Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

COWABUNGA! The new generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has arrived on the big screen and it's an all-out, butt-kicking, laugh fest as our iconic heroes in a half shell, redefined for Gen Z, kick mutant butts in the streets of NYC.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Mutant Mayhem

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is an animated movie that features a fresh new take on the iconic cartoon heroes, featuring an all-star ensemble giving voices to familiar favorites such as Nicolas Cantu as Leo, Shamon Brown Jr, as Mikey, Micha Abbey as Donnie, Brady Noon as Raph, Jackie Chan as Master Splinter, and Ayo Edebiri as April O'Neil.

Even the rogue gallery of mutant villains got voiced by celebrities as well such as Ice Cube as Superfly, Seth Rogen as Bebop, John Cena as Rocksteady, Paul Rudd as Mondo Gecko, Rose Byrne as Leatherhead, Post Malone as Ray Fillet, Hannibal Buress as Genghis Frog, Natasia Demetriou as Wing Nut, Maya Rudolph as Cynthia Utrom, and Giancarlo Esposito as Baxter Stockman.

This new breed of TMNT delivers a double hit of butt-kicking action and an endless barrage of jokes only Gen Z kids can truly understand, especially the scene Jungkook must not watch. Yes. Jungkook, please don't watch this because... "insert BTS joke here".

It's just like the Tales of the TMNT TV show a while back in so many ways. When the butt-kicking commences, the laughter begins and with this movie, the gags go full force all the way to their finale where everything starts to unravel.

Some would call it corny, most say this is the best TMNT movie of this generation. Sure, it is a corny movie indeed but we all love corny jokes. This is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, redefined for the Gen Z youth.

Get your popcorn ready, kids.

Kamen Rider Geats: 4-tsu no Ace to Kurogitsune / Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger: Adventure Heaven

For their summer 2023 offering, TOEI is presenting a tokusatsu movie double bill for the whole family featuring Kamen Rider Geats and Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger.

Kamen Rider Geats: 4-tsu no Ace to Kurogitsune /
Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger: Adventure Heaven

The first of the TOEI summer 2023 tokusatsu movie double-header is Kamen Rider Geats: 4-tsu no Ace to Kurogitsune. In this action-packed movie version of the hit TV series, Geats and the other Riders are facing an unusual scenario and no, we're not talking about Desire Grand Prix-related threats. We're talking about the four faces of Ace Ukiyo popping up one after another. If that wasn't enough, a terrifying enemy called Kamen Rider X Geats is making the rounds. As the Riders are at odds against X Geats, this movie previews a successor Kamen Rider making a surprise appearance in this movie, a Kamen Rider movie tradition. Who is it? Here's a hint: GOTCHA!

The second of this double-header is Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger: Adventure Heaven, the movie adaptation of the 2023 Super Sentai offering. With Gira (Kuwagata Ohger) achieved his goal to become the king, he sets off on a grand adventure alongside Yanma (Tonbo Ohger), Himeno (Kamakiri Ohger), Rita (Papillon Ohger), Kaburagi (Hachi Ohger), and Geramie (Spider Kumonos). Facing powerful enemies and unfamiliar faces along the way, this adventure will put the King-Ohgers' strength to the test.

This 2023 TOEI Hero Movie double bill is brimming with explosive energy that will blow families and moviegoers away, begging for more from their favorite TOEI tokusatsu heroes. Enjoy their butt-kicking big-screen action with Geats and King-Ohger!

Barbie The Movie

From the long line of dolls little girls of all ages played, the world of Barbie comes to life in this live-action movie adaptation and having generated so much hype thanks to the so-called meme it made since its announcement, the world's gone pink with the Barbie movie and it's time to party.

Barbie

Starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the world of Barbie comes to life in this live-movie adaptation where viewers enter Barbie Land, a place where every day is the best day ever, but for Barbie, her best day ever went under because...let's say she's starting to stand up on her own, something that a Barbie doll can't do. With that, Barbie and Ken set off on an adventure away from Barbie Land and into the real world.

