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Super Mario Galaxy (2026) - Movie Review | Disappointing or Entertaining? | new Mario Bros. film

After a 3-year wait between the 2023 animated film and it's sequel, the Mario Bros., Nintendo fans and Illumination returns for a secondary round of Mario adventures and go into the world of Mario based on the Galaxy games. The question is: How does this sequel to the animated film compare to the original in terms of animation, story and characters and overall response? Well, after almost a month, we're going to find out where I stand in this long over-due review. #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #ChrisPratt #CharlieDay #AnyaTaylorJoy #BrieLarson #KeeganMichaelKey #JackBlack #BennySafdie #Nintendo #Illumination TIMECODES: 0:00 - video disclaimer before review 1:50 - review starts 2:00 - plot synopsis/cast and crew 3:11 - thoughts on 2023 film/expectations and concerns 5:54 - full disclaimer here 7:41 - The Light (pros) 15:52 - The Dark (cons) 20:46 - overall thoughts/rating 24:13 - conclusion and ending 25:43 - channel outro Sypnosis Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. CAST & CREW Directed by Aaron Horvath Michael Jelenic Written by Matthew Fogel Based on Mario and Starfox by Nintendo Produced by Chris Meledandri Shigeru Miyamoto Starring Chris Pratt Anya Taylor-Joy Charlie Day Jack Black Keegan-Michael Key Benny Safdie Donald Glover Glen Powell Brie Larson Luis Guzman Issa Rae Kevin Michael Richardson Edited by Eric Osmond Music by Brian Tyler Production companies Illumination Nintendo Distributed by Universal Pictures Rated: PG Genre: Action adventure, fantasy, video game film, comedy, animation Release dates March 28, 2026 (Minami-za) April 1, 2026 (United States) Running time 98 minutes[3] Countries United States[1] Japan[1] Language English Budget $110 million Box office $941 million ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more movie/TV, music and anime movie reviews, top ten lists/ranking, commentaries, reactions, and more. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@EpictasticJoshua Get your own palette here at (discount code: (FUTURE15) https://moviepalette.com SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Email at: joshuadrake287@gmail.com Cash App: https://cash.app/$J9shuaDrake Chime: $JoshuaDrake-2 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FIND ME ONLINE ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/EpictasticJoshuaYT INSTAGRAM/THREADS: epictasticjoshua FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuathemovielover2049 / https://www.facebook.com/EpictasticJoshuaYT Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/epictasticjoshua.bsky.social LETTERBOXD/SNAPCHAT: EpictasticJosh Serializd: EpictasticJoshuaYT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theepictasticjoshua Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hYoGnrm2GWhxKBI7DcOjc?si=5a7ba2d0bfcd4d0c Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epictastic-live-with-epictastic-joshua/id1487507299 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/EpictasticJoshuaYT Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VKNXSJC7M58R?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1

Touch Me was an Unexpected Surprise! - Movie Review | Olivia Taylor Dudley | 2026 Horror

Touch Me was a movie that wasn't clearly on my radar but considering the fact that I heard some decent buzz from some reviews and the fact that Olivia Taylor Dudley (an underrated actress) was involved, I wanted to give it a fair chance for myself. The end result turned out to be one of the most strangest, craziest, insane, batshit and horniest horror movies I've seen all year and so far my favorite horror film of the year. #2026horror #TouchMe #OliviaTaylorDudley TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro/review starts 0:10 - cast and crew/plot sypnosis 0:50 - expectations to thoughts 2:08 - The Light (pros) 6:34 - why Olivia Taylor Dudley surprised me/thoughts on her acting 9:18 - The Light (continued) 10:24 - The Dark (cons) 11:38 - overall thoughts/rating and score 12:43 - conlcusion and ending Sypnosis Murder, mayhem and bloodshed ensue when a woman's ex, who happens to be an extraterrestrial, invites her and her friend to his mansion for the weekend. CAST & CREW Directed and Written by Addison Heimann Produced by Addison Heimann John Humber David Lawson Jr. Starring Olivia Taylor Dudley Jordan Gavaris Lou Taylor Pucci Marlene Forte Paget Brewster Cinematography Dustin Supencheck Edited by Jess Weber Music by Jimmy LaValle Production company Rustic Films Distributed by Yellow Veil Pictures Rating: Not Rated Genre: Psychosexual horror, thriller, sci-fi Release date March 20, 2026 (limited theatre release) Running time 100 minutes ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more movie/TV, music and anime movie reviews, top ten lists/ranking, commentaries, reactions, and more. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@EpictasticJoshua Get your own palette here at (discount code: (FUTURE15) https://moviepalette.com SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Email at: joshuadrake287@gmail.com Cash App: https://cash.app/$J9shuaDrake Chime: $JoshuaDrake-2 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FIND ME ONLINE ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/EpictasticJoshuaYT INSTAGRAM/THREADS: epictasticjoshua FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuathemovielover2049 / https://www.facebook.com/EpictasticJoshuaYT Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/epictasticjoshua.bsky.social LETTERBOXD/SNAPCHAT: EpictasticJosh Serializd: EpictasticJoshuaYT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theepictasticjoshua Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hYoGnrm2GWhxKBI7DcOjc?si=5a7ba2d0bfcd4d0c Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epictastic-live-with-epictastic-joshua/id1487507299 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/EpictasticJoshuaYT Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VKNXSJC7M58R?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1

LET'S DO SOME CATCHUP! 2026 Reviews Vol. 1 (Joe's College Road Trip, Primate, K1ller Whale & More!)

Since I've been on very long delays by not reviewing as much films from this year, it is the summer season and I've been in hiding with my thoughts on some 2026 films long enough, so we're going to do some catch-up for the movies I haven't reviewed and we're going to start off with some movies from earlier so far this year in some. Been a very long time since I've done this in audio form, but here we go. Certainly won't be the last time for newer videos or older stuff and more as I am mixing it up a bit here on the channel. #2026ReviewsCatchUp #JoesCollegeRoadTrip #PrimateMovie #K1llerWhale #ThePlagueMovie #TheRipMovie #MovieRants TIMECODES 0:00 - intro 0:10 - video starts 2:43 - Joe’s College Road Trip (RANT) 16:58 - Sleepwalker 23:04 - The Dutchman 38:41 - The Rip 47:32 - Killer Whale (EXTREME RANT) 56:07 - The Plague 1:02:38 - Dolly 1:08:44 - conclusion and ending *NOTE: The first couple of minutes, mainly the opening and during my review/rant of Joe’s College Trip, the audio recording is a little disjointed but hopefully, you guys can hear it and my thoughts on the film. Gets a lot more clearer afterwards! Just wanted to let you know.* CAST & CREW Joe's College Road is written, co-produced, directed by and starring Tyler Perry, also starring Jermaine Harris, Amber Reign Smith, Millie Jackson & Bethany Anne Lind. Sleepwalker is written and directed by Brandon Auman. It stars Hayden Panettiere, Beverly D'Angelo, Justin Chatwin, Mischa Barton, Lori Tan Chinn, and Kea Ho The Dutchman is directed by Andre Gaines, co-writing along with Qasim Basir, based on the 1964 play Dutchman by Amiri Baraka. The film stars André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, and Lauren E. Banks. The Rip is written and directed by Joe Carnahan, who developed the story with Michael McGrale. The film stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as police officers in the Miami-Dade Police Department narcotics unit. It also stars Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler K1ller Whale is thriller film directed by Jo-Anne Brechin and written by Brechin and Katharine McPhee and stars Virginia Gardner, Mel Jarnson, Mitchell Hope, Isaac Crawley, Ron Smyck, Aliandra Calabrese and Mia Grunwald The Plague is written and directed by Charlie Polinger in his directorial debut and stars Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, and Joel Edgerton Dolly is directed, written, and produced by Rod Blackhurst based on Blackhurst's 2022 short film, Babygirl, the film stars Fabianne Therese, Russ Tiller, Kate Cobb, Eve Blackhurst, Michalina Scorzelli, Ethan Suplee, Seann William Scott, and Max the Impaler. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more movie/TV, music and anime movie reviews, top ten lists/ranking, commentaries, reactions, and more. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@EpictasticJoshua Get your own palette here at (discount code: (FUTURE15) https://moviepalette.com SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Email at: joshuadrake287@gmail.com Cash App: https://cash.app/$J9shuaDrake Chime: $JoshuaDrake-2 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FIND ME ONLINE ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/EpictasticJoshuaYT INSTAGRAM/THREADS: epictasticjoshua FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuathemovielover2049 / https://www.facebook.com/EpictasticJoshuaYT Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/epictasticjoshua.bsky.social LETTERBOXD/SNAPCHAT: EpictasticJosh Serializd: EpictasticJoshuaYT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theepictasticjoshua Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hYoGnrm2GWhxKBI7DcOjc?si=5a7ba2d0bfcd4d0c Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epictastic-live-with-epictastic-joshua/id1487507299 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/EpictasticJoshuaYT Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VKNXSJC7M58R?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1

