Movie Files

'The Social Reckoning' Review | Good… But It Should’ve Been Great

In this episode of the Movie Files Podcast, I’m reviewing The Social Reckoning (2026), the new biographical legal thriller written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starri

'BELOW' Netflix Review: Josh Hartnett’s Mystery Had Me Hooked… Until It Didn’t

Netflix’s BELOW had me hooked early on. Josh Hartnett. A remote Newfoundland fishing community. Something massive hiding beneath the water. An ancient iceberg. Local fol

'CARRIE' (2026) Ending Explained | Full Season Breakdown & Big Questions Answered

Mike Flanagan’s CARRIE (2026) is finally streaming on Prime Video, and we’re breaking down all eight episodes in this full spoiler discussion, series breakdown and ending

'LANTERNS' Episode 8 | Hal Jordan’s Killer Revealed & John Stewart Becomes Green Lantern

The LANTERNS Season 1 finale finally answers the mystery that started everything: Who killed Hal Jordan? In this full spoiler breakdown of LANTERNS Episode 8, “Dirt and

'CARRIE' (2026) Review | A Frustrating Start… But a Strong Finish

Mike Flanagan has taken on Stephen King’s Carrie and turned it into an eight-episode Prime Video series but did this story really need that much time? In this spoiler-fr

'LANTERNS' Episode 7 | Hal Jordan’s Darkest Secret & Sinestro’s Return

Hal Jordan’s past changes everything in LANTERNS Season 1 Episode 7, “The Jordan Boys’ Legacy.” Elliott breaks down the emotional truth behind Hal’s fearlessness, John St

'HEART OF THE BEAST' Review: Brad Pitt Is Great, But the Dog Steals the Movie

Brad Pitt leads David Ayer’s Heart of the Beast, but the biggest surprise might be his four-legged co-star. In this spoiler-free review, I break down Pitt’s subtle perfor

'LANTERNS' Episode 6: Hal Jordan’s Death, Guy Gardner & the Missing Ring

Hal Jordan is dead and John Stewart may have been one of the last people to see him alive. In LANTERNS Episode 6, “Bad Optics,” Elliott breaks down Hal’s murder, the ten-

‘RESIDENT EVIL’ Review Is So Close to Being Great

In this episode of the Movie Files Podcast, Elliott reviews RESIDENT EVIL (2026), the new survival-horror adaptation from Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger, sta

'LANTERNS' Episode 5 Breakdown | Why John Stewart Walked Away From the Ring

John Stewart finally gets the Green Lantern ring in LANTERNS Episode 5, “Lights Out” and then chooses to walk away from the destiny he’s spent his entire life chasing. E

'HOPE' Review | Too Good to Be This Frustrating

Ten years after The Wailing, director Na Hong-jin returns with HOPE, an ambitious Korean sci-fi creature feature starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Taylor Russe

'LANTERNS' Episode 4 Breakdown | Zoe, the Manhunters & the Guardians’ Secret

LANTERNS Season 1 Episode 4 pushes John Stewart deeper into the mystery surrounding Zoe, the Manhunters, and the Guardians while raising an even bigger question: how much

‘LANTERNS’ Episode 3 Breakdown | John Stewart’s Origin, Fear & the Cost of Greatness

Lanterns Episode 3, “OutKast,” gives us our deepest look yet at John Stewart and completely reframes his Green Lantern origin. Elliott breaks down the huge reveal that J

'BUDDY' Review One of the Weirdest Horror Surprises of 2026

In this episode of the Movie Files Podcast, Elliott reviews BUDDY (2026), the bizarre new horror-comedy from director Casper Kelly starring Keegan-Michael Key, Cristin Mi

'LANTERNS' Episode 2 Breakdown: The Manhunter Mystery, Abin Sur & Rushville Explained

The mystery gets even deeper in Lanterns Episode 2, “Trust Fall.” In this episode of Movie Files, Elliott breaks down everything from Episode 2, including the shocking r

'LANTERNS' Episode 1 Breakdown | Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Theories & That Ending

LANTERNS is officially here, and Episode 1 gives us a grounded Green Lantern mystery filled with major questions, character development, DC Comics connections and one sho

Christopher Nolan: Is He the Greatest Director of His Generation?

Is Christopher Nolan the greatest filmmaker of his generation — and could he be the greatest director working today? In this episode of the Movie Files Podcast, we take

'SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY' Review | Good... But It Could've Been Great

Today I'm reviewing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest chapter in Tom Holland's Spider-Man saga and one of the MCU's most anticipated films. Does Brand New Day finall

Christopher Nolan’s 'THE ODYSSEY' Explained | Story, Ending & Complete Breakdown

In this in-depth video essay, I break down and explain Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) from beginning to end. This complete breakdown explores the story, ending, s

'THE ODYSSEY' Review | Christopher Nolan’s BEST Movie Yet?

Today I’m reviewing Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY and discussing why I believe it may be his greatest achievement to date. Is this epic adaptation of Homer’s legendary