Packed with witty humor, musical numbers, and overall girl power, no other words can describe the hype caused by the Barbie movie. In fact, this movie is everything, just like Barbie...or perhaps anybody can be like Barbie...or Ken.

Anyway, like the meme it triggered since its announcement, this movie is just like every other toy-based movie like Transformers and LEGO, but because this is a girls' content movie, it's anyone's guess after all, not to mention the fact that the folks from General Motors contributed to this film by featuring Barbie's electric C1 Corvette, Ken's Hummer EV, and of course while getting stuck in the real world, a Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.

Call it plastic but this movie is fantastic. This is probably one of the must-watch movies in the summer season and like Barbie herself, it's everything...or Ken.

Oppenheimer

This is the first rated-R movie by Christopher Nolan. It's a suspense thriller based on real events. It's titled Oppenheimer and it features the untold story of The Manhattan Project, a secret experiment where America gave birth to the nuclear weapon.

Oppenheimer

Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer is a true-to-life untold story of The Manhattan Project and how a man named J. Robert Oppenheimer led America to the birth of the weapon of mass destruction in order to win World War II.

Shot at the combination of IMAX 65mm and 65mm large-format film photography including sections in IMAX black and white analog photography, this new kind of noir style gives the untold story of The Manhattan Project a darker feel as cinemagoers went to see the birth of a nuclear weapon that they won't find anything else in the history books and the effects really paid off to bring this suspense thriller to life. 

Combined with a powerhouse cast, gripping storytelling, and classic Christopher Nolan artisanship, Oppenheimer is another magnum opus Nolan curated since Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception, and The Dark Knight trilogy. Because of its unique cinematography that delivers a noir feel to this thrilling biopic, it's a worthy artisan pick and a worthy contender to the Oscars.

The birth of the weapon that could destroy humanity...this is something you won't find anything else in the history books.

Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka

It is by no means the most secretive movie in the world. What's known to be the ultimate masterpiece of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki nearly a decade in the making is surprisingly a masterpiece with a mystery. You're looking at what's known to be the world's top-secret movie crafted by the artisanship of Studio Ghibli.

Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka

Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka is the ultimate Hayao Miyazaki masterpiece that took nearly a decade the making but despite all of the hard work Sir Miyazaki poured into this newest and greatest masterpiece, Studio Ghibli warned potential moviegoers that this film has no advertising and trailers on it because, to them, they're nothing but spoilers. Therefore, the staff and cast behind Hayao Miyazaki's ultimate masterpiece are classified as TOP SECRET even when the movie is out.

As moviegoers went to witness the latest Studio Ghibli masterpiece, the studio behind this secretive movie advised not to spoil the contents of this top-secret movie everywhere. Explaining how the movie feels is okay but describing the movie's plot, the characters, the staff, and everything is therefore prohibited by Studio Ghibli standards.

Although this movie is classified as TOP SECRET, there's only one thing the world can really think of regarding this movie unknown; it's a bonafide artisan pick. This movie is Studio Ghibli at the fit of peak and there are no other words to describe Sir Hayao Miyazaki's ultimate magnum opus compared to past Studio Ghibli masterpieces.

Remember, as Studio Ghibli told, if you've enjoyed the entire film, everything you say about it is strictly FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. No explanations, no comment. That is all.

Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Ethan Hunt and the IMF are back at the beginning of what's known to be the ultimate chapter of the Mission: Impossible saga.

Mission Impossible
Dead Reckoning Part One

With Tom Cruise reprising the role of the impossible IMF agent Ethan Hunt, Dead Reckoning Part One signaled the start of the most impossible mission the IMF has ever witnessed. In this movie, Hunt and the IMF agents are on an epic globetrotting hunt against a powerful terrorist plotting to gain access to a powerful weapon that could wipe out the entire globe. As Ethan's past comes back to haunt him, nothing can prepare him for the most impossible mission ever.

