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Just a rando Friday night thought:
I wanna see more women becoming voices in action film discussion in 2026. The last 13± years have been cool but it's mostly a sausage fest, and some of these dudes are just enabled, untested dickwads who think they're cool but aren't. Something needs changing.
I wanna see more women becoming voices in action film discussion in 2026. The last 13± years have been cool but it's mostly a sausage fest, and some of these dudes are just enabled, untested dickwads who think they're cool but aren't. Something needs changing.
JFF THEATER: MY LOVE STORY! – A Heartfelt Blend of Romance, Comedy, and Unexpected Bromance
Based on the popular manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko, the live-action adaptation of My Love Story!! (俺物語!!) presents itself as a refreshing romantic comedy. However, beneath its…
Based on the popular manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko, the live-action adaptation of My Love Story!! (俺物語!!) presents itself as a refreshing romantic comedy. However, beneath its…
JFF THEATER: MY LOVE STORY! – A Heartfelt Blend of Romance, Comedy, and Unexpected Bromance
Based on the popular manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko, the live-action adaptation of My Love Story!! (俺物語!!) presents itself as a refreshing romantic comedy. However, beneath its sugary surface, the film feels like a "bromance" in disguise—a theory that, in my opinion, is firmly validated by its post-credits scene. The story follows Takeo, a hulking high schooler with a heart of gold but zero luck with the opposite sex.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
JFF THEATER: MY LOVE STORY! – A Heartfelt Blend of Romance, Comedy, and Unexpected Bromance
Based on the popular manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko, the live-action adaptation of My Love Story!! (俺物語!!) presents itself as a refreshing romantic comedy. However, beneath its…
Based on the popular manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko, the live-action adaptation of My Love Story!! (俺物語!!) presents itself as a refreshing romantic comedy. However, beneath its…
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It's this old-timer's 16th birthday today. Let's wish her a happy birthday. 💖
I’m getting old lol
January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
It's this old-timer's 16th birthday today. Let's wish her a happy birthday. 💖
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I second that statement.
The American people want the Epstein Files, not Greenland.
January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I second that statement.
TOMB RAIDER: Sophie Turner Debuts Her Take On Lara Croft In A First Look For Prime Video
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider is getting its day on the small screen in due time with none other than Sophie Turner donning the iconic look for Prime Video. The show marks the latest screen treatment…
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider is getting its day on the small screen in due time with none other than Sophie Turner donning the iconic look for Prime Video. The show marks the latest screen treatment…
TOMB RAIDER: Sophie Turner Debuts Her Take On Lara Croft In A First Look For Prime Video
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider is getting its day on the small screen in due time with none other than Sophie Turner donning the iconic look for Prime Video. The show marks the latest screen treatment succeeding Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander in their respective iterations, as well as Netflix's seperate animated venture a few years ago. The new live-action Tomb Raider…
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January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
TOMB RAIDER: Sophie Turner Debuts Her Take On Lara Croft In A First Look For Prime Video
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider is getting its day on the small screen in due time with none other than Sophie Turner donning the iconic look for Prime Video. The show marks the latest screen treatment…
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider is getting its day on the small screen in due time with none other than Sophie Turner donning the iconic look for Prime Video. The show marks the latest screen treatment…
KUNG FU: Brand New Trailer For Giddens Ko’s Big-Scale Taiwanese Martial Arts Fantasy Flick
Opening in Taiwanese theaters in February!
Opening in Taiwanese theaters in February!
KUNG FU: Brand New Trailer For Giddens Ko’s Big-Scale Taiwanese Martial Arts Fantasy Flick
Opening in Taiwanese theaters in February!
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January 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
KUNG FU: Brand New Trailer For Giddens Ko’s Big-Scale Taiwanese Martial Arts Fantasy Flick
Opening in Taiwanese theaters in February!
Opening in Taiwanese theaters in February!
VENGANZA: Mexican Action Thriller Pits Omar Chaparro Against His Wife’s Killers In The Official Trailer
Coming to Mexican cinemas on February 26!
Coming to Mexican cinemas on February 26!
VENGANZA: Mexican Action Thriller Pits Omar Chaparro Against His Wife’s Killers In The Official Trailer
Coming to Mexican cinemas on February 26!
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January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
VENGANZA: Mexican Action Thriller Pits Omar Chaparro Against His Wife’s Killers In The Official Trailer
Coming to Mexican cinemas on February 26!
Coming to Mexican cinemas on February 26!
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Some people's obituaries bring moments of peace and comfort.
In 2023, "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams called black people a "hate group" and said on YouTube “The best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people... “It’s OK to be white.”
Today, he is dead from prostate cancer.
I'm celebrating with a hearty lunch later.
Today, he is dead from prostate cancer.
