★★★★ Rarely does an animated family film come along claiming to be from the mind of Clive Barker, but here we are! Serving as splendid gateway horror for the entire family, Night of the Zoopocalypse brings monster mayhem to the colorful world of Colepepper’s Zoo. When I was a young lad, movies such as Gremlins, … Continue reading Film Review: Night of the Zoopocalypse
Berlinale 2025: Space Cadet
★★★★ Quirky animated films are enough of a gamble as is, so throw in an entirely dialogue-free script, and they could become nearly impenetrable. The fact that this formula works on any level is a testament to the simplistic beauty at play. Ironically, taking a minimalistic approach to dialogue leads to some of my favorites, … Continue reading Berlinale 2025: Space Cadet
Our Favorite Films of 2024
Join Josh and Allison as we revisit the cinema of 2024 through our trademark yearbook-style superlatives, then unveil our favorite movies of the year! One thing is certain: we have definitely been changed for good! Movie Yearbook Superlatives! Best horror movie JOSH: As with the past couple of years, horror has been thriving—especially in the … Continue reading Our Favorite Films of 2024
Most Anticipated Films of 2025
With 2025 just around the corner, the time has never been better to look ahead to next year's sprawling landscape of cinematic wonderment. Josh and Allison have cherry-picked 25 most anticipated films that are sure to leave their mark. Check out our choices after the jump! Here are our 25 most anticipated movies for 2025, … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2025
Film Review: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
★★★★★ Wallace & Gromit's most unforgettable nemesis returns in the aptly-titled Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. For the uninitiated, Aardman Animation's gold standard continues in this delightfully nostalgic, immaculately constructed stop-motion delight. Since the 90s, the human-and-dog duo have brought a unique brand of British humor to their hijinks. I will never forget watching … Continue reading Film Review: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Film Review: Memoir of a Snail
★★★★★ Unless hailing from major animation studios such as Pixar or Dreamworks, rarely do emotionally devastating, deeply moving films from skilled animators receive the attention they so rightly deserve. Wendell & Wild, Perfect Blue, My Life as a Zucchini, and My Love Affair with Marriage are just a few that fall into this sprawling tapestry … Continue reading Film Review: Memoir of a Snail
Film Review: The Boy and the Heron 4K
★★★★ Despite capturing a gorgeous visual aesthetic, the first time I watched the newest Oscar-winning feature from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, I had a hard time following its largely symbolic exploration of grief through a magical realism lens. Upon subsequent viewings, The Boy and the Heron has evolved before my eyes into a breathtaking tapestry … Continue reading Film Review: The Boy and the Heron 4K
TV Review: Terminator Zero
Was anyone really clamoring for an anime iteration of James Cameron's iconic Terminator franchise? After the box office misfires of its most recent series entries, there's no telling what fans truly want. Terminator: Dark Fate was the best since T2: Judgement Day, yet barely anyone showed up to watch it in theatres. Why not let … Continue reading TV Review: Terminator Zero
Fantasia 2024: Sunburnt Unicorn
★★★★ A surprisingly effective coming-of-age desert fable, Sunburnt Unicorn depicts a harsh landscape of cartoonish creatures... and endless sand. Animation continues to be a fascinating medium in which creators can house important lessons without feeling too preachy. In this case, writer/director Nick Johnson hones in on messages of compassion and kindness, fueled by a son's … Continue reading Fantasia 2024: Sunburnt Unicorn
Film Review: Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
★ Since 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has been delighting audiences around the world with the show’s signature humor and quirky animation. Eventually, Nickelodeon even awarded its golden goose with an iconic feature film, aptly titled The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. More than a decade later, the super fun, surprisingly excellent The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of … Continue reading Film Review: Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie