Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder; Tries to tonally tie together parental grief, a rom com, Norse mythology & deity exploration into a MCU film, w/about as much success as one can expect. Cast is fully on board for fun, while Bale gives a master class in acting, in an entirely other film; B

Annihilation

Annihilation; Annoyingly abstract, in a way that promises payoff from stunning visuals and a perplexing set up, yet ultimately doesn't deliver. Perhaps more to unearth than one unfocused Netflix viewing can give it, Portman and cast are certainly deeply intriguing to watch; B-

Thor: The Dark World

Thor: The Dark World; Marvel does it again w/great cast. Blend of fantasy & sci-fi strikes perfect balance of action, humour & gravitas; B+