Lighthearted but Shallow: 1Up's Take on Women in Gaming
In a post-Gamergate media landscape, it's ambitious to have a film confront the harsh reactions to women in gaming from a comedic lens.

An oddity that caused unrest at an Islamic boarding school occurred since one of the female students returned. What's really going on?
In a post-Gamergate media landscape, it's ambitious to have a film confront the harsh reactions to women in gaming from a comedic lens.
Avengers: Doomsday, Jumanji 3, Hunger Games are some of the biggest 2026 movies tied to popular franchises, books, video games, comics, and existing series. From Marvel to DC, Disney to Pixar, across Hollywood studios.
The cancelling of these series is being blamed on the writers' strike and low viewership, but it's just the latest example of the industry's lack of appreciation for stories about queer women.
So do I recommend that people see this movie, yes 100%, but do I think they are going to come out of it with 80 hot takes, yes 100%.
Housefull 5 attempts something bold with two endings — but does the gamble pay off? Read this spoiler-filled review for a breakdown of both versions, standout moments, and why it might be the franchise’s most forgettable entry yet.
Another uneven "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" redux that says nothing novel about its subject matter.