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Movie Review – ‘Crime 101’ is a rare thriller that rewards patience

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When you hear that Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry are in a big-time 2026 release, it’s hard not to assume the three actors are throwing their superhero costumes back on and assembling for the newest Avengers film this summer. Despite reports, that may still be true, but instead the trio is starring together in something even better: Crime 101, one of the smartest thrillers to hit screens in years.

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Movie Review – ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is a gloriously unhinged sci-fi ride

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It’s Back to the Future meets Shaun of the Dead in the hilarious apocalyptic film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. The Man from The Future (Sam Rockwell) continues to return to the present with disastrous results as he attempts to save the world. In a film that never takes itself too seriously, it pokes fun at how technology, particularly, phones, social media and AI, have destroyed society.

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Movie Review – ‘THE RIP’ delivers exactly what you expect of streaming films these days

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When you’ve got Affleck and Damon, expectations naturally skyrocket but there’s something missing in this straight-to-streaming thriller. The Rip isn’t a bad movie. In fact, it’s a pretty decent streaming movie — something you throw on during a rainy afternoon or when you’re doom-scrolling and need background entertainment.

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Mark’s Top 25 Films of ’25

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According to website The Numbers, 2025 marks the third straight year of declining box office attendance after the 2023 post-Covid peak. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. This was still a fantastic year to go to the movies. Films like One Battle After Another and Sinners demanded IMAX screens. The Naked Gun reminded us how cathartic it is to …