Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026)

 

Dark, dirty, and dreary. Not as fun as the series. While it was good to see some of these characters again, I wish they would have trotted them out for something more upbeat. 

Rating: C

Pretty Lethal (2026)

 

Tiny ballerinas execute their way to freedom after getting trapped in a Hungarian murder house. Plausible? Not in the slightest. But the ballerina bloodbath will hold your attention. Uma deserves better than this. 

Rating: D

Project Hail Mary (2026)

 

Loved it. A nerdy space flick that puts in the work with the science and storytelling, yielding emotional investment later on. Ryan Gosling is outstanding. No one could have done it better. So much is conveyed through his eyes and facial expressions. He is effortlessly funny throughout the film. Incredibly witty dialogue between him and Rocky. 

I appreciated the attention to detail, like with developing the communication between Grace and Rocky. Nothing was glossed over like in other sci fi movies. Their friendship felt genuine and believable. 

Sticking the landing is the toughest thing to do in screenplays, and they nailed it. Happy, hopeful, and satisfying. Ryan Gosling deserves an Oscar nomination and the film deserves an adapted screenplay nom. 

Rating: A

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026)

 

Beyond some quips from Vince Vaughn, this time traveling crime caper was dead on arrival. 

Rating: D

Send Help (2026)

 

I’m a shallow man who is easily distracted by huge, unsightly moles, which makes seeing Rachel McAdams difficult to watch on screen. But putting the moles aside, the script choices in the second half of the film were beyond ridiculous. It stopped being fun and more of a slog. 

Rating: C-

They Call Me Jeeg Robot (Lo Chiamavano Jeeg Robot) (2015)

 

I wanted to check out Mainetti’s first feature film to see how it compared to his recent gem The Forbidden City. It’s not bad for an unconventional superhero origin story. A bit silly at times. Some odd script choices. 

Rating: C

Cold Storage (2026)

 

As far as mind control fungus horror comedies go, it’s pretty good. Characters are likable enough and the script keeps things moving–and exploding. 

Rating: C

The Forbidden City (La Città Proibita) (2025)

 

An unexpected Italian Chinese fusion, blending cultures across multiple movie genres. There’s an underlying mystery that needs to be solved. A brutal revenge that must happen. A love story that needs to flourish. Wounds in need of healing. I can’t wait to see what Gabriele Mainetti does next. 

Rating: B

The G (2023)

 

Incredibly slow first half that partially delivers in the second. I could have jazzed up this script into a banger. 

Rating: C

War Machine (2026)

 

Robots from outer space wreak havoc on the world’s population, but the film revolves around a group of Ranger cadets facing off against a couple. Not a strong or novel premise, and the script doesn’t bring much else to the table beyond severed limbs and charred bodies. 

Rating: D

Zootopia 2 (2025)

 

While I had a good time at the first Zootopia, the sequel had me yawning and zoning out. The plot and hijinks played out more like a Bad Guys movie, which is to say, sloppy and juvenile. Not at all engaging for a thinking adult. 

Rating: D

The Bluff (2026)

 

A rare pirate movie. And even rarer that it was violent–not some pansy amusement water ride yawner. The Boys wreck havoc on a tranquil beach village. Nearly everyone in the film dies. Spoiler alert! But it’s a mostly fun time watching it happen. 

Rating: C+

Train Dreams (2025)

 

A man’s tale of loneliness, brief joy, and then lots more loneliness. Not exactly a good time. Beautifully shot though. 

Rating: C-

Shelter (2026)

 

Statham gives up the solitary lighthouse keeper’s life to kill his way to the boss in order to protect a young girl. Basically the same movie I’ve seen a dozen times and will likely see a dozen more. I’m a sucker for action movies. 

Rating: C

F1: The Movie (2025)

 

A peek into the world of Formula One with Brad Pitt at the helm. A typical redemption story told through high stakes, high speed racing. It’s a sport I’ll never be into, but the fast action held my attention. 

Rating: C+

The Rip (2026)

 

Not the Ben and Matt reunion I was hoping for. The script wasn’t very good. Performances didn’t feel genuine. Yawning through the big finale. 

Rating: C-

Good Fortune (2025)

 

I was lucky enough to stumble across Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut. It starts out a little slow, but quickly gets really funny, taking some quirky turns along the way. Surprising A-list cast for a film I had heard nothing about. Excellent script. 

Rating: B-

We Bury The Dead (2024)

 

A unique Australian take on the zombie genre. That teeth grinding sound will haunt you. Shame the film didn’t go a different way instead of focusing so much on this lady getting closure in her relationship. 

Rating: D

Eternity (2025)

 

Skip this and watch Defending Your Life instead. 

Rating: D+

Crime 101 (2026)

 

An ok crime premise with typical moving parts. I got hung up on storyline inconsistencies like I typically do. All that planning to make sure nothing goes wrong, and then this dude drives like a maniac that could result in his death or an innocent bystander with every turn. Plenty of plot holes in the final act as well. Viewers expect more. 

Rating: C