Susan Kamyab – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – Review by Susan Kamyab

July 29, 2026July 30, 2026 Susan Kamyab Destin Daniel Cretton, Jon Bernthal, marvel universe, Sadie Sink, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland, zendaya

The multiverse was left completely out of this story. We’ve had enough Marvel movies jumping through timelines and alternate dimensions. I appreciated the simplicity of the plot here, and while some fans may be taken aback by the film’s mellow, almost therapeutic approach, it makes sense. Considering everything Peter Parker sacrificed in the last film, it is only natural that this chapter would focus on how those events have impacted him emotionally. While the film’s sentimental tone is prevalent and may keep it from being one of the franchise’s most rewatchable entries, it is also what makes this story resonate.

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THE ODYSSEY – Review by Susan Kamyab

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Susan Kamyab Anne Hathaway, charlize theron, Christopher Nolan, Homer, John Leguizamo, Lupita Nyong'o, matt damon, Robert Pattinson, The Odyssey, Tom Holland, zendaya

Following the success of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan delivers an even greater cinematic achievement. He takes what could have been a familiar ancient Greek tale and transforms it into a breathtaking IMAX adventure that feels both timeless and completely fresh. His ability to capture the scale and intensity of Odysseus’ journey is remarkable, turning mythology into a full cinematic experience. Through subtle horror elements, haunting imagery, and a constant sense of danger, Nolan creates a world that feels as beautiful as it is terrifying.

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SUPERGIRL – Review by Susan Kamyab

June 21, 2026June 29, 2026 Susan Kamyab Ana Nogueira, craig gillespie, James Gunn, jason momoa, matthias schoenaerts, Milly Alcock, supergirl, Warner Bros.

While America celebrates the red, white, and blue, the box office is embracing red, blue, and yellow — as Supergirl flies into theaters. The question is: does the latest DC adventure soar to the same heights as last year’s crowd-pleasing, Superman? Despite its flaws, there remains clear promise in Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. With the tease of a potential team-up with Superman, audiences can look forward to her character thriving in a future installment, particularly with more screen time alongside David Corenswet.

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MORTAL KOMBAT II – Review by Susan Kamyab

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Susan Kamyab Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Moral Kombat 2, video game

In Moral Kombat 2, fan favorite champions, including the addition of washed-up 80’s action-movie star, Johnny Cage, are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the Earthrealm. There is not much more to the story than that. This film plays out more like a high quality, theatrical tournament from the game. Though you would think that would garner another misfire, the martial arts and action sequences are almost magnetizing.

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 – Review by Susan Kamyab

April 29, 2026 Susan Kamyab Anne Hathaway, David Frankel, emily blunt, Justin Theroux, kenneth Branagh, lady gaga, lucy liu, Mackenzie Scott, meryl streep, Miranda Priestley, stanley tucci, TDWP2, The Devil Wears Prada 2

Twenty years later Andy is an awarding winning journalist, who has just been let go from her publication, along with her fellow journalism colleges. She receives a life-changing phone call to return to Runway and become the magazine’s features editor in hopes of saving the company from financial struggles and the decline of print journalism. Things have changed since the last time Andy was here. These days, the things Miranda used to say to her employees are not appropriate anymore and she even has to hang her own coat. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a luxurious theatrical joy.

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THE DRAMA – Review by Susan Kamyab

April 1, 2026April 3, 2026 Susan Kamyab Alana Haim, Kristoffer Borgli, Robert Pattinson, The Drama, zendaya

Have you ever dared to ask yourself, what’s the worst thing you have ever done? In the new dark comedy, The Drama, the answer rocks the lives and upcoming nuptials for a happily engaged couple that now questions everything. Writer/director, Kristoffer Borgli brings audiences a twisted romantic tale that’s sure to inspire some tough conversations. A heavy drama with comedic notes about a romantic relationship, this film is bleak, witty, organized chaos that’s cringey, but digestible thanks to the sensational performances by the entire cast and the riveting, unforgettable premise that is sure to stay with audiences all year long.

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THE POUT-POUT FISH – Review by Susan Kamyab

March 17, 2026March 19, 2026 Susan Kamyab animated feature, Deborah Diesen, Jordin Sparks, Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, The Pout-Pout Fish

The Pout-Pout Fish is a heartwarming, animated underwater adventure that is sure to turn anyone’s frown upside down. This is a short and sweet kid friendly film with a beautiful message about self-perception and how we can sometimes trap ourselves with negative labels that lead us to be unnecessarily guarded. But when treated with kindness, we can see the best in ourselves and that compassion can ripple throughout a whole community.

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PROJECT HAIL MARY – Review by Susan Kamyab

March 10, 2026March 15, 2026 Susan Kamyab Andy Weir, Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling

Project Hail Mary is the second film adaptation of a book by Andy Weir and is directed by the hilarious dynamic duo, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Their comedy is prevalent throughout the film, but the whopping two hour and 36-minute runtime needs more than humor to keep audiences engaged. To be clear, Project Hail Mary is not bad, it’s just not what audiences might expect after seeing space films like The Martian, Gravity, or even Interstellar. And in all honesty, that may be a good thing.

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I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2 – Review by Susan Kamyab

February 17, 2026February 22, 2026 Susan Kamyab andrew erwin, Bart Millard, Brent Mccorkle, Dennis Quaid, I Can Only Imagine 2, MercyMe, Milo Ventimiglia, truth-based

It has been 8 years since the release of I Can Only Imagine, the story of Bart Millard, a young musician who came from an abusive childhood and went on to become the lead singer of the hit band MercyMe. But is this sequel another musical hit? I Can Only Imagine 2 picks up long after the death of Bart’s father, with whom he had reconciled after years of trauma. His band MercyMe is hot off the heels of their breakout success from their record-breaking song and are currently living the dream.

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SOLO MIO – Review by Susan Kamyab

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Susan Kamyab kevin james, Nicole Grimaudo, romcom, Solo Mio

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kevin James returns to the romantic comedy scene in Solo Mio, a light-hearted, charming tale surrounded by the scenic backdrop of Italy. James stars as Matt Taylor, a man who finds himself at a loss when his fiancée leaves him at the alter in Rome. With their honeymoon already planned and paid for, he moves forward with the trip and tries his best to take pleasure in the all-inclusive honeymoon package. Solo Mio is a breezy, heartfelt watch that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.

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