MOVIE Morning

We are now just a day or two away from the 98th Academy Awards and just a few days ago, I already provided my FINAL predictions for who I think are going to take that gold statue for each category. But, now... we're going to get real spicy. As always, I am going to be ranking all 10 of the films nominated for Best Picture this year, from the worst to the best. I think this is a pretty special lineup of movies; I honestly only dislike ONE of these movies and, even then, it's not straight up bad like some movies nominated for this category in the past have been (*cough cough* Emilia Perez ). So, let's begin!

The time is almost here! The 2026 Academy Awards are just a few days away and, as always(!), I will be providing my predictions for the winners of all 25 categories at the 98th OSCARS this Sunday, being hosted by Conan O'Brien. This is coming from someone who's been following the OSCARS pretty much since I got into movies as a cinephile and the craziness & the drama leading into it is some of my favorite stuff in the online film space. And finally, after months and month of predictions and precursors, awards season is finally going to culminate in the big night... a night that should happen sooner (like it used to!) might I add. Will Timmy still pull off the Best Actor victory despite not being able to put Marty away? Will Sinners break all precursor odds by winning the big prize? Well, listen to my predictions to find out what I think! I think we can all agree that the biggest lock - thank god - is that PTA will be finally winning his first OSCAR!

PIXAR is back! Hoppers is the latest original animated effort from the studio and is looking to be (fingers crossed) their first original hit in quite a while. Now, to be fair, Elemental did have great legs and went on to make over half a billion dollars... but even that had a really slow start opening weekend. It continued on and made money becuase it was well received, and I think a similar effect will work on Hoppers even though it's already opening bigger. I have loved Pixar since I was a kid; like so many Gen-Z'ers, so many of their movies mean so much to me and I'm always ready for Pixar to shatter my soul & piece it back together all in a 100-minute family film. Does Hoppers alos stand as their best original work of the 2020s? Find out in this review!Hoppers:Directed by: Daniel ChongScreenplay by: Jesse AndrewsStory by: Daniel Chong and Jesse AndrewsProduced by: Nicole Paradis GrindleExecutive Producers: Pete Docter, Kiri Hart, Domee Shi, Peter Sohn, Lee Unkrich, Michael WarchOriginal Score by: Mark MothersbaughDirectors of Photography: Jeremy Lasky, Ian MegibbenEdited by: Axel GeddesCasting by: Kate Hansen-Birnbaum, Natalie Lyon, Kevin ReherProduction Design by: Bryn ImagireCast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave FrancoSynopsis: Scientists have discovered how to ‘hop’ human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

Maggie Gyllenhaal's latest film - The Bride! - has now hit theaters. This is the latest film from Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy's Warner Bros. slate where they let a bunch of filmmakers off the leash to make some wild, original movies... and this one is no exception. Delays and rumors of bad test screenings aside, I have been hyped to see a new take on the Bride side of the original Frankenstein story from Mary Shelley and I'm glad to say that I had a really good time with it, despite the film being overstuffed and packed with just a few too many ideas for it's own good. Listen on to hear more!The Bride!:Written and Directed by: Maggie GyllenhaalProduced by: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Osnat Handelsman Keren, Talia Kleinhendler, Emma Tillinger KoskoffExecutive Producers: Pete Chiappetta, Courtney Kivowitz, Andrew Lary, Carla Raij, Anthony Tittanegro, David WebbMusic by: Hildur GudnadóttirDirector of Photogrpahy: Lawrence SherEdited by: Dylan TichenorCasting by: Douglas AibelProduction Design by: Karen MurphyCostume Design by: Sandy PowellCast: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anette Bening, Peter Sarsgard, Panélope Cruz, John MagaroSynopsis: A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined.

Welp, here we go. Scream 7, which comes from franchise creator Kevin Williamson and stars the queen of final girls herself Neve Campbell, is now out in cinemas. Listen, I don't know about you but I'm just glad we can all move on from this movie now that it's finally out. It's a shame because the original Scream is - and always will be - my favorite horror movie of all-time; it was inventive and broke the genre it ways that were needed in 1996 while still showing such love and admiration from it. Scream 7 loses the plot and does not understand what made this franchise great in the first place... and no, I'm not just hating on it because of dumb actions made by studio executives. Listen on to here why Scream 7 is the first truly terrible Scream movie.Scream 7:Directed by: Kevin WilliamsonWritten by: Kevin Williamson and Guy BusickStory by: James Vanderbilt & Guy BusickBased on characters created by: Kevin WilliamsonProduced by: Paul Neinstein, William Sherak, James VanderbiltExecutive Producers: Gary Barber, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillet, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Ben Fast, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena, Ben Ormand, Chris Stone, Chad Villella, Kevin WilliamsonMusic by: Marco BeltramiDirector of Photography: Ramsey NickellEdited by: Jim PageCasting by: Rich DeliaProduction Design by: John CollinsCostume Design by: Leigh LeverettCast: Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Roger L. Jackson, Anna Camp Joel McHale, Celeste O'Connor, Sam Rechner, Asa Germann, Mckenna GraceSynopsis: When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

