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About Erin Underwood

BIO: Erin Underwood is the senior event content producer for MIT Technology Review’s emerging technology events. On the side, she reads, writes, and edits SF. Erin also reviews movies, TV series, and books on YouTube.

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend Review | The Epic Fantasy I’ve Been Missing

I went into Ramayana: Rise of a Legend hoping to find the kind of traditional live-action epic fantasy I’ve been missing. Drawing on ancient Indian mythology, the film promised fantastic creatures, spectacular visuals, and an enormous world to discover. Could it deliver the epic fantasy adventure I was looking for? Continue reading →

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Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) Review: Better Than Minus One?

Is Godzilla Minus Zero better than Minus One? My spoiler-free review explores the human story, spectacular monster battles, and whether it’s worth seeing. Continue reading →

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Jimmy (2026) Movie Review: Jimmy Stewart at War | Aaron Burns Interview

Jimmy Stewart was more than the beloved star of *It’s a Wonderful Life*. In *Jimmy* (2026), KJ Apa portrays Stewart during World War II and his difficult return home. My review and conversation with director Aaron Burns explore the film’s nostalgic style, emotional impact, and surprising connection to Hollywood history. Continue reading →

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The Q: November 2026 Movie Releases | 40 Movies to Watch

What’s coming to theaters and streaming in November 2026? From Godzilla Minus Zero and The Hunger Games to Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge and Brad Pitt’s return as Cliff Booth, The Q explores 40 upcoming movies, including Hollywood blockbusters, independent films, international cinema, animation, documentaries, and holiday surprises. Continue reading →

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The Mosquito Bowl: A Different Kind of WWII Story

Can a war movie change you? The Mosquito Bowl follows four college football stars who trade the playing field for the battlefields of World War II. With brutal combat, striking cinematography, and unconventional storytelling, this film offers a different kind of war experience. But is it worth seeing? Continue reading →

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Wildwood Movie Review: How Did LAIKA Studios Pull This Off?

Wildwood is unlike anything I’ve seen, yet it feels surprisingly familiar. Based on Colin Meloy’s novel, this stop-motion fantasy follows a young girl into a magical world to rescue her baby brother. What makes this adventure so special, and how did director Travis Knight and LAIKA Studios bring it to life? Continue reading →

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Clayface Movie Review | This Was Not What I Expected

The DC Universe just got a little bit bigger and a little bit more complicated with the new film Clayface. I have to be up front about the fact that I’ve never been a Clayface fan, and I went into this movie expecting very little. But sometimes a movie challenges everything you thought you knew about a character. Continue reading →

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Widow’s Bay is a Wicked Good New Series! … here’s why!

Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay looks like a familiar story about a quirky New England island, eccentric locals, and old superstitions. Then things get weird. Starring Matthew Rhys, this darkly funny horror series plays with familiar characters and situations to create something far more surprising than I expected. Continue reading →

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Can Heroes and Villains Change?

What makes someone a villain? Spider-Man: Brand New Day uses Jean Grey, Peter Parker, The Punisher, and Damage Control to explore heroism, villainy, redemption, and whether our worst choices should define us. Continue reading →

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Disclosure Day Review: Is Spielberg Bringing Classic Science Fiction Back?

What if everything we thought we knew about humanity’s place in the universe turned out to be wrong? Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day uses aliens, mystery, and first contact to explore wonder, truth, empathy, and the questions that classic science fiction asks best. Is it worth seeing? Let’s find out. Continue reading →

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