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REVIEW: ‘Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9’ —”Tokyo Colony No. 1 – Part 3″ Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9 is the series at its very best as Yuji faces off against Higuruma in spellbinding trial of visual excellence. The post REVIEW: ‘Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9’ —”Tokyo Colony No. 1 – Part 3″ appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9’ —”Tokyo Colony No. 1 – Part 3″

REVIEW: ‘Dolly’ Offers Effectively Nasty Vibes Dolly is an aesthetically inspired and frequently uncomfortable journey into darkness that uses its influences as a means to channel a resonant terror.  The post REVIEW: ‘Dolly’ Offers Effectively Nasty Vibes appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Dolly’ Offers Effectively Nasty Vibes

Hoppers Review: A Great Step Forward for Pixar Pixar is back with its best original movie in years, thanks to a fun world and meaningful plot as Mabel tries to save her home in Hoppers.

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REVIEW: ‘Cyclops’ Issue 1 (2026) Cyclops Issue 1 is a glorious lesson in discomfort. Find out why in our review:

Cyclops Issue 1 is a glorious lesson in discomfort. Find out why in our review:

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‘Neverness To Everness’ Beta Showcases Lots Of Promise Neverness to Everness beta shows off the game's ambition in its huge urban world. Read our review:

Neverness to Everness beta shows off the game's ambition in its huge urban world.

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REVIEW: ‘Boyfriend On Demand’ Is A Wholly Satisfying Rom-Com Boyfriend On Demand (Wolgannamchin) is the kind of delightfully humorous, rewarding KDrama romance I’ve been missing. Starring Blackpink’s Kim Jisoo and Seo In-guk, this latest Netflix KDrama is directed by Kim Jung-sik and written by Namkoong Do-Young. Through the exploration of what is best described as a virtual-reality dating sim, this KDrama examines the current [...] The post REVIEW: ‘Boyfriend On Demand’ Is A Wholly Satisfying Rom-Com appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Boyfriend On Demand’ Is A Wholly Satisfying Rom-Com

REVIEW: ‘War Machine’ Is A Solid Sci-Fi Action Outing For Alan Ritchson War Machine pits a group of US Army Ranger cadets against an otherworldly mechanical killing machine in a race for survival. The post REVIEW: ‘War Machine’ Is A Solid Sci-Fi Action Outing For Alan Ritchson appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘War Machine’ Is A Solid Sci-Fi Action Outing For Alan Ritchson

SUNDANCE: ‘Saccharine’ Is An Unrestrained Eating Disorder Horror Saccharine (2026) won't find an audience with everyone, but for those who see themselves, they'll feel anger, sadness, and hopefully, catharsis.

Saccharine (2026) won't find an audience with everyone, but for those who see themselves, they'll feel anger, sadness, and hopefully, catharsis.

REVIEW: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Episode 9 – “300th Night” Starfleet Academy Episode 9 reminds us the hardest lesson isn’t becoming a cadet: it’s deciding if your future is bigger than your past. The post REVIEW: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Episode 9 – “300th Night” appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Episode 9 – “300th Night”

RECAP: ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 9 – “3:00 P.M.” The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9 continues a consistent run of good episodes for The Pitt, even if things aren't quite as wild yet as the first season. The post RECAP: ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 9 – “3:00 P.M.” appeared first on But Why Tho?.

RECAP: ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 9 – “3:00 P.M.”

REVIEW: ‘Cosmic Princess Kaguya’ Is Half Of A Great Film Cosmic Princess Kaguya stuns with strong animation and character writing but can't stick the landing. Read our review:

Cosmic Princess Kaguya stuns with strong animation and character writing but can't stick the landing.

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Transport Fever 3 Shows Off Reworked Core Mechanics In New Dev Video Transport Fever 3 developers shared a first look at the reworked city growth mechanics and offered some insight on how to build. The post Transport Fever 3 Shows Off Reworked Core Mechanics In New Dev Video appeared first on But Why Tho?.