I'm celebrating with a hearty lunch later.
January 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Some people's obituaries bring moments of peace and comfort.
THE BLUFF: Whatever Priyanka Chopra Jonas Says, Don’t Look Away From The Official Red Band Trailer!
Coming on February 25 to Prime Video!
Coming on February 25 to Prime Video!
THE BLUFF: Whatever Priyanka Chopra Jonas Says, Don’t Look Away From The Official Red Band Trailer!
Coming on February 25 to Prime Video!
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January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
THE BLUFF: Whatever Priyanka Chopra Jonas Says, Don’t Look Away From The Official Red Band Trailer!
Coming on February 25 to Prime Video!
Coming on February 25 to Prime Video!
BACK TO THE PAST: Louis Koo Battles To Save The Emperor In The Official North American Trailer
Coming to theaters on January 30 from Well Go USA
Coming to theaters on January 30 from Well Go USA
BACK TO THE PAST: Louis Koo Battles To Save The Emperor In The Official North American Trailer
Coming to theaters on January 30 from Well Go USA
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January 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
BACK TO THE PAST: Louis Koo Battles To Save The Emperor In The Official North American Trailer
Coming to theaters on January 30 from Well Go USA
Coming to theaters on January 30 from Well Go USA
HUNTING JESSICA BROK: U.S. Trailer Revealed For South African Action Thriller From Quiver Distribution
Coming in February!
Coming in February!
HUNTING JESSICA BROK: U.S. Trailer Revealed For South African Action Thriller From Quiver Distribution
Coming in February!
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January 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
HUNTING JESSICA BROK: U.S. Trailer Revealed For South African Action Thriller From Quiver Distribution
Coming in February!
Coming in February!
In 2023, "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams called black people a "hate group" and said on YouTube “The best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people... “It’s OK to be white.”
Today, he is dead from prostate cancer.
I'm celebrating with a hearty lunch later.
Today, he is dead from prostate cancer.
I'm celebrating with a hearty lunch later.
January 13, 2026 at 4:27 PM
In 2023, "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams called black people a "hate group" and said on YouTube “The best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people... “It’s OK to be white.”
Today, he is dead from prostate cancer.
I'm celebrating with a hearty lunch later.
Today, he is dead from prostate cancer.
I'm celebrating with a hearty lunch later.
MISDIRECTION Busts In On Olga Kurylenko’s Grand Plans In The Official Trailer
Coming in February!
Coming in February!
MISDIRECTION Busts In On Olga Kurylenko’s Grand Plans In The Official Trailer
Coming in February!
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January 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
MISDIRECTION Busts In On Olga Kurylenko’s Grand Plans In The Official Trailer
Coming in February!
Coming in February!
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We visited Renee Good's memorial.
There, we met a group of Somali Minnesotans — who too have been viciously attacked for weeks — warmly hosting everyone.
Flowers & stuffed animals galore.
Neighbors continually offering sambusas & hand-warmers & water.
Grief. And belief.
Scenes from Minneapolis:
There, we met a group of Somali Minnesotans — who too have been viciously attacked for weeks — warmly hosting everyone.
Flowers & stuffed animals galore.
Neighbors continually offering sambusas & hand-warmers & water.
Grief. And belief.
Scenes from Minneapolis:
WATCH: Prem Attends Memorial at Scene of Murder in Minneapolis
See what Prem saw at the memorial for the 37-year-old mother killed by ICE in Minneapolis, plus interview with Omar Fateh and residents.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
We visited Renee Good's memorial.
There, we met a group of Somali Minnesotans — who too have been viciously attacked for weeks — warmly hosting everyone.
Flowers & stuffed animals galore.
Neighbors continually offering sambusas & hand-warmers & water.
Grief. And belief.
Scenes from Minneapolis:
There, we met a group of Somali Minnesotans — who too have been viciously attacked for weeks — warmly hosting everyone.
Flowers & stuffed animals galore.
Neighbors continually offering sambusas & hand-warmers & water.
Grief. And belief.
Scenes from Minneapolis:
Bowen Yang leaving SNL last year to kick off 2026 as a queer, anti-black podcast bro was.... A Choice.
January 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Bowen Yang leaving SNL last year to kick off 2026 as a queer, anti-black podcast bro was.... A Choice.
THE PROTECTOR: Jo Rolison Subverts Gender Roles And Tunnel Goons In Bruce Chong’s New Action Comedy Short
"Always Carry Protection"
"Always Carry Protection"
THE PROTECTOR: Jo Rolison Subverts Gender Roles And Tunnel Goons In Bruce Chong’s New Action Comedy Short
"Always Carry Protection"
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January 9, 2026 at 10:37 PM
THE PROTECTOR: Jo Rolison Subverts Gender Roles And Tunnel Goons In Bruce Chong’s New Action Comedy Short
"Always Carry Protection"
"Always Carry Protection"
SAGA OF THE PHOENIX - 88 Films Blu-Ray Review: A Niche Fantasy Classic That Still Flies High filmcombatsyndicate.com/saga-of-the-...
