Archive - MacGuffin or Meaning: Entertainment Newsletter

The Thursday Murder Club Review: All-Star Mystery

Streaming Movie Review - Netflix -Mystery

12 hrs ago •

Long Story Short Review: It's All Family

Raphael Bob-Waksberg is back with LONG STORY SHORT, a beautiful family show, spanning numerous decades.

Aug 22 •

Pools Review: Deeper Than It Appears

POOLS from writer and director Sam Hayes is a thoughtful exploration of grief, purpose, and what it is to be young.

Aug 20 •

Nobody 2 Review: An Imperfect, but Fun Sequel

Theatrical Movie Review - Action/Thriller

Aug 19 •

Shaman Review: Religious Hubris Gone Awry

Streaming Movie Review - VOD - Horror

Aug 18 •

Peacemaker Season 2 Review: Becoming a True Hero

Season 2 of James Gunn's PEACEMAKER is a darker, more character-driven look at this comic book antihero trying to become a real hero.

Aug 15 •

Weapons Review: Total (and Tonal) Madness

Theatrical Movie Review - Horror

Aug 12 •

Star People Review: Understanding Aliens

Streaming Movie Review - VOD - SciFi/Drama

Aug 11 •

The Naked Gun Review: Squad Goals

Theatrical Movie Review - Comedy

Aug 5 •

Happy Gilmore 2 Review: 90s Comedy Gets a New Pair of Timbs

Streaming Movie Review - Comedy - Netflix

Aug 4 •

July 2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review

Theatrical Movie Review - Comic Book Movie

Jul 29 •

Opus Review: Malkovich and Edebiri Can't Save this Satire

Streaming Movie Review - Thriller/Satire - HBO Max

Jul 28 •

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