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I enjoy wearing nice pants, but it's staying warm out there, so how about some shorts? Some Film Critic Shorts? They fit. They are on, and I am ready to review four new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, July 11th, 2025. 1) SUPERMAN If you've listened to me over the years or read anything I've written here, you know this: I am not a comic book guy. I didn't grow up reading them, I don't get excited when a new superhero movie drops, and I absolutel

After I saw the terrific "Alien: Romulus" last week, I began to think about movie sequels that are actually better than the original film. Now, my thinking gets complicated here (because I am an idiot, and I always make things harder than they should be) and because I actually DON'T think that "Alien: Romulus" is better than the original "Alien." However, I DO think that it's better than "Aliens," the second film in the series which - bear with me - most people think is bette

(Although I hated every single frame of "Deadpool & Wolverine," I wouldn't spoil it for anyone who wants to flush their $15 down the toilet by seeing it. So, NO SPOILERS) Look, if you know me, or have followed me for any given amount time, you know that I couldn't possibly care less about comic book movies. You can take your DC's , and your Marvel's , and all of your Universes, and pretty much keep them. I just don't care. I can count on one hand the truly great films that ha