Crime 101 - based on a novella by Don Winslow - lands in cinemas this weekend. It's a crime saga but a surprisingly focused chaaracter drama, with interconeecting threads that lead to quite the convergence in the third act of this movie. This film is being adapted by Bart Layton, who made the critically acclaimed American Animals which I was also a big fan of. Unlike that though, he's now been given a big Hollywood production with big name movie stars and a much, much bigger budget. Does Crime 101 live up to his previously acclaimed work? Find out in this review!Crime 101:Directed by: Bart LaytonScreenplay by: Bart LaytonBased on the novella by: Don WinslowProduced by: Tim Bevan, Dimitri Doganis, Eric Fellner, Benjamin Grayson, Chris Hemsworth, Bart Layton, Shane Salerno, Derin SchlesingerExecutive Producers: Joely Fether, Amelia Granger, Peter Straughan, Bergen SwansonMusic by: Blanck MassDirector of Photography: Erik Alexander WilsonEdited by: Julian Hart, Jacob Secher SchulsingerCasting by: Avy KaufmanProduction Design by: Scott DouganCostume Design by: Jenny EaganCast: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey HawkinsSynopsis: An elusive thief, eyeing his final score, encounters a disillusioned insurance broker at her own crossroads. As their paths intertwine, a relentless detective trails them hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning.

Another year of movies is now behind us... or - I should say - it's been behind us now for over a month. I had a busy, bust end to 2025 and an even busier begining to 2026, meaning that I pretty much had no time to record my usual end-of-the-year lists and even less time to watch all the movies I wanted to see. And despite being over a month late, some sacrifices did have to be made on the film department. And just to warn you, my list is extremely boring this year. I promise you I didn't just look at the Best Picture lineup and try to match my top 10 list to be as close as possible to it; most of my list was already done by the time we got anywhere near the announcement of the OSCAR nominations. Anyways, that's enough of the broing setup. At long last, here are MY top 10 favorite movies of 2025!

Sam Raimi is finally back! Send Help (20th Century Studios) finally hits UK cinemas this weekend after rolling out in most international markets last week (& with preview screenings the week before that!). If you watched my most anticipated films of 2026 ranking, you'll know that this was one of my top ten most anticipated films of the year because I love, LOVE Sam Raimi's work, whether it's a big, heartfelt, crowdpleasing comic book film or a kooky, goofy genre thriller. Send Help marks only Sam Raimi's third film in the last decade and a half, and is his first original thriller in over fifteen years. I also love both Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, and the early reviews seemed to indicate that my hype would be satisfied. So, did Sam Raimi deliver? Find out in this review!Send Help:Directed by: Sam RaimiWritten by: Damian Shannon, Mark SwiftProduced by: Sam Raimi, Zainab AziziExecutive Prodcuer: Jonathan HookMusic by: Danny ElfmanDirector of Photography: Bill PopeEdited by: Bob MurawskiCasting by: Danny Long, Nancy NayorProduction Design by: Ian GracieCostume Design by: Anna CahillCast: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Emma RaimiSynopsis: Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.

The second film of the 28 Years Later trilogy has been out in cinemas for a good few weeks now and, unfortunately, I hadn't been able to make it to a screening until yesterday. I love the original 28 Days Later - it might just be the absolute pinaccle of 'infected' horror stories onscreen. I even have a bit of a soft spot for 28 Weeks Later so I was pumped going into 28 Years Later last year. And overall, I would describe my experience with that film as mixed-positive. A lot of the individual pieces could be no shortage of moving, horrifying and surprisingly poignant... but as a whole, I really think Danny Boyle sacrificied some story flow and chaarcter for the sake of overstylization. I know I'm in the minority with that, and I LOVE Dannoy Boyle's work usually... but I was expecting to love it more... well, in comes 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Is it the best sequel in the franchsie? Find out in this review!28 Years Later: The Bone Temple:Directed by: Nia DaCostaWritten by: Alex GarlandProduced by: Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Bernard Bellew, Danny Boyle, Alex GarlandExecutive Producer: Cillian MurphyMusic by: Hildur GudnadóttirDirector of Photography: Sean BobbittEdited by: Jake RobertsCasting by: Des Hamilton, Leah HarrisonProduction Design by: Carson McColl, Gareth PughCostume Design by: Carson McColl, Gareth PughCast: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Chi Lewis-ParrySynopsis: Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike’s encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can’t escape.

