Anomaly

For all you can say about how it's shallow and slows down too much in the middle, that doesn't really matter because Redline simply doesn't pretend to be anything deeper than a showcase of amazing animation prowess that we'll probably never see again. Every scene is intensely detailed and shows incredible personality and spirit. Any lover of sakuga who has not seen this is missing out.

65 _38%

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) - Rated 06 Sep 2026

Some strong imagery and memorable scenes, but honestly it's mostly a mess. The cinematic tricks and stylings only serve to distance us from the characters, who aren't deep enough to demand we bridge the gap. While addressing psychological blocks around sex and the main character's horror-sexuality is interesting, I also don't feel like enough was done with it. The slasher sequences are great fun, but the pacing and lengthy flashbacks disrupt the flow of things. A real grab-bag.

75 _59%

The Fall of Communism as Seen in Gay Pornography (1998) - Rated 28 Aug 2026

76 _63%

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - Rated 18 Aug 2026

At times thematically confused (it's fine for Peter to spy on people, but it's bad when organizations do it?), but the exploration of loneliness and throwing oneself into one's work to cope is very strong and on point. The action is thrilling and the change in direction livens things up. The first of the Marvel Spider-Man films to actually feel like, well, a Spider-Man film. A necessary step towards rehabilitating Marvel's recent reputation.

71 _50%

The Odyssey (2026) - Rated 04 Aug 2026

A thoroughly mixed bag - individual scenes are strong and memorable, but the transitions between them are weak and the editing is too fast and choppy. Can we actually see some of the beautiful practical effects you used, Nolan? Has a nice message and seeing Odysseus grappling with what he did makes the story stronger, but the climax is sloppy because Nolan still can't shoot action. His writing skills also seem to be degrading. Now excuse me before my age of bronze collapses all over the place.

83 _81%

Xavier: Renegade Angel (2007) - Rated 31 Jul 2026

Wordplay-heavy schizo mode comedy that remains one of the strangest things to ever come out of Adult Swim. Episodes vary in quality, but always deliver some memorable jokes. Feels weird to see the credits and realize multiple people animated this thing.

73 _54%

Disclosure Day (2026) - Rated 23 Jul 2026

Would the news really be as big a deal as it is here? Does the chase-focused structure work? Do we need more as the audience? Is it too schmaltzy? Is Spielberg just repeating old tricks? Does it matter? Regardless of any of these questions, I grew up watching Spielberg's work, and so I remain sympathetic to him and his interest in the otherworldly. A minor work, but one that might benefit from being revisited later.

58 _26%

Dominion Tank Police (1988) - Rated 23 Jul 2026

Another early Masamune adaptation that most notably features the ur-catgirl duo that would inspire countless anime to come. They are the highlight, because otherwise this is a pretty serious mess. The main cops are corrupt to the point of absurdity, there's loads of humor that just doesn't work, and the latter half tries at Masamune's signature philosophical naval-gazing without nearly enough substance to support it. The pacing doesn't do any favors either.

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