REVIEW: Luca is Pixar at its most effortlessly charming By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2021 Movie Blogs Luca isn't as complex as previous Pixar films, nor does it tug the heartstrings like past Pixar movies, but it's endlessly charming and a joy to watch. Full review here... REVIEW: Luca is Pixar at its most effortlessly charming By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2021 Movie Blogs Luca isn't as complex as previous Pixar films, nor does it tug the heartstrings like past Pixar movies, but it's endlessly charming and a joy to watch. Full review here...
Loki S01E01 Review: Glorious Purpose – Three hits and misses By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2021 TV Blogs There are a lot of intriguing unanswered questions and directions the show can go in the weeks to come but Loki's first episode was not a perfect outing. Full review... Loki S01E01 Review: Glorious Purpose – Three hits and misses By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2021 TV Blogs There are a lot of intriguing unanswered questions and directions the show can go in the weeks to come but Loki's first episode was not a perfect outing. Full review...
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier S01E05-06 Review: A satisfying and emotional conclusion By Matthew Martin| April 23, 2021 TV Blogs The final two episodes kick off the next generation of Captain America, while also providing appropriate closure for one hero, and a powerful origin story for a new villain. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier S01E05-06 Review: A satisfying and emotional conclusion By Matthew Martin| April 23, 2021 TV Blogs The final two episodes kick off the next generation of Captain America, while also providing appropriate closure for one hero, and a powerful origin story for a new villain.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier S01E02-04 Review: A strong second act By Matthew Martin| April 10, 2021 TV Blogs The middle three episodes bring the goods, expanding the universe with compelling characters and strong themes of identity, compromise, and temptation. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier S01E02-04 Review: A strong second act By Matthew Martin| April 10, 2021 TV Blogs The middle three episodes bring the goods, expanding the universe with compelling characters and strong themes of identity, compromise, and temptation.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier S01E01 Review: New World Order – A slow start to a promising series By Matthew Martin| March 19, 2021 TV Blogs The next MCU series is here, as Falcon and the Winter Soldier kicks off a six-episode series with the legacy of Captain America at stake... The Falcon and the Winter Soldier S01E01 Review: New World Order – A slow start to a promising series By Matthew Martin| March 19, 2021 TV Blogs The next MCU series is here, as Falcon and the Winter Soldier kicks off a six-episode series with the legacy of Captain America at stake...
WandaVision S01E09 Review: The final episode nails it. By Matthew Martin| March 5, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's finale smartly kept the focus on the here and now, and brilliantly resolved the story of grief and coping that defines the series. Full review... WandaVision S01E09 Review: The final episode nails it. By Matthew Martin| March 5, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's finale smartly kept the focus on the here and now, and brilliantly resolved the story of grief and coping that defines the series. Full review...
WandaVision S01E07-08 Review: The stage is set for an epic finale By Matthew Martin| February 27, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's final outing is next week, but episodes 7-8 lay the groundwork for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion. Full discussion inside... WandaVision S01E07-08 Review: The stage is set for an epic finale By Matthew Martin| February 27, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's final outing is next week, but episodes 7-8 lay the groundwork for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion. Full discussion inside...
WandaVision S01E05-06 Review: Maximum meta Maximoff! By Matthew Martin| February 13, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's fifth and sixth episodes bring the goods. Full reviews here... WandaVision S01E05-06 Review: Maximum meta Maximoff! By Matthew Martin| February 13, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's fifth and sixth episodes bring the goods. Full reviews here...
WandaVision S01E03-04 Review: The show takes a big turn By Matthew Martin| January 30, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's third and fourth episodes pull the curtain back on the mystery of what's going on, offering questions for answers, a boatload of intrigue, and a dash of horror... WandaVision S01E03-04 Review: The show takes a big turn By Matthew Martin| January 30, 2021 TV Blogs WandaVision's third and fourth episodes pull the curtain back on the mystery of what's going on, offering questions for answers, a boatload of intrigue, and a dash of horror...
WandaVision S01E01-02 Review: Old school charm meets creepy Marvel stuff By Matthew Martin| January 16, 2021 TV Blogs The MCU is back, launching into Phase Four with a reality-bending new series starring Scarlet Witch and her ill-fated love, Vision. Full review of the premiere here... WandaVision S01E01-02 Review: Old school charm meets creepy Marvel stuff By Matthew Martin| January 16, 2021 TV Blogs The MCU is back, launching into Phase Four with a reality-bending new series starring Scarlet Witch and her ill-fated love, Vision. Full review of the premiere here...
