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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

Rating: ★★★½

Aug 19, 2023Animation/Comic-Book Superhero

The animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse proved an unexpected success. This sequel builds on that ups the artistic quality of the original to something quite extraordinary

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson, Kemp Powers

Actors: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, …

Category: Science Fiction

19 August 202323 May 2026 by Roog

Barbie (2023)

Rating: ★★

Sep 23, 2023Doll Enters the Real World

Less a film than a phenomenon, there is something ironic about a doll that is accused of promoting negative body standards ending up leading a women’s movement. Moria has just one or two issues with this.

Director: Greta Gerwig

Actors: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, …

Category: Fantasy

23 September 20233 December 2025 by Roog

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

Rating: ★

May 15, 2026Animation/Videogame Adaptation

Sequel to the animated The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was the second highest grossing film of 2023. From the people behind the Despicable Me films, this exists as little more than eye candy for five-year-olds

Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic

Actors: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, …

Category: Fantasy

15 May 202615 May 2026 by Roog