SAGA OF THE PHOENIX - 88 Films Blu-Ray Review: A Niche Fantasy Classic That Still Flies High | Film Combat Syndicate
Now available from 88 Films
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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SAGA OF THE PHOENIX – 88 Films Blu-Ray Review: A Niche Fantasy Classic That Still Flies High
Now available from 88 Films
Now available from 88 Films
SAGA OF THE PHOENIX – 88 Films Blu-Ray Review: A Niche Fantasy Classic That Still Flies High
Now available from 88 Films
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
SAGA OF THE PHOENIX – 88 Films Blu-Ray Review: A Niche Fantasy Classic That Still Flies High
Now available from 88 Films
Now available from 88 Films
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NEW: Iran’s capital, Tehran, is now BURNING
110 cities across Iran have seen unrest and protests against the ruling regime in the last 12 days
The only thing more remarkable than the scale of this revolution is the negligence of mainstream media in covering it.
Scenes below in Tehran tonight.
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110 cities across Iran have seen unrest and protests against the ruling regime in the last 12 days
The only thing more remarkable than the scale of this revolution is the negligence of mainstream media in covering it.
Scenes below in Tehran tonight.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:41 PM
NEW: Iran’s capital, Tehran, is now BURNING
110 cities across Iran have seen unrest and protests against the ruling regime in the last 12 days
The only thing more remarkable than the scale of this revolution is the negligence of mainstream media in covering it.
Scenes below in Tehran tonight.
1/
110 cities across Iran have seen unrest and protests against the ruling regime in the last 12 days
The only thing more remarkable than the scale of this revolution is the negligence of mainstream media in covering it.
Scenes below in Tehran tonight.
1/
DHS policy - under which ICE falls - states that a LEO cannot shoot a moving or fleeing vehicle unless they reasonably believe the subject poses an imminent threat of death or serious harm to themselves or others. You, Todd, are a liar.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons: "Anytime someone uses a 4,000 vehicle to assault or impede or even to escape a law enforcement custody, that's a deadly force situation. That is a domestic terrorist incident."
January 9, 2026 at 1:44 PM
DHS policy - under which ICE falls - states that a LEO cannot shoot a moving or fleeing vehicle unless they reasonably believe the subject poses an imminent threat of death or serious harm to themselves or others. You, Todd, are a liar.
GARO: TAIGA (ELITE EDITION) Suits Up On 4K UHD And Blu-Ray This Year From Media Blasters!
Kitada Shoichiro stars in the title role.
Kitada Shoichiro stars in the title role.
GARO: TAIGA (ELITE EDITION) Suits Up On 4K UHD And Blu-Ray This Year From Media Blasters!
Kitada Shoichiro stars in the title role.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
GARO: TAIGA (ELITE EDITION) Suits Up On 4K UHD And Blu-Ray This Year From Media Blasters!
Kitada Shoichiro stars in the title role.
Kitada Shoichiro stars in the title role.
TOXIC – A FAIRY TALE FOR GROWN-UPS Gets An Absolutely Unhinged Lead Character Teaser!
Coming in March!
Coming in March!
TOXIC – A FAIRY TALE FOR GROWN-UPS Gets An Absolutely Unhinged Lead Character Teaser!
Coming in March!
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January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
TOXIC – A FAIRY TALE FOR GROWN-UPS Gets An Absolutely Unhinged Lead Character Teaser!
Coming in March!
Coming in March!
Just wanted to point out that the reason an American citizen was murdered by an ICE agent with impunity was because America decided a long time ago that protecting white nationalism and the billionaire class was more important than protecting children and putting pedophiles behind bars. Cheers. 🥂
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Just wanted to point out that the reason an American citizen was murdered by an ICE agent with impunity was because America decided a long time ago that protecting white nationalism and the billionaire class was more important than protecting children and putting pedophiles behind bars. Cheers. 🥂
BACK TO THE PAST: Well Go USA Acquires Louis Koo’s New Fantasy Action Adventure For North America
The movie opens on January 30.
The movie opens on January 30.
BACK TO THE PAST: Well Go USA Acquires Louis Koo’s New Fantasy Action Adventure For North America
The movie opens on January 30.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
BACK TO THE PAST: Well Go USA Acquires Louis Koo’s New Fantasy Action Adventure For North America
The movie opens on January 30.
The movie opens on January 30.
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Walz: "I have a very simple message: We don't need further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough."
January 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Walz: "I have a very simple message: We don't need further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough."