Reel Recon

Movies, rated
by a Marine
behind the lens.

A former Marine and working cinematographer scouts the new releases — scoring craft, action realism, story, and sound out of 10. No fluff. Recon before you spend the ticket.

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Toy Story 59
Reviewed · 9/10

Toy Story 5

Pixar remembered who it is — the craft and the heart showed up to the same movie, and it's the best time I've had in a theater all year.

A DP's breakdown of why Toy Story 5 works: immaculate animated cinematography, razor-timed set-pieces, and a Jessie-led story that handles the "iPad kid" age with real nuance. Pixar remembered who it is.

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The Watchlist
Supergirl4

Supergirl

The lens showed up for work. The script called in sick — and took the $170 million with it.

The Punisher: One Last Kill8.5

The Punisher: One Last Kill

Disney+ said "keep it family-friendly." Frank Castle did not get the memo.