Supergirl

 

I love James Gunn, i love his vision for DC, I also loved his feature Superman. When it was announced the second project would be Supergirl I was hesitant but relieved. It felt like an odd choice but that is Gunn 101. Her portrayal in Superman was brief yet different,  the trailer almost looked Snyderverse. The film itself? A tad messy but a hell of a good time. She shines in this role as does Jason Mamoa as Lobo. The action scenes are not very tight yet thst have some explosive and kick ass moments.  Much like Guardians and Superman, this shines a light on how absurd these universes are without mocking them. The humor here was MCU eaque but didn't really derail the film line it does for Marvel, most of the jokes didn't work but when they did it usually involved Lobo or Superman. Give me more of this bonkers universe.  

Disclosure Day

 

Steven Spielberg is back! The Fablemans, while personal, was underwhelming for me. Weather Side Story felt big but pointless, this is my favorite film of his since Ready Player One and his best since The Post.....honest this might be my favorite of his and his best since Catch Me If You Can. This feels like a missing 80s Sci fi conspiracy film,  it feels like a missing 80s Spielberg film. The first scene throws you right into the story. We have to piece things together as the story unfolds.  The story is tense, the action is thrilling, the sci fi is awe inspiring,  which Spielberg always masters. The acting might be the years best. With Emily Blunt in this, and Inde Navarratte in Obsession,  it is a terrific year for acting. Speaking of terrific year for acting, add in Project Hail Mary and this is a fantastic year for sci fi. This year has been amazing thus far. And this is the years best. 

Masters of the Universe

 

The Masters of the Universe toys and cartoon were a year or 2 before my time but luckily there were reruns and luckily my mom found figures at garage sales,  flea markets and toy liquidator. I didn't have all the characters like Spiderman, Batman, TMNT, Star Wars or WWF but I had enough.  I even enjoy the 80s film....I also loved Bumblebee and luckily the same director did this and thank Gray Skull cause this is a blast. It's Guardians of the Galaxy,  it's Flash Gordon,  it's a filmmaker playing with action figures on the big screen and it shows in just how fun this is. Much like James Gunn's Superman it highlights the absurdities of this universe but it doesn't mock them. *puts hands on hips, leans back and laughs*  This film has the power.

Obsession

 Obsession might be the most disturbing film since Midsommar. Hell it surpasses that, i don't know the last time a film unnerved me like this. From the start we meet our two lead males, one is shy, he is our main character, Bear, along with his douchey buddy, Ian. You see Ian is withholding info and that will add to tension. We then go home and my heart breaks upon finding what we see. Bear, still goes out and hangs with his crush Nikki, he makes a wish and she falls madly in love with him......from there it gets fucked up. We hear sounds ,we see movements and facial expressions, we witness insane levels of "affection". The two males are fucked up because Ian is a douche and Bear is a pussy that unleashed magic upon his life for the worse. Nikki is enslaved by this demonic version of herself. The real emotional connection and true victim is her best friend Sarah. She is just trying to be there for her friends while struggling to get into an art school for tattooing. Needless to say the film doesn't end on a happy note. It is downbeat & bleak. And while i don't know if i will ever watch it again.....Bear's home fucks me up royally so i am not sure if i can withstand that again, i loved how it ended and sweet fuck is this film great. 

Match of May

 El Grande Americano vs the OG El Grande Americano 

Match of April

Roman Reigns vs CM Punk 

Gunther vs Seth Rollins

Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar 

IC title Ladder Match 

Finn Balor vs Dominic Mysterio 

Myles Bourne vs Johnny Gargano

Lola Vice vs Jacy Jane vs Kendal Grey

Fatu vs Drew McIntyre 

Zaria vs Sol Rucca

Sol Ruca vs Zaria

Shotzi vs Charlie 

Indi Hartwell vs Deonna Purrazzo 

Vanity Project vs Los Americanos

Tony D vs Joe Hendry vs Ethan Page vs Ricky Saints

Backrooms

 

When the Backrooms trailer dropped i was hooked. I knew of the lore but never watched the shorts, which I since have. I watched videos on the video games, read about the subreddits,  and other films based upon linial horror. The film itself starts off as a found footage film until it shows the men in black.....or...white.....watching the footage. Then we get some character building that and honestly, if it was just a character study, it would have been great.  Then we get to the Backrooms. Here it gets eerie and comfortable.  It is nightmare fuel, but it is my happy place. I have had dreams like this and have awoken feeling peaceful as I find beauty in chaos. Getting lost is a chaotic form of beauty I love. The set is amazing as is the score and acting. It is a surreal journey that shows the worst of ourselves and makes you think how trivial life can be through loss and heartbreak.  If they do a sequel,  I hope it is just a journey in the Backrooms. Hats off for such a young filmmaker, you are a master.