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• Young Washington
  

  Written by Michael Harris
  A legacy not only shapes the perception of a person, but illustrates what virtues a society values. Young Washington is a film that focuses on sacrifices, hope, and determination to spark national pride in American culture. Offering an inspirational, patriotic story about George Washington years before the American Revolution in honor of the United States’ 250th Anniversary, this movie succeeds in creating a dramatic atmosphere in which the viewers can align with the feelings of George Washington and what he represents. Indeed, Young Washington is an excellent choice for entertainment in honor of the Fourth of July.
• Minions and Monsters
  

  Do you need to have seen the first two minions movies or any of their supporting roles in the Despicable Me movies to understand the attraction.  No. Strange yellow beings speaking gibberish making children and adults laugh.  That is a gift to the world.  
• Supergirl
  

  Written By Michael Harris
  Human society is built on repetition. While no day is the exact same and change does exist, people act based on consistent responsibilities, desires, and pressures. This allows for rather uninventive movies in the film industry to resonate with audiences. Supergirl (2026) is a great example of a movie that can gratify fans of the genre without introducing anything new. It lacks true character depth, creativity, and a unique plot. Despite this, by skillfully utilizing special effects, meaningful character backstories, and volatile combat it managed to successfully follow the formula of an entertaining superhero movie. Therefore, both watching and skipping Supergirl are defendable options.
• Jackass Best and Last
  

  The first Jackass was an insane, breakthrough film that put a group of nuts together sadistically torturing each other in totally new and inventive ways that resulted in audiences rolling on the floor laughing.  This will contain from an overflowing library of best gags a movie that requires your viewing.  There will never be another Jackass.
• Lucky Strike
  

  A companion piece to the recent Pressure with Brendan Fraser as General Eisenhower.  That was a big picture overview of the massive D-Day battle seen in a small room analyzing weather patterns.  This looks like a World War 2 Scott Eastwood GI lone survivor story that could just have easily been filmed decades ago starring his father Clint Eastwood.
• Toy Story 5
  

  Written by Michael Harris
  Sequels function to explore new themes in their respective franchises using the audience’s preexisting knowledge. However, if a franchise goes on for an extended period of time, it becomes very difficult for writers to use already evolved characters without making their new developments feel dull or regressive. Toy Story 5 specifically faces this problem along with the issues of unoriginal character dynamics, predictable character arcs, and forced situations. However, it still is a quality film. It stays true to the franchise’s theme of adaptability, has a coherent plot, has a good deal of humor, introduces new and interesting characters, and is not dependent on information from earlier installments in the franchise. Thus, Toy Story 5 serves as Pixar’s newest success that tackles the modernization of how children interact in a way that is enjoyable for the entire family.
• Disclosure Day
  

  Written by Michael Harris
  A belief only impacts the world if it is known and alters the way in which individuals live. Disclosure Day is a science fiction movie produced by Steven Spielberg that optimistically argues that a public revealing of alien life would be a positive event. It questions if truth could cause harm in an empathetic and fearless world. Although the movie successfully builds suspense and achieves its purpose, it faces certain flaws. In Disclosure Day, character arcs are limited, the slow release of information to the audience makes it hard to align oneself with a specific character’s perspective, and the run time makes it feel long. Overall, it is a fair option for those wanting to see Spielberg’s return to science fiction.
• Obsession
  

  Read the short short story The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. 1906. It is published free of charge on the internet. Then go see Obsession, a modern riff on the story which is put together with care and carries the audience from start to finish. The difference is this version shows the horror while the book works on your imagination.
• Scary Movie
  

  This is the Wayans Brothers reboot bringing the old gang back together again which looks like a middle of the road reboot.  If a new generation finds the old jokes as funny as the last generation did, the movie will bring joy to millions.
• Masters of the Universe
  

  The preview actually looks better than Mandalorian probably the weight of the Star Wars universe beat down the chance to have fun with the film.  Star Wars started out as just a bunch of fun characters whipping their way around planets and weird beings that were new to sci-fi.  Masters of the Universe along with the return to movies of He-Man has a much better chance of sending the audience home looking for more.
• Power Ballad
  

  Written by Michael Harris
  How can authenticity be obtained in a world where expectations stand at the forefront of people’s minds? Modern films often serve as cycles of the building and breaking of tension to allow for people to not only connect with themes but to release stress. However, in exchange for comfort and familiarity, they lose the honesty and originality that makes movies meaningful. Power Ballad, a sincere musical comedy starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, juxtaposes the beauty of ambition with the messiness of human relationships. Though, like all movies, it does have certain weaknesses. It faces a lack of substance due to songs cutting into the run time, rather predictable character arcs, and the absence of any true turning point. Overall, Power Ballad is a worthwhile watch for those who want an impactful but flawed film that seeks to discover the purpose of music.
• Marty Supreme
  

