Review – Shogun: Season 1 (2024)

When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies in the FX historical series Shogun. The two wild Anjins are back with our review of the first season, now streaming on FX on Hulu.

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“When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.”

Review – Memory (2023)

by Kevin Muller

From May to December, the Oscar race heats up with nominations becoming the main topic of conversation amongst film geeks. In recent years, the winner of the coveted Palm D’Ore, or Best Picture, at Cannes Film Festival, it will solidify a Best Picture nomination. In 2023, Peter Sarsgaard won the Best Actor prize at the Venice Film Festival, which made him the frontrunner to be nominated for an Oscar.   Unfortunately, by the time Oscar season came around, his win became a memory, no pun intended, in the minds of the academy. This isn’t the first time that a great performance has gotten overlooked. Plus, not only do we get to see his work, but the effort of Jessica Chastain. This was the first film, post her Oscar win, that she starred in. How good are they here? Was Sarsgaard robbed? Is the film any good?

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Review – Star Wars The Acolyte: Episode 1 (2024)

An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past in the new Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte. Check out our review of the pilot episode.

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“An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…”

Review – Hit Man (2024)

Richard Linklater directs Glen Powell in the new Netflix romantic comedy/action film Hit Man. Check out our review of the film, currently the number one movie on Netflix.

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“A professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, descends into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to a woman who enlists his services.”

Review – The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

A young couple is terrorized by three masked strangers in The Strangers: Chapter 1. Watch our review of the film and our discussion of Uncle Renny Harlin’s great hairline. 

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“After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive.”

Review – Civil War (2024)

Alex Garland is back with his new film Civil War, starring Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura as military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. Check out our review of the dystopian film, now available on digital and on demand.

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“A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.”