Maul

Star Wars Rebels and the Clone Wars are both great shows. Disney announced a Maul series, which those of us that watched before know he would play a part in. Add in SOlo from Disney and it seemed they were gearing up for his big return and the show itself kicks ass. Great fights & characters, this isn't quite cinema but when it comes to content for content sake like Disney does, this is what it should be. Animated and different, enough with live action shows this is the future....and the future is in a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. 

Match of October

 Noam and Romeo vs Fraxiom

Crystal Lake

 I hate that everything becomes a TV series, but I was willing to give Crystal Lake a chance. A24 being involved raised my eyebrow but make me interested. The show itself is quite great. From the credits(especially the pilot) to the kills, the characters, the music choices, the Easter eggs, this show had fan service all while being fresh and having a unique take. I want more of this as the finale really gave us a glimpse of things to come. I can see why people dislike it, it's a different time, gives sympathy (way better than Rob Zombie trashed with Halloween) and can be a bit Stranger Thingsy(7th episode) but I love when shit gives us something new, and this did that all while embracing love of the saga. 

Clayface

 DC Studios is killing it, sure Supergirl was more of the same of what Superman gave us, but Peacemaker was a Troma fueled series, Lanterns was a crime drama and. Ow we get Clayface which is a body horror slasher. I thought the film looked fine but wasn't super stoked, but this got me. I love the no name cast, and everyone nailed their roles. I love the effects, it was very Brian Yunza or Frank Henenlotter. Mike Flanagan knocked out a hell of a screenplay. This was multi layered, shades of grey and morally bankrupt at times. We see how a villain is born, and for those that have watched the Harley Quinn cartoon, we know the heart Clayface has.  I don't want a sequel but if we get more comic book slashers I will take it, regardless I am ready for what DC will deliver.

Street Fighter

 I grew up with Street Fighter. I played the hell out of the SNES game. I watched anything Street Fighter I could and had all the figures. The OG film is disastrous, really nothing redeeming other than nostalgia for some. My teens and some of my 20s I would attend Marvel vs Capcom tournaments at the arcade. While Mortal Kombat has stuck with me more I will always have a spot for the fighters of the street, hell I even bought the Ultimate Warrior Blanka figure. The new film has a huge cast, a great cast, and this cast is having a blast ...as was i.....even as bad as it was. This is not a good film, it's not a bad film, it's a good Street Fighter film though. The plot is all over the place and it is full of plot holes, fights randomly break out characters disappear, it makes no sense but it felt fitting and by time the cliff hanger ending happened, I wanted a sequel. This is a visual film with an amazing albeit not time accurate soundtrack. I'll take round 2. 

Lego Mandalorian

 Disney might oversaturate with live action shows but I am here for animated specials. They don't need to be fantastic, just fun. That is exactly what we got with this legit special. A fun and quick retelling of the show with little nods at the audience.

VHS Mixtape

 Most of the VHS films are a chore, I actually gave up on the series once but started up once Shudder took over...even then it was a chore to get through most. The latest Mixtape I mainly wanted to watch being a fan of Ghost. Sadly every segment here is tiring to sit through except for one about a apartment tenant hearing his neighbor play music, with that said this was just not good. Unless somehow John Carpenter or Edgar Wright or Ti West get involved with the next, I am out.