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Suki Alone Review – Avatar: The Last Airbender
This review contains spoilers for Avatar: The Last Airbender Books Two and Three. Set during Book Three: Fire of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Suki Alone serves as a side story; answering questions left by the original series. We follow Suki after her encounter with Azula seen in the episode Appa’s Lost Days. Azula takes Suki to the boiling rock and that’s where the story takes place. We see Suki’s time in prison all the way until the events of the two-part episode, The Boiling Rock. Faith Erin Hicks serves as writer with illustrators by Peter Wartman and Adele Matera. The trio have written a series of books in the Avatar…
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I AM NOT STARFIRE Book Review
Spoiler Alert: This review contains minor spoilers of I Am Not Starfire. I Am Not Starfire is a young adult novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Yoshi Yoshitani. We follow Mandy, the daughter of the legendary superhero, Starfire, who tries to navigate the struggles of being a teenager. Being the daughter of a former Teen Titan has its fair share of problems. Mandy is supposed to have superpowers or her mother’s dazzling personality, but she’s nothing like Starfire and seems to be a disappointment to everyone around her. This novel has all of the typical story beats you’d expect to see in a coming-of-age story. Mandy is a…
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96,000 Reasons to Watch In The Heights
Lights up on Washington Heights! Mike and John review the musical event of the summer in their spoiler-free episode! Check out our review of John M. Chu‘s In the Heights. In Washington Heights, N.Y., the scent of warm coffee hangs in the air just outside of the 181st St. subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a likable and magnetic bodega owner who hopes, imagines, and sings about a better life. Watch In the Heights in theaters now.
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Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II Saved Cinema – Mike and John
In the latest episode of Mike and John at the Movies, we review both Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II! After having the largest box office since the start of the pandemic, is it safe to say that movies are officially back? We discuss! Both Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II are in theaters now!
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CUT THE CHECK – Sam Wilson is Captain America (Mike and John)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has reached its conclusion this weekend. It was a fantastic journey with so much emotional depth. Today, Mike and John breakdown everything from the series character by character. Let’s hear it for Captain America! The Falcon Captain America and the Winter Soldier is now streaming on Disney+.
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Mortal Kombat Review – A Flawless Victory? (Mike and John)
In the latest episode of Mike and John At The Movies, we discuss the new Mortal Kombat film! Is it a flawless victory, or do video game movies suffer from yet another fatality? We have the answers for you in our spoiler-free discussion. Mortal Kombat is in theaters now and available to HBO Max subscribers at no additional cost.
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LET THEM FIGHT – Godzilla vs. Kong Review
In Mike and John’s latest episode, we discuss the latest entry in the MonsterVerse, Godzilla vs. Kong. The monster mash is a crazy action-packed battle between two titans. Spoiler discussion starts at the 20:05 mark. Godzilla vs. Kong is in theaters now and is available on HBO Max at no additional charge to subscribers.
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OFFICIAL: Mike and John at the Movies joins WOBAM Entertainment
One thing I love about WOBAM is that it’s here to amplify voices. We’re fans of many different things. Whether that be anime, video games, indie films, or comic book movies, WOBAM is here for fans to nerd out about what they love. WOBAM’s brain trust welcomed John and me with open arms, and we’re happy to contribute to their amazing line of podcasts. We’ll be posting new episodes on a bi-weekly basis, talking about our favorite films, old and new. I look forward to seeing you all there! As a bonus, here’s our latest episode! Mike and John at the Movies will continue to deliver the fun conversations you’ve…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Review – The Age of Heroes Has Returned
So, this is awkward. Almost four years ago, I reviewed Justice League (2017). and enjoyed it for the Frankenstein it was. I was never a fan of Zack Snyder’s work and didn’t care to see his vision for the DC Universe continue. However, his Justice League changed everything. This is a weird review to write because it’s technically a movie you’ve already seen. The premise is straightforward. Like I said in 2017: “There’s an alien threat coming to take over the world. Batman assembles a team of heroes to try and stop them. It’s simple and straight to the point.” However, the biggest difference is the way Snyder treats his characters. We…
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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Review
In the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot returns as Diana Prince and takes us on an all-new adventure in Wonder Woman 1984. It’s a film that tries to be more than just your standard action flick but ends up falling into all of the same tropes as films that came before it. The film has this strange campiness to it, and at times it works, but mostly it doesn’t. We’re obviously in the 1980s, but the winks and nods can be too on the nose at times, and the script is ripped straight from that time period. The plot can be a bit clunky and downright…
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