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A man swings through the jungle trees, silhouetted against the sun.

Warner Bros. Spent a Fortune on Tarzan and Got Nothing to Build On

A 2016 Tarzan reboot with Skarsgård, Robbie and Waltz that grossed $356.7M but scored 4.4/10. We break down why the franchise starter never found its swing.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A dark wizard stands upon a tower, gazing upon a shadowed city beneath him.

Movie Reviews6.8/10

JK Rowling’s Wizarding World Sequel Stumbles Between Two Films

A review of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), the lowest-grossing Wizarding World film, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 14, 2026

A man in a vintage coat stands on a dark 1920s New York street, his open suitcase glowing with magical light and a small creature peeking out.

Movie Reviews7.3/10

Rowling’s Wizarding World Spinoff Lands With More Filler Than Magic

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them review: Eddie Redmayne leads J.K. Rowling's 1926-set Wizarding World prequel, directed by David Yates. 7.3/10.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A magical castle under siege at dusk, with stone soldiers defending the bridge and magic sparks in the sky.

Movie Reviews8.1/10

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Review: A Saga Ends Cleanly

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 review — the eighth and final film, in 3D, grossed over $1.3 billion. A satisfying end to the saga.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 10, 2026