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This week Mark reviews:

Jurassic World: Rebirth - Five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, an expedition team braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a ground-breaking medical breakthrough.

The Woman in the Yard - A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family’s front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and potential danger she might pose.

The Old Guard 2 - Andy and her team of immortal warriors continue their mission to protect humanity. Now they must grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal.

This week Mark reviews:

F1: The Movie - A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.

Black Dog - Released from jail, Lang returns to his hometown in Northwest China. As part of a dog patrol tasked with clearing stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds witha black stray.

Chicken Town - Two school friends join forces with a green fingered Grandad to sell a shed full of weed that the old man has accidentally grown on his allotment.

This week Mark reviews:

The Last Journey - Renowned Swedish TV-duo Filip and Fredrik embark on a trip to France, aiming to rekindle the zest for life of Filip’s father.

Black Bag - When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage or his country.

Four Mothers - A struggling novelist who is forced to take care of three eccentric older women – and his own mother - over the course of one chaotic weekend in Dublin.

This week Mark reviews:

Tornado - A Japanese puppeteers’ daughter gets caught up with criminals when their show crosses paths with a crime gang, led by Sugarman and his son Little Sugar.

Echo Valley - Kate is dealing with a personal tragedy while owning and training horses in Echo Valley, an isolated and picturesque place, when her daughter, Claire, arrives on her doorstep, frightened and covered in someone’s blood.

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life - A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfil her dreams of becoming a writer in-order to stop messing up her love life.

This week Mark reviews:

Ballerina - An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organisation sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death.

Falling Into Place - Kira and Ian begin a romance that is set in Scotland and London. But can they run towards each other while they are running away from themselves?

The Alto Knights - Two of New York City’s most notorious organized crime bosses vie for control of the city’s streets. Once best friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals set them on a deadly collision course.

This week Mark reviews:

The Ballad of Wallis Island - An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite folk music duo to reform and perform at his house.

Karate Kid: Legends - After Kung Fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion. He embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate Karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.

The Ritual - Two Priests, one in a crisis of faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.

This week Mark reviews:

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning - Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind.

Lilo & Stitch - A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

When The Light Breaks - Una grapples with grief while harbouring a secret, unable to fully express her emotions, as she navigates challenging events swirling around her.

This week Mark reviews:

The Marching Band - Acclaimed orchestra conductor Thibaut has Leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning he was adopted, he finds an older brother, a musician and factory worker. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey amidst the town’s factory closure.

Dog Man - Dog Man, half dog and half man, is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey The Cat.

Love Hurts - A real estate agent is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his trail, he must confront his past and the history he never full buried.

This week Mark reviews:

Riefenstahl - Explores Leni Riefenstahl's artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime's atrocities.

Seeking Mavis Beacon - Investigates the disappearance and re-examines the legacy of one of the most influential Black women in technology.

The Extraordinary Miss Flower - Uncovers Geraldine Flower's collection of love letters, suggesting a potential double life as a spy.

This week Mark reviews:

Thunderbolts* - After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their past.

Parthenope - An Italian woman searches for happiness during the long summers of her youth, falling in love with her city and its memorable characters.

Another Simple Favor - Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson reunite on the island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman, which is interrupted by murder and betrayal.

This week Mark reviews:

The Accountant 2 - Christian Wolff applies his brilliant mind and illegal methods to reconstruct the unsolved puzzle of a Treasury chief’s murder.

Havoc - After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through the criminal underworld to rescue a Politician’s estranged son, unravelling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city.

Babygirl - A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.

This week Mark reviews:

Sinners - Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

The Killer - An assassin tries to make amends in an effort to restore the sight of a beautiful young singer.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance.

This week Mark reviews:

G20 - Terrorists take over the G20 summit. US President Sutton brings her military experience to defend her family, company, and the world.

Day of the Fight - Mike Flannigan was once a renowned boxer, but his time in prison stopped everything. Now, on the day of his first fight since release, he takes a redemptive journey around his neighbourhood.

The Return - After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands. To win back his family and all he has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength.

This week Mark reviews:

A Minecraft Movie - Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.

The Substance - A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of you.

Last Swim - On A-Level results day, an ambitious Iranian-British teen in London grapples with a major life decision while hanging out with friends across the city.

This week Mark reviews:

Novocaine - When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, Nathan Caine, a man incapable of feeling physical pain, turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.

