Justin Jones
Contributing since August, 2018
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Hollywood Is Still Chasing Inception's Shadow, a Decade Later
10 Years On, Inception remains among the best of blockbuster filmmaking—but audiences deserve better.
Superhero Films Need to Change Following COVID-19 & Global Protests
After a crippling global pandemic and a reevaluation of the place of law enforcement, what room will be left for stories of exceptional individuals?
Indie Horror Film Relic Delivers Family-Driven Scares
Relic, the newest family-driven horror film in the vein of The Babadook and Hereditary, delivers on emotional power and bone-chilling scares.
King of Staten Island, Proves Distinctly Apatowian, For Better And Worse
Judd Apatow is a titan of modern comedy, but for some reason his solo efforts usually fall short. His newest is not much different.
Onward is Pixar’s True Successor to The Incredibles
While The Incredibles 2 failed to live up to the original, Onward shows itself to be the true spiritual successor to The Incredibles.
Bloodshot: Vin Diesel’s Comic Adaptation Misses the Target
Vin Diesel's newest vehicle is a super-powered action film that fails to live up to its source material or Diesel's reputation.
Delayed, Controversy-Laden The Hunt Isn’t Worth the Trouble
After months of delay and heated controversy, was The Hunt worth the wait? Not really!
The Clone Wars’ First New Episodes Aren’t Actually That New
Clone Wars is back and its first arc will focus on the Bad Batch. If that sounds familiar, it's because this story has (technically) already released.
A New Hope: Clone Wars & The Mandalorian Show Star Wars' Bright Future
After a string of divisive films, you might be pessimistic about the future of Star Wars. Thankfully, the hero in a cowboy hat is here.
REVIEW: What The Lodge Lacks in Depth, It Makes Up in Religious Terror
The filmmakers behind breakout Austrian film "Goodnight Mommy" are back with weird, religious horror.
Bad Boys and Michael Bay Need Each Other
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in Bad, but they lack a certain someone's visual flair.
Apple Arcade's Must-Play Mobile Games
Apple Arcade launched launched in September 2019, and in the last few months has become a must-subscribe service for anyone with an Apple device.
Comic Book Movies Don’t Need the Academy’s Approval - Especially Not Joker
Just years ago, everyone thought the Oscars had an issue with superheroes. This year, the Academy nominated Joker for more than any other film.
Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems Is Like Living Someone Else’s Stress Nightmare
No one expected the new Adam Sandler to be a panic-inducing nightmare or to give a great performance. But Uncut Gems is here nonetheless.
John Wick: Hex Team Offers Insights Into the Strategy Game
The new John Wick game will make you feel like John Wick, neon-drenched environments and all.
Alex Garland’s DEVS Offers Early Look Into the Technological Mystery
The writer and director of Ex Machina offered fans at New York Comic Con an exclusive look at his new mini-series, DEVS.
The CW Brings Nancy Drew (and Supernatural Mystery) to NYCC
At New York Comic-Con, the cast and crew of The CW's newest teen drama discuss the show's supernatural mystery.
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines Fails to Give the Hero's Rogues Their Due
DC's newest animated feature, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, has plenty of action, but not enough heart.
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners Revives a Tired Gaming Genre
CBR played an early level of the upcoming VR Walking Dead game at NYCC, and it's starting off very strong.
Square Enix’s Avengers Game Hands-On: Wow, This Thing Just Might Work
Marvel's Avengers game that looked sort of bad when it was announced this summer, but it now looks good in a hands-on demo at NYCC.