Staying true to the past Mission: Impossible movies, the first part still delivers gut-wrenching thrills, explosive action, mind-blowing suspense, and classic Mission: Impossible moments seasoned veterans can't get enough of. It is quintessentially a build-up of what's going to be the greatest Mission: Impossible movie coming soon and nothing can get you prepared for the most impossible mission yet.

From the beginning to its mind-blowing cliffhanger, Dead Reckoning Part One is a sign that the entire Mission: Impossible saga is reaching the explosive summit. Are you fully prepared?

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

The final chapter of the Indiana Jones saga has arrived and it promises to be the ultimate Indiana Jones movie to end all Indiana Jones movies since Raiders of the Lost Ark. Nothing can prepare you for the climax.

Indiana Jones and the
Dial of Destiny

With veteran actor Harrison Ford donning his iconic outfit and his signature whip, cue the whipping noise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is the final installment of the Indiana Jones saga where the legendary adventurer takes on an epic globetrotting escapade where he will face his fate. 

Alongside Ford, the final Indiana Jones movie features an all-star ensemble such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, and Mads Mikkelsen.

Since Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Indiana Jones saga is proven to be the second-best thing to come out from the mind of George Lucas after Star Wars, and with the Dial of Destiny, think of it as the equivalent of either Return of the Jedi or The Rise of Skywalker because it truly signaled the end of an exciting adventure.

From exotic locations, intense action sequences, thrilling suspense, and classic Indiana Jones moments, this movie truly is the one to end it all, the ultimate Indiana Jones experience from the beginning to the end not just for the whole movie but for the entire Indiana Jones adventure. A fitting end to one of the best adventure movie franchises in history.

It's an honor to be with you until the very end, Dr. Jones.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Optimus Prime and the Autobots are back on the big screen as they're teaming up with their ancestral heroes to stop an ancient threat from destroying the world.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is the latest installment of the Transformers movie universe where it thrusts moviegoers back to the 90s in an epic globetrotting battle between good and evil. In this movie, Optimus Prime and the Autobots are joining forces with the Maximals, a legendary faction of heroes led by Optimus Primal. The Maximals debuted in the Beast Wars cartoon a long time ago and with two heroic factions teaming up against an ancient menace, it's a dream team worth dreaming about.

With Prime and Bumblebee looking retro in this movie, this movie welcomes fresh additions to the Autobot faction such as the motorbike Autobot named Arcee and a 993-spec Porsche 911 Autobot named Mirage. Yes, there's a Porsche in the film because 2023 is the year of the Porsche, this is why a 993-spec 911 earned a starring role in this Transformers adventure. As they team up with Primal, Cheetor, and the other Maximals, they're up against a renegade faction plotting to destroy the universe; the Terrorcons consisting of Scourge, Terrorcon Freezer, Nightbird, and Battletrap.

It's been a long time coming for fans of the Transformers franchise as they've got their wish to see Autobots and Maximals, well some of them, teaming up on the big screen, and this dream team is worthy of a conversation after watching the whole film. 

With a high-octane blend of action, suspense, drama, and a few laughs in store, this epic rollercoaster ride is knife edge from start to finish and this is going to be one of the must-watch films of the summer, well, it's classified superhero flick because the Autobots and Maximals were really superheroes in the Transformers multiverse and although creepy when you look at them for a long time, they sure know how to act like superheroes in this newest adventure. Let's hope for more like them in their future adventures.

This is Transformers like no other and Rise of the Beasts truly is a blowout for the fans of the franchise. In other words...SMASHING.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse

Miles Morales and his web warrior pals are back in the long-awaited sequel to the hit animated movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, and this time, he's on a mission to unite the web warriors as they're facing a powerful threat.

Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse is the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning animated movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, where it picks up moments after the first Spider-verse movie as Miles Morales returns for his newest adventure as Spider-Man.

In this sequel, Miles Morales is caught in a middle of a heated argument between the other web warriors as they are dealing with a powerful new threat no one's winning. Racing against time, Miles is on a mission to unite the web warriors and save the Spider-verse, whatever it takes.

