Tuesday, May 14

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Director: Rob Letterman

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884052

Review: Held together with a strong noir story and filled with sweet charm and great character moments.

Watch it if: You want to see a video game adaptation that's actually good.

And if you liked: Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, Captain America: Civil War, Shazam!

Check this out: Detective Pikachu

Monday, May 13

Shazam!

Director: David F. Sandberg

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448115

Review: Undercuts some of its themes here and there but still brings a lot of heart and joy to decent characters and fun ideas.

Watch it if: You want a superhero comedy that isn't above or outside the concept of superheroes.

And if you liked: Big, Superman, Aquaman G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Friday, May 10

Triangle

Director: Christopher Smith

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1187064

Review: Manages to keep up with itself and take into account the guessing of its audience while delivering a well thought-out plot and some great visuals and ideas.

Watch it if: You want something that can still surprise you even when you think you've figured it all out.

And if you liked: Final Destination, Coherence, Timecrimes

Wednesday, May 8

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Director: Joe Berlinger

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2481498

Review: Has a few interesting ideas and never really breaks interest but doesn't do a whole lot to delve into the events much deeper than just depicting them.

Watch it if: You're interested in a serial killer movie that doesn't explore any kind of intense violence.

And if you liked: Zodiac, The Staircase, My Friend Dahmer

Check this out: The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy