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June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

The Search for More Money Is Over: Spaceballs 2 Is Happening

Spaceballs 2 is finally real. Mel Brooks returns at 98 alongside Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis in a sequel that dares to parody every Hollywood franchise choking the industry. But without Barf or Dot Matrix, can it still hold the Schwartz?

June 14, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

Andor Proves Star Wars is NOT for Kids Anymore (And That’s a Good Thing)

Forget lightsabers and chosen ones—Andor proves Star Wars isn't just for kids anymore. This gripping prequel throws out the nostalgia bait and delivers a bleak, brilliant take on rebellion, radicalization, and resistance. And it might just be the most grown-up thing the galaxy has ever produced.

June 13, 2025 Matt Jarbo reviews

Dan Trachtenberg Just Revived Predator Again—But This Time, It’s Animated

Spoiler Warning: This review contains full spoilers for Predator: Killer of Killers, including major plot details, the anthology structure, and the surprise ending. If you haven’t watched it yet, consider this your official heads-up—because we’re diving deep into why this animated bloodbath absolutely delivers.

May 22, 2025May 24, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

Why “Fan Service Is Poison” Is a Lazy Hot Take

Christopher McQuarrie thinks fan service is poison—but his own movies are drenched in it. From Mission: Impossible callbacks to Marvel’s absurd “no more homework” claims, here’s why fan service isn’t toxic—it’s the seasoning that makes franchises matter.

May 21, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

IMAX Ghosted Jurassic World: Rebirth — Let’s Talk About Why

Jurassic World: Rebirth is skipping IMAX, and it’s not just a scheduling fluke — it’s a signal. In 2025, if you’re not filming for the format, you’re not getting the format. What used to be a guaranteed spectacle has become a litmus test for effort — and this dino reboot didn’t make the cut.

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

The $500M Weekend That Proves Theaters Aren’t Dead—They’ve Evolved

Half a billion dollars in one weekend. Not bad for an industry everyone keeps insisting is dying. But the real story isn’t just the money—it’s how theaters are transforming into premium-first, event-driven experiences. From Sinners to Stitch, audiences are choosing spectacle, scale, and nostalgia over originality—and studios are more than happy to oblige.

May 20, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

James Gunn Is Willy Wonka, and Krypto Is the Golden Ticket

James Gunn just gave Superman the Willy Wonka treatment—literally. DC’s latest stunt hides golden dog biscuits in reprints of Adventure Comics #210, giving fans a chance to attend the Superman movie premiere. It’s clever, nostalgic, and maybe just a little desperate.

May 20, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

Congress Can’t Stop School Shootings, But They’ll Ban AI Jokes

Congress finally found something it could regulate—deepfake porn. But in their rush to “protect the children,” they may have just taken a sledgehammer to satire, parody, and online creativity. The TAKE IT DOWN Act sounds noble, but it’s a censorship time bomb waiting to go off.

May 19, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

The Flash Could Be the Hidden Origin of James Gunn’s DC Universe

James Gunn says The Flash reset the DC Universe—but what if it also secretly launched it? With shared visuals, returning collaborators, and some very fuzzy canon rules, Superman (2025) might not be a hard reboot after all.

May 18, 2025May 19, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

Why is James Gunn marketing Superman like it’s The Passion of the Kryptonian?

James Gunn’s Superman reboot is being marketed like a superhero snuff film—one where the Man of Steel spends more time getting bloodied than being, well, super. The trailers say “Look Up,” but maybe that’s just so we don’t see how often he’s down.

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