Movie-Man T, Elko, MN (2026)

05/26/2026

Happy Memorial day to everyone thats fallen! Letting my inner Goose out today!

05/24/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have five entries to discuss.

First up, we have Obsession, the highly talked about new horror film. The film follows a young man who finds a wish willow that grants him one wish. He decides to use his wish to have his crush love him more than anything in the world. He gets his wish, but at a dark cost that will change his life forever. This movie is an absolute banger from start to finish. Inde Navarrette plays Nikki, the girl he's crushing on, and it is an all-timer for a horror flick. She goes all in on the gimmick and fully commits, creating some absolutely iconic images. Curry Barker, the director, has an absolutely fantastic debut here, as he is an absolute whiz behind the camera, doing some stuff I've rarely seen that works fully effectively. I cannot recommend this film any higher and hope everyone sees this film.

5/5

Next up, we have Lifehack, a new screenlife-type film. The film follows a group of young adults who plan to heist crypto from a tech billionaire who basically is a fictionalized version of Elon Musk. I thought this was decent and put a new spin on heist movies using the screenlife genre. No big names are really in it, but I thought the cast was pretty solid. Definitely check this one out if you like screenlife flicks like Unfriended and Searching.

3.5/5

Next up, we have Is God Is, a new grindhouse-esque '70s revenge thriller. The film follows two twins who are called upon by their mother to seek revenge on their father, who burned them years prior in a house fire. Now as adults, they go on the road to get revenge on the man that scarred them and left them in the dirt. I thought this was quite solid and was very Tarantino and '70s blaxploitation that we are used to. The twins are played by two newcomers who are very solid and have amazing chemistry. The father is played by Sterling K. Brown, who gives a chilling and very reserved villain performance that is quite solid. I definitely recommend this one, especially if you like Tarantino homage flicks.

4/5

Next up, we have Tuner, a new crime thriller starring Dustin Hoffman that I got to see two weeks early. The film follows a former piano prodigy who works for Hoffman as a piano tuner. The young man has hypersensitive hearing, helping tune pianos almost to perfection. As he is tuning a piano at a wealthy home, he comes across some safe robbers. After helping crack Hoffman's safe, he realizes he can be useful at cracking safes. Can the tuner juggle pianos by day and safes by night? I thought this was a solid flick that brought me back to those '70s crime thrillers. The cast is pretty solid all around and having fun in these roles. The best highlight is the use of sound with the hypersensitive hearing, so the director makes you feel what the character is hearing with the use of sound mixing. I highly recommend this one; it's definitely worth a watch when it comes out this Friday.

4/5

Last up, we have Guy Ritchie's In the Grey starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill. The film is about Jake and Henry as Bronco and Sid, who work with a team that retrieves stolen money from rich tycoons. When someone steals a billion dollars, they are called in to retrieve it at all costs. I thought this was a fun movie, but the plot is tough to get through as it gets super convoluted. Jake and Henry are fantastic together as they rip one-liners and just have a blast with the action set pieces. This is more mid-bottom tier for Ritchie, but if you're a fan, it's worth checking out.

3/5

05/17/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have four entries to discuss.

First up, we have the highly anticipated sequel, Mortal Kombat II. This film picks up right after the 2021 film, as Earthrealm needs to recruit Johnny Cage, the Hollywood actor/former karate pro. Hesitant at first, he gets thrown into the Mortal Kombat tournament. As each fighter is challenged, will Earthrealm save the world from Shao Kahn's reign or be enslaved by him forever? I thought this was solid, and the creators listened to the criticism from the first one, making a more solid flick. Kano and Johnny Cage are the standouts, as they get all the great comedic moments. The fights are a lot better in this one and have gnarly fatalities. Definitely check this one out, especially if you enjoyed the first.

3.5/5

Next up, we have Billie Eilish's film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour. The film basically follows Billie at one of her shows and gives us an inside look. The film was shot in 3D with the help of James Cameron. I thought this was a pretty neat project, but I do wish we got a little more behind-the-scenes look at her tour. The film is basically a standard concert film with slight behind-the-scenes stuff. Definitely check this one out if you're a big Billie fan.

