# aukermania

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- [Digger](https://aukermania.com/digger/): 7/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Digger… woah. There is genuinely no way to write a review worthy of this film without diving into spoilers, so consider this your warning: this review is absolutely not for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. Seriously. Shield your eyes. Close the tab. Go watch the movie, process whatever the hell you just experienced, and then come back. I’ll leave some space below for your safety. Okay… if you’re still here, I’m assuming you’ve seen it. Let’s talk. How many layers did this film have? Digger is one of the most complicated, mind-bending black comedies I’ve seen in a while. What […]
- [Practical Magic 2](https://aukermania.com/practical-magic-2/): 5/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Practical Magic 2 was fun. I honestly don’t remember much from the first film. Not because it wasn’t memorable, but because I have a horrible memory. Yet, I was still able to enjoy this one without remembering the original plot. It was fairly easy to tell when the film was making a nod to the original, but those moments never made me feel like I was missing something important. It works surprisingly well on its own while still giving longtime fans plenty of callbacks to appreciate. My biggest issue was how little magic we actually get during the first part of […]
- [Resident Evil](https://aukermania.com/resident-evil/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Zach Cregger has done it again, this time taking a beloved franchise and bringing his creative genius to the horror that unfolds on screen. An architect of unforgettable horror sequences, Cregger delivers a take on Resident Evil that feels refreshing, exciting, and incredibly promising for the future of the franchise. It’s messy. It’s adorable. It’s disgusting. It’s scary. This film has so many different textures and tones, yet somehow they all work together as the story descends deeper and deeper into horror. The further it progresses, the more the film absolutely oozes with dread, chaos, and the wonderfully grotesque energy that Resident […]
- [Coyote vs. Acme](https://aukermania.com/coyote-vs-acme/): 5/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 There are moments in cinematic history when audiences help change the course of a film, and Coyote vs. Acme feels like a true triumph considering we nearly never got the chance to see it. For me, finally watching the movie was especially rewarding because I was one of the first people at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 to see previously unreleased footage and the official trailer. I was right there in front, recording a video that ended up going viral when Will Forte yelled, “Show the trailer!” to the eager audience. From that moment on, I was invested, so seeing the finished film […]
- [The End of Oak Street](https://aukermania.com/the-end-of-oak-street/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 The End of Oak Street is what you get when you mix Jurassic Park with Jumanji. It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia, terror, comedy, and pure cinematic chaos. It is an absolute must-see. I don’t want to spoil much of the adventure because discovering just how wild this movie gets is most of the fun. This is one of those films where the less you know going in, the better. What I will talk about are a few things I absolutely loved and one very important thing you need to let go of before the movie starts. First: turn your brain off. Logic does not apply […]
- [The Odyssey](https://aukermania.com/the-odyssey/): 7/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Christopher Nolan has done it again. The Odyssey is an astonishing cinematic spectacle—one that left me breathless more times than I could count. Between the incredible performances, surreal practical effects, monumental scale, and sheer ambition behind every frame, this feels like one of those rare blockbusters that becomes more than just a box-office success. It’s a cinematic achievement. I would go as far as saying The Odyssey feels important to cinema in the way Titanic once did: an enormous, crowd-pleasing spectacle that simultaneously pushes filmmaking forward and reminds audiences why some movies simply need to be experienced in a theater. If there is any justice […]
- [Spider-Man: Brand New Day](https://aukermania.com/spider-man-brand-new-day/): 7/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Spider-Man: Brand New Day is one of those films that gets better every time you watch it (I’ve seen it three times so far). There are so many subtleties woven throughout, some of the best acting to grace a Marvel/Sony film, and enough emotional and visual depth that I genuinely think this movie will stand the test of time. I did my best to stay off the internet and avoid spoilers going in, which made some of the unexpected turns hit even harder. Between the surprises, some of the best visual effects I’ve seen in a Marvel film, incredibly creative […]
- [Toy Story 5](https://aukermania.com/toy-story-5/): 5.5/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 I’m a little late to the game with this review, mostly because I was looking through my camera roll and suddenly realized I completely forgot to write it. Oops! Toy Story 5 is a pleasant and surprisingly meaningful story that transcends generations to deliver a message that feels important for all of us: don’t let devices take away the things that make us human. Meaningful connection is much more important than “being cool” and playing on tech. We are so tuned into our phones, games, and social media that sometimes we forget the most rewarding human connections don’t happen through a screen. […]
- [The Invite](https://aukermania.com/the-invite/): 7/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 The Invite is a great film that is extremely stressful, seriously funny, and deeply human. The all-star cast might be the best ensemble I’ve seen all year. Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton are perfectly cast, and the intimacy of spending nearly the entire film with just these four characters makes every awkward silence, joke, and emotional blow hit even harder. What I loved most about The Invite is just how wonderfully human it is. A24 might get some criticism for supporting AI, but one thing I continue to appreciate is how its films showcase the complexities of human […]