  Written By Michael Harris
  Heroes are just villains who have their story told from their perspective. Marty Supreme offers the question of what it would be like if the protagonist does not participate in a fulfilling arch. What does it mean when someone sacrifices everything for an ending far from perfect? There is more to this movie than just table tennis. This film has consistent drama, painful events, and high stakes. However, because its goal was to be tense and chaotic, it was ugly and hard to watch. Its purpose is to show the lengths to which people go to chase their dreams and if their decisions are worth it. It definitely does not fulfill the role of being a feel-good sports movie in time for the holiday. I would recommend skipping this one, especially for families.
• Avatar: Fire and Ash
  

  Written by Michael Harris
  Success has consequences. When a franchise grows, its freedom shrinks. Avatar: Fire and Ash has the defining characteristics of all of the other films in the series: emotional appeals, anti-imperalist themes, impressive visuals, and consistent action. Avatar movies are made for 3D viewing. Therefore, viewers who normally may not understand the purpose of this format may enjoy watching this film in 3D, due to its focus on immersion. However, the movie prioritizes making fans content and loses the sense of originality present in the first Avatar. The movie’s format bases itself on causation from previous establishments within the franchise, which makes it unenjoyable to newcomers to the series and decentralized. Too many plot lines become established, which prevents any real growth from being noticed in the characters. Still, Avatar: Fire and Ash’s serves as an agreeable and enjoyable film, making it a worthwhile watch for those wanting to see the next big budget movie.
• Wicked For Good
  

  Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is a classic American musical.  The song Bali Hai is as good as it gets.  If you are a musical aficionado and have not seen South Pacific, you are in for a treat.  I have no opinion about Wicked and Wicked: For Good.  In order to create a successful Broadway musical today, it is as much about the special effects as the actual music.  I cannot criticize the Wicked duo when they are so beloved by fans of all types and ages.  So be it,  Enjoy the movies and ignore critics altogether.
• Superman
  

  Written By Michael Harris
  It feels like DC films have constantly been testing the waters lately. Due to the company’s many box office flops in recent years, DC decided that it would be in their best interests to reboot the franchise under James Gunn and Peter Safran. Superman plays it safe and uses what they know will work. With high stakes, honorable characters, and incredible graphics, the viewer is compelled to be invested in the story and its characters. However, the would-be dramatic scenes are undercut by the feeling that they were specifically made for the trailers, the main characters are seemingly one-dimensional even among moral dilemmas, and many subplots feel like they were cut. Still, Superman (2025) has a sort of originality that impresses me, even though its characters have been reused for decades. Overall, Superman is definitely a worthwhile watch for new and old fans alike as DC starts its new chapter.
• F1
  

  Written by Michael Harris
  F1 does not recreate the wheel but refines it. It takes the successful pieces of other franchises and joins them together in order to appeal to a wide audience. The protagonist, Sunny Hayes (Brad Pitt), fills a John Wick archetype, where his growth to become the best at what he does is not shown, but left to imagination in the form of a legacy. Because the film was by the director of Top Gun Maverick, it was given the technical tools to make it appear accurate to real life Formula 1 racing. However, the movie still feels unrealistic due to its downplaying of the dangers of racing and a predictable story. Filled with unnecessary subplots and a long two and a half hour run time, F1 loses most of its emotional impact, but is still an overall good action movie that is worth watching.
• Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
  

  Tom Cruise is a brute.   In his Mission Impossible movies his stunt work really is impossible.  The movies themselves have deteriorated over time, but the action is young Jackie Chan but with millions of dollars in preparation and invention backing up every death defying moment.  This “final” impossible and the one before ir are more than I can handle though I am sure I will leave the theater in awe of an old man astounding us all.
• The Surfer
  

  Another Nick Cage movie comes out of nowhere.  And I am glad.  Cage continues to step up to the plate and hit homers in movie after movie surrounded by young filmmakers all putting forth maximum efforts creating low budget genre hybrids.  I could tell you a little bit about this movie but, as always, the less you know the better.
• Top Gun: Maverick
  

  Archetypal Hollywood film making where the special effects support the story as opposed to overwhelming the story.  And the story is communal screen writing at its finest.  Lots of writers immersing themselves in the original Top Gun and creating a team of characters, both new faces and old, all working selflessly without egos for the greater good of the film.  Hats off to their Captain Tom Cruise.  He cares about his audience.