Like the previous Spider-verse movie, the sequel still packs the same formula; comedy, drama, action, and moral values. The latter is what was championed the most in the first one and the sequel is no exception because this movie is all about the value of teamwork because, for the web warriors in this sequel, nobody wins if they battle alone and with the power of teamwork, superior numbers will win the day.

Because of the moral values that served as the top priority of this sequel, Across the Spider-verse is no doubt one of the must-watch movies ahead of the summer season, and those who have watched the first Spider-verse movie are looking forward to continuing Miles Morales' story in this sequel.

Trust them. The world, no, the universe needs more than one friendly neighborhood...again.

Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023 film)

With Disney Princess movies like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Mulan gaining their live-action equivalents, now it's the turn of The Little Mermaid to have its share.

Disney's The Little Mermaid
(2023 film)

With Halle Bailey starring as the titular mermaid named Ariel, the live-action rebirth of Disney's The Little Mermaid brings her story to life for the new generation of movie-goers as they're going under the sea to uncover her origins.

As the youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel wants to experience life beyond the sea, and ever since her fateful encounter with a human named Eric, she made a deal with an evil sea witch named Ursula, granting her wish to live outside the sea, but all that wish came with a terrifying price.

Ever since Disney announced that Halle Bailey will be casting the role of Ariel in the live-action adaptation of a Disney classic, purists are unhappy about it, but when this movie came to life, some changed their minds and decided to watch it anyway to the fullest. 

Anyway, like past Disney Princess movies came to life, it stays faithful to the original, although some are having questions about Flounder and Sebastian's appearances in the movie. With stunning visuals, a heart-pounding soundtrack, emotional storytelling, and memorable musical scenes, the live-action version of The Little Mermaid really is a must-watch for the whole family before the beginning of the summer season. Guess summer came early with the arrival of this latest rebirth of a Disney classic.

Although controversial by some, it's one of the best family movies of the year.

FAST X

Dom and the crew have been globetrotting through the rest of The Fast and the Furious saga, racing fast cars, fighting crime, and discovering the true meaning of family, whatever it takes. Now, nothing can prepare for the worst in the latest chapter of the Fast saga.

FAST X

FAST X is the latest chapter of The Fast and the Furious saga where Dom and the crew, along with an unlikely help from old enemies Deckard Shaw and Jakob, are up against a powerful terrorist who will stop at nothing to eradicate them all; an egomaniac named Dante (played by Aquaman's Jason Momoa) who is bloodthirsty for revenge following Dom and crew's Brazil mission in Fast Five.

With the Fast Five flashback in the movie showcased Dante's backstory that made him the apocalyptic super-terrorist going all-out to exterminate Dom and crew, and with the cyber-terrorist Cipher (played by Charlize Theron) still at large, nothing can prepare for the worst as the endgame begins.

Signaling the start of the final chapters of Dom and his crew, FAST X shifts the saga to the highest gear as the ultra-explosive stunts and the fastest roster of cars showcased the ultimate side of this penultimate chapter of this saga. The high-octane mix of action, thrills, and emotions showcased made FAST X a must-watch for seasoned Fast fans from the start to the thrilling cliffhanger that keeps on hanging.

The joy of driving fast cars, the raging battle cries, the sorrowful emotions, and the fear of losing the family and the world are what made FAST X a must-watch before getting prepared for Dom and the crew's final mission coming soon. It's a real beauty for a beast of an installment and only those who are fully prepared can boldly enjoy the movie to the fullest.

Be prepared for the last after this.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

Having survived the endgame against Thanos and spending Thor's day off with thunderous results, looks like the Guardians of the Galaxy have met their end of the road in the newest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Vol. 3

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is the third and possibly final outing of our favorite group of renegades as they're facing their biggest challenge yet. In this movie, Peter "Star-Lord" Quill and his friends are setting off to Knowhere, only to be interrupted by Rocket Raccoon's dark pasts. With Rocket in danger, it's a do-or-die for the Guardians of the Galaxy as they're facing their biggest challenge yet.

