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A weary wizard stands upon a high tower amid mist and shadow, gazing upon a distant and strange city.

The Secrets of Dumbledore Buries Its Best Story in the Subplot

The third Fantastic Beasts film finally admits Dumbledore loves Grindelwald, but buries its best idea under blood troths, qilins and a messy retcon.

By mitch·4 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