Does Michael: Part One Do MJ Justice? | LIVE Movie Review | Jafaar Jackson | Epictastic Joshua

After many stages of development, we finally get the film biopic about one of the greatest musicians to have ever do it and one of my favorite music artists, the late and legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. With a first time actor in the case of Jafaar Jackson and a great supporting cast, along with the producer of Bohemian Rhapsody and The Town and the iconic director Antoine Fuqua, who has directed some great films especially Training Day and with so much ground work to cover, can the Michael Jackson biopic (the first half of a potential two-parter) live up to the hype, excitement, curiosity and concerns that MJ fans, movie fans and music fans have? Well, let's talk about it here. In this LIVE review, Epictastic Joshua's Joshua Drake Randall gives you his honest and unedited thoughts on "Michael" aka "Michael: Part One" and breaks down his excitement from the positives to negatives to overall how does this first half does justice to Michael Jackson's early career from childhood to the 80s? #MichaelMovie #MichaelPartOne #JafaarJackson #AntoineFuqua #MichaelJackson *Timecodes* 0:00 - Review starts 3:51 - cast and crew/plot synopsis 6:21 - thoughts on MJ and his music/legacy 10:33 - thoughts on music biopics/excitement and nervousness for Michael 21:50 - expectations to thoughts 25:00 - Full disclaimer 27:40 - The Light (pros) 50:42 - The Dark (negatives) 1:02:03 - Overall thoughts/rating 1:10:21 - Conclusion and ending Sypnosis The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. CAST & CREW Directed by Antoine Fuqua Written by John Logan Produced by Graham King John Branca John McClain Starring Jaafar Jackson Nia Long Laura Harrier Juliano Krue Valdi Miles Teller Mike Myers Colman Domingo KeiLyn Durrel Jones Jamal R. Henderson Jayden Harville Tre Horton Jaylen Lyndon Hunter Rhyan Hill Judah Edwards Joseph David-Jones Nathaniel Logan McIntyre Jessica Sula Kendrick Sampson Larenz Tate Liv Symone Kevin Shinick Cinematography Dion Beebe Edited by John Ottman Harry Yoon Conrad Buff IV Tom Cross Original Music by Lior Rosner Casting by Kimberly Hardin Victoria Thomas Production Design: Barbara Ling Costume Design: Marci Rodgers Production companies GK Films Optimum Productions Distributed by Lionsgate Films (United States) Universal Pictures (International) Rated: PG-13 for some thematic material, language and smoking Genre: Musical, music film, biography, drama, period piece, Release dates: April 10, 2026 (Berlin) April 24, 2026 (United States) Running time: 2 hours 7 minutes Budget: $155–200 million Box Office: $217.4 million ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more movie/TV, music and anime reviews, top ten lists/ranking, commentaries, reactions, and more. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@EpictasticJoshua Get your own palette here at (discount code: (FUTURE15) https://moviepalette.com SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Email at: joshuadrake287@gmail.com Cash App: https://cash.app/$J9shuaDrake Chime: $JoshuaDrake-2 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ LINKS HERE ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/EpictasticJoshuaYT INSTAGRAM/THREADS: epictasticjoshua FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuathemovielover2049 / https://www.facebook.com/EpictasticJoshuaYT Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/epictasticjoshua.bsky.social LETTERBOXD/SNAPCHAT: EpictasticJosh Serializd: EpictasticJoshuaYT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theepictasticjoshua PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hYoGnrm2GWhxKBI7DcOjc?si=sswWVyImRRuXHBwUt8hxZw TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/EpictasticJoshuaYT Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VKNXSJC7M58R?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1