Marvel Television's Wonder Man dropped on Disney+ earlier this week with all eight of its episodes releasing on the platform at the same time (which I'll discuss). I don't know if I've ever discussed this series on the show before, and it comes down to many reasons that can be boiled down to two: people becoming less interested in the MCU, and me becoming less interested in these random off-shoot projects that feel like they were made to fill up slots on a streaming service. Knowing the creatives involved though, I should've known better. Anyways, here are my SPOILER-FREE thoughts on the entire series of Wonder Man (assuming it doesn't get a second season).

Almost a month late but here it is! Today, I'll (FINALLY) be counting down my top 10 most anticipated movies of 2026! I haven't recorded myself talking about movies or TV in over three weeks, so I'm a little rusty... but I hope the wait for me to finally unveil my annual end-of-the-year lists will be worth it. 2025 was a prety darn good year for movies and 2026 looks like it's going to be even better, with a lot of franchises getting some new lifeblood, bold original visions hitting the biggest screens and movies from so many of our most prominent, beloved filmmakers. So, sit back, grab some popcorn and get ready to hear the ten films that I, personally, am most looking forward to in 2026... with a lot of honorable mentions!

The series finale of Stranger Things released over New Year's Eve and now, after nine years, ends one of the biggest shows - or pieces of entertainment in general - in pop culture of the last 25 years. This show, made initially on a shoestring budget by a bunch of lifelong nerds looking for their big break in the industry, truly has defied all odds in it's near 10-year airing period. In an era where almost nothing in pop culture has any kind of shelf life or the abillity to make any kind of mark, Stranger Things did all that. It's the face of an entire company and streaming service, soon-to-be owners of a major Hollywood movie studio. As a lifelong nerd myself, this show about a group of brave friends who happen to be avid Dungeons & Dragons players and readers of X-Men comics has obviously always spoken to me on a personal level. I have my nitpicks with every season of the show but I truly can't undersell how much I love the characters and how much I wanted this show to go out on the highest of high notes. Season 5, if you've been following the online discourse, has certainly been a whirlwind, but did the finale stick the landing? Find out my thoughts right here!

James Cameron has returned to take us on a third trip to Pandora. Avatar: Fire and Ash is now out in cinemas worldwide and I finally, FINALLY had the chance to see the film yesterday after a long week of packing and traveling. This has easily been one of my most anticipated films of the year and pretty easily so because back in September 2022, I fell in love with this franchise. Finally having the chance to see the first Avatar in cinemas during its theatrical release-release was a game-changing cinematic experience for me and completely changed my perspective on a film that I felt very lukewarm to before that point. And then in December, Avatar: The Way of Water became a smash box office hit and, as far as I’m concerned, surpassed the first film by almost every single measure of quality. So, is the magic and awe of Pandora still alive? Is Avatar: Fire and Ash the best film in the trilogy? Find out all the answers in this review!Avatar: Fire and Ash:Directed by: James CameronScreenplay by: James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda SilverStory by: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman, Shane SalernoBased on charaacters created by: James CameronProduced by: Jon Landau, James CameronExeucutive Producers: Richard Baneham, Rae Sanchini, Peter M. Tobyansen, David ValdesMusic by: Simon FranglenDirector of Photgraphy: Russell CarpenterEdited by: David Brenner, James Cameron, Nicholas De Toth, Jason Glaudio, John Refoua, Stephen E. RivkinCasting by: Margery SimkinProduction Design by: Dylan Cole, Ben ProcterCostume Design by: Deborah L. ScottCast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans, Jr., Kate WinsletSynopsis: In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na’vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake’s family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

