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Mystery Month (2026)

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On September 2, 2026

In Monthly Movie Theme, Movies

It’s Mystery Month, and just like last year, I chose random mystery movies with no particular theme in mind. Unlike last year, I do not regret any of my choices for this year.

I guess I lied a little bit. While there isn’t a particular theme, I did make sure to pick mystery movies that span a few decades, going as far back as 1963. There are so many really great movies from that era. If you’ve never checked out older movies, I encourage you to go watch a few. Pick any Audrey Hepburn or Cary Grant movie.

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Action-Adventure Month (2026) – Mission: Impossible

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On August 15, 2026

In Monthly Movie Theme, Movies

For Action-Adventure Month in 2026, I decided to watch all eight Mission: Impossible movies. It’s been a while since I watched the first few, and I’ve never seen all of them. Actually, I haven’t seen any of them since Ghost Protocol. I feel like I was under the impression that when they added Simon Pegg to the cast, they changed the films’ mood because he’s a comedian.

I was wrong to assume that. Simon Pegg isn’t just a comedy actor; he’s great in drama and action. In fact, by the end of the eighth film, Benji becomes one of my favorite characters (Luther being my first). Obviously, Benji and Luther’s technical prowess is probably one of the qualities that endears them to me. It’s Luther’s nerdy confidence and willingness to die for his team that makes him my favorite character.

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Fantasy Month (2026) – Pirates of the Caribbean

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On May 5, 2026

In Monthly Movie Theme, Movies

For Fantasy Month (2026), I wanted to go back and watch the Pirates of the Caribbean films because I have not seen all of them. I remember when the first movie was announced, I had my concerns. Film adaptations of video games have rarely gone well, so an adaptation of an amusement ride also seemed like a risky decision. However, in this case it paid off … big time!

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise became a huge success and one of Johnny Depp’s most iconic roles. This franchise is also one of Hans Zimmer’s most iconic scores. The special effects of all of these films are another thing that really stands out in this franchise.

There are no bonus movies or a random selection this time. The special event movies consist of 42 for Jackie Robinson Day and Star Trek: First Contact for First Contact Day.

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Comedy Month (2026) – John Candy Tribute

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On April 1, 2026

In Monthly Movie Theme, Movies

There will never be another John Candy. He was a legend and the reason the 80s and 90s are the greatest era of movies. The original plan was to watch the documentary, John Candy: I Like Me, as part of this tribute, but I ended up watching it around Christmas.

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, then you will really appreciate the documentary. I highly recommend it. You learn that John Candy was truly one in a million. I immensely enjoy all of the movies on this list, but after watching this documentary, they also make me sad. The world was such a better place with him in it.

Check out the 2026 Comedy Month selections below.

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Drama Month (2026) – Best Picture Nominees

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On March 11, 2026

In Monthly Movie Theme, Movies

This may become an “every February” thing, since most Best Picture nominees are dramas. I rarely see any of the nominated movies, so this is a great opportunity to rectify that. Also, since I am trying to play the Oscar game again, this can help me make my predictions. If you want to see my predictions, you can head over to that post. In any event, here is the list of Best Picture movies I watched.

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SciFi Month (2026) – Terminated

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On February 6, 2026

In Monthly Movie Theme, Movies

Arnold as the Terminator

For Science Fiction month, I decided to finally watch all of the Terminator movies. This series has quite the tumultuous history. The first two movies are written and directed by James Cameron. He wanted to do a third movie, but he lost the rights in an auction in 1997. After the release of the third film, the rights were sold again.

Terminator Salvation was released in 2003, and then the company filed for bankruptcy. Terminator Genisys was initially intended to be the first installment of a new trilogy before James Cameron regained the rights in 2019. However, the idea was scrapped after its low performance at the box office. Terminator: Dark Fate is produced by James Cameron and was also intended to be the first installment of a new trilogy. The project was scrapped for the same reason.

As a result of all this, the franchise is disjointed and incongruent. Does that affect their entertainment value?

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