THE HOUSEMAID is Actually Solid Crazy Fun - Movie Review | Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Paul Feig | Epictastic Joshua

The Housemaid was the latest attempt at not only a screen adaptation of the first book in a series of novels by Fates McFadden but also the latest attempt in many this decade to bring back and have a good erotic thriller. With a capable director in Paul Feig (mostly) and a solid trio of actors especially a double blonde threat in the case of Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, along with Brandon Sklenar, I was mostly intrigued from the trailers. The honest concern was would this actually work: the simple answer is that it surprisingly does work and has sparked a new franchise for its leading girl. In this video, Epictastic Joshua’s Joshua Drake Randall talks about “The Housemaid” and gives his thoughts on the film from hesitations/thoughts to the performances, direction, does it overall work and is it worth a shot. Here’s my full length review to find out. #TheHousemaidMovie #TheHousemaid #TheHousemaidMovieReview #SydneySweeney #AmandaSeyfried #BrandonSklenar #PaulFeig #eroticthrillers #EpictasticJoshua *TIMECODES* 0:00 - cold opening and intro 0:30 - welcome/cast and crew 0:57 - plot synopsis 1:07 - expectations and hesitations to first thoughts 3:34 - The Light (pros) 12:17 - The Dark (cons) 13:28 - overall thoughts and grade 14:52 - conclusion and outro Sypnosis Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sydney Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous -- a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. CAST & CREW Directed by Paul Feig Screenplay by Rebecca Sonnenshine Based on The Housemaid by Freida McFadden Produced by Todd Lieberman Laura Fischer Paul Feig Freida McFadden Amanda Seyfried Sydney Sweeney Jennifer Booth Connor DiGregorio Will Greenfield Carly Kleinbart Christopher Woodrow Alexander Young Starring Sydney Sweeney Amanda Seyfried Brandon Sklenar Michele Morrone Elizabeth Perkins Indiana Elle Hope Grant Amanda Joy Erickson Cinematography John Schwartzman Edited by Brent White Music by Theodore Shapiro Production companies Hidden Pictures Pretty Dangerous Pictures Distributed by Lionsgate Rated: R for for strong/bloody violent content, sexual assault, sexual content, nudity and language. Genre: Drama, thriller, dark comedy, erotic thriller, erotic psychological thriller Release dates: December 2, 2025 (Axa Equitable Center) December 19, 2025 (United States) Running time: 2 hours 11 minutes Budget: $35 million Box office: $397 million ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more movie/TV, music and anime reviews, top ten lists/ranking, commentaries, reactions, and more. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@EpictasticJoshua Get your own palette here at (discount code: (FUTURE15) https://moviepalette.com SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Email at: joshuadrake287@gmail.com Cash App: https://cash.app/$J9shuaDrake Chime: $JoshuaDrake-2 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ LINKS HERE ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/EpictasticJoshuaYT INSTAGRAM/THREADS: epictasticjoshua FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuathemovielover2049 / https://www.facebook.com/EpictasticJoshuaYT Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/epictasticjoshua.bsky.social LETTERBOXD/SNAPCHAT: EpictasticJosh Serializd: EpictasticJoshuaYT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theepictasticjoshua PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hYoGnrm2GWhxKBI7DcOjc?si=sswWVyImRRuXHBwUt8hxZw TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/EpictasticJoshuaYT Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VKNXSJC7M58R?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1