Author: Derrick Murray

I’m roughly an hour after final credits rolling, and I still don’t fully know what to do with “Barbarian.” It has consumed me long after its conclusion, and solidifies itself as a no holds barred thrill ride that never lets go…even after you leave the theater. It’s one of those films that’s so out there and strange yet rather simple beneath the surface that it’s hard to really capture how it leaves you into words. On the one hand it’s one of the audacious horror films of the year, and that’s saying a lot considering the long list of horror…

“Yellowjackets” is must see television, packed with mystery and drama and violence that grips you tightly almost immediately and never lets go

Did Harry Styles really spit on Chris Pine?

John Williams’ “Maestro of the Movies” is an unforgettable experience, packed with many memorable moments and a stark reminder of just how beautiful and wonderful movies can be when captures by legendary music compositions.

“Rings of Power” is absolutely stunning to look at, but stripped of its “Lord of the Rings” connection becomes just another bland streaming service attempt at young adult fantasy.

“House of the Dragon” isn’t necessarily the home run we all hoped it would be, but it is a worthy return to the wild world of Westeros.

“The Sandman” is vastly immersive, constantly ever-expanding world building exercise of fantasy, gods and monsters.

“Day Shift” is still a helluva lot of fun, and is one of those films that asks you to turn your mind off and enjoy the show and then rewards you for doing so.

“Bodies Bodies Bodies” manages to have its cake and eat it too, playfully parodying the Gen Z lives while simultaneously asking real questions about how we interact with the people around us.

“Prey” accomplishes everything it sets out to do, delivers on all fronts, and makes a case for being one of the best films of the year so far.