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Afraid: A Blunt PSA About the Dangers of AI (Blu-ray)

Trap: An Intriguing Thriller That Descends Into Silliness (Blu-ray)

It Ends with Us: A Romantic Drama Burdened with Cliches & Coincidences (Blu-ray)

The Crown: The Complete Final Season: A Weak Start Leads to a Strong Finish (Blu-ray)

Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment: A Fantastic Collection of the Original Four Classics (Limited Edition Blu-ray Set)

IT: Chapter Two: A Startlingly-Disappointing Follow-Up (Blu-ray)

The Film: Just two years ago, director Andy Muschietti delivered the remarkable first half of his adaptation of Stephen King’s “IT.” It...

X-Men: Dark Phoenix: A Sad End for a Once-Great Series (Blu-ray)

The Film: When last we left the current “X-Men” series, we had been made to suffer through what is arguably the worst entry in the entire...

All is True: An Intriguing Treat for Shakespeare Fans (Blu-ray)

The Film: The great Sir Kenneth Branagh is well-known for his multiple Shakespeare adaptations that have included “Henry V,” “Much Ado...

Godzilla: King of the Monsters: A Solid Contender for Worst Film of 2019 (Blu-ray)

The Film: Over the course of 65 years, the “Godzilla” franchise has certainly seen its ups and downs. The original 1954 film is a decent...

The Flash: The Complete Fifth Season: A Decent Season That Takes a Step Back (Blu-ray)

The Show: Last season, “The Flash” managed to deliver another stunning arc that utilized the show’s incredible ability to combine action,...

The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice: Compelling Set-Ups Requiring More Depth (Criterion Blu-ray)

The Film: When it comes to the great directors of Japanese cinema, it’s a shame that the great Yasujiro Ozu has never really become a...

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu: A Silly Idea Becomes a Compelling Adaptation (Blu-ray)

The Film: Anyone growing up in the ‘90s certainly remembers the phenomenon that is Pokémon. It seemed to come out of nowhere, but...

1984: A Splendidly-Designed Adaptation That Doesn't Quite Hit the Mark (Criterion Blu-ray)

The Film: At one point or another, it seems that everyone ends up reading George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel “1984.” Whether it’s...

Shazam!: A DC Film Adaptation That Finally Breaks the Bland Streak (Blu-ray)

The Film: After a string of disastrous DC Comics superhero adaptations, including “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “Justice...

Titans: The Complete First Season: A Surprisingly-Impressive First Outing for DC Universe (Blu-ray)

The Show: When DC Comics announced that they were launching their own special streaming service (“DC Universe”), it was met with more...

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