La Cocina - In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream.

The Stimming Pool - A documentary about a group of neurodivergent filmmakers who attempt to make a feature film about what it is like to live with neurodivergence in an ever-increasing chaotic world.

This week Mark reviews:

Snow White - A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen.

Santosh - Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband’s job as a Police constable in the rural Badlands of Northern India. When a girl’s body is found, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.

Flow - Cat is a solitary animal. But when his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, who will all have to team up despite their differences.

This week Mark reviews:

The Electric State - An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wise-cracking sidekick.

Rumours - The leaders of seven wealthy democracies get lost in the woods while drafting a statement on a global crisis, facing danger as they attempt to find their way out.

Sister Midnight - Uma is a frustrated and misanthropic newlywed who discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations.

New Religion - Miyabi, a call girl, meets clients who photograph parts of her body. She realizes each photo brings her daughter’s spirit closer. With only her eyes remaining to be captured, Miyabi’s desire to see her deceased daughter leads to wider complications within society.

This week Mark reviews:

Mickey 17 - A disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize an ice world. After Mickey dies, he is regenerated with most of his memories intact.

All We Imagine As Light - In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha’s routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend.

Megalopolis - The city of New Rome faces a duel between Cesar Catillina, a brilliant artist in favour of a Utopian future, and the greedy mayor Frankly Cicero. Between them is JuliaCicero, with her loyalty divided between her father and her beloved.

This week Mark reviews:

The Last Showgirl - Shelly is a season showgirl in Las Vegas, who must plan for her future when her show is abruptly closed after a 30-year-run.

The Summer With Carmen - While having a day-long swim at Athens queer beach, best friends Demos and Nikitas recall the events of a recent summer in the prospect of turning them into a screenplay for Nikitas’ feature film debut.

Heretic - Two young religious women are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the home of a strange man.

This week Mark reviews:

I’m Still Here - Brazil, 1971: a country in the tightening grip of military dictatorship. A Mother is forced to reinvent herself when her family’s life is shattered by an act of arbitrary violence.

The Last Stop In Yuma County - While stranded at a rural Arizona rest stop, a travelling salesman is thrust into a dire hostage situation by the arrival of two bank robbers who have no qualms about using cruelty to protect their bloodstained fortune.

Grand Theft Hamlet - A feature documentary about two out of work actors attempting the impossible task of mounting a full production of Hamlet inside the ruthless and unpredictable world of Grand Theft Auto Shot entirely in game.

This week Mark reviews:

Captain America: Brave New World - Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.

Broken Rage - Nezumi is a hitman that is struggling to survive as he finds himself caught between the Yakuza and the Police.

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy - Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends and former lover Daniel. Back to work and on the dating apps, she’s pursued by a younger and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher.

This week Mark reviews:

September 5 - During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli Athletes.

The Last Voyage of the Demeter - A crew sailing from Varna in Belgium to Whitby, England, via the Black Sea, find they are carrying very dangerous cargo.

Small Things Like These - In 1985, devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.

This week Mark reviews:

Saturday Night - At 11:30pm on October 11th, 1975, a troupe of young comedians and writers changed the face of US TV forever. However, the ninety minutes leading upto their first broadcast was anything but simple.

The Front Room - Belinda and Norman are a newly married couple who are forced to take in Norman’s estranged, and ailing, stepmother.

Hard Truths - Pansy, angry and depressed, lashes out at family and strangers. Her constant criticism isolates her, except from her cheerful sister Chantal, who remains sympathetic despite their differences.

This week Mark reviews:

The Brutalist - When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

Nightbitch - A woman pauses her career to be a sat-at-home mum, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn.

Smile 2 - About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins to experience increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past.

This week Mark reviews:

A Complete Unknown - At the Newport Folk Festival in 1975, a young Bob Dylan shakes up his act by going electric and siring rock as the voice of a generation.

Unstoppable - Wrestler Anthony Robles was born with one leg, but went on to win a national championship while competing at the Arizona State University.

Juror #2 - While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, a family man finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict or free the wrong killer.

This week Mark reviews:

Maria - Maria Callas, the world’s greatest Opera singer, is in her final days. However, she wants to give one last performance.

Get Away - A family’s vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they’re on is inhabited by a serial killer.