- [Supergirl](https://aukermania.com/supergirl/): 5/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 I don’t get what’s going on. Here we have another strong film that people aren’t showing up for, and I really hope that changes over the holiday weekend. Supergirl is visually fantastic, full of imagination, texture, and scale, even if the story itself does have some noticeable issues. First, the visuals. Craig Gillespie packs so many cool details into the frame, and this movie is overflowing with texture. The universe feels lived in, not sterile or overly polished. The set design and overall visual language are genuinely stunning. Almost every corner of the frame has something interesting to look at, and the […]
- [Minions & Monsters](https://aukermania.com/minions-monsters/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Minions & Monsters was such a fun film to watch. I’ve always been a fan of the Despicable Me and Minions franchise, but this film may be my favorite so far. This movie felt like it was made for both film fanatics and comedy lovers. The first half of the film is packed with hidden gems that pay tribute to so many iconic movies and eras of cinema. Film aficionados will likely recognize most of them, though even I caught myself wondering if I had missed a few. There is a surprising amount of love and detail woven into what could have easily […]
- [Backrooms](https://aukermania.com/backrooms/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 This movie is weird. Good weird. I vaguely remember the image that started it all in 2019 when a photo from 2002 went viral, but I don’t remember watching the YouTube videos from director Kane Parsons that eventually helped turn this eerie internet nightmare into a blockbuster film. Either way, I think this film brought to life a phenomenon that made the internet spiral with theories in the most wonderful way.  What is it about found footage that automatically makes something ten times creepier? Whatever it is, those moments worked. I caught myself saying, “No, don’t go there,” so many […]
- [Disclosure Day](https://aukermania.com/disclosure-day/): 6.5/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 I was going to watch Disclosure Day again before writing this review, but after thinking about it for a week I found myself compelled to base this on my first watch, not a second. The film has been replaying in my head for about a week, and I’m happy to say it has become one of my favorite alien films. Not because of the actual aliens, but because of the way Act III captures how the world might react if (more like when) we finally find out aliens are real. I’m going to break this down into visuals, music, storyline, and […]
- [Obsession](https://aukermania.com/obsession/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Obsession has already become a cultural phenomenon, and depending on how the rest of the year goes, if it remains a standout, it might even become a cult classic. The film features breakthrough performances from Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman and Michael Johnston as Bear. Cinematically, the film feels indie, but also textured and well thought out. The close shots, intimate camera angles, and moments that feel almost theatrical help pull you into its uneasy world. There are some obvious visual elements that aid the story and guide us into an eerie setting, but I think it was perfectly filmed for […]
- [Scary Movie 6](https://aukermania.com/scary-movie-6/): 5/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Scary Movie 6 is not for everyone, and honestly, that might be exactly why it works. This movie feels made for the OG fans, the ones who grew up with the franchise, know the horror references, and appreciate when a joke goes completely off the rails. It is definitely not mainstream, but for horror fans, it is weirdly rewarding. The jokes that landed hit hard, and even when a few made my roll my eyes, I still found myself laughing more than I expected. I needed those laughs. Getting the gang back together felt so good, and I am glad they […]
- [Masters of the Universe](https://aukermania.com/masters-of-the-universe/): 5/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 While the hype is real and I definitely found it to be a fun ride, two big things stood out to me. First, why was there no barrier in the cop car when he grabbed the sword? Second, why did we not (dare I say it) get more Skeletor scenes? I get that the movie is poking fun at itself, but at times I wondered how much of the camp was intentional and how much just tipped over into extra cheesy. Still, it was fun, colorful, and absolutely feels like a big summer movie. I’ll probably end up watching […]
- [The Mandalorian & Grogu](https://aukermania.com/the-mandalorian-grogu/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 People are mean… that’s what I have to say about the haters, because this film rocks! It feels exactly like what it was meant to be: a summer blockbuster with characters we love saying goodbye to a series we loved. It was action-packed, overloaded with cuteness, and had one of the best scores I’ve heard in a movie all year. Ludwig Göransson absolutely knocked it out of the park. Wow! The cinematography was mostly gorgeous, too. I know certain scenes were probably handled by different teams, and at times I could tell some moments had more polish than others. Rotta […]
- [The Devil Wears Prada 2](https://aukermania.com/the-devil-wears-prada-2/): 7/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 I loved it so much that I’ve seen it three times in theaters. I’ll admit, I have a strong bias: anything with Lady Gaga is automatically a perfect 7/7 disco balls for me. But even without her, The Devil Wears Prada 2 holds up as a strong, charming sequel to a cultural phenomenon. The film is a fun adventure with characters we already love, while also giving us a whimsical look at the current state of journalism and the fashion industry. It never tries to get too deep or lose the tone that made the original so beloved, and honestly? I’m okay […]
