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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 6h

#Digger is a bizarre role for Tom “Mr. Movies” Cruise. The cinematography & production design are impressive, and it has a few magic tricks up its sleeve. But when the takeaway is “art is futile,” what’s the point? Read more: www.thecinematropolis.com/digger-revie... @seattlecritics.bsky.social

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 19h

#Verity: Granted, I’ve not seen a Colleen Hoover adaptation until now, but this was just passable. Michael Showalter doesn’t take the inherently pulpy material nearly far enough. Luckily the cast leans into the silliness for some laughable line deliveries. A surefire “made for Prime Video” classic.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Digger: I'm genuinely torn. On one hand, it's technically impressive and striking in IMAX. Tom Cruise delivers his biggest performance in decades. I said "wow" a couple of times. On the other, Iñárritu's deeply felt cynicism is obnoxiously self-aware and painfully smug. I'm left feeling hollow.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#ForgottenIsland This is maximalist animated filmmaking that wears its millennial heart on every sleeve it can find. Its sweet heartfelt message about friendship is taken to the next level by exotic music video-style editing and the most visually vibrant artistic swings I’ve seen this year. See it!

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Green Room is, low key, a favorite of mine from 2016. Super exciting to see it get a @seattlecritics.bsky.social 10th anniversary screening + Q&A w/director Jeremy Saulnier (hosted by @silverscreenriot.bsky.social) at @nwfilmforum.bsky.social on Oct. 14th @ 7PM. Snag a ticket while you still can!

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Let’s blow the word of mouth on this up

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ICYMI: Here's my in-depth #ResidentEvil review podcast with Laron Chapman, plus guests Jo Light and Adam Courtliff. We talked cinematic video game moments, how Zach Cregger reinvents the approach, and the incoming wave of video game adaptations. Watch here: www.thecinematropolis.com/zach-cregger...

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Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Reimagines A Better Way To Adapt Video Games For the Big Screen – The Cinematropolis

The Cinematic Schematic podcast reviews the latest attempt to adapt a beloved video game franchise, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My video review for #Primetime Robert Pattinson's next-level performance alone justifies the time and ticket price, and Lance Oppenheim's stylish direction is especially haunting. It's a bummer the script doesn't dig a little deeper. For more: www.thecinematropolis.com/primetime-is...

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Primetime: Robert Pattinson is mesmerizing in this darkly funny, haunting roast of “gotcha” reality TV. Director Lance Oppenheim’s debut narrative feature is a striking showcase for his talents, but it feels like the script pulls punches. It never digs quite deep enough to say anything revelatory.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Here’s my initial review for #ResidentEvil I’m thrilled to report that Zach Cregger has cracked a promising approach to adapting video games. Adapt the gameplay experience, not the lore. In depth spoiler podcast discussion coming to The Cinematropolis next week. Subscribe here: tr.ee/wUXDDCF3sU

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Zach Cregger’s RESIDENT EVIL is a wild 95-minute joyride packed with playful jump scares and surprising comedy. It’s a fan crowdpleaser that never feels too derivative. All killer, no filler. Just a man on a mission with plenty of grotesque, video game-inspired zombie chaos along the way.

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Collier “CJ” Jennings @cjwritesstuff.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Cannot recommend Summer Wars enough, it’s phenomenal.

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Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 07/09/2026

happy labor day

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Here are my quick thoughts on Adam Wingard’s new 90s action-thriller throwback, ONSLAUGHT. It’s a fun if forgettable “TNT Classic.” The film opens this weekend. For more videos like this, subscribe to The Cinematropolis podcast and YouTube channel: linktr.ee/thecinematro...

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Yes. Please bring back the super weird and heady rogue Michael Fassbender AI Alien movies.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

COYOTE VS ACME is a delightfully clever use of the Looney Tunes. Come for the slapstick, stay for the riffing on corporate law. There’s playful commentary about “legal” vs “ethical.” Very on brand for 2026. It’s no wonder Zaslav tried to kill it. Stick it to the man. See it in the theater.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

After a summer of webslinging, Greek epics, and fatalities, The Cinematic Schematic ends the season with a deep dive into Jane Schoenbrun’s genrebending psychosexual comedy horror, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA. One of a kind🍗 Listen to the review: www.thecinematropolis.com/teenage-sex-...

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'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' Is a Beautiful, Bold Bloody Mess...and That's a Good Thing

The Cinematic Schematic reviews the psychological horror-comedy Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, by writer/director Jane Schoenbrun.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thrilled to be accepted into @seattlecritics.bsky.social! I moved from OKC to Seattle last year and have been grateful for how warmly the local film community has welcomed me. It’s been great getting to know critics and movie fans here. Excited to keep the conversations going through SFCS!

