THE HUB

“No one is safe.” That’s exactly the vibe Mortal Kombat 2 brings and honestly, it delivers way more than I expected. I had the chance to attend an early screening, and this movie is a full-on, nonstop thrill ride that leans hard into what fans love. I will say the opening few minutes feel a bit rushed. The pacing is quick, like the film is trying to set everything up as fast as possible. But once it locks in, it really finds its groove. The tournament we’ve been waiting for i

Netflix has a habit of dropping high-octane survival thrillers on a Friday night and hoping for the best, but their latest release, Apex, is doing something a bit different. On the surface, the premise is as old as the hills: a deranged serial killer stalks an unsuspecting victim through a remote wilderness, and it’s up to a resilient woman to turn the tables. We’ve seen it in The Most Dangerous Game, Hush, and a dozen other "final girl" tropes. However, Apex manages to claw

After sweeping the awards circuit and finally securing that Best Actor trophy for the gritty, soul-crushing intensity of Sinners, Michael B. Jordan has decided to celebrate his Oscar win by… turning into a tiny, furry woodland creature. It’s a bold move, but in the newly released Netflix animated adventure Swapped, it’s one that actually sticks the landing. Produced by Skydance Animation and directed by Tangled alum Nathan Greno, Swapped arrived on our screens this week with

The Drama is one of those movies that really stuck with me after I left the cinema. It’s also a movie that’s causing a lot of discourse online and was so jarring that I ended up seeing it twice to fully form my opinions for this review. The movie follows Charlie and Emma, a young couple who are planning to get married and they shows the lead up to the ceremony and the downfall/changes within their relationship. Robert Pattinson and Zendaya give phenomenal performances in thi

If you were born too late to witness the glove, the moonwalk, or the pure electricity of the Bad tour in person, Antoine Fuqua just handed you a golden ticket. Screening Michael early felt less like sitting in a dark theater and more like being transported directly to the front row of a stadium tour. It’s an immersive, loud, and unapologetic celebration of a man who was less of a human and more of a global phenomenon. Jaafar Jackson Isn’t Just Acting; He’s Channeling Let’s ge

If you thought Detroit was done with the Mickens family legacy, think again. Return of the Mack: Back for da Smoke will officially hit select theatres and video on demand this week, and it’s carrying enough weight to make a suspension snap. It’s been decades since the original 1973 classic The Mack defined the blaxploitation era, and while Hollywood loves a stale reboot, director Kamal Smith actually decided to put some seasoning on this one. The Sins of the Grandfather The

After languishing in development hell for long enough to make a Game of Thrones reader feel impatient, the live-action adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s juggernaut YA novel, Children of Blood and Bone , is finally rising from the ashes. Paramount Pictures recently dropped a teaser that actually looks like someone spent real money on it, and frankly, it’s about time. We’ve endured enough lackluster fantasy adaptations lately to deserve a win, and if the early footage is any indic

Keanu Reeves, best known for his action roles in The Matrix and John Wick franchises, takes a more philosophical turn in the new Apple Original Films comedy Outcome -- released April 10 on the streaming platform. A sharp and introspective satire produced, directed, and co-starring Jonah Hill, Outcome follows the angst-ridden journey of Reef Hawk, a former child star turned prestige actor during the days following a discovery that threatens to dismantle his carefully curat

Pasta, Procco, and Pretty People: Is ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Worth the Flight? If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve likely seen the sun-drenched, sepia-toned thirst traps featuring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page frolicking through Italian vineyards. No, it’s not a high-end fragrance ad; it’s You, Me & Tuscany , the new romantic comedy that Universal Pictures dropped into theaters this weekend. At The TV Cave, we usually prefer our drama with a side of gri

If there is one thing Netflix knows how to do, it’s identify a specific sub-genre of "garbage I will watch at 11:00 PM on a Tuesday" and fund it with the GDP of a small nation. Enter Thrash , the latest aquatic survival flick that asks the age-old question: What if Crawl had a bigger budget, fewer alligators, and a strangely high concentration of bull sharks with a personal vendetta against South Carolina? Directed by Tommy Wirkola, the man who previously gave us Nazi zombie