- [The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://aukermania.com/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 I don’t know what the haters were talking about because The Super Mario Bros. Movie was almost exactly what it needed to be: a bright, funny, fast-paced ride through some amazing IP. It fully embraces the Nintendo universe, packing every scene with little references, visual details, and Easter eggs that true fans can appreciate. The music was great, although I definitely could have used a few more Bowser songs. Jack Black was fantastic, and you can tell he had an absolute blast with the character. The whole cast gelled really well, the animation was beautiful, and I kept wondering how stunning […]
- [Michael](https://aukermania.com/michael/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Michael healed something in me. Hearing so many of my favorite songs from childhood in a theater with great sound was an incredible experience. I found myself dancing in my seat alongside the people around me, and I honestly do not think I have ever had a moviegoing experience quite like that. Jam after jam, it started to feel less like a film and more like a concert. That said, I do not want to approach this review lightly. The film intentionally ends decades before Michael Jackson’s tragic death, and while I loved experiencing the story of his early life, his […]
- [Mother Mary](https://aukermania.com/mother-mary/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 I was not expecting this film to become what it ultimately became. I am not sure if I read the marketing wrong or if the film was intentionally positioned as a bit of a bait and switch, but I ended up loving it as an art film. That said, it is not a horror film, at least not in the traditional sense. It is not trying to scare you as much as it is trying to show what can happen when a deeply intertwined friendship turns dark, emotional, and hateful. There is a ghost and flickering lights, but that’s […]
- [BEEF Season 2](https://aukermania.com/beef-season-2/): 4/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩 Beef Season 2 was mostly fun, but at times it felt confusing and simple. I think I went in expecting more because I knew things would eventually spiral out of control, but some moments were resolved too simply to leave any real impact. The theme was well thought out, especially the idea that the cyclical ordeals built into society often drive our daily lives more than our own choices. It also explored how wealth is a privilege that can destroy the lives of others when they are only valued for how they serve someone else’s agenda. The acting was good, […]
- [Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die](https://aukermania.com/good-luck-have-fun-dont-die/): 4/7 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 I really wanted to like Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die more. The trailer had me intrigued, and with Sam Rockwell involved, I thought this would be a home run. Unfortunately, it feels like the movie lost some of its magic in the editing room. Like Weapons and other films that split the story through different character viewpoints to gradually reveal hidden mysteries, this one is broken into chapters that jump backward in time to explain events we have already seen. In theory, that makes sense for a movie built around time travel, but for me, it hurt the pacing […]
- [Project Hail Mary](https://aukermania.com/project-hail-mary/): 7/7 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Project Hail Mary was such a pleasure to watch. Having read most of the book before seeing the film, I was really curious to see how the version in my head would compare to what ended up on screen. Overall, I think the movie absolutely did the book justice. I would still love to see the four-hour director’s cut that was mentioned online after the movie’s release, because the Earth flashbacks were definitely scaled back compared to the book, but what made it into the final film was amazing. Having the same cinematographer as the Dune films […]
- [Hoppers](https://aukermania.com/hoppers/): 6/7 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩🪩🪩 Hoppers was a pleasant surprise. What starts out as a fun, classic comedy suddenly transforms into a chaotic adventure filled with emotion, meaning, and a surprising sense of transcendence. The movie really takes off about halfway through, and from that moment on it becomes something much bigger than you might expect. It’s worth noting that while this is a Pixar film, it’s not entirely a “little kids” movie. There are definitely some darker moments, mature themes, and a few scary scenes that might be a bit intense for children under six. Still, the film balances sweetness, drama, and […]
- [Solo Mio](https://aukermania.com/solo-mio/): 5/7 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩🪩 Solo Mio is a classic love story with heart. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Italy, it follows a journey from embarrassment, loneliness, and pessimism to rediscovering that spark for love, joy, and adventure. At its core, the film is a rallying cry to reclaim your sense of purpose… to lean into curiosity, growth, and the possibility that life can surprise you when you least expect it. This isn’t an art-house film, but it could be your new favorite rom-com. The writing is solid and there are some genuinely pleasant surprises woven throughout. I won’t spoil the surprise (especially for […]
- [Pillion](https://aukermania.com/pillion/): 6/7 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩🪩🪩 Pillion is very much a film for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Partly because, yes, there is a lot of gay sex, but what really drives the movie is its exploration of devotion, destruction, power, and identity. You’ll laugh at moments, feel deeply uncomfortable at others, and—perhaps most unsettling—see pieces of yourself reflected in the characters. It’s a film that provokes thought as much as emotion: it makes you happy, sad, curious, and uneasy, sometimes all at once. Visually, the cinematography is strong, often telling its own story between the frames. While some narrative choices may feel questionable or […]
