Score: 7 / 10 Category: TV Series Platform: Apple TV+ One-line verdict A polished, morally grey suburban drama held together by strong performances, but weighed down by too many unresolved subplots. What worked This is my first series entry for Jan 2026, and overall, I enjoyed it. I like the
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A messy, incoherent giant-snake movie that somehow works because it leans hard into comedy — and because Jack Black being Jack Black still counts for something. Initial reaction I went into this extremely skeptical. Mainly because of the cast. This
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A slow, disciplined thriller built on character misdirection and patience, effective but more predictable than its reputation suggests. First impressions This is my first Malayalam movie, recommended both by a friend and by GPT as a good entry point into
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A fresh and unsettling supernatural thriller that works on atmosphere and performances but holds itself back by refusing to explore its villain. What worked * I picked this because it’s directed by Scott Derrickson, whose films I’ve consistently liked
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie (Anime) Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A non-canon spectacle that exists purely to deliver Fusion, peak-era animation, and nostalgia — flawed, messy, but still fun if you’re already in deep. Context (important) I’ll put this upfront: I’m a huge Dragon Ball
Score: 8 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A gripping, story-driven horror mystery whose lingering atmosphere and irony elevate it beyond its predictable outcome. What worked * The opening is excellent. The verbal narration easing us into the story immediately pulled me in. * I liked the decision
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A competent and visually solid live-action adaptation that leans heavily on familiarity and nostalgia rather than reinvention. What worked * Watching this specifically to compare animation versus live action makes sense, and on that front, the film mostly delivers.
Score: 7 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A surprisingly successful revival that fully commits to absurdity and literal humour — as long as you leave your logical brain at home. What worked * This feels true to the spirit of the original films. The humour is built on taking
Score: 8 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A slow-burning, ominous descent into violence and faith that disguises its supernatural horror behind mood, history, and inevitability. What worked * Going in blind would have been ideal. Knowing it was a vampiric movie slightly undercut the experience, because
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Streaming One-line verdict A deliberately disorienting character study that demands attention more than it offers enjoyment, elevated mainly by a powerful central performance. What worked * Rose Byrne is excellent. She carries the entire film and shows remarkable range. * Her portrayal moves fluidly between
Score: 6 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: HBO Max One-line verdict A strange, messy, and oddly entertaining horror-comedy that feels like it’s making up its own rules as it goes — and somehow gets away with it. What worked * Going in blind helped. I didn’t expect the movie
Score: 5 / 10 Category: Movie Platform: Disney+ One-line verdict Strong visuals let down by rushed storytelling, weak motivations, and an underwhelming portrayal of what should have been a god-tier villain. What worked * The visual effects are solid. On a spectacle level, the movie looks good. * Some action sequences