Action – Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“Project Hail Mary”

By Brett_G on March 26, 2026March 22, 2026

9.1

Bravo!

The best space movie since “Interstellar” and “The Martian.” The best sci-fi blockbuster this side of “Ready Player One.” Above all, a film by lovers of film – it shows in every single frame. This is why we go to the movie theater. Ryan Gosling absolutely ROCKS IT as science teacher Ryland Grace lost in space with his buddy Rocky. I never thought I’d be getting teary eyed over a rock person, but here we are… Not since TARS has a sidekick brought this much hear to the sidecar and stolen so many scenes. The depth of the heart and storytelling and impactful messages about love, friendship, society, and the bravery of scientific exploration were so much more than I expected. On a technical level, the film is also GORGEOUS and incredibly well constructed from the first frame to the last. The music, the scenery, the storytelling – all firing on all cylinders. A movie so good it’s inspired me to read the book!

Action Drama Indie

“Dead Man’s Wire”

By Brett_G on March 24, 2026March 22, 2026

7.4

This one was a very pleasant surprise! The world building was really well done, and Bill Skarsgård’s signature menacing does this character justice, as he straddles the line between understandable grievance and “yeah man, you took this way too far.” The fact that this is based on a true story made it even more intriguing. A really solid historical drama!

Action Science Fiction Suspense/Thriller

“Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die”

By Brett_G on March 10, 2026February 27, 2026

8.9

I’m surprised A.I. allowed this one to come out… it’s an absolute work of art! Timely, well made, and overall a really fun ride! I was on the edge of my seat the entire runtime! What could have been lost in silliness actually nails razor sharp cinematic story telling. Sam Rockwell and crew absolutely nail it! Not a character or frame wasted from beginning to end. Kind of like what would have happened in an alternate timeline of the “Ready Player One” universe… what happens if we don’t all head into the Oasis and instead choose to fight for humanity’s sake. Highly recommend!

Action Blockbuster

“Superman” (2025)

By Brett_G on February 7, 2026January 16, 2026

9.1

Bright, fun, quirky, HUMAN… did I mention FUN?!? Everything that’s been missing in recent years when it comes to superhero movies. A blast from the past, and a nice glance towards a brighter future, if we dare think we can achieve it. From the soundtrack to the camera moves, this thing is all over the place yet intentional in every quick change and comedic bit. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! The best superhero movie I’ve seen in AGES!

Action Comedy

“Caught Stealing”

By Brett_G on February 5, 2026January 16, 2026

7.4

Hey – Austin Butler almost has his Elvis accent kicked for good!

An absolutely wacky tale of mishap after mishap after mishap, until you stumble your way across the finish line, shaking your head and wondering how you made it to the end alive. A super fun, goofy, intense heist film with a surprising amount of dark humor mixed in seamlessly.