A Real Pain - Mismatched cousins David & Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved Grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

This week Mark reviews:

Nosferatu - In 19th Century Germany, Solicitor Thomas Hutter is sent to meet Count Orlok as he seeks to purchase a property in London. But the Transylvanian Vampire is seeking more than just property as he stalks Hutter’s wife.

We Live In Time - Recently divorced Tobias and up-and-coming Chef Almut find their lives changed forever when a chance encounter brings them together.

Nickel Boys - Elwood Curtis’ college dreams are shattered when he’s sentenced to Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory in the American South. Clinging to his optimistic worldview, Elwood strikes up a friendship with Turner, a fellow Black teen who dispenses fundamental tips for survival.

It's that time of year again. Phoenix FM presenter Spencer Carter and film critic Mark Searby discuss their favourite films of 2024.

Will Spencer's choices annoy Mark? Has Mark chosen an obscure Eastern European arthouse film? Will either of them agree on at least one film they both enjoyed?

This week Mark reviews:

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - Gromit becomes concerned that Wallace has become over-dependent on his inventions, which proves justified when Wallace invents a “smart gnome” that seems to develop a mind of its own.

The Order - A series of bank robberies and car heists frightened communities in the Pacific Northwest. A lone FBI agent believes that the crimes are the work of a dangerous domestic terrorist group.

Better Man - Showcasing the meteoric rise, dramatic fall and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.

This week Mark reviews:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhead, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient strong hold of the Hornburg.

Queer - Lee, who lives in Mexico City and is constantly drunk and trying to pick up young men, is driven to pursue a young man named Allerton.

Elton John: Never Too Late - A documentary that showcases never before seen footage of Elton John over the past 50 years, as well as hand-written journals and present-day footage of him and his family.

This week Mark reviews:

That Christmas - A snow blizzard hits a Suffolk seaside town, setting off entwined tales of family, friends, love and loneliness – and Santa making a big mistake.

Alien: Romulus - While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.

The Count of Monte Cristo - After escaping from an island prison where he spent 14 years for being wrongly accused of state treason, Edmond Dantes returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on the men who betrayed him.

This week Mark reviews:

Moana 2 - After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure until anything she has ever faced.

Conclave - When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of The Church.

The Crow - Soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered. Given a chance to save the love of his life, Eric must sacrifice himself and traverse the worlds of the living and the dead, seeking revenge.

This week Mark reviews:

Wicked – Part 1 - Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

The Piano Lesson - The Charles family grapples with family legacy and difficult decisions as they determine the fate of their heirloom piano.

Blitz - In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on a journey back home as Rita searches for him.

This week Mark reviews:

Gladiator II - After his home is conquered by tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Bookworm - 11-year-old Mildred’s world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magician Strawn Wise, comes to look after her and agrees to take her camping to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.

Emilia Perez - In Mexico, a lawyer receives an unexpected offer to help a feared cartel boss retire from his business and disappear forever by becoming the woman he has always dreamed of being.

This week Mark reviews:

Paddington In Peru - When Aunt Lucy goes missing from the Home for Retired Bears, Paddington and the Brown family fly to Peru and set out to find her. Along the way a mysterious ship captain and his daughter appear to help.

Bird - 12-year-old Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and her father Bug in a squat on the North Kent coastline. Bug doesn’t spend much time with his kids. Bailey looks for attention and adventure elsewhere. That’s when she meets Bird, who is looking for his father.

Red One - After Santa Claus (code name: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security Callum Drift must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter Jack O’Malley in-order to Save Christmas.

This week Mark reviews:

Anora - Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story - Reeve’s rise to becoming a film star follows with a near-fatal horse riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

Late Night with the Devil - A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms.

This week Mark reviews:

Longlegs - In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end this terrifying killing spree.

The 4:30 Movie - In 1980s America, a group of friends spend the day cinema-hopping.

Starve Acre - An idyllic rural family life of a couple is thrown into turmoil when their son starts acting out of character.

This week Mark reviews:

The Apprentice - Charting the rise of a young Donald Trump and his real estate business in the 1970s and 80s in New York, and showing the helping hand he had from infamous lawyer Roy Cohn.

The Radleys- The Radleys are a seemingly ordinary family. But they hold a dark secret: They are vampires. However, they choose not to drink blood and have become Vegan Vampires. That is until one day the daughter makes a mistake.

The Wild Robot - After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

This week Mark reviews:

Transformers One - Optimus Prime and Megatron, as former friends, bonded like brothers. Their relationship ultimately changes Cybertron’s future forever.

A Quiet Place: Day One - Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.

The Exorcism - A troubled actor begins to exhibit a disruptive behaviour while shooting a horror film. His estranged daughter wonders if he is slipping back into his addictive past or if there is something more sinister at play.

This week Mark reviews:

Joker: Folie A Deux - Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside of him.

In A Violent Nature - When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year-old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it.

Blur: To The End - Captured over a year of a Blur reunion where they made a surprise return with their first record in eight years and a sold-out show at Wembley Stadium.

This week Mark reviews:

The Outrun - After living life on the edge in London, Rona returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands (where she grew up) hoping to heal and come to terms with her troubled past.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man - In the 1950s, Hellboy and a rookie B.P.R.D. agent are sent to the Appalachians, where they discover a remote community dominated by witches and led by a sinister local demon called The Crooked Man.

Wolfs - Two rival fixers cross paths when they’re both called in to help cover up a prominent New York official’s misstep. Over one explosive night, they’ll have to set aside their petty grievances and their egos to finish the job.

This week Mark reviews:

His Three Daughters - Three estranged sisters return to their father’s New York apartment to care for their ailing father. Along the way they try to mend their broken relationship with each other.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die - When their late Police Captain gets linked to a drug cartel, wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name.

Fast Charlie - Charlie Swift is a fixer with a problem: the thug he whacked is missing his head and Charlie will only get paid if the body can be identified. Enter Marcie Kramer, the victim’s ex-wife and a woman with all the skills Charlie needs.

This week Mark reviews:

Reawakening - John and Mary’s daughter went missing while she was a child. Fourteen years later she reappears without explanation.

Something In The Water - A group of five friends must fight for their lives in open water after a dream wedding turns into a nightmare.

In Camera - Aden is a young actor who is constantly being rejecting for roles. After receiving multiple knockbacks, he decides to take it upon himself to find a new part to play.

This week Mark reviews:

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.

Firebrand - Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while he battles abroad. When the King returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.

Unicorns - A queer nightclub performer who lives in London leads a double life. She meets a young, single father who works as a mechanic. Both their searches for identity lead them down a path they were least expecting.

This week Mark reviews:

Touch - Kristofer, now a widower, embarks on a journey to find his first love, who disappeared 50 years ago.

The Watched - A young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in Western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures.

Sasquatch Sunset - A year in the life of a unique family. It captures the daily life of the Sasquatch with a level of detail and rigor that is simply unforgettable.

This week Mark reviews:

Kneecap - When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naosie and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

Cuckoo - A 17-year-old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem.

The G - A mysterious older woman seeks revenge on the corrupt legal guardian who destroyed her life.

This week Mark reviews:

The Union - Mike, a construction worker from New Jersey, is thrust into the world of super spies and secret agents when his high school sweetheart, Roxanne, recruits him on a high-stakes US intelligence mission.

Only The River Flows - A Police Chief investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. An arrest is quickly made, but the strange behaviour of the locals pushes the Policeman further into the mystery.

Rosalie - In 1870s France, Rosalie is a young woman unlike any other, she hides a secret. She was born with a face and body covered in hair.

This week Mark reviews:

The Instigators - Rory and Cobby are robbers who must go on the run when a theft goes wrong. Along for the ride is Rory’s therapist.

Boy Kills World - When Boy, a deaf person with a vibrant imagination, watches his family murdered. He vows to seek revenge. He is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.

Tuesday - A mother and her teenage daughter must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird.

This week Mark reviews:

Harold and the Purple Crayon - Inside of his book, Harold can make anything come to life just by drawing it with his purple crayon. But when he comes into the physical world, Harold realises he has a lot to learn about real life.

Kensuke’s Kingdom - Michael, a young boy who has been shipwrecked on a remote island, must adapt to life alone. Over time, he feels another presence. Learning that his world is home to both unimaginable danger and beauty.

IF - A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

This week Mark reviews:

Deadpool & Wolverine - Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.

About Dry Grasses - A young teacher hopes to be transferred to Istanbul after four years of mandatory service in a remote village, but is accused of inappropriate contact by two students. After losing hope, a colleague offers him new perspectives on life.

I Saw The TV Glow - Two teenagers bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, but it is mysteriously cancelled.