4/5

Next up, we have The Sheep Detectives, the new whodunit by Amazon MGM. The film follows a flock of sheep after their shepherd, played by Hugh Jackman, is murdered one night. As chaos ensues with the small town trying to solve the crime, the sheep look to solve it themselves. The sheep will work together and hopefully find justice for their fallen shepherd. I thought this was absolutely delightful and charming. The cast in this is all around having a fun time. Hugh Jackman really brings heart to these CGI sheep, making them believable. It basically is Babe meets Knives Out is the best way to describe it. I definitely recommend this one, especially for all families.

4/5

Last up, we have the small indie flick Blue Heron. The film follows a daughter recollecting her summer moving to the Vancouver Islands with her family of six. We follow her going through her traumas of her troubled brother and the struggles of her parents raising him. I thought this was a decent look into the mental health our siblings struggle through. A lot will connect with the film, especially if you have dealt with similar struggles this family endures. This definitely won't work for some, but I'd say it's definitely worth checking out.

4/5

05/17/2026

I have the need for speed! Anybody checkout Top Gun or Maverick this weekend? Haven't seen Maverick since 2022 and boy it still blew my goggles off my helmet.

05/11/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have five entries to discuss.

First up, we have Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel. The film follows Andy 20 years later as an established reporter who was recently laid off. Just in time, as Runway's writer is let go for a puff piece that puts Miranda's position in jeopardy. Andy is hired back at Runway as tensions rise when Emily, now working for Dior, looks to wedge back into Runway as she tries to one-up Miranda. Can Andy once again save the day and put Miranda back on top? Thought this was a solid sequel, an absolute blast. The whole cast is pretty much back and firing on all cylinders. If you love the first, you should really enjoy this one; definitely highly recommend.

4/5

Next up, we have Erupcja, a small indie flick about a couple vacationing in Warsaw. The story follows a couple as the boyfriend gets intertwined with his girlfriend's past while he looks to propose to her on this vacation in Poland. It's a pretty small film with Charli XCX, who is about the only recognizable name. The film really delves into a relationship of someone who thought they knew their partner but truly hadn't fully. I will say there are great performances all around, and it really captivates life in Warsaw. This film won't be for everyone, but I enjoyed it.

3.5/5

Next up, we have One Spoon of Chocolate, the new film from The RZA. The film follows a young man and his cousin who are attacked by a white supremacist group. After the cousin is brutally attacked, he seeks revenge on them. Will he succeed or will he suffer the same fate as his cousin? I thought this was okay and not super strong. RZA has some ideas and direction, but it just doesn't fully cook. There are some great action scenes with some great practical stunt work. You definitely don't have to rush out for this one and can probably catch it on streaming.

2.5/5

Next up, we have Deep Water, a new shark thriller from Renny Harlin, who did Deep Blue Sea. The film follows a plane that crashes into the sea after a fire in the luggage hold wrecks the plane. As they wait for help, they are surrounded by sharks and are being picked off one by one. Can they survive until help arrives, or will the sharks get some dinner? I thought this was super fun and worth my time. Aaron Eckhart plays the lead as a pilot tasked to keep the survivors alive. The shark CGI can be iffy at times, but I will say the plane crash scene is quite impressive. Definitely check this one out, especially if you like dumb, fun shark thrillers.

3/5

Last up, we have Hokum, the new horror flick from Damian McCarthy, who brought us Oddity a few years back. This film follows a book writer played by Adam Scott, who ventures to a remote hotel in Ireland for inspiration. As he spends time there, haunted by his past and writer's block, he gets intertwined in a possible folklore that is locked away in the honeymoon suite. After the hotel bartender goes missing, Scott assumes she is in the honeymoon suite. Will curiosity get the best of him, or will the folklore end up being true?
Thought this was absolutely solid and absolutely scary from time to time at the right moments. McCarthy knows how to set the dread and anxiety, as he did in Oddity; he runs it back again here. Scott is phenomenal as a pretentious writer who is an absolute as***le. Highly recommend this one as an absolute must-see, especially if you want to get spooked out of your skin in a pitch-dark theater.

4/5

05/03/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have five entries to discuss.

First up, we have Fuze, the new action heist flick from David Mackenzie, who directed Relay and Hell or High Water. The film follows a group of robbers who stage a bomb at a construction site, causing the area to evacuate. As bomb experts defuse it, the robbers rip off a bank during the chaos. As they hide out at a spot, they are double-crossed, causing chaos among the robbers. The lead diamond expert who double-crossed them is also double-crossed when the group of buyers finds out the diamonds are fake. He will have to figure out a way out of this with his life, or will he be buried before he can? I thought this was decent but a slight mess of a plot that's all over the place. I like the cast, but they aren't given a whole lot to do. I do like Theo James as the lead, the South African diamond expert, but Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Sam Worthington really don't get much. There are some great action set pieces and tension that keep your interest during the 90-minute runtime. Definitely check this out if you like David's flicks.