Fans of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, it’s time to mark your calendars. Legend of the White Dragon is officially heading to theaters, and the anticipation is real. The indie superhero film featuring the final onscreen performance of Jason David Frank will arrive in select theaters across North America on August 28, 2026, perfectly timed with National Power Rangers Day. Yes, the timing is intentional, and yes, it’s going to hit longtime fans right in the nostalgia. Acquired f

Move over, Girls Trip . Malcolm D. Lee is trading the tequila shots for a violin bow and a healthy dose of paranoia. His latest venture, Strung , is a psychological thriller that aims to prove Chloe Bailey can do more than just dominate a stage, she can survive a suburban nightmare. This isn't your typical "tutor in trouble" flick; it’s a high-stakes game of psychological chess that feels like a polished, slightly more expensive version of the drama we usually reserve for S

Move over, stale reboots and Hallmark clones. There is a new romantic comedy on the horizon that actually promises chemistry, a budget, and a cast that doesn’t look like it was generated by a generic AI prompt. We’re talking about Nina Lee’s That’s Her , the upcoming "elevated" rom-com that has the internet and specifically the Coco Jones stans on high alert. The Plot: Corporate Climbing and Romantic Chaos At the center of this whirlwind is Kountry Wayne , playing a corporate

Pack your bags and grab your favorite chunky knit sweater because we’re heading back to the murder capital of the world, Cabot Cove. Universal Pictures has finally stopped teasing us and set a firm date for the Murder, She Wrote movie , and frankly, it’s about time someone revived the art of the polite, high-stakes homicide. Scheduled for a theatrical debut on December 22, 2027 , this isn't some low-budget streaming afterthought. This is a full-blown cinematic event. While so

Paramount+ is rolling out the red carpet, or maybe the smoke machine for Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie , just in time for April 20. The new documentary follows the iconic comedy duo on a laugh-filled road trip to a mysterious destination known only as “The Joint,” blending animation, archival footage, and candid reflections on their legendary careers. Directed by David Bushell, the film traces Cheech & Chong’s journey from childhood, through their 1960s partnership, to their br

Look, we all knew it was coming. In the great circle of life or at least the great circle of corporate synergy—Disney has finally dropped the full-length trailer for the live-action Moana today, March 23, 2026. While the animated original is barely a decade old, the House of Mouse is determined to prove that if you can’t beat ’em, just remake ’em in high-definition CGI that looks suspiciously like a very expensive insurance commercial. The Rock as Maui: Big Muscles, Bigger H

If you’ve ever looked at Vince Vaughn and thought, "One fast-talking, towering presence isn't enough," then director BenDavid Grabinski has heard your oddly specific prayers. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, the latest genre-bending R-rated romp to hit Hulu, is a neon-soaked fever dream that manages to combine organized crime, existential dread, and a time-traveling love triangle into something that actually works. It’s chaotic, it’s violent, and it’s probably the most fun you’ll

After years of squinting through cigarette smoke and dodging razor-filled flat caps, the moment has finally arrived. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has officially dropped on Netflix, trading the rain-slicked cobblestones of Small Heath for the high-stakes shadows of World War II. But after a decade of watching Tommy Shelby cheat death more times than a cat with a death wish, does this cinematic finale deliver a knockout blow, or is it just swinging at ghosts? The Return of

Netflix just dropped War Machine , and if you’ve been craving a movie that feels like a $100 million fever dream from 1987, you’re in luck. Starring the human mountain himself, Alan Ritchson , this sci-fi survival thriller has been tearing up the streaming charts since its March release. It’s got everything: sweaty Army Ranger candidates, a Colorado wilderness that looks suspiciously like a postcard, and a murderous alien robot that apparently missed its flight to a Michael B

Last week, I went to see Hoppers, the latest film from Pixar and honestly, I think it’s one of their best entries in years. The plot has clear similarities to Avatar, and the film even pokes fun at that, but it still manages to feel like a fresh take on the concept. The protagonist is surprisingly layered, and the idea of communicating with animals is explored in a really engaging way. They fully commit to the concept and get the most out of it. I also really liked the animat