This movie finally showcases the emotional and dark side of Star-Lord and his pals after moments of their zany exploits and their hilarious rollercoaster ride to save the galaxy against ugly customers standing in their way. The folks from Marvel coined it as the last ride for the Guardians of the Galaxy but fans don't want to see them gone because...they need them for an imminent Avengers-sized threat heading soon.

Still, with an insane blend of action, comedy, humor, and thrills, this is the Guardians of the Galaxy at its fit of peak and although it's sad to see them go, it's a clear reminder that they're the best troupe in comic book superhero greats. You can't really put a joke on them.

Don't leave us, Guardians of the Galaxy!

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The world of Super Mario Bros. comes to life on the big screen and no, we're not talking about the completely flawed live-action movie three decades ago. We're talking about the 3D CGI movie made in collaboration between Illumination, the animation studio behind the Despicable Me movies, and Nintendo.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The animated movie adaptation of the Super Mario franchise brings the world's most iconic video game to life and to please Nintendo fanatics worldwide, the movie looks just like the games themselves but with a shocking twist; the voices. This movie stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Jack Black as Bowser, and more.

The Hollywood voice cast may have thrown a curve to the fanatics, which is a real shocker this movie delivers, but the classic Super Mario formula is alive and kicking. It hits every viewer like it collected a Starman and runs through all enemies. Cue the Starman jingle. Aside from the memorable moments this movie delivers, it packs some easter eggs that will surprise moviegoers.

Despite the use of Hollywood celebs to voice the Mario characters, this is the real movie adaptation Mario fans deserved as it behaves just like the games themselves. Cue the stage clear music.

What to see at the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival?

For the first time in MMFF history, the 2023 edition will become a bi-annual event with the first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival taking place this Black Saturday, April 8th, until the 18th of April.

2023 Summer MMFF entries

Because the inaugural Summer MMFF taking place in the final stretch of the Holy Week, the lineup of movies needs to be sensible, meaning no action and no horror whatsoever. Fair enough.

So, what are the movies showing in Philippine cinemas during the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival?

- About Us But Not About Us

Starring: Romnick Sarmienta, Elijah Canlas

Producer: Octoberian Films, The Ideafirst Company, Quantum Films

Director: Jun Robles Lana

- Apag

Starring: Coco Martin, Lito Lapid, Jaclyn Jose, Gladys Reyes, Gina Pareño

Producer: Center Stage Production

Director: Brillante Mendoza

- Here Comes The Groom

Starring: Keempee de Leon, Enchong Dee, Maris Racal, Awra Briguella, Xilhouete, KaladKaren

Producer: Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Brightlight Productions

Director: Chris Martinez

- Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko

Starring: RK Bagatsing, Meg Imperial

Producer: Saranggola Media Production, Inc.

Director: Joven M. Tan

- Love You Long Time

Starring: Carlo Aquino, Eisel Serrano

Producer: Studio Three Sixty Inc.

Director: JP Habac

- Single Bells

Starring: Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto, Aljur Abrenica

Producer: TinCan

Director: Fifth Solomon

- Unravel: A Swiss Love Story

Starring: Gerald Anderson, Kylie Padilla

Producer: Mavx Productions, Inc.

Director: RC Delos Reyes

- Yung Libro Sa Napanuod Ko

Starring: Bela Padilla, Yoo Min-Gon

Producer: Viva Communications, Inc.

Director: Bela Padilla

The inaugural Summer Metro Manila Film Festival starts this Black Saturday, April 8th, and until the 18th of April. This is the only time all eight films will show in all cinemas during the duration. Which film will be the best of this inaugural Summer MMFF? You decide...or not.

Shin Kamen Rider

Following the footsteps of Shin Evangelion, Shin Godzilla, and last year's Shin Ultraman, the legendary 1971 Japanese tokusatsu TV series, Kamen Rider, gets the "Shin" treatment. The Shin Japan Heroes Universe gets a newest addition and it's going to be a "shocker" for everyone willing to watch this film. Get it? Shocker.