3/5

Next up, we have I Swear, a biopic about a man who suffers from Tourette's syndrome. The film basically goes through this man's life growing up after getting diagnosed with this disorder. We see the struggles he endures and his work with experts to find a way to suppress the disorder. I thought this was a solid look into the world of those who suffer from it. Great stellar performances all around by the cast. It can be very formulaic, but its heart is in the right place and it is very emotionally moving. I highly recommend this one for people to check out.

4/5

Next up, we have Over Your Dead Body, the new comedy thriller from Jorma Taccone of Lonely Island. The film follows a husband and wife who go to a cabin to try to reset their marriage, but instead, unknowingly to each other, they are planning to kill their partner. As their plan goes awry, they realize three escaped prisoners have been hiding in their cabin, and all hell breaks loose. After trying to kill each other, they now have to work together and hopefully get away with their lives. I thought this film was an absolute blast with an amazing cast, including Samara Weaving and Jason Segel as the couple, and Juliette Lewis and Timothy Olyphant as two of the three prisoners. There are some great action scenes and some really great comedy moments. I highly recommend this one, especially if you like Jorma's movies, particularly MacGruber.

4/5

Next up, we have Desert Warrior, the new film from Rupert Wyatt, who's best known for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The film follows Anthony Mackie as a bandit in the 17th century tasked with helping a woman escape from a ruthless emperor played by Ben Kingsley. I thought this film was okay; it wasn't one of the better swords and sandals flicks. Mackie isn't really the main lead, which shocked me; he's a lot more secondary. The battle scene is set up pretty well but doesn't really deliver by the end of it. You definitely don't have to rush to see this one at all.

2/5

Last up, we have A24's new flick, Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway. Hathaway stars as an aging pop singer who was recently injured during a stage stunt. Now, after recovery, she wants to restart the tour, but first, she needs her former designer, who has gone reclusive after a falling out. As the two rekindle their friendship in the designer's secluded barn, they confront the ghosts of their past, exploring the deeper connection they once had. I thought this was an interesting film and a deeper look into the relationship between a singer and their designer. This film is very small, as it's mainly a two-hander with Hathaway and Michaela Coel, but it has big ideas. This film won't be for everyone, but I definitely recommend giving it a chance.

3/5

04/27/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have another two-part review week; here are the other four entries to discuss.

First up, we have Michael, the new biopic for Michael Jackson. The film basically follows Michael from the start of the Jackson 5 to the Bad era in '88. We see some ups and downs, but nothing too deep, really. It does delve into the creation of "Thriller" and "Beat It," but only briefly. This film is very surface-level, which was expected after the legal drama causing reshoots and rewriting the third act. Jaafar Jackson really embodies his uncle and gives a great performance. Colman Domingo plays Joseph Jackson and, as always, is lights out as the menacing father/manager of Michael. Fans of Jackson are going to absolutely enjoy this flick, but people looking for deeper insight into Michael's psyche will leave wanting more. So definitely check this out if you are a fan.

3/5

Next up, we have the new rom-com You, Me, and Tuscany. The film follows a young woman who recently loses her job, and after meeting an Italian man, she decides to take a trip to Italy. After arriving with nowhere to stay, she decides to sneak into that man's villa since he says he is never there. The next morning, she finds a ring and accidentally puts it on right before the mother and grandmother come to clean the villa. As she is caught, they see the ring, thinking their son has come home with a new bride-to-be. Now she must decide whether to keep the charade up or come clean as she starts falling for the cousin of this man. Thought this was a cute and fun film as I always enjoy a dumb, silly low-stakes romcom. The two leads have pretty decent chemistry, as you believe they are falling for each other. Definitely recommend this for rom-com lovers.

