#TheReelRoundup is your premiere source for entertainment coverage. Bringing film news and pop culture tidbits to a screen near you.https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mv6yqrp7c226A truly arresting crime thriller with an unconventional edge, #ArrestedMemory offers up a comedic twist on a genre crowded with the usual suspects. Hilarious, heartbreaking and action-packed, with a touch of romance along the way, it’s #MidnightMadness at its best. #TIFF2610 Sep 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6yqrp7c226https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mumrejmx7c2cDropping the central premise of Universal Soldier into the survive-till-dawn scenario of Halloween, #Onslaught is a gleefully gory mash-up that's guaranteed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and rooting for its final girl protagonist. Our review: bit.ly/4i5ldHz03 Sep 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumrejmx7c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3muhraovwyc26Bridging the gap between Avatar and Dune, #Hope is a genre-bending thrill ride that's part creature feature, part epic sci-fi tale. Still, not even some brilliant Hollywood stunt casting can save it from becoming a victim of its own ambitions. Our review: bit.ly/4gwNrIS01 Sep 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhraovwyc26https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mu3ju4xx6k2lWhether you’re into superheroes, Canadian daredevils, or kaijus with atomic breath, the hype is real at #FANEXPOCanada! Can’t wait to spend the next four days soaking in all of our favorite fandoms — August 27-30 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!27 Aug 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3ju4xx6k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mtzdhlgn522wMore a pensive character drama than an action-packed thriller, #TheDogStars is sure to divide fans of both Ridley Scott and post-apocalyptic films in general. Still, the stellar performances from the cast easily justify the price of admission. Our review: bit.ly/45P9RQE26 Aug 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzdhlgn522whttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mtmdoxa6wk2yBalancing nostalgic fan service, side-splitting humor and a genuinely engaging story, #CoyoteVsAcme is one of the most laugh-out-loud films of the year, not to mention one of the best live-action/animation hybrids to ever grace the big screen. Our review: bit.ly/4ieQms421 Aug 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmdoxa6wk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mt27nqk4os2xA humans-versus-dinosaurs survival thriller that gives the Jurassic World franchise a run for its money, The #EndofOakStreet is a fiercely fun throwback to an era when movies like E.T., The Goonies and Back to the Future ruled the box office. Our review: bit.ly/4gbm9Yj14 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt27nqk4os2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mst3off5c22sJust like a tasting menu at a fine-dining restaurant, #Tony is the culinary equivalent of Anthony Bourdain's superhero origin story, offering up just enough of an engaging glimpse at what truly made this beloved and outspoken chef so special. Our review: bit.ly/4wkELLk11 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst3off5c22shttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3msdqi744ts2zExtend the ending of #Weapons to 90 minutes of bloody mayhem and you might have the one-note splatter-fest that is #IceCreamMan. Still, with its demented twist on the Pied Piper, this double scoop of blood and gore is a tasty summertime treat. Our review: bit.ly/4pWCZ1z05 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdqi744ts2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mruspl7gas2yBalancing an emotionally fraught storyline with eye-popping action, #SpiderManBrandNewDay is a return to form for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Still, fans hoping this sequel lives up to #NoWayHome had better keep their expectations in check. Our review: bit.ly/4bkYfIg30 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruspl7gas2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mrsggaxwbs25It takes one to catch one. We sat down with #FuriousOnHulu star Emmy Rossum to find out about the similarities between the FBI agent she plays on the show and the dangerous serial killer she’s hunting. Watch this clip from our chat & read our interview: bit.ly/4b7iNEa29 Jul 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsggaxwbs25https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mrinsxb3ck2c“I love characters that exist in moral grey area. I like characters that are underestimated. I feel like I've been an underdog a lot in my life. So, I feel like I thrive as an underdog.” We chat with Emmy Rossum about her new crime series, #FuriousOnHulu: bit.ly/4b7iNEa25 Jul 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrinsxb3ck2chttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mqp3q4o5pk24More of a reimagining than an exact retelling, #TheOdyssey delivers jaw-dropping spectacle and epic action. However, its true strength isn't its depiction of ancient Greece, but how it humanizes the tale's larger-than-life myths and legends. Our review: bit.ly/3T0Qml015 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp3q4o5pk24https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mqcjfsv6nc26A scene-for-scene re-do that's virtually indistinguishable from its 2016 animated counterpart, #Moana remains an engaging story filled with fun characters and the same catchy songs. As a remake, however, it's as superfluous as legs on a fish. Our review: bit.ly/4paUVVH10 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcjfsv6nc26https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mqa7ndv4ts2gA crowd-pleasing thrill ride that has no business being nearly as good as it is, #EvilDeadBurn is a gloriously gruesome and exceptionally gory sequel, not to mention the most bone-chilling and nightmare-inducing entry in the franchise so far. Our review: bit.ly/4vW4NFC09 Jul 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa7ndv4ts2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mq5u6zq4ck27Attended