 2026.
“Jill copes with her sister’s death by leaving her voicemails chronicling her chaotic life in San Francisco. When the number is unknowingly reassigned, an elusive Austin real estate agent begins receiving the hilariously confessional messages.”
Filmmaker Leah McKendrick’s writing is a gift. Her film “Scrambled” (currently streaming on Hulu) was my favorite film of 2024 and now I’m in love with her new romcom! Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson are more charming than ever with heartfelt and hilarious performances. It was an honor to speak with all 3 talents about this touching gem that “made me feel everything”.
“Voicemails for Isabelle” streams June 19 on Netflix.
The summer blockbusters are rolling in! Steven Spielberg’s newest alien sci-fi, thriller, “Disclosure Day,” has arrived. And after bringing us legendary extraterrestrial stories like “E.T.” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, I’m sad to say this highly anticipated alien mystery lacks the Spielberg magic we’ve come to love from his previous theatrical treasures.
“Disclosure Day” asks the question, what if you found out we are not alone and someone was able to show you undeniable evidence of alien life. Would that scare you? It’s an interesting question and could be an interesting movie if the script and the characters were not all over the place. In the film, Dr. Daniel Kellner is on the run from his underground government boss; he carries a great deal of proof that aliens are among us and feels that entire world should finally know the truth. Luckily for him, a Kansas weather girl, who shockingly is linked to the aliens, can help Kellner get the message out.
There are several issues with this film. It appears; there wasn’t a clear intention of which direction they wanted to go. The tone bounces around from a serious drama to a hokey and unconvincing kids’ movie. There are numerous plot holes in the convoluted storylines, and the underdeveloped characters make any “emotional” or climatic scenes feel unearned. The saving grace of “Disclosure Day” and the real reason to watch, is Emily Blunt’s award-worthy performance as Margaret Fairchild. She brings energy and personality, as well as humor to the very long, two and half hour, underwhelming sci-fi. Though the rest of the all-star cast, including Josh O’ Connor, Colin Firth, and Coleman Domingo do a fine job, their surface-level roles are not as memorable.
There is thrilling action that entertains, and the comedic relief makes the film worth a trip to the box office but set your expectations low. It does pain me to speak negatively about this movie, especially because of Blunt’s performance, but Spielberg can and has done much better than this. The intent to reflect on humanity and have empathy for the known is admirable and greatly appreciated, but the efforts made to bring that message to the screen fell flat and rings hallow.
Some of us, like myself, try to forget the abysmal 2021 Mortal Kombat movie. Thankfully, the filmmakers took notes from dissatisfied fans and made a sequel that pays homage to the video game while achieving a bloody good time.
In “Moral Kombat 2” fan favorite champions, including the addition of washed-up 80’s action-movie star, Johnny Cage, are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the Earthrealm. There is not much more to the story than that. This film plays out more like a high quality, theatrical tournament from the game. Though you would think that would garner another misfire, the martial arts and action sequences are almost magnetizing. There’s a lot more effort and creativity put into the fights as well as who’s fighting in them.
Last time around we were so focused on an uninteresting and random Cole Young, that it was difficult to care about the plot. The second film shares the wealth, with screentime for the entire cast, and highlights the entertaining characters, especially Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. And while Urban is a bonus, the heart of the film beats through Adeline Rudolph as Kitana. Her back story and commanding performance gives the plot a morsal of depth. It shows us there is potential for a deeper premise with compelling character development.
“Mortal Kombat II” is a significant improvement over its predecessor, providing more thrills, graphic, high-energy battles, and crowd-pleasing entertainment that fans of the video game might call “flawless victory”, but the average moviegoer can label it as a lively and enjoyable popcorn flick.
“This is a game of wit, cunning and deception. Fourteen strangers enter a glamorous lakeside estate and in each of their rooms is a mysterious box. Thirteen of these boxes are empty but one contains $1,000,000, and it’s for that guest to keep — as long as they keep their identity hidden. This season, the stakes are higher than ever as players face trickier agendas, grueling challenges and navigate the ever-changing game of deception. Do they have what it takes to keep their Million Dollar Secret?”
It’s been an exciting season with so many twists and turns! I spoke with the final 4 contests (Winner Spoiler Free) about their strategy this season, what they learned about themselves after playing a deceiving game, and more!
“Million Dollar Secret” Season 2 is streaming on Netflix now!
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return to portray their iconic roles as Miranda Priestley and Andy Sachs. While some may have been skeptical at first, this stylish dramedy is a sequel we didn’t know we needed.
Twenty years later Andy is an awarding winning journalist, who has just been let go from her publication, along with her fellow journalism colleges. She receives a life-changing phone call to return to Runway and become the magazine’s features editor in hopes of saving the company from financial struggles and the decline of print journalism. Things have changed since the last time Andy was here. These days, the things Miranda used to say to her employees are not appropriate anymore and she even has to hang her own coat. Read full review here.