3/5

Next up, we have Lee Cronin's The Mummy, the newest reboot of The Mummy property. This film follows a young family in Cairo whose daughter goes missing after a sandstorm. As eight years pass, she turns up, found still alive in a sarcophagus recently discovered after a plane crash. As they bring her back home, the family, now living in New Mexico, tries to welcome her back into normal life. As days pass, things aren't as normal as they had hoped, as the daughter seems to be possessed by some entity. As the family figures this out, the Egyptian detective begins digging into some information, finding out there is a cult that has been keeping a dark power encased in these tombs to protect the world. Will the family be able to save the daughter from this tragic event, or will evil prevail? I thought this was okay and definitely had parts I enjoyed. Lee Cronin last did Evil Dead Rise, which definitely has its flavor on this flick, as it's very Evil Dead-coded with the gore and the possessions. If you love Evil Dead, I'd say definitely check this out.

3/5

Last up, we have the new comedy film Busboys, written by and starring Theo Von and David Spade. This film follows two buddies who become busboys in hopes of becoming waiters at a local restaurant to get women and make big money. I thought this film was very bad, I will not lie to you. Eighty percent of the jokes don't land and feel absolutely forced for the whole ninety minutes. There are tons of cameos by famous comedians, all pretty lackluster outside of Tim Dillon as the restaurant manager. I'd say unless you are a diehard Theo fan, skip this or wait until streaming.

1.5/5

04/26/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have another two-part review week; here are the first four entries to discuss.

First up, we have Normal, a new action comedy with Bob Odenkirk. The film follows Odenkirk as a new interim sheriff in the small Minnesota town of Normal. As he settles in, a local bank is robbed, and the town's secret becomes known, throwing him into a standoff with the entire town. Will he be able to get out with his life, or will he be buried like the others who knew too much? I thought this movie was an absolute blast and had some great action throughout. It's directed by Ben Wheatley, who did Free Fire, so you know you'll get some laughs with some shootouts. I definitely recommend this one, especially if you like the Nobody movies.

3.5/5

Next up, we have Mile End Kicks, a new Canadian dramedy. The film follows a young music critic as she spends her summer in Montreal trying to write a book about Alanis Morissette's album. As she tries to write, she becomes invested in a local band after her roommate introduces her to them. As the summer flies by, will she throw it all away for this band, or will she grow and find herself? I thought this was a neat little indie flick with a solid performance from Barbie Ferreira, who we just saw a few weeks back in Faces of Death. If you're definitely into alternative small-band rock, I definitely recommend this. I also want to give a shout-out to the director, who has two films out, this one and Roommates on Netflix, so give them a watch, as this director is definitely on my radar now.

3.5/5

Next up, we have The Christophers, a new film by Steven Soderbergh. The film follows a young art restorer tasked with finishing an aging artist, played by Ian McKellen, who has unfinished prints known as "the Christophers." His kids are planning on selling them. The woman is set up as an assistant for McKellen, who is unaware of her true purpose. As they bond, they both come clean to each other and start to understand who they truly are. With this bond, will they be able to finish these prints, or will they remain unfinished forever, a "what could have been"? I thought this was a neat little film that's a very small two-hander with some stellar performances. Ian McKellen really gets to shine, and the woman played by Michaela Coel is definitely someone to keep an eye on; she hasn't been in a whole lot. Steven, once again like Presence, brings a small, human film with a deeper understanding of someone's life. I definitely recommend this one, but it definitely won't be for everyone.

4/5

Last up, we have the new documentary Lorne about the SNL creator Lorne Michaels. The film basically gives a small inside look at how SNL is run and what makes Lorne tick. There are some great interviews and some great laughs throughout, definitely way funnier than I was expecting. I definitely recommend any SNL fan to give this a watch for sure.

4/5

04/19/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have 4 entries to discuss.

First up, we have Newborn, a new psychological thriller flick from the director of Birth of a Nation. The film follows a man who takes the fall for a hit and run his brother caused while high. As he serves 7 years in prison, he misses the birth of his son. Now out of prison and living in a resort he is remodeling, he struggles with isolation and integration back into the real world. Can he finally be happy with his family again, or will he have a psychotic break? I thought this was decent, with a nice look into the mental health of prisoners who are released and struggle to cope. The film felt very The Shining-like when it takes off in the second half. The movie isn't perfect, but I thought it was worth my time. Also, it's always good to see Barry Pepper show up too.