Transport Fever 3 Shows Off Reworked Core Mechanics In New Dev Video

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’ Issue 16 Absolute Wonder Woman Issue 16 starts to unleash a long-awaited plan. Find out how in our review:

Absolute Wonder Woman Issue 16 starts to unleash a long-awaited plan. Find out how in our review:

Nakwon: Last Paradise Announces Closed Alpha For Players To Step Into Zombified Seoul South Korean publisher and developer Nexon has announced the closed alpha test for its upcoming zombie survival title: Nakwon Last Paradise. The post Nakwon: Last Paradise Announces Closed Alpha For Players To Step Into Zombified Seoul appeared first on But Why Tho?.

Nakwon: Last Paradise Announces Closed Alpha For Players To Step Into Zombified Seoul

5 Yakuza/Like a Dragon Characters Who Need A Dark Ties Spinoff With Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties focusing on Mine, here are 5 characters from the Yakuza/Like a Dragon universe that deserve their own spin off. Check it out!

With Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties focusing on Mine, here are 5 characters from the Yakuza/Like a Dragon universe that deserve their own spin off.

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REVIEW: ‘Vladimir (2026)’ Is A Horny Descent Into Delusion And Self-Obsession Vladimir (2026) could easily coast on its more erotic notes, yet what ultimately captures attention is Rachel Weisz's performance. The post REVIEW: ‘Vladimir (2026)’ Is A Horny Descent Into Delusion And Self-Obsession appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Vladimir (2026)’ Is A Horny Descent Into Delusion And Self-Obsession

REVIEW: ‘Oshi No Ko’ Season 3 Episode 8 — “Plan” Oshi No Ko Season 3 Episode 8 sees the fallout of Aqua's choice and the beginning of his plan to take revenge on Ai's killer. The post REVIEW: ‘Oshi No Ko’ Season 3 Episode 8 — “Plan” appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Oshi No Ko’ Season 3 Episode 8 — “Plan”

SUNDANCE: ‘The Friend’s House is Here’ is Powerful and Timely Iranian Contraband The mere existence of a film such as The Friend’s House is Here stands as a reminder that there will always be a future worth fighting for, and people left worth fighting alongside.

The mere existence of a film such as The Friend’s House is Here stands as a reminder that there will always be a future worth fighting for, and people left worth fighting alongside.

REVIEW: ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Season 2 Episode 9 – “Farewell Party!” Captain Celebrity continues to improve his image in the dull and lifeless My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 9. The post REVIEW: ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Season 2 Episode 9 – “Farewell Party!” appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Season 2 Episode 9 – “Farewell Party!”

REVIEW: ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 Heals through Humor Harrison Ford is incredible in Shrinking Season 3 which highlights how all of the characters are ready for new adventures. Read our review:

Harrison Ford is incredible in Shrinking Season 3 which highlights how all of the characters are ready for new adventures.

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REVIEW: ‘The Bride’ Offers A Thrill Ride Of Feminine Rage Darkly fantastical and a furious look at women's place in the world, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride is a reimagining like no other. The post REVIEW: ‘The Bride’ Offers A Thrill Ride Of Feminine Rage appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘The Bride’ Offers A Thrill Ride Of Feminine Rage

REVIEW: ‘Iceman: Omega’ Issue 1 Iceman Omega Issue 1 is a passion project from Luciano Vecchio, as Bobby Drake encounters multiple threats, lovers and personal tragedy. The post REVIEW: ‘Iceman: Omega’ Issue 1 appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Iceman: Omega’ Issue 1

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REVIEW: ‘Code Vein II’ Has Fun And Challenge In Its DNA Code Vein II delivers an epic journey that is equal parts harrowing, exhilarating, and bizarre.

Code Vein II delivers an epic journey that is equal parts harrowing, exhilarating, and bizarre.

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Superman’ Issue 17 Absolute Superman Issue 17 shows a real change in attitudes within the Absolute Universe, as Superman and Hawkman try to save Metropolis. The post REVIEW: ‘Absolute Superman’ Issue 17 appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Superman’ Issue 17

REVIEW: ‘The Night Agent’ Season 3 Is Far Better Than Last Season Ultimately, The Night Agent Season 3 is just good espionage, political plotting, and aggressive displays of power. The post REVIEW: ‘The Night Agent’ Season 3 Is Far Better Than Last Season appeared first on But Why Tho?.

REVIEW: ‘The Night Agent’ Season 3 Is Far Better Than Last Season