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Movie Review: Office Romance

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On June 30, 2026

In Movies, Reviews

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Directed by: Ol Parker
Starring: Brett Goldstein, Jennifer Lopez
Release Date: June 5, 2026
Runtime: 1h 54m
My Rating:

Daniel (Goldstein) is a new lawyer for the CEO (Lopez) of an airline. His arrival tests the limits of a zero-tolerance employee fraternization policy.

I’m not much of a RomCom guy, but I’ve seen clips from this movie, and Brett Goldstein is a great writer. Comedy is still one of my favorite film genres, even if there is a bit of romance intertwined.

Don’t go into this movie thinking it’s some Hollywood masterpiece; it’s just a fun film. I thought the writing was good and the acting was great. There are a couple of moments that catch you completely off guard. It doesn’t really matter (to me) that they obviously used CGI for those moments, but they are merely glimpses for the shock factor … and they will shock you.

There are some great names in the supporting cast. Edward James Olmos (So Say We All), Bradley Whitford, Jodie Whittaker, Roger Bart, and Tony Hale. Tony Hale plays the company’s HR guy who has to enforce the policy, and his facial expressions provide great comic relief.

If you’re looking for a solid laugh with some romance, I’d recommend this movie. It’s a good “date night” movie.

Office Romance is currently available on Netflix.

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“The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.” 
– Stanley Kubrick

Movie Review: The Sheep Detectives

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On May 18, 2026

In Movies, Reviews

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Directed by: Kyle Balda
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Brett Goldstein, Patrick Stewart
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Runtime: 1h 49m
My Rating:

Every night, shepherd George Hardy reads mystery and detective novels to his herd of assorted sheep. When the shepherd turns up dead, the sheep use what they’ve learned from the books to find his murderer.

This isn’t a movie I was rushing out to see, but my daughter really wanted to, so we made it a family event. This movie surprised me. I was not expecting it to be as good as it was. I recommend checking it out.

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Movie Review: Wicked For Good

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On December 1, 2025

In Movies, Reviews

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Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Starring: Cynthia Ervio, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum
Release Date: November 21, 2025
Runtime: 2h 17m
My Rating:

The epic conclusion to the Broadway show that became a theatrical smash hit. Elphaba is officially the Wicked Witch of the West and is hunted by all of Oz, but she’s determined to expose the Wizard. From what I understand, the play and these movies are vastly different from the book (pub. 1995). Personally, I think this movie doesn’t quite live up to the first one.

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Movie Review of Playdate

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On November 21, 2025

In Movies, Reviews

Directed by: Luke Greenfield
Starring: Kevin James, Alan Ritchson
Release Date: 11/12/2025
Runtime: 1h 33m
My Rating:

Brian (Kevin James) becomes a stay-at-home dad to his step-son. He accepts a playdate invitation from another stay-at-home dad (Alan Ritchson), who turns out to be a loose cannon.

This movie is getting absolutely roasted by folks despite it being the most-streamed movie on Prime Video in November. It’s a fun parent-comedy movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously. I considered giving this movie four stars because I don’t have the icons for 3 1/2 stars.

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Movie Review of Fantastic Four First Steps

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On August 25, 2025

In Marvel, Movies, Reviews

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Directed by: Matt Shakman
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Runtime: 1 h 45m
My Rating:

It’s been four years since Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben took that fateful trip into space and became Earth’s protectors. Now, Galactus threatens to consume the planet to satiate his life force, and it’s up to The Fantastic Four to stop him.

This is the first film of the Sixth and final phase of the Multiverse Saga. I’d say that this is a solid start to this phase. I had my doubts when the trailer premiered, but after hearing good things and seeing it myself, those doubts are gone. If I’m being honest, I enjoyed Superman more, but as a bigger Marvel fan, I’m giving this movie the same rating.

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Movie Review of Superman (2025)

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On July 17, 2025

In DC, Geek Canon, Movies, Reviews

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Directed by: James Gunn
Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Runtime: 2 hr 9 min
My Rating:

I am going to try to keep this review spoiler-free because it’s still new in the theaters. As such, I’m just going to come right out and say that I enjoyed this movie. I’ve always been a bigger Marvel fan, but in the DC Universe, Superman is my favorite. Perhaps Christopher Reeve is to thank for that. Admittedly, I was a little nervous; DC has been struggling to match Marvel’s success. I think James Gunn has started strong, and I’m excited for the next story.

This is a retelling of Superman, so they change a few things from the versions you’ve seen before. This is an especially important note for us Gen-Xers who grew up watching the Christopher Reeve movies.

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