3/5

Next up, we have Hunting Matthew Nichols, a new found-footage horror film styled as a fictionalized documentary. The story follows a sister who's creating a cold-case documentary about her brother, who went missing with his friend 22 years prior. As she delves through evidence and interviews, she looks to find out what happened to him and where he could be. The further we go, will she hit a dead end, or will she find the answers she's looking for? I thought this was okay, as the first half doesn't really hook you in well. I will say the last 30 minutes do suck you in, and I really wish it had kept that vibe the whole film, but it didn't. So, definitely some good ideas, but it just doesn't fully work.

2.5/5

Next up, we have Shudder's reboot of Faces of Death from the director of How To Blow Up a Pipeline. The film follows a young woman who works for a TikTok-like app and has to decide which videos to censor and flag for removal. As she comes across a possible murder, she isn't sure if it's real as it's staged like a fake video. As she does some digging, she realizes someone is recreating the original Faces of Death murders from the original film in real life. As nobody will listen, she decides to try to stop them before the killer does more damage. Can she stop the killer, or will she possibly become his next victim? I thought this was decent and definitely better than the original. Dacre Montgomery, who was Billy on Stranger Things, plays the killer and is absolutely lights out in this. He fully commits and is very unsettling in each scene he's in. The film definitely tries to convey a message on social media addiction, which I respect it for. I'd say definitely check this out for Dacre's performance alone.

3.5/5

Last up, we have Exit 8, which is based on a popular video game of the same name. The film follows a young man who gets stuck in a loop when trying to leave the subway. After reading the rules on the wall, he realizes he must follow the instructions to be able to leave through Exit 8. Every time he walks through, if he sees an anomaly, he must turn back, but if he doesn't, he must move forward, moving up levels. Will he be able to withstand the challenges it brings, or will he be stuck in the halls forever? I thought this was a blast of a movie with a deep meaning towards fatherhood. This film felt very fresh and inventive, which is a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend this one; it's also a quick 90 minutes, so you're in and out quickly.

4/5

04/12/2026

Movie-Man T is back with another weekly recap for all you fellow movie fans. This week, we have 4 entries to discuss.

First up, we have the highly anticipated The Drama with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The film follows a couple on the week of their wedding after a night of wine tasting. They decide to play "what's the worst thing you've ever done?" When one of them reveals a super shocking event, it ripples through the group and puts the wedding in possible chaos. This film absolutely rocks and makes you uncomfortable immediately after the revelation. Performances are absolutely lights out as Pattinson and Zendaya have amazing chemistry and some laugh-out-loud moments. Another standout is Alana Haim, who plays the maid of honor and will absolutely get under your skin every time she's on screen. This is a film I highly recommend for anyone to see, as it's a great water cooler film that will have you discussing it for days.

4/5

Next up, we have another highly anticipated flick with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to the 2023 smash hit. The film follows the Mario Brothers once again, this time looking to stop Bowser Jr. and save Princess Rosalina. This film is truly a hollow shell that's basically jingle keys for ninety minutes. I loved parts of it, like Yoshi and Baby Mario, but most of it just blows by with no real development. I was hoping they'd build off the last, but they really didn't. Kids will absolutely love this flick, but parents won't get much out of it, unlike a Pixar flick. So, I highly recommend taking the kiddos, but don't expect much.

2.5/5

Next up, we have Fantasy Life, a nice little indie dramedy from newcomer Matthew Shear, who directs, wrote, and stars in it. The film follows a young man who, after getting fired, has a panic attack. After stopping at his therapist's, his therapist's wife decides to give him a babysitting job for her son, who's married to a former famous actress played by Amanda Peet. As time goes on, he gets closer to Peet while her husband tours with a famous music group. Will they be able to keep their feelings platonic, or will they make a possible mistake? I thought this film was delightful and a really solid first-time directing effort. The film really has that '90s and 2000s rom-com vibe, like those with Ben Stiller and Tom Hanks. I really recommend this one, especially if you like Noah Baumbach and Rob Reiner.

4/5

Last up, we have the new snow horror, The Yeti. The film follows a group led by a tycoon's son who's looking for his missing father. Once the group arrives, they realize they may have found something far more than they bargained for. They realize they have disturbed a local yeti, threatening its kin. Will the group find the missing tycoon, or will the yeti have its way? This film was okay; it definitely had the right idea, but the ex*****on wasn't great. A couple of side characters are fun, and the yeti design is quite good and practical. The setting is one of my favorites, with a blizzard and isolation. The story is pretty predictable and very simple. There are some decent kills, but I was hoping for more. You definitely don't have to go out of your way for this one.

2/5

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