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• Thunderbolts* - MOVIE REVIEW (Spoiler-Free)

  The second MCU film of the year - Thunderbolts* - has now arrived theaters globally. To be perfectly frank, I was never super excited about this movie prior to the marketing. I was excited by the initial announcement of a Thunderbolts film and Jake Schreier's involvement as director but was quite thrown off by the initial cast announcement. While the Thunderbolts were never really Marvel Comics team that I gravitated towards, I did like a lot of the usual characters included... and seemingly almost none of them were going to be a part of the movie squad. This choice continued a very awkward trend of the MCU trying to distance itself from the very media that allowed it to exist in the first place. I have to say though, props to the marketing team. By the time I was stepping into the theater, I was PUMPED to finally be seeing Thunderbolts*. The trailers have been fantastic, with a few awesome parodies, and even the product tie-ins have been creative (not that tie-ins are exactly a good indication of quality). Did the movie live up to the marketing, or was it as bland as I initially feared?Thunderbolts*Directed by: Jake SchreierStory by: Eric PearsonScreenplay by: Eric Pearson, Joanna CaloProduced by: Kevin FeigeExecutive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, Brian Chapek, Jason TamezMusic by: Son LuxDirector of Photography: Andrew Droz PalermoEdited by: Angela M. Catanzaro, Harry YoonCasting by: Sarah FinnProduction Design by: Grace SunCostume Design by: Sanja Milkovic HaysCast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-DreyfusSynopsis: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

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• Havoc (2025) - MOVIE REVIEW | Netflix

  Gareth Evans -director of the two Raid films - is finally back to kick some life back into the action genre... but this time on Netflix. Havoc hit Netflix just a few days ago and today, I'll be giving you my thoughts on the film. If you enjoy this review and want to see more, as always, make sure to follow my podcast on whatever platform you prefer to listen on.Havoc:Written and Directed by: Gareth EvansProduced by: Gareth Evans, Tom Hardy, Gufran Khan, Ed Talfan, Aram TertzakianExecutive Producers: Nate Bolotin, Diane Briere De L'isle, Andrew Eaton, Henry Engelhardt, Nick SpicerMusic by: Aria PrayogiDirector of Photography: Matt FlanneryEdited by: : Sara Jones, Matt Platts-MillsCasting by: Kelly Valentine HendryProduction Design by: Tom PearceCostume Design by: Sian JenkinsCast:  Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Timothy Olyphant, Forest WhitakerSynopsis: When a drug heist swerves lethally out of control, a jaded cop fights his way through a corrupt city’s criminal underworld to save a politician’s son.

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• The Accountant 2 - MOVIE REVIEW

  The Accoutant is back! Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal finally reunite for a sequel to The Accountant, a film that absolutely no one when to go see when it came out almost ten years back but has garnered great shelf life. I, myself, saw the first film a good few years ago and also happened to quite enjoy it. It's not the best of its genre and nowhere near some of director Gavin O'Connor's finest work, but it's a solid action thriller but done with a great twist. At last, Amazon MGM Studios and Ben Affleck's Artists Equity have teamed up to give us the sequel, with most of the creative team returning. Does The Accountant 2 top the first film? Find out in this review!The Accountant 2:Directed by: Gavin O'ConnorWritten by: Bill DubuqueCharacters created by: Bill DubuqueProduced by: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell-Taylor, Mark WilliamsExecutive Producers: Dani Bernfeld, Matt Damon, Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, Scott LaStati, Gavin O'Connor, Jamie Patricof, Alison WinterMusic by: Bryce DessnerDirector of Photography: Seamus McGarveyEdited by: Richard PearsonProduction Design by: Jade HealyCostume Design by: Isis MussendenCast: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J.K. Simmons, Daniella PinedaSynopsis: When an old acquaintance is murdered, Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax, to help. In partnership with Marybeth Medina, they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

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• Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2025!

  The summer movie season - one of my favorite times of the year - has finally arrived... or, it will be arriving very soon. It's basically kicking off with Thunderbotls*, the MCU's next film and their final outing of Phase Five. And from then on until the final big release of August, blockbuster season is officially a go. But, as always, there are TONS of movies I'm looking forward to, and in this episode, I'll be sharing what my top ten most anticipated movies of the summer are, and hopefully help you discover a movie you should be excited about. So, sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy, and don't forget to tell me what your most anticipated film of the summer is in the comments on Spotify!

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• Top 10 Summer 2025 Box Office Predictions!

  The summer movie season officially kicks off in just under two weeks, with the release of Marvel Studios’ next film: Thunderbolts*. This is looking to be one competitive, stacked summer at the global box office, but also one with a high chance of disappointment. Today, I go through and give you my predictions for what could be the ten highest grossing Hollywood movies worldwide over the next few months. As always, this list is just my opinion, being based off research, my hunches and the general trend of the worldwide box office so far this year. Enjoy and let me know what your prediction for the top highest grossing films of the summer will be in the Spotify comments! Also, vote on what the #1 grossing movie of the summer will be on the poll!

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