While I am as cynical about the current state of the human condition as anyone, Red One taps into something honest and hopeful. Right now, with all that’s going on in the real world, those aren’t emotional states of being I want to take for granted. More importantly, I’d like to believe I’m not the only one who feels that way.

Feminine journeys through the Hyborian Age with Robert E. Howard’s sword-wielding barbarian icon

Much like a destructive storm that blows itself out with nary a discernible rhyme or reason, all Twisters left in its wake was a metaphorical mess that left me sadly despondent.

Inside Out 2 grows with Riley, and by doing so, it shows its audience a spiritual mirror that reflects their own self-image. It’s worth peering into. It’s even more difficult to forget.

Warner’s 4K presentation is immaculate, and the bountiful bonus features makes this one of the best — if not the best — physical media releases of the entire Monsterverse up to this point. For fans, this disc comes highly recommended.

Trudy Ederle’s story needed to be told, and that it also happens to be this gosh darn triumphantly entertaining is a giant win for all of us.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is an excellent entry in this long-running series.

As magnificent as the ending may be, I wanted more (including a reason to care), and that’s game over for Boy Kills World as far as I’m concerned.

While Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire did on occasion test my patience, the overall ride does remain a fun one, and because of that, I’m still willing to remain seated on the Monsterverse’s bandwagon — for now.