Shin Kamen Rider

Shin Kamen Rider is a fresh new take on the legendary 70s tokusatsu icon that showcases the dramatic side of the legendary superhero while following the similar recipe as the other Shin Japan Heroes Universe movies.

Just like the legendary TV series, the story centers on a man named Takeshi Hongo, who was abducted by the sinister organization named SHOCKER and got himself "upgraded" into a shadowy vigilante the world knows. Armed with the belt known as the Typhoon, the vigilante known himself as Kamen Rider vows to save humanity from the cruel acts of SHOCKER.

Sticking to the Kamen Rider principle, this dramatic take on the iconic tokusatsu superhero is all about saving humanity one kick at the time because kicking has become the mantra of the Kamen Rider franchise since the 1971 TV series this movie is based from. Whlist the kicks, this movie is kicking with suspense, thrills, and emotions fans and moviegoers will never forget. The familiar recipe from the Shin Japan Heroes Universe is coming on strong with this movie because this is poetic justice personified and it's a beautiful thing.

From start to finish, Shin Kamen Rider is no doubt one of the must-watch films of the season because with such experience this movie delivers, this is the main reason why the world's gone nuts with the Kamen Rider universe. This is butt-kicking from start to finish and you'll have plenty of guilty pleasures before, during, and after watching this movie. It's a weapons-grade force to be recoked with.

Scream VI

The Someone You Know returns and this time, he's terrorizing the Big Apple in the newest installment of the Scream horror movie franchise. Don't pick up the phone because Someone You Know is going to get you yet again.

Scream VI

Scream VI, the sixth installment of the Scream horror movie franchise, sees the iconic but horrifying serial killer Ghostface terrorizing the Big Apple in a way never done before. In this movie, the four survivors from the last movie left Woodsboro and move to New York City for their new beginnings. Sadly, the Someone You Know is out there, hunting down his remaining victims in the metropolis.

This is Scream unlike any other because the streets of New York are Ghostface's latest hunting ground where no victim is safe even in this bustling metropolis, making it a large-scale torture from start to finish and no safe space is safe enough from the terror, gore, and suspense this new Scream movie delivers. You've been warned.

The phone is ringing. Are you ready to answer Ghostface's latest phone call in The Big Apple? Be ready because when you watch this film, it's a bloody shocker even when you finish it.

Ultraman Decker Saishusho: Tabidachi no Kanata he

The true end of Ultraman Decker's mission has finally arrived on the Tsuburaya Imagination service, in select cinemas across Japan, and worldwide via Ultraman Connection. All hands on deck as Decker's final mission is worth a turning point too impossible to ignore.

Ultraman Decker Saishusho:
Tabidachi no Kanata he

Ultraman Decker Saishusho: Tabidachi no Kanata he (Ultraman Decker Finale: Journey to Beyond) is a movie that serves as the true end to Ultraman Decker's mission. Set moments after the series finale, Kanata Asumi and the GUTS-SELECT team are teaming up with a runaway alien named Dinas, who happens to possess the same power as Decker. Together, they are battling against a rogue alien scientist named Gibellus and his minions plotting to destroy humanity.

Dinas's appearance in the movie feels unorthodox by Ultraman standards, judging by the fact that it can battle just like Decker, but this movie is all suspense and drama until the climax hits and everything's going full circle. The truth about Decker has finally been unveiled.

Although this movie feels like solo work with none of the predecessors joining in the fun compared to past Ultraman New Generation movies, it's the closure fans needed after enjoying the TV series from the beginning to the end, and as Decker's story has finally completed, the next phase begins. After all, the end of Ultraman Decker's story is a sign of things to come as the Ultraman New Generation Heroes universe celebrates its 10th year.

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

A new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has kicked off with Ant-Man and The Wasp's newest adventure as the whole family is uncovering the secrets of the Quantum Realm, something that can change the outcome of the MCU franchise.

