Pod Generation, The (2023)*

Title: The Pod Generation
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Sophie Barthes
Written by: Sophie Barthes
Starring: Emilia Clarke, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rosalie Craig, Vinette Robinson, and Jean-Marc Barr
Release Date: 8/11/2023
Running Time: 101 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A New York couple, Rachel (Emilia Clarke) and Alvy (Chiwetel Ejiofor) live in a not-so-distant future where technology provides ever-more convenient living. A rising tech company executive, Rachel lands a coveted spot at the Womb Center, which offers couples a convenient (and shareable) maternity by way of detachable artificial wombs, or pods. But Alvy, a botanist with an affection for nature, prefers a natural pregnancy. And yet, as Rachel’s AI therapist puts it, why is that “natural”? So begins the tech-paved path to parenthood.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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The founder of Pegazus is being interviewed and says the company has always been customer-obsessed. He tells the interviewer that the customer is the baby, and he hopes that one day children will be able to choose their parents and says that his advice to them will be choose your parents wisely.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank, Tami, and Tony for this submission

Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

Title: Meg 2: The Trench
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Ben Wheatley
Written by: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, and Dean Georgaris
Based on the novel by: Steve Alten
Starring: Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and Cliff Curtis
Release Date: 8/4/2023
Running Time: 116 minutes

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Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Saran and Frank for this submission

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)*

Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Rating: PG
Directed by: Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears
Written by: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Brendan O’Brien
Starring: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, Nicolas Cantu, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Natasia Demetriou, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, Brady Noon, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Maya Rudolph
Release Date: 8/2/2023
Running Time: 99 minutes

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After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Cellphone videos show how each of the turtles and April are getting along in high school with their various clubs and activities. We also see Leo and April researching TCRL labs. We then see them at the prom, where the video zooms out to reveal it’s a surveillance camera tracking the turtles. Cynthia Utrom is watching them and scheming how to capture them. She issues the command: “Bring me… The Shredder.”, ending with an over-the-shoulder shot of Shredder on a NYC rooftop, looking upon the city.

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Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Special thanks to Frank, Zion, and Bobby for this submission

Elemental (2023)*

Title: Elemental
Rating: PG
Directed by: Peter Sohn
Written by: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh
Starring: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, Mason Wertheimer, Ronobir Lahiri, and Wilma Bonet
Release Date: 6/16/2023
Running Time: 109 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together, the story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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There are animations displayed that show the people of Elemental City while Ember and Wade are away on Ember’s internship.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Dedication: In appreciation of MISS RENEE (1971 – 2023)

Memoriam: In loving memory

RALPH EGGLESTON
1965-2022

THOMAS GONZALES
1978-2022

AMBER MARTORELLI
1978-2022

J. GARETT SHELDREW
1964-2022

Special thanks to Frank and Tony for this submission

Flash, The (2023)*

Title: The Flash
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Andy Muschietti
Written by: Christina Hodson and Joby Harold
Starring: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue, and Michael Keaton
Release Date: 6/16/2023
Running Time: 144 minutes

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Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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The therapy dog from earlier in the film is shown, falling while The Flash is rescuing babies in the background.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Barry (The Flash) is trying to explain to a very drunk Arthur (Aquaman) about the multiverse and the many different Batman that he’s seen. He also mentions that he, Aquaman, is always the same. Arthur gives him a ring and demands more beer.

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Special thanks to Thomas and Bali for this submission

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)*

Title: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Steven Caple Jr.
Written by: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber
Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández, and Tongayi Chi
Release Date: 6/9/2023
Running Time: 117 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Noah is working on his car when a friend says that it’s a hunk of junk. The car then transforms into Mirage.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Dedication: Dedicated to Brian Goldner, a passionate creator and loyal friend to Autobots and humans alike.

Memoriam: In Loving Memory of
Tarik “Reek” Jackson
and
Duncan Henderson

Special thanks to Michael for this submission

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

Title: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Rating: PG
Directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson
Written by: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Dave Callaham
Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel Kaluuya, and Oscar Isaac
Release Date: 6/2/2023
Running Time: 140 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask – it’s how you wear it that makes you a hero.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: “Miles Morales will return in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse“

Special thanks to Calob and Frank for this submission

Knights of the Zodiac (2023)

Title: Knights of the Zodiac
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Tomasz Baginski
Written by: Josh Campbell, Matt Stuecken, and Kiel Murray
Based on the stories by: Masami Kurumada
Starring: Mackenyu, Famke Janssen, Madison Iseman, Diego Tinoco, Mark Dacascos, Nick Stahl, and Sean Bean
Release Date: 5/12/2023
Running Time: 112 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Seiya (Mackenyu), a headstrong street teen, spends his time fighting for cash while he searches for his abducted sister. When one of his fights unwittingly taps into mystical powers he never knew he had, Seiya finds himself thrust into a world of warring saints, ancient magical training and a reincarnated goddess who needs his protection. If he’s to survive, he will need to embrace his destiny and sacrifice everything to take his rightful place among the Knights of the Zodiac.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Wayne for this submission

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)*

Title: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: James Gunn
Written by: James Gunn
Starring: Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Will Poulter, Maria Bakalova, and Chukwudi Iwuji
Release Date: 5/5/2023
Running Time: 150 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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We see Rocket, Groot, and some new members of the Guardians on a planet of purple people. All of a sudden they run away screaming. A huge pack of animals is running toward the town. Rocket leads the charge against them.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Peter having breakfast with his grandfather talking about mowing a lawn. The paper that his grandfather has shows the headline “Alien Abduction – Kevin Bacon Shares All”. “Legendary Star-Lord will return.”

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(+7 rating, 167 votes)

Memoriam: In Loving Memory of
James Gunn, Sr.
Chris Reynolds
Chris Shaw

Special thanks to Francis and Michael for this submission

Black Demon, The (2023)

Title: The Black Demon
Rating: R
Directed by: Adrian Grunberg
Written by: Carlos Cisco and Boise Esquerra
Starring: Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola, and Julio Cesar Cedillo
Release Date: 4/28/2023
Running Time: 100 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Oilman Paul Sturges’ (Lucas) idyllic family vacation turns into a nightmare when they encounter a ferocious megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. Stranded and under constant attack, Paul and his family must somehow find a way to get his family back to shore alive before it strikes again in this epic battle between humans and nature.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In memory of Giuseppe Di Malo

Special thanks to Ronnie and Frank for this submission

Tag: Sci-Fi

Pod Generation, The (2023)*

Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)*

Elemental (2023)*

Flash, The (2023)*

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)*

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

Knights of the Zodiac (2023)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)*

Black Demon, The (2023)

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