The Mandalorian S02E08 Review: The Rescue – Brings closure By Matthew Martin| December 19, 2020 TV Blogs Mando's second season has ended and it did so with a whopper of a final episode. Let's break it down... The Mandalorian S02E08 Review: The Rescue – Brings closure By Matthew Martin| December 19, 2020 TV Blogs Mando's second season has ended and it did so with a whopper of a final episode. Let's break it down...
The Mandalorian S02E07 Review: The Believer – Feels just like Star Wars By Matthew Martin| December 12, 2020 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's penultimate second season episode brings the goods. Let's talk about it... The Mandalorian S02E07 Review: The Believer – Feels just like Star Wars By Matthew Martin| December 12, 2020 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's penultimate second season episode brings the goods. Let's talk about it...
The Mandalorian S02E06 Review: The Tragedy – Short and effective By Matthew Martin| December 5, 2020 TV Blogs The Mandalorian returns with an action-packed episode that moves the story forward in a very small window of time... The Mandalorian S02E06 Review: The Tragedy – Short and effective By Matthew Martin| December 5, 2020 TV Blogs The Mandalorian returns with an action-packed episode that moves the story forward in a very small window of time...
The Mandalorian S02E05 Review: The Jedi – Brings two worlds together By Matthew Martin| November 28, 2020 TV Blogs A fan favorite makes her live-action debut in an action-packed, lore-heavy episode. Full review inside... The Mandalorian S02E05 Review: The Jedi – Brings two worlds together By Matthew Martin| November 28, 2020 TV Blogs A fan favorite makes her live-action debut in an action-packed, lore-heavy episode. Full review inside...
The Mandalorian S02E03 Review: The Heiress – A delight? By Matthew Martin| November 14, 2020 TV Blogs Mando's third episode this season brings us the return of an old friend. Full review inside... The Mandalorian S02E03 Review: The Heiress – A delight? By Matthew Martin| November 14, 2020 TV Blogs Mando's third episode this season brings us the return of an old friend. Full review inside...
The Mandalorian S02E02 Review: The Passenger – Full of adventure By Matthew Martin| November 7, 2020 TV Blogs Mando is back with another episode full of adventure, thrills, and plenty of Star Wars easter eggs to spot. Full review of season two's second episode here... The Mandalorian S02E02 Review: The Passenger – Full of adventure By Matthew Martin| November 7, 2020 TV Blogs Mando is back with another episode full of adventure, thrills, and plenty of Star Wars easter eggs to spot. Full review of season two's second episode here...
The Mandalorian S02E01 Review: The Marshal – A spaghetti western meets a kaiju By Matthew Martin| October 31, 2020 TV Blogs Disney+'s flagship Star Wars show is back with a solid hour of TV that's good enough to delight Star Wars fans... The Mandalorian S02E01 Review: The Marshal – A spaghetti western meets a kaiju By Matthew Martin| October 31, 2020 TV Blogs Disney+'s flagship Star Wars show is back with a solid hour of TV that's good enough to delight Star Wars fans...
The Mandalorian S01E08 Review: The Redemption – Mando levels up By Matthew Martin| December 27, 2019 TV Funny, thrilling, moving, sharply-written, well-made, FUN; Mando's final episode of the year is everything Star Wars should be. Full review here... The Mandalorian S01E08 Review: The Redemption – Mando levels up By Matthew Martin| December 27, 2019 TV Funny, thrilling, moving, sharply-written, well-made, FUN; Mando's final episode of the year is everything Star Wars should be. Full review here...
The Mandalorian S01E07 Review: The Reckoning – The season’s best outing yet By Matthew Martin| December 19, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's penultimate episode this year is the season's best outing yet. Full review here... The Mandalorian S01E07 Review: The Reckoning – The season’s best outing yet By Matthew Martin| December 19, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's penultimate episode this year is the season's best outing yet. Full review here...
The Mandalorian S01E06 Review: The Prisoner – The Expendable(s) By Matthew Martin| December 14, 2019 TV Blogs Episode six offers a slight step-up from the past two episodes but the show has definitely stalled with too many inconsequential stories in a row. The Mandalorian S01E06 Review: The Prisoner – The Expendable(s) By Matthew Martin| December 14, 2019 TV Blogs Episode six offers a slight step-up from the past two episodes but the show has definitely stalled with too many inconsequential stories in a row.