- [Crime 101](https://aukermania.com/crime-101/): 5/7 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩🪩 This movie ended up being better than I expected, even though a few things were unexpectedly distracting along the way. There’s no denying Chris Hemsworth is an action star and perfectly built for a role like this. For the most part, he’s convincing as an American, but there are moments where his Australian accent slips through just enough to pull you out of the movie. It doesn’t ruin the performance, but it’s noticeable when it happens. I also wish Halle Berry had more screen time and that her character was written with more toughness. She does get a final “fight back” […]
- [Eternity](https://aukermania.com/eternity/): 6/7 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩🪩🪩 Callum Turner, Elizabeth Olsen, and Miles Teller are incredibly charismatic in this rewatchable modern love classic. Having seen it in theaters and then again at home, the film only proved how well it holds up on repeat viewings. I loved the quirky interpretation of the afterlife and the playful competition to become the husband Elizabeth’s character will spend eternity with. John Early and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are both hilarious, truly the icing on an already fabulous cake. The cinematography is quirky and fun, nothing groundbreaking, but it serves the story well. The pacing keeps things moving, though […]
- [Send Help](https://aukermania.com/send-help/): 4/7 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩 Send Help caught me off guard in a good way. I wasn’t expecting a dark comedy, but once I adjusted to its tone, I realized that is exactly what makes it work. Think along the lines of those strange, genre-bending horror comedies that ask for a little patience upfront like Cocaine Bear. This film definitely benefits from that breathing room, and by the final third, it surprised me enough that I walked out liking it more than I expected. That said, the middle stretch tested me. The editing choices started to feel distracting, and while I did not […]
- [Song Sung Blue](https://aukermania.com/song-sung-blue/): 6/7 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩🪩 Song Sung Blue is an unexpectedly powerful journey, both a sweeping love story and an intimate portrait of artists chasing a dream. The first half bursts with momentum, following Hugh Jackman’s character as he strains to become the best version of himself, inspired by Claire’s (Kate Hudson) radiant presence and inspirational charm. Their chemistry fuels the film’s optimism and energy until the story pivots sharply, plunging into a far more sobering second act. What follows is a raw, difficult climb back toward that same spark, making the emotional contrast all the more devastating. Knowing little about the true […]
- [Greenland 2: Migration](https://aukermania.com/greenland-2-migration/): 4.5/7 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 Greenland 2: Migration leans fully into what it wants to be, a fast moving, crowd pleasing disaster movie that is easy to enjoy as long as you are willing to go along for the ride. It is fun, but it does inherit a few familiar issues from the first film that keep it from truly leveling up. Much like its predecessor, some of the special effects occasionally feel closer to a high budget TV or HBO production than a massive theatrical spectacle. That said, the visuals never completely pull you out of the experience. The world still […]
- [28 Years Later: The Bone Temple](https://aukermania.com/28-years-later-the-bone-temple/): 5/7  🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩  28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a film that somehow manages to provoke disgust and delight in equal measure—often within the same sequence. It’s gnarly when it needs to be, surprisingly tender when you least expect it, and undeniably committed to pushing the franchise forward rather than simply replaying past hits. The horror still bites. The farmhouse torture scene immediately comes to mind as one of the film’s most punishing moments—raw, uncomfortable, and hard to shake. Yet just as often, the movie pivots into something almost playful, brushing up against a “How to Train Your Zombie” kind of energy. That tonal flexibility shouldn’t work, […]
- [Avatar: Fire and Ash](https://aukermania.com/avatar-fire-and-ash/): 6/7 🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩🪩 Avatar: Fire and Ash is a true spectacle to experience in IMAX 3D. Every frame feels painstakingly hand-crafted, with an extraordinary level of detail and richness that highlights the immense work of its digital artists. The world of Pandora has never felt more alive—or more immersive. The story, while heartfelt and centered on themes of family, occasionally feels a bit forced. Still, the pacing remains strong throughout, seamlessly shifting between moments that made me smile at how magical it would be to live in Pandora and moments that made me tense up during its many death-defying action sequences. Visually breathtaking […]
- [The Pitt (Season 1)](https://aukermania.com/the-pitt-season-1/): 7/7 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩  Season 1 of The Pitt is relentlessly binge-worthy, the kind of show that pulls you into its world and makes it almost impossible to stop after just one episode. Each chapter feels like a carefully constructed snapshot of a single chaotic day inside a busy emergency room, capturing the constant pressure, split-second decisions, and emotional toll faced by ER doctors and staff. The pacing never drags, always finding the right balance between adrenaline-fueled emergencies and quieter, character-driven moments that let the weight of the job sink in. One of the show’s biggest strengths is how engrossing it feels on a technical […]

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