The first teaser trailer for DC Studios’ Supergirl has now dropped online. Starting Milly Alcock, Supergirl marks the sophomore effort in James Gunn & Peter Safran’s new DCU following Superman’s critical and commercial success. After years and years of anticipation and defending James Gunn’s DCU years before it even began, it was so satisfying to see people fall in love with Superman again back in July and to see people genuinely excited about DC on the big screen again. These characters and the universe as a whole has mean the world to me ever since I was a kid, and to see them finally getting adapted onto the big screen in (mostly) the way I’d always hoped is so damn exciting. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is one of my favorite DC comics of all-time, so to say I was excited when Gunn announced the story being adapted to a movie would be an understatement. I’ve long BEGGED for more comic book movies to do more straightforward adaptations of comic book stories. At the end of the day, you’re never going to do better than the best work from the people who understand these characters best: the comic book writers who grew up being nerds like us about these universes. Tom King is also one of my favorite working comic book writers so to just see a spotlight put on one of his stories like this is just great. My excitement for the film multiplied when the crew, as well as director Craig Gillespie, came on board for the film. Well, the teaser trailer is finally here. Is this everything I hoped for? Find out by clicking play!

Walt Disney Animation Studios has had a rough couple years (to be nice), so it should be a surprise to absolutely no one that I had very little anticipation for Zootopia 2, yet another nearly 10-year late sequel from one of the House of Mouse's big animation studios. I felt this way despite being a kid at the prime age when Zootopia came out, just like I was with Moana and Pixar's Inside Out. But, when I opened social media a few days ago... I was shocked to see this movie getting rave reviews and my curiosity was piqued.So, is Zootopia 2 a worthy sequel to one of the biggest original animated films of all-time? Find out in this review!Zootopia 2:Directed by: Jared Bush, Byron HowardWritten by: Jared BushProduced by: Yvett MerinoExecutive Producers: Jared Bush, Jennifer LeeMusic by: Michael GiacchinoCasting by: Grace C. KimProduction Design by: Corey LoftisCast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Shakira, Idris Elba, Quinta Brunson, Patrick Warburton, Andy Samberg, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Nate Torrence, Jenny Slate, Alan Tudyk, Maurice LaMarche, Leah Latham, Macaulay Culkin, Josh Dallas, Tommy Chong, Raymond Persi, Phil "CM Punk" Brooks, John Leguizamo, David Fane, Josh Gad, Wilmer Valderrama, Stephanie Beatriz, Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho, Tig Notaro, Amanda GormanSynopsis: After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Rian Johnson & Daniel Craig have returned to deliver us their third Knives Out Mystery. Wake Up Dead Man has now dropped in select theaters worldwide, and will drop on Netflix on December 12. I'm very lucky to be ten minutes away from a local cinema that plays all of Netflix's releases before they drop on the platform, so you bet I rushed out to see the new whodunnit on the first day of release. The first Knives Out is easily my favorite murder-mystery of all-time, and Glass Onion was definitely a really solid follow-up even if it was a little uneven. More importantly though, I think Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, has to be on the Mount Rushmore of most iconic new movie characters of the past decade; in fact, I think Craig is so good in the role that Blanc is now dangerously close to overtaking Bond as his most iconic character. I know, I know... sue me. Rian Johnson is also one of my favorite filmmakers and he never misses! So, is Wake Up Dead Man the most engrossing mystery the team have delivered yet? Find out in this review!Wake Up Dead Man:Written and Directed by: Rian JohnsonProduced by: Ram Bergman, Rian JohnsonExecutive Producer: Tom KarnowskiMusic by: Nathan JohnsonDirector of Photography: Steve YedlinEdited by: Bob DucsayCasting by: Bret Howe, Mary VernieuProduction Design by: Rick HeinrichsCostume Design by: Jenny EaganCast: Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden ChurchSynopsis: When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

Wicked is back to defy gravity once again and rock the moviegoing population worldiwde. After the gigantic critical, financial and awards hit that was the first Wicked , Wicked: For Good aims to close out the adaptation of the stage musical. But, as most people online now, the second half of the Wicked musical is infamous for being much weaker than the first. I was shocked last year when I stepped into that screening and came out actually liking Wicked; I was not looking forward to seeing a nearly three-hour musical that was only going to tell half the story, but the performances, musical numbers and world building really won me over. I didn't think it was quite great, and scoffed a little at all the awards aclaim that followed its release... but there's no denying how much that movie struck a chord. So, with Wicked: For Good, is Jon M. Chu able to capture lightning in a bottle for a second time and deliver on what the stage musical could not? Find out in this review!Wicked: For Good:Directed by: Jon M. ChuBased on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by: Stephen SchwartzBased on the book by: Winnie Holzman; and From the novel by: Gregory MaguireScreenplay by: Winnie Holzman and Dana FoxProduced by: David Stone, Marc PlattExecutive Producers: Dana Fox, Winnie Holzman, Jared LeBoff, David Nicksay, Stephen SchwartzMusic by: John Powell, Stephen SchwartzDirector of Photography: Alice BrooksEdited by: Myron Kerstein, Tatiana S. RiegelCasting by: Tiffany Little Canfield, Bernard TelseyProduction Design by: Nathan CrowleyCostume Design by: Paul TazewellCast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Colman DomingoSynopsis: As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

