A filmed version of Bat Out of Hell The Musical delivers all the bombast, noise, and mythic swagger Jim Steinman fans could want, but the attempt to shape his greatest hits into a coherent dystopian love story remains uneven.
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Watched PIXAR's Hoppers three times and still finding new layers. Jon Hamm as a beaver mayor approving freeway construction is the villain origin story we needed. #Hoppers #PIXAR #Animation #FamilyFilm
The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne is a quick but meaningful read that hits harder than expected. #Indigenous #graphicnovel #superhero #popculture
Peter Webber’s #DRAGN turns drone warfare into a slasher, with a killer machine hunting retreat attendees. Sharp POV shots help, but the paranoia? #vod #horror #thriller #moviereview at:
Tina Romero’s Queens of the Dead delivers drag, zombies, camp chaos, and a nightclub under siege. A queer horror-comedy with heart, humour, and a few gloriously ridiculous undead brawls. #Shudder #HorrorMovies #Zombies #moviereview at:
Bruno Bozzetto’s Allegro Non Troppo looks gorgeous in its 50th-anniversary restoration, and its anti-Fantasia wit still sings on the big screen. A true animated classic. #GKIDS #animation #classicfilm #moviereview
Discotek’s Deep Dives is bringing anime gems back in style, and I’ve picked 10 must-have releases worth your shelf space, from Captain Harlock to Wicked City. #anime #bluray #Discotek #MediaOCD
Mirage 7 mixes old-school guided adventure design with desert survival touches, a slingshot twist, and an intriguing mystery. A modest first look, but one with promise. #Mirage7 #gaming #indiegames #Steam
Monsters rise, humanity falls, and survival turns savage in Kingdom of Earth, a new horror comic from David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, and Soo Lee via @darkhorsecomics. #postapocalypse #sciencefiction #horror #news #comicbook
The Invisible Half turns the idea of an imaginary friend into something unsettling and quietly cruel, with smartphone horror and emotional trauma colliding in eerie ways. #horror #JapaneseCinema #moviereview
Italian crime drama meets kung-fu spectacle in The Forbidden City. Yaxi Liu makes her big screen debut from #stunts to #leadinglady and does it work? @wellgousa #TheForbiddenCity #VOD #MartialArts #Moviereview at:
The Guest Lineup for Island FanCon 2026 is Looking Good!
Island FanCon 2026 is shaping up as a community-focused pop culture event for Langford and the surrounding region, with a guest list that blends film, television, and sports personalities in a way few local conventions attempt.
The Pout-Pout Fish brings Deborah Diesen’s storybook world to the big screen with charm, colour, and heart. This Australian-made film is sure to delight and we all want a stuffie of Mr. Fish too! @vivakidsfilms @ThePoutPoutFishMovie #animation #family #moviereview at:
Part Two dives into Artist Alley at Fan Expo Vancouver 2026, rare finds, Verne Andru’s animation legacy, Robbie Rist nostalgia, and the evolving photo-op experience. The heart of the con beats here. #FanExpoVancouver #ArtistAlley #RockAndRule
Fan Expo Vancouver 2026 widened its halls and boosted nostalgia with Smallville reunions, Jim Cummings panels, and packed auctions. But vendor hiccups and Artist Alley told the deeper story. #FanExpoVancouver #Smallville #VoiceActors
Bruce Campbell on break in 2026 doesn’t mean he’s gone quiet. With Ernie and Emma coming, here are five underrated films that prove his range goes far beyond Evil Dead. #BruceCampbell #ErnieAndEmma #Comedy #Movies
The Dagger of Kamui Blu-ray Offers a Powerful Revival of a Cult Favourite
AnimEigo is bringing The Dagger of Kamui to Blu-ray with a cleaned-up remaster, new extras, and a long-overdue spotlight on a classic anime adventure.
Visions From The Fire expands Damon Quinn’s journey with spiritual mystery, identity struggles, and grounded magical realism. A thoughtful sequel with heart and purpose. #GraphicNovel #BookReview #IndigenousStories #moviereview
Like a Bat Out of Hell, Luc Besson’s Dracula is Flying Fast to VOD!
Luc Besson’s Dracula is arriving on VOD on March 10, 2026. Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu, this romantic reimagining of the vampire myth also stands as one of Vertical’s biggest theatrical successes to…
Nash The Slash Rises Again! is a thoughtful and haunting documentary about one of Canada’s most singular musical innovators. #NashTheSlash #Documentary #Canada #punkrock #moviereview
The adventure continues in The Legend of Hei 2! GKIDS and Shout! Studios bring the acclaimed Chinese animated fantasy back on Blu-ray May 12, packed with bonus features and gorgeous hand-drawn animation. #animation #anime #bluray #TheLegendOfHei
Kayara offers a rare animated journey into the Incan world, blending history, adventure, and a strong coming-of-age story. It’s familiar in structure, but rich in heart and culture. #Animation #MovieReview #Kayara #moviereview
Back to Bradshaw Ranch for part two of Skywatcher. Gorgeous drone shots, speculative skywatching, and a trilogy still searching for its North Star. 🌌 #Skywatcher #UAP #UFO #Sedona #documentary #review
Back at Arcana in #Gastown and it still rules, glowing skull cocktail, noir speakeasy vibes, and steak frites done right. Keepsake cards are a dangerous new obsession. #Vancouver #cocktails #yvr #yvreats #nerd #stormcrow
Shell-A-Bration hits the con circuit with #TMNT suit performers and voice talent from the 1990 classic. Raffles, stories, and serious nostalgia. Heroes in a half shell, in the flesh. 🐢 #TMNT #FanExpo #convention #tour #anniversary #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles
Diabolic digs into trauma and control, then lets the supernatural seep through with some gnarly Evil Dead energy. Uneven timelines, but the visceral moments hit. #horror #folkhorror #moviereview
Jackie Chan is tender and heartbreaking in Unexpected Family, a #ChineseNewYear #drama where mistaken identity becomes real belonging. A great film for those wanting a different kind of Jackie on screen #Chinese #Cinema #moviereview at
Eraserheads doc Combo on the Run hits North American theatres April 24, 2026 via Abramorama. A look at legacy, reunion, and the cultural heartbeat behind the band. #Eraserheads #MusicDocumentary #FilipinoMusic
Charlie the Wonderdog delivers a familiar #cats vs #dogs super-pet tale. Owen Wilson’s performance gives it heart. A solid proof-of-concept outing from ICON Creative Studios. #animation #moviereview at:
Snow, pulp thrills, and a rescue mission in 1947 Alaska, The Yeti is aiming for an April 10 theatres and digital release. Trailer’s up & if you love the #pulps, it’s a must see! #horror #creaturefeature @WellGoUSA #winter #trailer look at: