Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Tag: Matthew Fogel

Super Mario Bros. Movie, The (2023)*

(from left) Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), Mario (Chris Pratt), Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) in Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Title: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Rating: PG
Directed by: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Written by: Matthew Fogel
Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Sebastian Maniscalco
Release Date: 4/5/2023
Running Time: 92 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.

With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Mario taps into his own power.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see Bowser singing about Princess Peach while playing the piano. The Mushroom Guard tells him to stop. The camera zooms out to revel that Bowser is still small and is locked in a cage.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits
The camera pans through the Brooklyn pipe tunnel system and stops on a white egg with green spots and then the egg starts to crack. The screen fades to black as we hear the word “Yoshi!”.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (+2 rating, 2 votes)
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Memoriam: In Loving Memory of Laurent de La Chapelle, Amazing Friend and Colleague, Brilliant Computer Graphics Supervisor, Loving Husband and Father

Special thanks to Tony, Neftali, Steven, palm.angels.society, and Gregory for this submission


Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)*

(from left) Minion Kevin, Gru (Steve Carell) and Minion Stuart in Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda.

Title: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Rating: PG
Directed by: Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, and Jonathan del Val
Written by: Matthew Fogel
Starring: Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin
Release Date: 7/1/2022
Running Time: 87 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see Criminal Records, labeled as bankrupt/out of business with Nefario preparing to close the music shop. Then Gru and the Minions try to recruit him saying that they need a crazy scientist. The Minions and Gru show their puppy eyes and Nefario agrees. The iconic aircraft from the previous film takes off out of Criminal Records with the Moon in the background.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Memoriam: In Loving Memory of Madeline Montero
brilliant animator, amazing colleague, loving wife and mother

Special thanks to Ivan for this submission