I'm still here, ya sh*t-eaters! Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man runs into cinemas in a few days but I had the lucky opportunity to see it early at a mystery screening! I am a huge Edgar Wright fan; I love so many of his movies but I'll admit, I was maybe a little down on him after the very disappointing Last Night in Soho. That was a film I was highly anticipating but was pretty let down by the diretion the narrative took in the backhalf, even if I loved the cast and a lot of aesthetics of the film. The Running Man, though, looked like a return to the fun I love in most of my favorite Edgar Wright movies - and the early reviews definitely indicated that I was correct about that gut reaction. Were they right? Find out in this review!The Running Man:Directed by: Edgar WrightBased on the novel by: Stephen KingScreenplay by: Michael Bacall & Edgar WrightProduced by: Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, Edgar WrightExecutive Producers: James Biddle, Pete Chiappetta, Audrey Chon, Andrew Lary, Geroge Linder, Rachael Prior, Anthony TittanegroMusic by: Steven PriceDirector of Photography: Chiung-hoon ChungEdited by: Paul MachlissCasting by: Kharmel Cochrane, Francine MaislerProduction Design by: Marcus RowlandCostume Design by: Julian DayCast: Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, Emilia JonesSynopsis: Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man’s charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams, an adaptation of a novella of the same name, has finally hit select cinemas around the globe. I had the chance to see this beautiful movie about a month ago at the BFI London Film Festival and I’ve been dying to talk about it but I wanted you guys to at least have the opportunity to seek the film out immediately after hearing me rave about it and… I wanted to see it again! Stick around to find out why I think this is one of 2025’s best movies!Train Dreams:Directed by: Clint BentleyScreenplay by: Clint Bentley, Greg KwederBased on the novella by: Denis JohnsonProduced by: Michael Heimler, Will Janowitz, Marissa McMahon, Ashley Schlaifer, Teddy SchwarzmanExecutive Producers: Joel Edgerton, John Friedberg, Scott Hinckley, Greg KwederMusic by: Bryce DessnerDirector of Photography: Adolpho VelosoEdited by: Parker LaramieCasting by: Nike Imoru, Avy KaufmanProduction Design by: Alexandra SchallerCostume Design by: Dakota Keller, Malgosia TurzanskaCast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Joens, Kerry Condon, Paul Schneider, Clifton Collins Jr., Will Patton, William H. MacySynopsis: A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental change in early 20th-century America.

Dan Trachtenberg’s next Predator adventure - Predator: Badlands - is now out in theaters! This is already his THIRD entry into the franchise - one more and he’ll match the amount of standalone Predator movies there were before he arrived. I wouldn’t call myself a fan of this franchise, but I love the idea of the Yautja as these intergalactic hunters in a clan where they’re either the Predator or the Prey. It’s just unfortunate that all these movies, including the few I like, are basically the same. I’ve liked both Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers but I wouldn’t say I’ve been as crazy about them as others; I think it’s fair to say I’m pretty burnt out on the formula of this franchise. I can’t even say I’m IN LOVE with the original or anything like that. But now, we finally have a movie where one of the Yautja is actually the protagonist with Badlands. Does it deliver on the premise and live up to the very positive reviews? Find out in this review!Predator: BadlandsDirected by: Dan TrachtenbergScreenplay by: Patrick AisonBased on characters created by: Jim Thomas & John ThomasStory by: Patrick Aison, Dan TrachtenbergProduced by: John Davis, Brent O’Connor, Ben Rosenblatt, Marc ToberoffExecutive Producers: Lawrence Gordon, Stefan GrubeMusic by: Sarah Schachner, Benjamin WallfischDirector of Photogaphy: Jeff CutterEdited by: Stefan Grube, David TrachtenbergCasting by: Jessica ShermanProduction Design by: Ra VincentCostume Design by: Ngila DicksonCast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-KoloamatangiSynopsis: Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.