the #DuneMovie: Part Three Global #IMAX Fan Event and witnessed the opening scene on the biggest screen possible. Can’t wait till December, especially given how Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet were teasing how different in tone it is from the previous two films! https://static.klipy.com/ii/4493325008d34b7bf8cd6813cd5c1619/09/6c/Q8PSrjlE0GOp.gif?hh=370&ww=400&mp4=04exYdBcDzARjkK4O0&webm=YqedO5TTRlLJXRI08 Jul 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5u6zq4ck27https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mpgslkdzps2z“The crew of people doing '97 are all fans of the original series. And they understood what we were trying to do in the beginning, which was a faithful adaptation of the books.” We chat with #XMenTheAnimatedSeries' Larry Houston about #XMen97 Season 2: bit.ly/43ZXb8B29 Jun 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgslkdzps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mpgnkacwuk2c“We had 30 years of books to work with in 1992, [but] the most impressive thing in the last 30 years that has come out of the X-Men canon [has] gotta be Age of Apocalypse.” We chat with #XMenTheAnimatedSeries' Eric and Julia Lewald about #XMen97 Season 2: bit.ly/4eweBQj29 Jun 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgnkacwuk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mp4sgbgazs2zA Mad Max-style space adventure that's equal parts Taken, Men in Black and John Wick, #Supergirl yields some fairly entertaining action set pieces. Still, its biggest problem — and its ultimate downfall — is its bland, uninspired main villain. Our review: bit.ly/4ah6ZP925 Jun 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4sgbgazs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mog675qca22pBalancing a fun-for-all-ages animated adventure with a relatable and heartstring-tugging tale about growing up, making friends, and even parenting, #ToyStory5 is an endearing sequel and quite possibly the best entry in the entire franchise. Our review: bit.ly/4ev1ptN16 Jun 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog675qca22phttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mo4jsto2ok2l“Usually, in action movies, you're mostly focused on your physicality — but I have to juggle between the physicality and the dramatic aspect. It's a dream role for every actor, I believe, that you can do both.” We chat with Joe Taslim about #TheFurious: bit.ly/4usTjaV12 Jun 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4jsto2ok2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mnxm5y53bs25More roller coaster ride than traditional sci-fi drama, #DisclosureDay isn't likely to be remembered as one of Spielberg's most beloved classics, but rather an interesting experiment or a fascinating footnote to a storied Hollywood career. Our review: bit.ly/4e6abxW10 Jun 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxm5y53bs25https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mnhokkip2c2tA fun, action-packed love letter to the '80s cartoon that doesn't hold back on crowd-pleasing nostalgia and blockbuster fan service, #MastersOfTheUniverse is a rousing adventure that captures the spirit of its animated counterpart perfectly. Our review: bit.ly/4xdj7KY04 Jun 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhokkip2c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mmwlztr2os27Analog horror at its best, #Backrooms employs its high-concept premise with maximum effectiveness. What makes this adaptation so terrifying, though, is how it uses its eerie setting to reflect back onto viewers a vision of our darkest selves. Our review: bit.ly/4dP9nxv28 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwlztr2os27https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mmfjkdjda22dA swashbuckling adventure that favors fan service over actual character development, #TheMandalorianAndGrogu is one #StarWars tale that could easily be left by the side of the hyperspace highway without even causing a disturbance in the Force. Our review: bit.ly/4v0VXW721 May 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfjkdjda22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mlocvv3fzk25A terrifyingly twisted and gruesomely gory take on The Monkey's Paw, #ObsessionMovie is a distinctly disturbing tale that takes a tried-and-true premise and makes it its own, proving there are worse things than being stuck in the friend zone. Our review: bit.ly/4dj4Sej12 May 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlocvv3fzk25https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3ml7bsk5fi22vA bloody fun but ultimately superficial sequel, #MortalKombat II eschews the more narrative-driven aspect of some recent video game adaptations in favor of fan service. Still, although it's not a flawless victory, it's a victory nonetheless. Our review: bit.ly/3RpePiR06 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7bsk5fi22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mkqfpb73us2f#TheDevilWearsPrada2 has plenty of what made the original so endearing. Most surprising of all, however, is the depth of this sequel's plot, which makes it much more than a mere lighthearted throwback to the heyday of Hollywood rom-coms. Our review: bit.ly/4vZAaiK30 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqfpb73us2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mkl4f6ynkk23With no shortage of jump scares, #Hokum is a smart blend of creepy murder mystery and supernatural terror that's straightforward yet effective, foregoing the elevated horror trend for something more firmly rooted in our primal fears. Our review: bit.ly/4d9qqen28 Apr 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl4f6ynkk23https://bsky.app/profile/benmkwrites.bsky.social/post/3mk3r7h74622fA greatest hits compilation in film form, #MichaelMovie relegates the more complicated parts of the King of Pop's life to the liner notes of history. As superficial as it is, however, Jaafar Jackson's portrayal is worth the price of admission. Our review: bit.ly/4sQHQBo22 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:pcfv5kpuepccn2j34ffaktsb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3r7h74622f