Ant-Man and The Wasp:
Quantumania

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania kicks off the fifth phase of the MCU with bold twists and turns the whole family will face as they're uncovering the secrets of the Quantum Realm. In this movie, the duo and their family are ended up exploring the Quantum Realm in search of answers, only to find out that everything's far more than they're expecting.

With Scott's daughter, Cassie (now played by Kathryn Newton) now following in her father's footsteps in the movie, looks like the MCU hero roster has gained a new face, which sounds like a welcoming feat for the franchise. 

Apart from Cassie, this movie features powerful new enemies that could become regulars in this new phase of the MCU, something far more terrifying than The Infinity War's Thanos. Those who had a glimpse of these powerful new threats should watch out for them.

This movie is like Journey to the Center of the Earth with a Marvel twist because with the whole family exploring through unknown worlds, Quantumania is part insane, part fun, and an all-out blitz play. A real action adventure treat that was catered to Marvel standards.

Quantumania truly is a fitting start to the newest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and whatever happens, in the end, is a sign of things to come for this franchise. You better get ready for more action after this.

Magic Mike's Last Dance

Every ladies' favorite erotic dancer Mike Lane returns for his third (and possibly) final outing as the spotlight's on him, one last time, probably.

Magic Mike's Last Dance

Starring Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek Pinault, Magic Mike's Last Dance is the third (and possibly) final chapter of the Magic Mike trilogy that will leave ladies salivating over hunks dancing to the last tune, one last time.

Set after XXL, Mike Lane (played by Tatum) is back on stage following a failed business deal that left him broke. Following a fateful encounter with a socialite (played by Salma Hayek Pinault), Mike goes to London for what is known to be his finale with the help of hot new dancers joining him.

True to the franchise, Mike and the dancing hunks deserved no words because they let their dancing do the talking and this latest chapter fits the bill perfectly. The storyline feels more like a downfall for the main character despite his best performance in the previous two movies but as the saying goes; "start at the bottom, rise to the top." The movie starts with Mike dropping from the bottom and dancing his way back to the top of the game. That's progress translated to dance moves.

It's sad that this movie is called "Magic Mike's Last Dance" because it's probably the last chapter of Magic Mike. Ladies had fun watching Tatum and the hunks dance and they don't want to end it. Still, for a movie that saved its last dance for the world, Magic Mike's Last Dance did it right, spectacularly.

Let's dance, one last time. Honest.

Aikatsu! 10th STORY - Mirai he no STARWAY

Originally a short movie before last year's Aikatsu Planet movie, the Aikatsu! 10th STORY is now a full-length movie that tops off the franchise's 10th-anniversary celebration since the franchise began in October 2012.

Aikatsu! 10th STORY -
Mirai he no STARWAY

Aikatsu! 10th STORY - Mirai he no STARWAY, originally a short movie shown before last year's Aikatsu Planet movie, is morphed into a full-length movie that is part of the Aikatsu series' 10th-anniversary celebrations. It's also sadly the last Aikatsu movie, as some say, fans are going to see because of the imminent end of the Aikatsu Planet arcade game and the upcoming AIKATSU! MUSIC FESTA FINAL concert, which is presumably the last Aikatsu live concert ever, rest assured that this movie won't be going quiet because this last hurrah is the peak.

Ichigo Hoshimiya and friends are back for this last hurrah as they are going to deliver the greatest performance Starlight Academy has ever witnessed and whatever happens after that is worth a bucket of tears.

While this is not suitable for newcomers to the franchise, it seems that longtime fans of the franchise are not the only ones who think this movie has a soul. Although dry, the producers behind this movie have the sense that before the Aikatsu franchise dies, they actually want to make it come to life and they did. This 10th-anniversary tribute movie transformed it into a completely different story. It's still just like the Aikatsu TV series but it's emotional and spritely at the same time. Not bad for a curtain call.

This movie is proof that even in its dying moments, the Aikatsu franchise became one of the all-time idol anime greats.