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I Want to Be a Receptionist Volume 2 Builds Worlds
I Want to Be a Receptionist Volume 2 shows more of the ins and outs of society but lacks dynamic characters.
Napoleon Is A Sketch That Overstays Its Welcome
Napoleon feels as lifeless as its colors even with occasional comedy. Too much remains elusive about the characters while the tale seems pointless.
Saltburn Is Dark, Weird, And Hilarious
A dark, weird, and hilarious tale about lust and greed, Saltburn is an intriguing follow-up feature for writer-director Emerald Fennell.
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Volume 5 Makes Love and War In Hilarious Fashion
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Volume 5 shows how absence makes the heart grow fonder, even with war looming, balancing lessons with laughter.
No Longer Heroine Volume 4 Is an Unbalanced Look at Teenagers in Love
No Longer Heroine Volume 4 tries for lighthearted laughs at times, but often it feels callous as this collection of dislikable teenagers lack depth.
EXmas Lacks Love, Spirit, and Chemistry in This Holiday Movie
EXmas does not have enough going for it. The lack of connection to the cast with infantile behavior makes the film drag despite promising leads.
Bottoms Does Serious Scenes Better Than Humor
Bottoms is not a film for everyone. While there are great performances, the writing and minimizing of certain character’s harm pulls the film down.
Villains Are Destined to Die Volume 4 Opens the World With Magic and Fights
Villains Are Destined to Die Volume 4 has a frenzied pace and plenty of surprises and laughs. It’s a whirlwind that’s impossible to down.
Oshi No Ko Volume 3 Shows the Toxic Hell of Social Media
Oshi No Ko Volume 3 sets the mystery on the back burner to focus on highlighting the way reality shows twist perceptions, adding a realism that’s unforgettable.
I Got a Cheat Skill Volume 3 Builds The Magic World But Lacks Character
I Got a Cheat Skill Volume 3 keeps Yuuya’s skill set climbing along with meeting new characters and action. But there needs to be more character development.
A Business Proposal Volume 2 Ups The Laughs and Secrets
A Business Proposal Volume 2 is hilarious. The amount of drama and bad luck Hari experiences is comedy gold. Her reactions cement this as a top-notch series.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Brings The Animatronics To Chilling Life
Five Nights at Freddy’s might be more serious than its game counterpart, but there’s nothing like seeing Freddy, Chica, Foxy, and Bonnie on the big screen.
Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 1 Is a Thrilling Mystery Meets Paranormal
Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 1 mixes detective-style with research into the paranormal. There’s layers of mystery readers will want to peel back.
Not-Sew Wicked Stepmom Volume 1 Makes a Classic Hilariously Current
Not-Sew Wicked Stepmom Volume 1 has the misunderstood heroine with the creepy smile as a villainess in a reimagined story blending humor, drama, and fashion.
Mieruko-chan Official Comic Anthology Is A Chilling Delight
Mieruko-chan Official Comic Anthology brings frights and love for the series with more of Miko’s quiet terror, Yuria’s misconception and Hana’s obliviousness.
The Fall of the House of Usher Stands Tall With Outstanding Performances and Gore
The Fall of the House of Usher thrives in gore and mayhem as audiences await each death. It’s Edgar Allan Poe works weaved together through Flanagan’s vision.
Cuckoos Three Is a Wondrous Tale of Love and Acceptance
Cuckoos Three is a beautiful, moving story filled with growth and gentle moments between two teenaged boys. Inclusive without force, it’s a sweet joyous tale.
After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 1 Is Inclusive Gay Love
After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 1 shows how easily it is to have inclusivity in romantic stories. Their love warms the heart and touches on nostalgia.
Bride of the Barrier Master Volume 2 Is Magic, Mayhem, and Marriage
Bride of the Barrier Master Volume 2 picks has action, laughs, and magic. The addition of new characters, past secrets and mystery make this an engaging breeze.
I Don’t Need a Happy Ending Heats Up With Yuri Love
I Don’t Need a Happy Ending has a range of women in steamy relationships, full of love. But the first short story might deter readers because of its content.
The Do-Over Damsel Volume 1 Flies High With fun Characters
The Do-Over Damsel Volume 1 has fun characters that bring laughter and smiles despite problematic parts. Magic and a cute dragon is easy to enjoy.
What This World Is Made Of Volume 2 Expands the Characters, But Pacing Drags
What This World Is Made Of Volume 2 builds the roster of characters using the Six app to slay “worlds.” But the disjointed interactions and minimal action drag.
The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls Volume 1 Is the Scary That’s Cool
The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls Volume 1 is hilarious. The girls in the lowest-ranked class stay in hot water while trying to survive and graduate.
Bark Scrapes Up a Tense Film With a Vibrant Background [Fantastic Fest ’23]
Bark is a gradual, suspenseful trek with just a story and two men in the woods. It’s weird in parts, tense in others; a slow burn with a worthwhile ending.
So Unreal Delves Into Technology in Movies and Life [Fantastic Fest ’23]
So Unreal is an engrossing documentary that even non sci=fi fans can enjoy. With the hypnotic narration from Blondie’s Debbie Harry, the journey is the fun.
You’re Not Me Is Holiday Cult Horror [Fantastic Fest ’23]
You’re Not Me makes viewers’ voices hoarse from all the yelling at the screen. Frustrating characters and dreadful holiday music makes this movie memorable.
Pet Semetary: Bloodlines Is Creepy But Flat [Fantastic Fest Review]
Pet Semetary: Bloodlines is an unnecessary prequel despite occasional bright moments. Despite creepy moments, dialogue hinders the film and the lead feels flat.
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Is Soft, Gentle Love
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is a tame yet compelling quest tale with young love, insecurities and poetry. It’s moving and calmness fill the spirit with joy.
It Lives Inside Is Scary On Two Fronts
It Lives Inside adds a welcome addition to the monster horror with a fun, resonating horror that has scares and characters to engage an audience.
Dumb Money Is A Hilarious, Entertaining, Yet Relevant Thrill Ride
A hilarious, entertaining, yet relevant thrill ride, Dumb Money is the ultimate 21st-century underdog story.