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

There's a genuinely great Spider-Man movie inside SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY. Its emotional thesis about grief, isolation, and growing into adulthood is one of the MCU's most resonant. It's just buried beneath the plotting to justify unnecessary guest appearances. Giacchino's score is lowkey the MVP.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What’s most impressive about The Odyssey is not the incredible technical feats of filmmaking. It’s how the film recontextualizes the myth to say something profound about the current moment in human history. Check out our in depth podcast discussion: www.thecinematropolis.com/the-odyssey-...

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The full podcast discussion with @dailydead.bsky.social & @certifiedforgotten.com's @donatobomb.bsky.social is also available on YouTube. Here's a taste! Please like and subscribe. Get spooked 👻: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb0R...

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

How did horror become the movie story of summer 2026? @dailydead.bsky.social & @certifiedforgotten.com's @donatobomb.bsky.social talks with us about how next-gen filmmakers like Curry Barker, Kane Parsons & Sébastien Vaniček are changing the game. Listen🎧: www.thecinematropolis.com/evil-dead-bu...

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'Evil Dead Burn' Joins Triumphantly Traumatizing 2026 Summer Horror Lineup – The Cinematropolis

The Cinematropolis reviews the biggest 2026 summer horror movies, including Obsession, Backrooms, Leviticus, and Evil Dead Burn.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#TheOdyssey Round 2—this time at @siffnews.bsky.social Downtown in 70mm with the wife.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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'Evil Dead Burn' Joins Triumphantly Traumatizing 2026 Summer Horror Lineup – The Cinematropolis

The Cinematropolis reviews the biggest 2026 summer horror movies, including Obsession, Backrooms, Leviticus, and Evil Dead Burn.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Here are my initial thoughts on #TheOdysseyMovie. It's a surprisingly haunting and heartfelt cinematic masterclass about the cost of war and defying the natural order. Fimmaking at this caliber and scale is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The in-depth podcast review is coming next week!

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#TheOdyssey: Chris Nolan delivers the definitive epic of the 2020s—real ships at sea, giants towering above men, ghastly armies back for a final word. It feels real, imaginative, and instantly iconic. A surprisingly haunting and heartfelt cinematic masterclass about the cost of defying the gods.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#EvilDeadBurn: Absolutely maniacal degrees of gore & violence. Similarly to Final Destination: Bloodlines, it expands the franchise by creatively leaning into lore. It plays with fan expectations with a wink right before gouging its own eyes out. It’s a fun time for the die hard horror hounds.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#TheBear series finale was exactly what it needed to be. Emotional. Imperfect. Expressing the experience of collaborating with the very best people under less than ideal circumstances and immense pressure. It builds deep ties, trust, and a familial connection that transcends the workplace.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#HouseoftheDragon What’s the saying? WE ARE SO BACK 🐉🐉🔥🔥🩸 The season 3 premiere finally moves the needle in what can only be described as an epic Westerosi bloodbath. Dragons. Sea battles. Pirates. Betrayals. Incest? Let’s go🐲

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

#TheOdyssey opening night tickets secured at @siffnews.bsky.social Can’t wait to watch it in 70mm while eating their signature chocolate popcorn🍫🍿 Just as Christopher Nolan intended.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I’m in 3 different ques for THE ODYSSEY tickets (AMC, Local theater, Cineplex) and progress is slow moving. Anyone having any luck out there?

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

First time Seattle theater visit! @regalcinemas.bsky.social Cinebarre Mountainlake Today’s movie: #Backrooms #SomethingNewSaturday

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

#MortalKombatMovie Is it a flawless victory or a fatality? Solo review coming later this week. In depth podcast discussion next Wednesday.

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The second review covers this weekend's new release #devilwearsprada2 A pleasant surprise! If you like the first film and keep expectations reasonably low, you’ll probably enjoy this as a light, 2-hour escape. Long live the matinee quality! www.youtube.com/shorts/1IsEJ...

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This week I did two movie reviews. The first was a Cinematropolis podcast discussion with co-host Laron Chapman reviewing #MichaelMovie. The conversation surrounding this film was always going to be woeful. It's got high highs, but fails the objective as a biopic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrrU...

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‘Michael’ Builds the Myth by Erasing the Man | Movie Review

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Matt Singer @mattsinger.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Waluigi: An American Saga — Chapter 1

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Caleb Masters @cmasterstalk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

#ReadyorNot2 trades the original’s novelty for bigger, bolder, and bloodier violence, bolstered by a sillier supporting cast. This eat-the-rich satire spins further into something more savage, raging even louder against the gears of capitalism. It’s still a fun time. Mr. Le Bail will be satisfied.

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