‘Unknown Origins’: Cool Concept, Poor Execution
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.

A manga artist and a minion who is desperate for life before his wife. Under him, Maya, a different-dimensional person who looks just like his wife, appears. Meanwhile, the Bizarre Case Investigation Institute considers Maya to be an invader ...
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.
When a US Army veteran returns home traumatized, he begins another battle with addiction.
The makings of a great midseason filler episode that would connect in many different directions. This is a police drama filler with a guest director.
As a huge fan of Sean Baker’s Tangerine, The Florida Project, and Red Rocket, I’ve wanted to watch Anora since before it even was released. But life got in the way, my watchlist grew, and honestly, the fact that it was marketed as a romantic comedy put me off. Even with all the critical praise and the five Academy Awards it won last year, I just kept postponing it indefinitely.
A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.
"The Old Guard" doesn't break ground, but it sure does bust boredom and fictional heads as an entertaining action romp on Netflix.