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Doctor Strange stands in a surreal, folding cityscape with magical orange energy swirling around his hands.

Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme Arrives, and the Film Around Him Feels Familiar

Doctor Strange (2016) review: Benedict Cumberbatch plays the arrogant surgeon turned sorcerer in Marvel's 14th film, directed by Scott Derrickson.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A young wizard confronts a giant serpent in a dark, ancient chamber while a magical bird flies overhead.

Movie Reviews7.7/10

Chamber of Secrets Is Where the Harry Potter Films Started to Show Their Age

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) review: Branagh, Isaacs and Dobby shine, but 161 minutes of sagging middle keep it a solid 7.7/10.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A dramatic scene from The Two Towers showing the fortress of Helm's Deep under siege at night, with warriors on the walls and a massive army approaching.

Movie Reviews8.4/10

Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth epic still holds up 24 years on, with Gollum as its broken heart

Peter Jackson's The Two Towers splits Frodo, Aragorn, and Rohan into three storylines that never drag, anchored by Andy Serkis's Gollum.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A war rig races across a salt flat with a chrome-painted warrior clinging to its side, driven by a determined woman with a mechanical arm.

Movie Reviews7.6/10

Mad Max: Fury Road Review: Miller’s 121-Minute Chase Machine

Mad Max: Fury Road review — George Miller's 121-minute desert chase with Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, rated 7.6 of 10.

By mitch·2 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A movie theater interior engulfed in flames, with silhouetted figures and a burning screen.

Movie Reviews8.2/10

Inglourious Basterds Review: Tarantino’s War Film Is Really About Performance

A review of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent, its 153-minute runtime, soundtrack and legacy.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A chaotic party scene on a luxury boat at night with people in formal wear, cash flying, and bright lights.

Movie Reviews8/10

The Wolf of Wall Street: Scorsese’s 180-Minute Argument That the Con Is the Culture

Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street runs 180 minutes and never drags, with DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and McConaughey in a con that is the culture.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A dramatic view of the Titanic sinking at night, its grand staircase glowing inside the ship.

Movie Reviews7.9/10

Titanic at 7.9: Cameron’s Engineering Marvel Wrapped Around a Working Melodrama

James Cameron's Titanic: 194 minutes, a $200M gamble, and a love story that still sinks audiences. Why it earns a 7.9.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 10, 2026

The nine members of the Fellowship walk in single file through a misty mountain pass, surrounded by towering peaks.

Movie Reviews8.4/10

Peter Jackson’s Shire Opening Still Sets the Template Every Fantasy Epic Follows

Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring premiered in London on 10 December 2001. A look at its 179 minutes, its cast, and the Gandalfs who said no.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

The Avengers stand in silhouette on a battlefield as golden light breaks through dark clouds.

Movie Reviews8.2/10

Avengers: Endgame Review: A Farewell That Mostly Works

Avengers: Endgame review: the Russos close a decade of Marvel with a 181-minute farewell that earns its grief, if not all of its runtime.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A close-up of the red and gold Iron Man armor with its chest arc reactor glowing against a dark background.

Movie Reviews7.7/10

The Suit Is Not the Story: Why Iron Man Still Works 18 Years On

Iron Man (2008) review: Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, and the cave in Afghanistan that made Marvel's first self-financed film a movie star.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 10, 2026

The Guardians of the Galaxy team, including a raccoon and a tree creature, stands together on a spaceship with a colorful nebula visible behind them.

Movie Reviews7.9/10

Guardians of the Galaxy Review: Marvel’s 2014 Gamble Pays Off

Marvel's 2014 gamble on a talking raccoon paid off. A spoiler-filled review of Guardians of the Galaxy, from the Kyln prison break to the Infinity Stone.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 10, 2026