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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review - The Best Live-Action Spidey In Decades

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:26:41 +0000

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" proves that there's still plenty of life left in the MCU when it comes to these more ground-level narratives.

Stuart Fails To Save The Universe Review: This Big Bang Theory Spin-Off Is A Little Too Ambitious

staff@looper.com (Dominic Griffin) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The newest TBBT spin-off "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" could go further in establishing its sci-fi rules, but overall it's a genuinely funny outing.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Review — The Kind Of Animation That Belongs In Theaters

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:56:37 +0000

"Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" is a gorgeous work of animation that deserves to be seen on the big screen (regardless of the script's major flaws).

The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan Has Made His Masterpiece

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" is an outstanding epic in every sense of the word.

Lucky Review: Anya Taylor-Joy Shines In Apple TV's Twisty Thriller

staff@looper.com (Matthew Jackson) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Apple TV's "Lucky" stars Anya Taylor-Joy in an emotionally charged narrative that features plenty of cliffhangers and sudden twists.

Ride Or Die Review: Hannah Waddingham & Octavia Spencer Can't Save A Subpar Story

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:48:46 +0000

"Ride or Die" is cute and inoffensive but also lacks anything interesting enough to make it really stand out.

Evil Dead Burn Review: The Franchise's Hot Streak Lives On

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

"Evil Dead Burn" is one of the weaker movies in the franchise, but it's definitely one of the best horror legacy sequels we've seen in recent years.

The Five-Star Weekend Review: A Two-Star Experience

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:54 +0000

Lovers of the beach read will be disappointed in "The Five-Star Weekend," which managed to flatten the source material into something forgettable.

The Invite Review: Edward Norton And Penélope Cruz Shine In A Wickedly Funny Dramedy

staff@looper.com (Audrey Fox) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:47:25 +0000

The cast of "The Invite" manages to expertly balance comedy and drama in this intimate film.

Minions & Monsters Review: Hollywood Is The Perfect Playground For The Minions

staff@looper.com (Dominic Griffin) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:28:41 +0000

"Minions & Monsters" is a surprising love letter to classic Hollywood, and might just be the best movie in the Despicable Me franchise.

Jackass: Best And Last Review - A Shameless Cash Grab Finale From The Slapstick Kings

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

"Jackass: Best and Last" is the weakest in the franchise, and most laughs come from its reliance on classic slapstick set pieces that haven't grown old.

Supergirl Review: Milly Alcock Shines In A Flawed Superhero Movie

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Milly Alcock is a great Supergirl, so it's really a shame that her take on the character is dampened by this underwhelming solo vehicle.

Toy Story 5 Review: Woody And Buzz Return For An Uneven But Charming Pixar Sequel

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

"Toy Story 5" is another heartwarming addition to the franchise despite its abundance of characters and some confusing plotlines.

House Of The Dragon Season 3 Review: A Fiery Triumph

staff@looper.com (Matthew Jackson) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

"House of the Dragon" is better than ever, and the new season will have you hanging on every single moment.

Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg's 2026 Summer Blockbuster Is A Triumph

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Steven Spielberg is already known as a master of the summer blockbuster, and he's proven himself yet again with "Disclosure Day."

Masters Of The Universe Review: The Most Average Movie Of The Summer

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:09:37 +0000

The campy "Masters of the Universe" is full of surprisingly good performances, but it still manages to be mediocre.

Backrooms Review: A Horror Movie Caught Between Big Ideas

staff@looper.com (Matthew Jackson) — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Even with its flaws, "Backrooms" is an impressive feature film debut by Kane Parsons, an exciting new voice in horror filmmaking.

Spider-Noir Review: Nicolas Cage's PI-Superhero Hybrid Show Is Just Okay

staff@looper.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:23:18 +0000

On the surface, "Spider-Noir" seems like the perfect vehicle for Nicolas Cage to shine - but the lackluster script keeps it from reaching its full potential.

The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: This Is Not The Way

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

"The Mandalorian and Grogu" just feels like a long episode of the TV show (and not in a good way).

Remarkably Bright Creatures Review: A Charming Pair Can't Save A Dull Mystery

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Thu, 07 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000

"Remarkably Bright Creatures" has a quirky premise that's somehow made better by the movie's abundance of clichés.